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Scholars News Desk 2008

June 2008

Scholars Alumna Plays Cello at Commencement

Thea Nielsen, International Studies alumna, is honored for her role in the AGNR commencement ceremony.

June 10, 2008

College Park Scholars Acknowledged for Assessment Efforts

Scholars is acknowledged for its assessment practices by the Boyer Partnership Assessment Project.

June 9, 2008

Changing Leadership in Scholars Programs

College Park Scholars announces changes within the leadership of the Arts and Environmental Studies programs for the 2008-2009 academic year.

May 20, 2008

46 College Park Scholars to be Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa

Forty-six current and former Scholars were invited to join the Gamma-of-Maryland Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

May 12, 2008

Scholars Honored for Leadership and Academic Achievement

Seven current and former Scholars were honored at the University's 27th Annual Awards Banquet.

April 24, 2008

Maryland Senate President Miller Addresses Advocates for Children Seminar

Maryland Senate President Thomas "Mike" Miller addressed sophomores enrolled in Advocates for Children leadership seminar.

April 23, 2008

Capturing College Park's Reel Life

Science, Technology & Society scholar Victoria Seng, won a runner-up prize at the Vid/Terp competition award ceremony on Tuesday, April 22. Her mini-movie about her pursuit of a career in cancer research was inspired by the death of her uncle to pancreatic cancer more than four years ago.

April 23, 2008

Beuchler Elected RHA President

College Park Scholar Alex Beuchler was unanimously elected president of the Residence Halls Association on campus.

April 23, 2008

College Park Scholars Honored by Omicron Delta Kappa

Five College Park Scholars were among those inducted into the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK).

April 22, 2008

Peace Corps Deputy Director Olsen Speaks to Advocates for Children Seminar

Deputy Director Josephine Olsen visited the Advocates for Children Advocacy in Action seminar to discuss the Peace Corps.

April 20, 2008

Caruso Awarded Stenger Fellowship; Five Scholars Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

Five College Park Scholars were inducted into Chapter 22 of Phi Kappa Phi. Established in 1920, Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest honor society at Maryland that recognizes academic excellence across all disciplines.

April 8, 2008

College Park Scholars Loses an Honored Colleague

Dr. Brian Shaffer, former Associate Director of Business, Society & the Economy, is remembered for his many talents upon his passing.

Spring 2008

Committed to Action

Three students in the Public Leadership program were invited to participate in Clinton Global Initiative University.

March 1, 2008

Journalism Dean To Become President of St. Norbert College

Thomas Kunkel, dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism and member of the College Park Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, will be leaving the university after this semester to accept a position as president of St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.

February 29, 2008

Two Scholars Present at Research Symposium

Two College Park Scholars present research at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Undergraduate Research Symposium

February 19, 2008

Scholars Uncover a National Treasure

Students from College Park Scholars spend time conducting research at the Library of Congress.

February 19, 2008

Students to Study University of Maryland's Ties to Slavery

Ira Berlin, founder of College Park Scholars, is highlighted for a new research course being offered on campus.

February 18, 2008

College Park's Links to Slavery on Syllabus

Ira Berlin, founder of College Park Scholars, has designed a new course allowing students to research the history of slavery.

February 17, 2008

Gut-Level Ballot Box

James Glass, director of International Studies, comments on the upcoming presidential elections.

February 15, 2008

Tokai University Visits College Park Scholars

Tokai University sends a team to visit the University of Maryland and spend time with College Park Scholars.

February 11, 2008

New Mini-Pterodactyl Among Smallest Known

Tom Holtz, director of Earth, Life and Time, comments on a new species of the miniature flying reptile.

February 8, 2008

Maryland's Study of Slavery

Ira Berlin, founder of College Park Scholars, comments on UM's new study of slavery.

February 1, 2008

We're Engaged...to the Community

The partnership between the Engaged University and the Public Leadership program is highlighted.

February 1, 2008

Mastadon on the Block

Tom Holtz, director of Earth, Life and Time, comments on the sale of a four-tusked skull of a mastadon.

February, 2008

Scholars Highlighted in President's Testimony

President Mote praises College Park Scholars in his testimony to the Maryland General Assembly.

Feb/Mar, 2008

High Anxiety

Thomas Kunkel, member of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, discusses jounalistic anxiety.

Feb/Mar, 2008

The Smiling Subversive

Thomas Kunkel, member of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, writes about Carnegie Corporation president, Vartan Gregorian.

January 22, 2008

Fed Cuts Interest Rate and Dow Finishes Down

Mahlon Straszheim, former Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, discusses the declining economy and markets.

January 16, 2008

Baltimore Sun's 'Wire' Portrayal Fuels a Hot Debate

Thomas Kunkel, member of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, discusses a controversial plotline on The Wire.

January 13, 2008

200th Anniversary of the Slave Trade Act of 1808

Ira Berlin, founder of College Park Scholars, discuss this milestone and its relevance to legislation today.

January 6, 2008

Great Big Resource

Tom Holtz, director of Earth, Life and Time, releases a book about all 800 known species of Mesozoic dinosaurs.

January 6, 2008

Climate Change is Changing Fashion

Environmental concerns have sparked fashion innovations, says Jo Paoletti, director emeritus of American Cultures.

January 6, 2008

Make Them News

Thomas Kunkel, member of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, argues for increased regulation of broadcast media.

January 5, 2008

December Graduating Scholars Initiated into Phi Beta Kappa

Three College Park Scholars were among those inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

January 4, 2008

Five College Park Scholars Honored by Omicron Delta Kappa

Five College Park Scholars were among those inducted into the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK).

January 3, 2008

Scholars Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

Nine College Park Scholars were inducted into Chapter 22 of Phi Kappa Phi.