News from around campus
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month (A. James Clark School of Engineering)
We are proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month.
Best Practices & Collaborative Strategies in Digital Equity (UMD Extension)
Get Ready for the 2024 Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit
LatinX Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15 but you can borrow these books through the Libraries anytime.
This year's speaker series will feature virtual and hybrid talks from Jess Whatcott, Katie Tastrom, and Mimi Khúc.
Elia Powers Challenges Newsroom Conformity in New Book (The Black Explosion)
A University of Maryland book discussion Wednesday challenged many longstanding norms of newsroom professionalism and neutrality, especially as it relates to the importance of representation.
UMD ‘Shabbat 1,000’ event strengthens community, celebrates culture (The Diamondback)
The event included Hebrew prayers, traditional food and efforts to honor victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
Latinx students find support with La Familia program (Stories Beneath the Shell)
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education established La Familia to provide students with personal growth and academic opportunities through mentorship, community service, social events, free tutoring through OMSE and workshop events.
MIDA is Helping Lead the World Towards Born-Accessible Design (College of Information)
UMD Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) partners with Adobe and the U.S. Access Board; informs state and federal policy
5 Tips for Talking Across Differences and Disagreements (College of Education)
Intergroup Dialogue Training Center Co-Directors Jazmin Pichardo and Carlton Green Offer Guidance for Respectful Conversations in Polarized Times
According to its website, the club’s mission is to “share yoga and meditation, delicious vegetarian food, and ancient universal wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita with anyone who desires to learn more about it.”