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‘Reclaiming Roots’ panel highlights stories of land, culture and community

By Alex Burke The University of Maryland hosted a “Reclaiming Roots” panel last Thursday, spotlighting the experiences of Black, Indigenous and other farmers of color in Maryland. This panel, held in the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, was co-sponsored by the Institute of Applied Agriculture and the College Park Scholars programs: Environment, Technology and Economy; Justice and Legal Thought; and Science, Technology and … Continue reading ‘Reclaiming Roots’ panel highlights stories of land, culture and community

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Showcasing students’ talents, Cultural Explosion blasts off at Hoff Theater

By Randy Chow The University of Maryland Global Communities Student Association held its annual Cultural Explosion event on Friday, March 8. At 6:30 p.m., the lights began to dim in the Hoff Theater in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, and the celebration kicked off.  Eight dance performances and one a cappella group made up the 50 student performers of the night. The organizations and … Continue reading Showcasing students’ talents, Cultural Explosion blasts off at Hoff Theater

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UMD powwow showcases Native ‘resilience,’ brings communities together 

by Olivia Borgula Early Saturday morning, Adele H. Stamp Student Union filled with organizers in matching T-shirts weaving between chairs, attendees greeting old friends and dancers carting hangers of regalia into make-shift dressing rooms next door. In the center of the room, a circle of people played the steady rhythm of a drum — the symbolic heartbeat of Native American culture.  More than 700 people … Continue reading UMD powwow showcases Native ‘resilience,’ brings communities together 

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Language House event brings North-African and Levantine food cultures and traditions to the table

By Maxine Friedman The University of Maryland’s Language House hosted an event, Food Odysseys: Tastes, Techniques and Terroirs, Wednesday night via Zoom for students and faculty to learn about “food and im(migration) in North Africa and the Levant,” according to the Language House’s Instagram post.   The Language House Immersion Program, one of UMD’s 29 living-learning programs, “provides students who are serious about language learning with … Continue reading Language House event brings North-African and Levantine food cultures and traditions to the table

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American Indian Student Union wants university community to consider legacies, culture and representation

by Molly Castle Work The University of Maryland’s American Indian Student Union celebrated Native American Indigenous Heritage Month under the theme, “We are Tomorrow’s Ancestors” –– prompting student leaders to consider the legacy they will leave behind.  November was officially declared Native American Indigenous Heritage Month in 1990, but co-president of AISU, Brenee Butler, said observing this month provides an opportunity for Indigenous people to … Continue reading American Indian Student Union wants university community to consider legacies, culture and representation

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A diverse audience joins in celebration of traditional Korean holiday, Alphabet Day

By Christian Spencer In St. Mary’s Hall on Oct. 6, the University of Maryland community honored a holiday traditionally celebrated in Korea — Alphabet Day. The Korean Language Program put together the event, which featured about an hour of festivities and began with an instrumental performance by Jung Soyeon. Soyeon played the song “Sanjo” on the gayageum, a traditional Korean string instrument that has up to … Continue reading A diverse audience joins in celebration of traditional Korean holiday, Alphabet Day

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Students learn about different cultures through food and dance at Global Fest

Students tried a selection of food and watched performances from various cultural groups Wednesday night at Global Fest, hosted by the University of Maryland South Hill Area Council in Annapolis Hall. Small groups of students mingled in and out of the fest as they sampled the selection of dishes, which consisted of foods such as samosas, plantains and sticky rice with mango. Attendees were also treated … Continue reading Students learn about different cultures through food and dance at Global Fest

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