Gossetts Announce $10 Million Gift
The Maryland family thanks Barry and Mary Gossett for their generous gift of $10 million. The couple’s investment in Great Expectations, The Campaign for Maryland will establish endowed football and basketball coaching positions as well as an endowed athletic directorship. It will also provide support for the Maryland Incentive Awards program, the Gossett Family Achievement Scholarships Endowment and the Gossett Football Team House. Read more ...

Maryland Debuts New PSA
The next time you see Testudo, ask to see his SAG card. Maryland's mascot stars in a new public service announcement, highlighting the university's growing reputation for cutting-edge research and strong academic programs. The spot can be seen in Byrd Stadium, Comcast Center and on your own television. It will also air on the CBS Super Screen in New York City's Times Square every hour from December 9th through January 1st. Can't wait? Watch it online now ...

Terps Prepare to Trap Beavers
Congratulations to Coach Friedgen '70, M.A. '72 and his bowl-bound Terps. For the fifth time in seven years Maryland will seek post-season glory, this season versus Oregon State at the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco on December 28. It's time the Pac-10 learned to FEAR THE TURTLE! Buy your tickets online today and watch for more information coming soon from your alumni association. The details ...

Cast a Vote for Clement
Thanks to her work on campus sustainability initiatives, Vice President of Student Affairs Linda Clement Ph.D. '81 is a semi-finalist in the environment category of the Volvo for Life Awards. Now through January 7, you can vote for Clement on the competition's Web site and bring her closer to the grand prize of $100,000, which will be used to expand Maryland's environmental programs. Vote today and tell a friend ...

New NSF Grant Touches UM
Maryland is one of three universities nationwide to receive a $330,000 National Science Foundation grant aimed at developing new computing technologies for the visually impaired. A three-layered device, constructed by bio-engineer and professor Leigh Abts (pictured left) and his team, allows the user to "touch" content that typically appears on a screen; it can be used not only with computers, but with digital cameras as well. Read more ...

Helsinki Commission to Hold Torture Field Hearing on Campus
United States Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, Co-Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, along with Helsinki Commission Chair, Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, will hold a field hearing on Monday, Dec. 10, in the Stamp Student Union to examine what constitutes torture or other forms of prohibited ill-treatment, what legal norms apply and what is known about the effectiveness of various interrogation methods. For more details ...

We Have Lawyers in the Family
Maryland's Mock Trial Team, formed in 1990, holds more American Mock Trial Association national championships than any other institution. The Terps proved their case last month when they took first and fourth place in the University of Pennsylvania's Quaker Classic Tournament. Team members Emily Fetter, Erica Guy and Bebe Martins each earned individual honors. Find out more ...

Head to the Theatre
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is about to drop the curtain on 2007, but never fear! The venue that brought you Later the Same Evening has a full calendar, starting next February. Purchase tickets for the Guarneri String Quartet, L.A. Theatre Works and more at their Web site. While you're there, pick up a center gift certificate--the ideal holiday present for your favorite arts aficionado ...

One Nation, Indivisible
No matter where you hang your hat, you're a member of TerpNation--a new online community, sponsored by the Maryland Alumni Association. Activate your account today, then post photos, chat with friends, make professional connections and find lost roommates. Once you've filled out your profile, be sure to sign up for your alumni association membership--annual dues keep this and many other services running strong ...

Terp Alumnus Takes Command
Pearl Harbor Day is a way to remember sailors from wars past. It's also a time to honor the efforts of those who currently take to the seas as members of the United States Navy. This December 7, Lt. Eddie Rosso '99, an 18-year veteran of the United States Navy, will be promoted to Commanding Officer of a patrol ship setting off for the Persian Gulf.

10 Tips to Defeat Holiday Stress
'Tis the season for gathering together with family and friends, creating fond memories … and unwrapping plenty of stress. Faculty expert Thomas J. Capo from Maryland's Department of Psychology is ready with a list of 10 ideas to help ensure that the holidays don't overwhelm you and yours. Visit our Web site for details ...