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Ed. Note: Since the writing of this article, Natalie Groom, DMA, continues to live and make music for and with residents at Collington during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Dear graduate student community, Like you, I am horrified and saddened by the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and too many others due to racial violence.  Many of you, particularly African American / Black students and other students of color, are frustrated and angry, and I stand with you in demanding racial and social justice. 

Giving Day is on Wednesday, March 4th. This campus-wide annual Giving Day campaign offers a time for family, friends, and the UMD community to support graduate students who, like you, are looking for ways to support their education. Donations help to fund Graduate School programming that benefits students as they advance toward their degree and beyond. 

By Anna De Cheke Qualls An elementary school teacher told Lakuan T. Smith (’17 MPS, Organizational Industrial Psychology) that his life would be easier if he used his middle name, Terry.  Smith often used both names from then on, depending on the situation.

Invest in Your Future:  Graduate School Success Symposium January 23, 2020

Again this spring semester, the Graduate School Writing Center will offer support for students at the dissertation stage. The semester-long dissertation coaching program will include online modules, weekly accountability meetings, and personalized writing support throughout the semester.  Participants will meet weekly in either a face-to-face or a virtual accountability group.