NEWS FROM ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Hannam One of 65 Truman Scholars
Clark School junior Phillip Hannam has been awarded a Truman Scholarship, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation announced in March. Before speaking to a group of prospective students and parents, Hannam was given the news by University of Maryland President C.D. Mote, Jr. More details …

Clark School Leads "Microsystems Mechanics" Center
The Army Research Laboratory has selected the Clark School to lead a "Microsystems Mechanics" Center to develop swarms of micro-vehicles that will assist soldiers with reconnaissance on the battlefield. Learn more …

Protecting Today's World for Tomorrow
New Major in Environmental Science and Technology
As the global population soars and countries strive to elevate their industrial and economic status, our natural environment is being challenged like never before. A new major in Environmental Science and Technology offers University of Maryland students a chance to play a vital role in preserving and protecting our environment. Available for the first time in the fall 2008 semester, this new major features four areas of concentration. Read more …

NEWS FROM UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

Etiquette Dinner
Enjoy a delectable meal and learn proper dining etiquette that will dazzle your friends and family—not to mention prospective employers! Protocol Consultant Anna Hart will guide participants through a full meal, providing lessons on everything from using utensils to starting conversations. The next dinner is Wednesday, April 23, from 6-8 p.m. in the Riggs Alumni Center. Registration is limited to 100 students, so sign up today!

Senior Class Gift
The Senior Class Gift tradition started when the Class of 1910 left its mark donating funds for a gate for the Rossborough Inn. Since then, almost every graduating class has given a gift to the University in honor of its graduation. The Class of 2008 gift is a lounge for the Stamp Student Union. The interior brick hallway near Nyumburu will be renovated and refurbished with new furniture, flat-screen televisions and a professional mural or collage. Learn more about the Class of 2008 gift.

Plan Ahead for Commencement
Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for May 22 and 23, 2008. Graduates receive up to 6 guest tickets for the Main Commencement Ceremony in the Comcast Center on May 22. Tickets may be obtained from the Registrar's Office (in the Mitchell Building) between April 28-May 2, during regular business hours. Tickets are limited and will be released on a first-come, first-served basis. Extra tickets (if available) will be distributed May 6-7. More details …

New Minor in Leadership Studies
The College of Education, in collaboration with the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Center for Campus Life, announces the arrival of Maryland’s newest minor, The Minor in Leadership Studies! The minor offers all students an opportunity to delve into leadership as a field of study by educating undergraduate students for and about leadership in a complex world. The goal of the minor is to prepare students for formal and informal leadership roles in campus, local, national and global contexts. More details …

NEWS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS

Be Prepared for Emergencies
The Department of Public Safety wants you to be prepared for emergencies that may affect the campus. Taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with emergency plans and procedures may help to save lives and reduce injuries. Learn more …

Don't Contribute to Your Own Victimization!
Unfortunately, many crime victims make themselves vulnerable to their own victimization. Criminals “look for opportunities.” More than 90 percent of prevention is understanding circumstances that might contribute to your own victimization. Eliminate the opportunities that you could be providing criminals. Learn more …

NEWS FROM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MyUM:
Testudo, E-mail, ELMS, a New Calendar and More … One Site, One Login
E-mail, Testudo, ELMS (powered by Blackboard Academic Suite), resources you use on a daily basis, each requiring you to visit a different Web site and log in using the same set of credentials. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could gain access to all these systems in one place and log in once? MyUM, the university’s portal, presented by the Office of Information Technology as a service to University of Maryland students, offers all that and more. Learn more …

NEWS FROM INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Maryland Spring Football Game and Athletic Events!
Catch the excitement of Maryland Football as Coach Friedgen and the Terps host the annual Red/White Spring Game on Maryland Day: April 26, 2008. Don’t miss your chance to get autographs from the coaches and your favorite players, experience the Pepsi Fan Zone, and listen to the Mighty Sound of Maryland—you can’t beat Maryland Football at Chevy Chase Bank Field! The Spring Game is a free event and new for 2008 will be a variety of exciting activities leading up to the game! Learn more …