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Guest Post: Kelly Umana, President of SEIPH, UMD Public Health Science student
Students from UMD’s Public Health Science Program and UMB’s School of Pharmacy came together with the USG Office of Student Services to address a widespread public health concern about vaccine hesitancy. Continue reading →
Guest Post: Victoria McConnell, UMCP at USG Criminal Justice and Criminology Student
Thailand. The land of mango sticky rice, mountainous scenery, Asian elephants, colorful marketplaces, tuk-tuks, crazy drivers, and some of the most welcoming people you will ever meet. While my time in Thailand was spent enjoying all of these amazing aspects of this wondrous country, we were also there to learn more about a darker side of Thailand. The human trafficking that occurs in this country was the focus of our trip. Continue reading →
Guest Post: Ashley Waters, Associate Director, UMBC
Attending classes at a campus with nine universities allows you to contribute to the evolution of partnerships and engage in tackling complex challenges. It offers you the opportunity to invest in your future, while at the same time investing in the future of your local economy and community. No matter how you see it, being part of a university center like USG is truly one of a kind! Continue reading →
Guest Post: Andy Varshine ’12 UB, USG Staff, Global Game Jam Participant
To me, the experience isn’t just about making a cool game. It’s more about meeting new people, trying something different, and having fun doing something that you’re passionate about. If you are looking for a creative outlet (be it art, writing, music, etc.), I would definitely recommend taking on the challenge that is the Global Game Jam Experience. Continue reading →
Building for a Sustainable Future
As an organization, and more importantly, as a global society, we have responsibility to promote and encourage eco-friendly practices so future generations not only have the option of attending college, but doing so in a livable world. Continue reading →
Posted in Campus Expansion, Community, OnCampus, Top Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged 21st Conference of Parties, American Campus Act on Climate Pledge, Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education, BSE Facility, Camille Kendall Academic Center, COP21, Green Garage, LEED Gold Certified, The Universities at Shady Grove, USG, USG Green Committee, USG Parking Garage
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Guest Post: John Sackett, President Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center & Chair, USG Board of Advisors
Those of you who have seen the Adventist HealthCare logo may have noticed these three words that appear along with it: “Care. Compassion. Community.” They are more than just a tagline. Continue reading →
Preparing for Tomorrow: Healthcare Workforce Pipeline Project
Last Thursday, October 8th, the Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF) of Montgomery County and The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) hosted a symposium entitled, “Preparing for Tomorrow: Healthcare Workforce Pipeline Project.” Continue reading →
Posted in Community, OnCampus, Top Stories
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Tagged Crystal Carr Townsend, Healthcare, Healthcare Initiative Foundation, Mentors, Mercy Health Clinic, Montgomery County, Preparing for Tomorrow, The Universities at Shady Grove, UMB School of Nursing, UMB School of Pharmacy, UMB School of Social Work, USG, Workforce Pipeline Project
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Guest Post: Toni Negro, Business & Education Librarian
Have you visited the COL-LAB? The COL-LAB is a new COL-LABorative space in the Priddy Library where students, faculty, staff can have student club meetings, faculty or student led discussions, engage in debates, work on projects and share ideas. Groups who want to work together can reserve the Col-Lab at the Service Desk for a 3-hour time period with a USG ID. Looking to collaborate? Come to the COL-LAB! Continue reading →
Posted in Guest Post, OnCampus, Top Stories
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Tagged Bookeye, COL-LAB, Equil Smartmarkers, iPads, Leading-edge Technologies, MediaScape, Oalla, One Button Studio, Priddy Library, The Universities at Shady Grove, Toni Negro, USG
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Guest Post: Erin Ward, Coordinator for USG’s Department of Administration
“I attended classes at The Universities at Shady Grove for six years – all of my classes held in the Camille Kendall Academic Center – and I never realized what a unique facility it truly was.” Continue reading →
Guest Post: Dr. Stewart Edelstein, Executive Director
“So how did a music major, qua composer, who wanted to be a brain chemist, get to become the Executive Director at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)—one of the most interesting and exciting jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland? Well, I never made it through chemistry, probably a lucky thing for me and the world of chemistry!” Continue reading →
Posted in Community, Guest Post, OnCampus, Top Stories
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Tagged Dr. Edelstein, Executive Director, The Universities at Shady Grove, USG, Welcome Video
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