UMD Student Crisis Fund: community gives back to students in time of crisis

by Eunice Sung Since March 25, the University of Maryland community has donated over $208,000 to help a flood of struggling students who applied to receive help from the Student Crisis Fund amid the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the coordinator for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Sarah Williamson. The UMD Student Crisis Fund was first established in 2001 to keep students … Continue reading UMD Student Crisis Fund: community gives back to students in time of crisis

“Puppies with PAD” Event Aims to Help PG County Shelter Dogs

by Jillian Atelsek Students who were happy to stumble upon a field of puppies while walking to class Thursday afternoon have Phi Alpha Delta, a pre-law coed fraternity, to thank. The group was hosting “Puppies with PAD,” an event aimed at raising money and awareness for the PG County Animal Shelter. In partnership with members of the fraternity, volunteers from the shelter brought a group … Continue reading “Puppies with PAD” Event Aims to Help PG County Shelter Dogs