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Historic Preservation Program celebrates 30th anniversary with diversity lecture

Dr. Sarah Zenaida Gould delivers her lecture in front of Historic Preservation faculty and students.  By Casey Gannon The Historic Preservation Graduate Program celebrated its 30th anniversary Feb. 21 with a lecture from Sarah Zenaida Gould. Gould, who is based in San Antonio, is one of three co-founders of the Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC), founded in 2014. LHC allows historic preservationists to network with each other, … Continue reading Historic Preservation Program celebrates 30th anniversary with diversity lecture

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Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts unconventional diversity discussion

By Kelly Zheng The University of Maryland’s Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship held an unconventional discussion for students, staff and faculty on April 2 to gain insight on how to improve and expand diversity and inclusion within their “home.” “The academy looks at diversity and inclusion with the angle of justice and equity,” said Micaela Quiroga, one of the student peer innovator hosts of the … Continue reading Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts unconventional diversity discussion

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Conference at UMD invites students, staff and faculty to connect with all races

By Audrey Widodo The University of Maryland hosted the fifth annual Critical Mixed Race Studies Conference from March 1 to 3. Scholars from across the nation attended this event to meet, discuss and learn from others in the field of mixed race studies. The conference enables social activists interested in racial mixing and interracial bonding to come together and share their work, said Greg Carter, … Continue reading Conference at UMD invites students, staff and faculty to connect with all races

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Biology fraternity Beta Psi Omega stitches together UMD

By Angela Roberts On Thursday, Oct. 26, co-ed biology fraternity Beta Psi Omega set up shop outside the North Campus Diner and invited passing students to contribute a square to a “diversity quilt,” which will be hung in the Stamp Student Union.   Titled “Stitching Together UMD,” the event encouraged participants to consider how they define diversity. “To me, diversity means making the world a … Continue reading Biology fraternity Beta Psi Omega stitches together UMD

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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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BSOS International Week sought to celebrate diversity on campus

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences held its first ever International Week, a collection of events focused on diversity and global thinking from Feb. 27 to March 3. International Week occurred across campus as several organizations hosted events as part of the overarching week. These individual events included environmental documentary screenings, study abroad panels and coffee nights. The largest event was the kickoff: Cultural … Continue reading BSOS International Week sought to celebrate diversity on campus

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Anti-Rape and Anti-Racism presentation sparks dialogue about diversity

  By Ana Hurler Students gathered to discuss the systemic issues surrounding racism and sexual assault Wednesday night at the Our People, Connecting Anti-Rape and Anti-Racism Work presentation in the Stamp Student Union. Neil Irvin, executive director of Men Can Stop Rape, a D.C. based non-profit organization that educates men to create an environment free of violence, especially against women, presented the event. It was … Continue reading Anti-Rape and Anti-Racism presentation sparks dialogue about diversity

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“The Heart and Where to Find It:” Kreativity Diversity Troupe performs end of semester event

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Kreativity Diversity Troupe held a showcase at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center with the theme “The Heart and Where to Find It.” According to their website, Kreativity Diversity Troupe’s mission is “to provide the University of Maryland with a diverse voice expressed through performance.” Each semester, the group puts together a variety of short skits, songs and other sketches that … Continue reading “The Heart and Where to Find It:” Kreativity Diversity Troupe performs end of semester event

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Attorney and author Bryan Stevenson visits for Rise Above Week

Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy, visited the University of Maryland on Nov. 1 to give a lecture in the Stamp Grand Ballroom. Stevenson’s lecture was just one of many events during the university’s Rise Above week. According to Beth Douthirt Cohen, directer of education and training at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, this is the fourth year for Rise Above week. “We wanted different … Continue reading Attorney and author Bryan Stevenson visits for Rise Above Week

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