TOCSL hosts “Vibe and Flow” event to help students de-stress before exam week

by Anna Hovey The office of Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life (TOCSL) hosted their “Vibe and Flow” event on Dec. 5th. Held in Stamp’s grand ballroom lounge, the event featured a variety of arts and crafts with soothing background music to set the mood. “Vibe and Flow” was designed to allow students to relax and unwind before the start of finals. Those in attendance could … Continue reading TOCSL hosts “Vibe and Flow” event to help students de-stress before exam week

College of Information Studies Holds 2019 iSchool Symposium

Shaune Young stands with her poster on data visualization in library assessment in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union on May 8, 2019. Young’s project focused on the excuses people make for returning library items late. (Photo by Casey Gannon) By Casey Gannon The College of Information Studies held its 2019 iSchool Symposium in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union on … Continue reading College of Information Studies Holds 2019 iSchool Symposium

Olympic aspirations: Aly Raisman goes beyond the gold

By Jalen Wade Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman once used platforms for her gymnastics routines. Now, she uses them to speak out against sexual assault. On Thursday, March 28, Raisman spoke to a packed hall in Stamp Student Union’s Grand Ballroom about the trials and tribulations of being a professional athlete and survivor of sexual abuse. Raisman was brought in as part of “Hear the … Continue reading Olympic aspirations: Aly Raisman goes beyond the gold

Ballroom at Maryland kicks off competition with pajama party

  By Lynsey Jeffery Elegant flashes of color twirled and dipped across the stage. Glossy heels stomped and spun, intertwining with black jazz slippers, then pulling away again.  The ballroom dancers in Stamp Student Union’s Grand Ballroom Friday evening were the picture of grace — even while wearing pajamas. Ballroom at Maryland (BAM), a social and competitive ballroom dance team on campus, hosted its major … Continue reading Ballroom at Maryland kicks off competition with pajama party

Stamp Student Employment and Internship Fair sees substantial turnout

by Abby Wallisch The Stamp Student Union saw 260 students attend its first Student Employment and Internship Fair on Monday.  Students had the opportunity to talk to 18 different organizations ranging from the Memorial Chapel to TerpZone. Attendees were provided with a double-sided sheet of paper listing all of the organizations at the event, what positions were available, the location of their tables in the ballroom and … Continue reading Stamp Student Employment and Internship Fair sees substantial turnout

Attorney and author Bryan Stevenson visits for Rise Above Week

Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy, visited the University of Maryland on Nov. 1 to give a lecture in the Stamp Grand Ballroom. Stevenson’s lecture was just one of many events during the university’s Rise Above week. According to Beth Douthirt Cohen, directer of education and training at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, this is the fourth year for Rise Above week. “We wanted different … Continue reading Attorney and author Bryan Stevenson visits for Rise Above Week