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In community and solidarity

In community and solidarity

May 31, 2020

Dear University of Maryland community,

We are grieving the killing of George Floyd, McKinsley Lincoln, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, and Ahmaud Arbery, and all who came before.

We are deeply concerned about insufficient police accountability across the country, systemic racism, and the social, economic, and health inequities that have led to protests born of despair, anger, and hope. We support the many peaceful demonstrations for justice across the United States.

We acknowledge that we have our own painful history at UMD, which includes the tragic murder of Lt. Richard Collins III.

The University System of Maryland (USM) chancellor and all the presidents of USM institutions recently stated publicly: "We acknowledge with one voice the structural racism that’s taking the lives of our fellow citizens, and we stand in solidarity as we speak out against racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, discrimination against our LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, religious intolerance, and bigotry of any kind."

Our University must be even more committed to creating a more inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment, and follow-up with actions that will help shape a more just and equitable campus community and society.

We would like to inform students, staff, and faculty of the following campus opportunities, and invite your participation as a step towards taking action: If you are interested in being in community with others, to process the pain, exhaustion, and fear, email the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at DiverseTerps@umd.edu. If you seek individual support, email Dr. Chetan Joshi, director of the Counseling Center, at cajoshi@umd.edu. If you seek spiritual support, email Campus Chaplain Holly Ulmer at ulmer@umd.edu and she will connect you to other campus chaplains as needed. If you are interested in reading White Fragility or Me & White Supremacy, and discussing it with members of the community and leaders from embraceRace@umd, email Student Affairs at vpsa@umd.edu. If you are interested in working with your leadership team, unit, department or division to strengthen cultural competency, and engage in doing the work, email Dr. Carlton Green, director of Diversity Training and Education, at cegreen@umd.edu. If you want to connect with and/or receive support from leaders within our Nyumburu Center, email director Dr. Ron Ziegler at nyumbz@umd.edu. If you are a member of a cultural student organization, and want to be in community with others, email Brandon Dula, assistant director of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA) at bdula@umd.edu. If you have concerns or questions about current policies that could negatively impact you and members of your community, email Dr. Andrea Goodwin, director of Student Conduct, at agoodwin@umd.edu. If you would like to know more about our University of Maryland Police Department and its policies and protocols, email Chief David Mitchell at UMPDchief@umpd.umd.edu. If you are interested in organizing other efforts that help our University become more of what it professes and aspires to be, email any of us your ideas and we will help you organize and connect with others.

In community and solidarity,

Dan Alpert, Student Government Association, President Annie Rappeport, Graduate Student Government, President Laura Dugan, University Senate, Chair Wallace D. Loh, President Mary Ann Rankin, Senior VP and Provost Carlo Colella, VP for Administration & Finance Georgina Dodge, VP for Diversity & Inclusion Damon Evans, Director of Athletics Jeffrey K. Hollingsworth, VP for Information Technology Jackie Lewis, VP for University Relations Laurie E. Locascio, VP for Research Patty Perillo, VP for Student Affairs Mike Poterala, VP for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Statement from Dean Ball on recent events

Statement from Dean Ball on recent events

Dear BSOS Community,

Like many of you, I was shocked and upset to learn of the death of George Floyd last week while in police custody in Minneapolis.  The video that documented his treatment was beyond appalling.  His killing—occurring so recently after the death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot down while in her Louisville apartment by police officers; along with the recent tragic deaths of McKinsley Lincoln, Tony McDade, Nina Pop, and Ahmaud Arbery—again reminds us of the distressed state of our nation as regards the treatment of African Americans. 

In light of these disturbing events, it is important that our community take a stand against racism and bigotry of any kind.  I want to direct your attention to a Statement by University System of Maryland Leadership on Structural Racism and the Killing of George Floyd that was released by Chancellor Jay Perman. President Loh is one of the signatories of the statement, along with the presidents of the other campuses in the system. An additional statement on community and solidarity has been released by President Loh and the College Park leadership team.  I strongly support both of these statements and pledge to all of you that the college will continue to engage in supporting scholarship, teaching, and dialogues of all types and at all levels to fight against manifestations of structural racism in our society. 

Please do not hesitate to write to me if you have concerns or suggestions about steps we might consider as a community to address these serious problems. I am already in discussion with several colleagues.

Sincerely,

Greg Ball    

Stand in Solidarity, Unite Against Injustice

Stand in Solidarity, Unite Against Injustice

Dear University of Maryland Community,

On Wednesday morning, May 26, 2020, I woke up to go through my normal daily routine of getting prepared for the work day. But even before I could start my morning walk with my dog, my cellphone was already vibrating with texts and emails about something that had happened the evening before. Many colleagues, family members, and friends had sent me links to the now-infamous video of yet another black man losing his life at the hands of law enforcement. This time, for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 bill at a local shop in Minneapolis, MN.

I took a moment to click on the links and watch the more than 9-minute video of the last breath being sucked out of the body of Mr. George Floyd. As a black man, I screamed words that I cannot repeat here. As a father, I started to reflect on the safety of my son and daughter and on all the diverse communities who are negatively impacted by acts of injustice. I asked myself, what is wrong with our country when these incidents continue to happen time and time again?

In recent weeks we have again witnessed senseless acts of violence perpetrated against the black community. The tragic loss of lives -- those of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and before that, the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Sean Reed -- due to racial violence is deeply saddening and a stain against the values that we personally hold, and that the University of Maryland, as an institution, cherishes.

The fact that these horrific acts have occurred in the midst of a pandemic is a double blow to black and brown communities. They cause additional pain and grief at a time when we are dealing with so many other challenges. But the shameful reality is that the virus has disproportionately affected communities of color. It has exposed the base inequities of our healthcare system and made painfully clear how those who have suffered so many other injustices for so long must also unequally bear the burden of this disease. These additional acts of racism and hatred bring into greater focus the injustices occurring in our nation.

Martin Luther King, Jr., once said that:

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where one stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where one stands in times of challenge and controversy."

As a university community, we must not accept these latest incidents as inconsequential. We all must rise up and stand together to show our humanity to one another. We must remind ourselves of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Finally, we must heed the words of the late President John F. Kennedy, "what unites us is greater than what divides us."

Even though we are physically separated, now is the time to stand in solidarity and unite against any injustice.

Sincerely,

Darryll J. Pines Glenn L. Martin Professor of Aerospace Engineering President-Designate University of Maryland

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog Live

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog Live Dear Everyone: I’m pleased to announce that the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog has been published. The catalog can be accessed directly by clicking the following link: https://academiccatalog.umd.edu/, or from the Office of the Registrar webpage: http://registrar.umd.edu/.

Immigration Policy Update Monday, June 1st

Immigration Policy Update Monday, June 1st In these uncertain times, you may feel anxious about your future. That's why the Undocumented Student Program and the Graduate and Undergraduate Legal Aid Offices are teaming up with two local attorneys to provide some information and to answer questions from undocumented and international students and community members. First, you will hear from Mark Shmueli, Esq., an immigration attorney, with an update on immigration law and policies, including the Supreme Court's upcoming DACA decision. Joyce Smithey, Esq., an employment attorney, will address issues related to collecting unemployment and other concerns. Finally, Stamp staff will share information about the abundance of resources available to students and the community both on- and off-campus. Most importantly, they will make time to answer your questions. We hope to see you at this important session.  To join in the conversation, you must register at: GO.UMD.EDU/IMGUPDATE.  We will send you the Zoom link to join in on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please contact us at glao@umd.edu.   Thank you and take care of yourself!

University Career Center Summer Career Series

University Career Center Summer Career Series

For more information on these events and to RSVP, visit the Career Center's events calendar.