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	November 2009 Edition Archive

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University News
Alumni News
Athletics
Alumni Profile

EVENTS

Veterans Week Events, Nov. 9-14

Step Afrika, Nov. 12

Maryland vs. Virginia Tech Tailgate Party, Nov. 14

More events

Chart new territory with our 2010 alumni travel programs and find out why they call Amalfi, Italy, "the Divine Coast."

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Big Red Named America's Greenest
More than 450 universities battled for the moniker "Top Green Campus in America," but Maryland was a shell-in. We left the competition green with envy when 2,257 of our students signed up to track their carbon footprints. The contest was sponsored by the energy-efficiency marketing group SmartPower, carbon measurement utility Climate Culture, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Wildlife Federation and the Sierra Student Coalition. Read more …

Research Funding Reaches New Heights
Maryland's research funding climbed nearly 30 percent in fiscal year 2009 to reach $518 million—a statewide record. Combined with $517 million earned by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, the collective impact tops $1 billion. Everyone sees a return on the investment, whether it's the agency that provides the funds, the citizens who supply the brainpower, or the global population, which benefits from our incredible discoveries. Read more …

What in the World?
Who says the university libraries are full of dusty, boring history? Take a look at these whacky photos from bygone days, and give them your own caption! It's the Maryland Libraries' "What in the World" photo contest, and it runs through the end of the fall semester. While you're pondering your responses, read winning entries from past weeks. See it all now …

Terrapins Talk Turkey (and Gravy, and Stuffing ...)
Halloween has come and gone. That means Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Prepare for turkey day and the parade of subsequent holidays by reading a series of tips from Maryland nutritionist and registered dietician Jane Jakubczak. She visited the UM Newsdesk to share ideas that will keep you healthy as you gobble your bird, raise your glass and bring on the winter cheer. Read more …

ALUMNI PROFILE
Dogs are humans' best friends, and Cheryl Staab '02 is doing her best to return the favor. The founder of DogCentric, Inc. provides a dedicated walker and personalized service for each of her clients in Montgomery County and northwest Washington D.C. Since the partnership began, DogCentric has provided nearly $100,000 in dog walking services, at no cost to the League. Read more ...

ALUMNI NEWS

Relive Reunion and Homecoming
If a picture is worth a thousand words, our Homecoming and Reunion photo galleries could replace War and Peace on the list of literary classics. Drop by www.alumni.umd.edu, click through the images and relive the highlights: our Induction Ceremony for the Class of 1959, our All-Reunion Lunch, our tailgate party featuring Battle of the Bands-winner Boxcar Collision, not to mention the crafts, conversations, and much more. Pictured right are TODAY Show nutritionist and alumnus Joy Bauer '86 and her family. See more images …

Win Your Own Model T(erp) Ford
Take a trip to Terp Town at the Riggs Alumni Center before the university's next home football game, and you might drive away in a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid or Fusion Hybrid. Purchase a raffle ticket—just $10 each—at our tailgate parties or fill out our online form now, and you'll be entered into a drawing for one of these incredible vehicles, supplied by local Ford dealers. The raffle is sponsored by the alumni association to support student, young alumni and other programming. Help drive support …

Label Yourself a Terp
Any postal delivery can be a special one when you put some Maryland pride in the top left corner. Visit our Web site today to order your Maryland Alumni Association mailing labels, and let the world know that you're a Terp! Alumni association members enjoy special discounts on already low prices. Not a member? Not a problem! Join today …

ATHLETICS

The Athletes in the Hall
Voice of the Terrapins Johnny Holiday, field hockey coach Missy Meharg '90 and five other stars joined the Maryland Athletics pantheon during a Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 2. Together, the inductees have lavished more than 85 years' service on the university, accounted for 11 national championships and appeared in four Olympics. Read more about the 2009 Hall of Fame class at umterps.com …

Field Hockey Carries Perfect Record to ACC Tourney
The ACC field hockey tournament kicks off at the University of Virginia this week with the Terps in the enviable, No. 1 seed position. Our team, which arrives in Charlottesville with a perfect 18-0 record, has been placed in the top spot twice during the past three years. Read more about the brackets, the schedule and the team's stunning 2009 performance …