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AAPIHM celebrates multiracial students through “Mixrepresented” photo gallery

By Shruti Bhatt The Stamp Student Union showcased a photo gallery of several Asian American and Pacific Islander students to share their journeys of finding belonging as multiracial individuals. The gallery was sponsored by this university’s Multiracial Biracial Student Association and Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy as part of the university’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM). Haley Ihmels, a senior psychology major, … Continue reading AAPIHM celebrates multiracial students through “Mixrepresented” photo gallery

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President Loh challenges UMD to discuss controversial subjects at Senate Meeting

By Shruti Bhatt In his presidential briefing at a University Senate meeting on Apr. 4, University President Wallace Loh said that throughout the month, there will be speakers visiting UMD who will “force people to think about their core, fundamental values” and “raise questions we often don’t like to discuss.” Loh said leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and former President Barack Obama told … Continue reading President Loh challenges UMD to discuss controversial subjects at Senate Meeting

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UMD at Home and in the World series continues with disaster management discussion

By Shruti Bhatt University of Maryland researchers and faculty spoke to an audience about different concepts of disasters and how people should react when disaster strikes. The event was part of the UMD at Home and in the World series, which is sponsored by the Office of Faculty Affairs. Laura Rosenthal, an English professor and the event’s host, said these events help showcase the work done … Continue reading UMD at Home and in the World series continues with disaster management discussion

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Provost confirms new buildings, programs at UMD Senate meeting

By Shruti Bhatt The UMD Senate meeting on March 8 congratulated newly elected senators and focused heavily on new advancements the university will make in the next few years. Senate Chair Daniel Falvey started the meeting by acknowledging the new student senators. “We all welcome you and look forward to having your voices be heard,” Falvey said. Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost … Continue reading Provost confirms new buildings, programs at UMD Senate meeting

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University holds annual Women of Influence Awards

By Shruti Bhatt The President’s Commission on Women’s Issues hosted the annual Women of Influence Awards on March 14 to recognize the work and accomplishments of women on campus. Ellin Scholnick, the commission’s chair and the event’s organizer, said the awards celebrate and “honor women on campus who are helping to create a better environment here at the university.” According to the University of Maryland … Continue reading University holds annual Women of Influence Awards

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Route 1 BBQ restaurant makes way for cheaper stuffed sandwich joint

By Shruti Bhatt The owner of Fat Pete’s BBQ has closed one shop and open another called The Stuffed Turtle as of February 23. Owner Jeff Holibaugh said he had to close Fat Pete’s BBQ because “it just was not working.” The feedback he received from students was that the prices of each item sold on the menu were  too expensive, he said. “We would … Continue reading Route 1 BBQ restaurant makes way for cheaper stuffed sandwich joint

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UMD Libraries showcases professor’s new book on lasting segregation in schools

By Shruti Bhatt Dr. Campbell F. Scribner talked to UMD students and faculty on Thursday about his new book on the need for localism in education. This event was part of UMD Libraries’ series called Speaking of Books…Conversations with Campus Authors. The event’s host was Tahirah Akbar-Williams, the librarian for African American Studies and the College of Education. Akbar-Williams said the series started in 2005 … Continue reading UMD Libraries showcases professor’s new book on lasting segregation in schools

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The semester is mounting and so is stress

  By Shruti Bhatt A new semester has started, and for students, loads of stress will soon start to pile up. “As soon as the third week starts, it’s go time,” said Krina Patel, a junior biology major. Patel said the first two weeks always go by smoothly because professors are still giving students a chance to get used to the flow of classes. “Professors … Continue reading The semester is mounting and so is stress

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Ambassador tells UMD of hopes for stability, higher education in Afghanistan

By Shruti Bhatt Afghanistan Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, spoke to UMD faculty and students about the importance of using higher education as a way to rebuild Afghanistan after decades of instability. Dr. Mohib has served as Afghanistan Ambassador since September of 2015. He is also the non-resident ambassador to Mexico, Argentina, the Dominican Republic and Colombia. His main focus redefining Afghanistan … Continue reading Ambassador tells UMD of hopes for stability, higher education in Afghanistan

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Bipartisan non-profit schools students on Social Security

By Shruti Bhatt The UMD Democrats and UMD Republicans sponsored a visit from Free the Facts to inform students about the impacts of Social Security. Free the Facts is a bipartisan, non-profit organization that educates Americans, specifically those between ages 18 to 35, about fiscal policies and how they can make a difference to those policies. Founded by Laban Jackson in 2016, Free the Facts’ … Continue reading Bipartisan non-profit schools students on Social Security

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