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In the Spotlight: Connie Chung speaks to Merrill College students and alumni

By Alex Burke The University of Maryland Alumni Association hosted a conversation Tuesday featuring trailblazing journalist and alumna Connie Chung. As the first Asian American and second woman to anchor an evening news program, she shared her accomplishments in journalism, shared her life story and promoted her new book, “Connie: A Memoir.” The event was held in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, and UMD … Continue reading In the Spotlight: Connie Chung speaks to Merrill College students and alumni

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Students tackle sexual assault from non-white perspective at event

by Matthew Watson The Asian American Student Union and the Filipino Cultural Association at the University of Maryland hosted a joint community meeting Tuesday to discuss how Asian-American, Pacific Islander and Desi cultures are affected by sexual assault and misconduct. “It’s easy to feel like mainstream conversation on sexual assault is centered on the white experience,” Asian American Student Union and Filipino Cultural Association both … Continue reading Students tackle sexual assault from non-white perspective at event

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