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GGWB’s Groove on Maryland Day at the University of Maryland

By: Ghaiesha Legrand A mesmerizing spectacle unfolded in front of Juan Ramon Jimenez Hall during the University of Maryland’s annual Maryland Day.  Invited by the Korean Student Association, a group of dancers named UMD GGWB took center stage, enchanting the audience with their dynamic performance. UMD GGWB seeks to express its admiration for Asian culture and dance by creating dance covers of Kpop, Cpop, Jpop … Continue reading GGWB’s Groove on Maryland Day at the University of Maryland

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Maryland Day returns: Photo story

Photos by Katharine Wilson Maryland Day returned to The University of Maryland community for the first time since 2019. Families and students attended the annual festival, which spread across campus. Attendees could visit food stands, walk around campus and participate in activities set up by different majors at the university. “We are always happy to come out and enjoy the campus and support all these programs,” … Continue reading Maryland Day returns: Photo story

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University of Maryland Hosts 21st Annual Maryland Day

Children fish for foam turtles in the McKeldin Mall fountain during Maryland Day on April 27, 2019. The Mckeldin Mall hosts one of the five neighborhoods, Terp Town Center, during the day and features many educational booths for visitors to explore (Photo by Casey Gannon). By Casey Gannon On Saturday, April 27, the University of Maryland held its 21st annual Maryland Day. The purpose of … Continue reading University of Maryland Hosts 21st Annual Maryland Day

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In its 20th year, Maryland Day reaches out to the PG county community

  Maryland Day attendees fish for Testudo toys at the Omicron Delta Kappa fountain on McKeldin Mall. Photos by Ally Tobler.   By Kelly Zheng The University of Maryland held its 20th annual Maryland Day, its largest annual outreach event, on April 28 with a focus on connecting the surrounding community. “The event is a great opportunity to showcase the work students and faculty are … Continue reading In its 20th year, Maryland Day reaches out to the PG county community

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LEAFHouse brings sustainable housing to Maryland Day

By Meghan Thompson The Maryland Day visitors who ventured past the Xfinity Center, away from the chaos of main campus funnel cakes and fire trucks, toured an educational open house of a modernly designed sustainable home. The open house was hosted by the American Institute of Architects Potomac Valley Chapter and the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation to promote sustainable housing and educate Maryland Day visitors … Continue reading LEAFHouse brings sustainable housing to Maryland Day

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Gallery: Maryland Day 2017

by Morgan Politzer Maryland Day is an annual tradition at the University of Maryland. It is a one-day open house in which there are six different “learning neighborhoods” around campus with informative and interactive activities for both children and adults. Prospective students were given the opportunity to learn about the university and the different majors and programs available to them. Other activities included arts and crafts, … Continue reading Gallery: Maryland Day 2017

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Maryland Day’s ‘UMoves’ performance shows off undergraduate talent and passion for dancing

By Brittany Goodman Each Maryland Day, students and faculty, families, alumni, prospective students and the College Park community have a chance to explore the ins and outs of everything the university has to offer. This year’s one-day open house, which took place April 29 around campus, focused on inspiration, boldness, curiosity and passion. UMoves, one of Maryland Day’s highlighted events, featured a dance performance from undergraduate dancers in … Continue reading Maryland Day’s ‘UMoves’ performance shows off undergraduate talent and passion for dancing

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