APRIL 2008
Volume 8, Number 6
Scholarship Award
Opportunity
Applications are currently being accepted for the
Maryland Parents Association Student Scholarship Award.
The scholarship was established to provide assistance to
students whose personal or family financial
circumstances have challenged the ability to continue
his or her education at the
university. A scholarship of up to $1000 (per student)
will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year. Applications for the
Fall 2008 award are due by May 1.
Click here for complete details, including
eligibility criteria and an application form.
Maryland Day
The
university's
10th Annual Maryland Day celebration
will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m.
until 4:00 p.m. Join us for an engaging day of learning,
exploration and fun...and, 50,000 cupcakes!
Click here
to visit the Maryland Day web site.
Residence Halls Move-Out
Students must check out of their residence hall
within 24 hours of their last final exam and by no later
than 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. Only graduating
seniors may remain in the residence halls for
Commencement and must check out by no later than 7:00
p.m. on Friday, May 23. Additional information,
including a Family/Guest Move-Out Parking Permit, is
available on the
Move-out Web
site.
We Invite You to Take a
Seat... The Hoff Theater Seat Naming
Program
Want to leave your son or daughter a legacy at the
University of Maryland? Then consider this special
program that allows you to have your child’s name
engraved on a seat in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union’s
Hoff Theater. The Hoff Theater Seat Naming Program
offers the unique chance for audience members to become
an actual part of the theater. Purchase a seat and have
your name, the name of a loved one, or your
business/company name engraved on a nameplate on the
seat armrest of your choice (subject to availability).
The cost of a seat is $500 (or $1000 for a front row
seat). Donations may be paid in installments over a two year
period, and all contributions are tax-deductible. For
more information or to name a seat, contact Terry
Zacker at
tzacker@umd.edu or by calling 301.314.7165.
Parent Poll
There is a
growing debate in the U.S. about lowering the legal
drinking age. What do you think the legal drinking age
should be?
Click here
to take the Parent Poll (the poll is
located on the right side of the page).
For the Parents of Graduating Seniors
The university's Main Commencement
Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Comcast Center. Individual College and School
ceremonies
will be held on Friday, May 23 at various times and
locations.
Graduating seniors
are provided with one student ticket (for themselves)
and up to six additional guest tickets for the Main
Commencement. Students will be notified of the ticket
distribution process as soon as distribution dates are
determined.
There are no tickets required for the individual
ceremonies; however, some Colleges and Schools require
guests to RSVP.
Students can purchase caps, gowns and other graduation
items at the University Book Center, located in the
Stamp Student Union. The University Book Center is the
official supplier of University of Maryland commencement
regalia. The schedule for cap and gown purchases will be
available at a later date.
Use the following links to access Commencement-related
information:
Caps, Gowns, Announcements, Etc.
General
Info
Individual College and School Ceremonies
Main Ceremony Tickets
Important Dates
2008
Click here to access the university's academic and
event calendars.
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