By Mackenzie Prince Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday, Nov. 27 for University of Maryland students, staff and faculty. This will be the university’s second academic break of the semester, following Labor Day earlier in the term. Many UMD students are looking forward to a break from classes, like Melina Mercado, a freshman biology major from Maryland. “Though I am lucky enough to visit home as often … Continue reading UMD Thanksgiving break commences
By Jake Kauderer Launched in 1997, the annual College Park Scholars Academic Showcase took place Friday evening at the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center. Students from 12 different Scholars programs presented slideshows, posters and more that reflected on their experiential learning outside of the classroom. For their hands-on learning experience, called a practicum, students propose and complete a capstone that provides them real-world … Continue reading Scholars demonstrate diverse talents at academic showcase
By Jake Kauderer EarthFest, the outdoor festival celebrating Earth month, featured various campus clubs and organizations on McKeldin Mall Friday in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability. Activities included plant giveaways, painting tote bags and an eight-foot inflatable globe rolling around the lawn. Jeremy McCallum, a senior public health major, headed the Leadership and Community Service-Learning group’s table, where students could spin … Continue reading Coffee, raffles and more headline exuberant EarthFest celebration
By Dan Qiu Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke to University of Maryland students at a conference on Monday night in which he heavily criticized President Donald Trump’s business relations with foreign governments and his disrespect of Congress. “The original sin of the president is not to divest himself from the 500 businesses he owned and [that he] continues to do business with foreign governments,” Raskin said. … Continue reading Raskin calls out Trump for misconduct at University of Maryland event
By Constantine Martin Nearly 700 University of Maryland students presented their practicum experiences as College Park Scholars held its 22nd Annual Academic Showcase on May 4 in the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center. This two-hour event was free to the public and showcased projects from the 12 thematic programs within Scholars that ranged from musical therapy presentations to detailed research findings on the … Continue reading College Park Scholars hosts 22nd Annual Academic Showcase
By Teresa Johnson From events spread through the media following Hurricane Harvey, the Boston Marathon bombing and the Parkland shooting, University of Washington assistant professor Kate Starbird shared examples with students and faculty on April 9 that showed how false information creates “alternative narratives” of crisis events. Every year this university’s College Park Scholars program hosts events associated with a theme. This year’s theme is … Continue reading Expert Kate Starbird discusses how misinformation spreads during crises
UMD Students Ending Slavery raised awareness about how human trafficking affects everyday life Wednesday at the Fair Trade Fair. Many clubs and student organizations joined Students Ending Slavery in Stamp Student Union to share how modern day slavery, or human trafficking, affects their lifestyles, and to bring an understanding to students who have the opportunity to do something about it and make lifestyles adjustments accordingly. … Continue reading Fair Trade Fair raise awareness about labor trafficking and sustainable practices
On Thursday evening, less than 24 hours after the third and final presidential debate of the 2016 election season, College Park Scholars students and faculty gathered in Hoff theater to discuss one simple question: Do facts matter? According to the Scholars website, the panel aimed to analyze presidential politics in “the age of truthiness.” As was explained in the first few minutes of discussion, truthiness … Continue reading College Park Scholars panel discusses election issues
