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Terp Thon gets closer to $1.1 million goal with Zero to Hero fundraising campaign

By Jamie Kerner Terp Thon challenged its dancers to a day of fundraising and soliciting donations “For The Kids” as part of their Zero to Hero fundraising campaign on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Zero to Hero fundraising campaign is one of many push-days Terp Thon coordinates prior to its annual Dance Marathon in an effort to help reach their yearly fundraising goal. This year, the … Continue reading Terp Thon gets closer to $1.1 million goal with Zero to Hero fundraising campaign

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University conducts survey to assess campus social climate

By Jamie Kerner The University of Maryland launched a survey on Jan. 29 in order to better understand how its students, faculty and staff view the social and learning environments on campus. The Campus Climate Survey, led by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, seeks to collect perspectives through an online, confidential questionnaire accessible only to university students, staff and faculty. The survey aims to … Continue reading University conducts survey to assess campus social climate

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UMD students present ideas to better society at TEDxUMD: Social Changes

  By Jamie Kerner Sophomore communications major Julie Rosenberg addressed attendees at Wednesday night’s TEDxUMD: Social Changes event about how to break down negative stigmas surrounding anxiety. In her talk titled “Anxiety: Just as normal as your average cold,” Rosenberg told the audience she believes we can improve as a society if we come to see anxiety like a sneeze: a normal human manifestation. “This … Continue reading UMD students present ideas to better society at TEDxUMD: Social Changes

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Researcher talks to UMD about changing privacy standards online

By Jamie Kerner Dr. Tatevik Sargsyan addressed a room of University of Maryland students and faculty members about the privatization of privacy within technology companies during a seminar sponsored by the Center for the Advanced Study of Communities and Information on Nov. 14. Sargsyan has conducted many studies throughout her career regarding consumer privacy on the internet. She is a senior research fellow at the … Continue reading Researcher talks to UMD about changing privacy standards online

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Veteran’s Day vigil and memorial service honors UMD student veterans

By Jamie Kerner The University of Maryland Veteran Student Life’s annual Veteran’s Week culminated on Nov. 10 with a Veteran’s Day vigil and memorial service, both held at the Memorial Chapel. Every fall semester, corresponding with Veteran’s Day, the University’s Veteran Student Life hosts Veteran’s Week to recognize, honor and celebrate the sacrifice and service UMD’s student veterans of past and present. The Vigil for … Continue reading Veteran’s Day vigil and memorial service honors UMD student veterans

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UMD advocates disability awareness throughout October

By Jamie Kerner University of Maryland students, faculty and community members attended the last of the organized disability and accessibility events this past week as Disability Awareness Month came to an end. Disability Awareness Month at the University of Maryland is recognized throughout the month of October and is filled with various events and forums sponsored by the President’s Commission on Disability Issues. The committee … Continue reading UMD advocates disability awareness throughout October

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CARE hosts Purple Light Night to support victims of relationship violence

By Jamie Kerner Students and community members raised purple lights in the air together, paying tribute to domestic violence survivors as a close to Purple Light Night, hosted by CARE to Stop Violence on Oct. 17. “You are not alone. We see you. We believe you. Help is available when you’re ready,” junior biology major Shreya Singh said, leading audience members through the tribute and … Continue reading CARE hosts Purple Light Night to support victims of relationship violence

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Students and parents celebrate UMD’s 37th annual Family Weekend

By Jamie Kerner The University of Maryland welcomed students’ families to join the campus community in celebrating the 37th annual Family Weekend from Oct. 13 to 15. Throughout the weekend, students and their families had the opportunity to attend various events on and off campus. Family weekend is run by the Office of Parent and Family Affairs and the Division of Student Affairs. It is … Continue reading Students and parents celebrate UMD’s 37th annual Family Weekend

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UMD Alternative Breaks program hosts interest fair for students

By Jamie Kerner University of Maryland Alternative Breaks (AB) hosted an interest fair on Sept. 27 for students who want service experiences during school breaks. AB is an on-campus program run through the University’s Leadership and Community Service Office. Its goal is to provide students with experiences working on social, political and economic issues in a specific community. The program runs during the winter, spring … Continue reading UMD Alternative Breaks program hosts interest fair for students

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