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The David C. Driskell Center hosts ‘Deity of the Circle’ performance (Stories Beneath the Shell)
The 40-minute performance was inspired by the worship practices and musical traditions of African and Jewish diasporas, and featured both gospel music and Ashkenazi Jewish cantorial.
Read More on The David C. Driskell Center hosts ‘Deity of the Circle’ performance (Stories Beneath the Shell)Building Capacity for Indigenous Futures (UMD Extension)
New Medicine Action Plan bridges the educational gap between UME and Maryland’s Native Communities
Read More on Building Capacity for Indigenous Futures (UMD Extension)UMD community members dance, share food at Palestinian culture celebration (The Diamondback)
The about 100 people gathered in this university’s Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center as part of the Palestinian Culture Club’s inaugural culture night, which featured music, speeches and vendors.
Read More on UMD community members dance, share food at Palestinian culture celebration (The Diamondback)A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page (Department of American Studies)
From video games to VR, ARHU doctoral students are expanding dissertation scholarship through digital and experimental work.
Read More on A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page (Department of American Studies)Cyberfeminism in the Age of TikTok (College of Arts and Humanities)
Associate Professor of Communication Sahar Khamis on how the social media platform has fueled feminist activism around the world.
Read More on Cyberfeminism in the Age of TikTok (College of Arts and Humanities)‘Deity of the Circle’ explores African and Jewish history, trauma and resilience (The Diamondback)
The Driskell Center’s latest installation blends cultures and artistic mediums, including video, sculpture and tapestry, to invoke themes of displacement and belonging.
Read More on ‘Deity of the Circle’ explores African and Jewish history, trauma and resilience (The Diamondback)A fencer was disqualified from a women’s USA Fencing-sanctioned regional tournament held at the University of Maryland on March 30 after refusing to face an opponent she believes is transgender.
Read More on Fencer disqualified at UMD tournament after refusing to face opponent she says was trans (The Diamondback)Some University of Maryland Chinese international and Chinese American students are expressing concerns about a federal inquiry that asks university president Darryll Pines to provide information on Chinese national students and faculty.
Read More on UMD community criticizes ‘xenophobic’ federal inquiry about Chinese students, faculty (The Diamondback)Students reflect on the Israel-Hamas conflict amidst divestment referendum (The Black Explosion)
As students vote on a divestment referendum this SGA election, University of Maryland student organizations reflect on recent ceasefire negotiations, the university administration and campus activism.
Read More on Students reflect on the Israel-Hamas conflict amidst divestment referendum (The Black Explosion)This university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center hosted the kiki, which are social gatherings rooted in Black and brown LGBTQ+ ballroom culture that include song and dance.
Read More on UMD LGBTQ+ community, allies celebrate culture, discuss Trump’s threats at Q’mmunity Kiki (The Diamondback)