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UMD gears up for possible hybrid-model orientation

By Gabrielle Lewis When the pandemic hit Maryland last year, the University of Maryland Office of Student Orientation and Transition had to jump into a fully online orientation process without much time to prepare — but for this summer, the staff is gearing up for a hybrid model to welcome incoming students to the school. This summer, new student orientation will mainly take place online … Continue reading UMD gears up for possible hybrid-model orientation

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‘Fact or Fake’ teach-in series helps UMD reflect on 2020

By Gabrielle Lewis In 2020, Cynthia Baur encountered several students and faculty members at the University of Maryland who were concerned and confused about the legitimacy of information regarding major events, such as the pandemic and racial justice protests.  Baur worried about people feeling so unsure about what information they could trust, so she set out to start a series of teach-ins through the Herschel … Continue reading ‘Fact or Fake’ teach-in series helps UMD reflect on 2020

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