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President Loh, others share struggles and successes in final “Year of Immigration” discussion

By Casey Gannon The Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Office of International Affairs and Carnegie Corporation of New York sponsored another event April 11 in the Cole Student Activities Building  to recognize UMD’s “Year of Immigration.” The panel included four guest speakers: Wallace Loh, president of the University of Maryland; Nina Khrushcheva, professor at The New School … Continue reading President Loh, others share struggles and successes in final “Year of Immigration” discussion

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Undocumented students say university support programs are helpful but not easily accessible

By Maristela Romero The University of Maryland’s recent focus on inclusivity gave rise to the Year of Immigration theme, which hopes to bring marginalized groups like undocumented students to the forefront of the university’s consciousness. Undocumented students, called “UndocuTerps,” make up a substantial part of the student population and have limited opportunities compared to fellow students who are legal U.S. citizens. The university initiates community-building … Continue reading Undocumented students say university support programs are helpful but not easily accessible

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The Year of Immigration theme seeks to create a renewed sense of community in College Park

By Maristela Romero The Year of Immigration took off in full swing this month with a documentary screening of “Climate Refugees” and an Immigration Book Club discussion of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s “The Refugees” on Wednesday, Oct. 10. A mini exhibition was also held at Hornbake Library in September as a preview of what students should expect to see from the Year of Immigration. The exhibit … Continue reading The Year of Immigration theme seeks to create a renewed sense of community in College Park

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