News from around campus
An Enduring Call to Serve: Military Experiences Shape Terp Veterans’ Work at UMD
To commemorate Veterans Day, nine Terp veterans (including VP Georgina Dodge!) reflect on the enduring lessons of their service and how they carry it forward at UMD
‘We Build Beauty in the Midst of Sadness’
Words have fallen short of expressing the swirl of grief, anger and fear since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. The University of Maryland on Monday night instead hosted a conversation through music.
Unveiling Urban Politics: DEI Seminar Explores Waste Infrastructure in Ghana
The fall 2023 Civil Empowerment Seminar Series, hosted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, featured University of Florida anthropologist, Dr. Brenda Chalfin. Chalfin’s presentation centered on the intricate relationship between waste infrastructure, private and public spaces, and urban politics in the planned city of Tema, Ghana.
UMD concert promotes hope, unity after surge of violence in Israel and Palestine
Read "UMD concert promotes hope, unity after surge of violence in Israel and Palestine" in the Diamondback
New UMD Native and Indigenous employees hope to enrich student experiences
The University of Maryland hired two new Native and Indigenous employees who strive to create new research and community experiences for students at this university.
Hair, Hair for Equity in Neuroscience Research
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Creating a “Healing, Engaging Conversation”
A new emotional support program, evaluated by UMD faculty, trains Latino community members as non-clinical mental health workers who provide knowledge, skills and a safe space for their neighbors in need.
Nonbinary Option Now Available as Gender Marker in Testudo
All registered students can log in to Testudo to view their current gender marker and make an update on their “My Profile” page.
UMD adds nonbinary gender marker to Testudo site
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New Latinx/a/o/e Employee Association
Announcing the first Latinx/a/o/e Employee Association (LEA) at the University of Maryland! LEA plans to bring visibility to and advocate for the diverse Latinx/o/a/e community on campus. The association aims to strengthen employees' sense of community, ...