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April 29, 2006 10–4 free! rain or shine Come out and join us for the Eighth Annual Maryland Day on Saturday,April 29, 2006.This year, there’s more to celebrate than ever.We’re marking the university’s 150th Anniversary, and we invite students, alumni, staff and residents from throughout the Baltimore-Washington region to share in the fun. From 10 AM until 4 PM, you can participate in a variety of hands-on activities or catch exhibits exploring the university’s past, our present endeavors and our promising future. Please review this program to find out about the events that will most interest you and your family.We look forward to seeing all of you on Maryland Day! For updates and more information, check our Web site at www.marylandday.umd.edu or call toll free 1.877.UMTERPS. www.marylandday.umd.edu co e t nt n s Planning Your Day: Use Our Learning Neighborhoods Take a few moments to review the program and find out about events most interesting to list of sponsoring departments . 3 you.To make navigating the university a bit easier, we’ve divided our campus into Learning Neighborhoods (see map, pages 8–9).Although all of the neighborhoods connect you to terp town center . 4 our past, present and future, we’ve done our best to consolidate events by areas of interest. Enjoy getting to know more about the University of Maryland! sports & rec row . 7 terp town center In the center of it all is MCKeldin Mall, home to the university’s oldest library and campus map. 8–9 the Omicron Delta Kappa Fountain.The mall is also where the original Testudo, dedicated in 1933, makes his home.At Terp Town Center, you can learn more fun facts about the science & tech way. 10–11 university and its colleges, catch live performances hourly and chow down on anything from pizza to crab cakes. biz & society hill . 12 sports & rec row If you’re looking for a challenge, head on over to Sports & Rec Row.This area is ag day avenue. 13–14 home to Byrd Stadium, the Campus Rec Center, Cole Field House and Comcast Center. Today, our athletes are always in the spotlight, but the university’s athletic teams didn’t get arts alley. 14–15 off to such a hot start.The first football team went 0–3 in 1892. Since then, we’ve accumu- lated 37 national championships. Head here if you want to meet some of our best and brightest or try a new sport yourself. science & tech way Maryland Day has something for Alumni Welcome back! See all the ways Physics, biology, engineering, chemistry, mathematics and more collide in this neigh- everyone to experience and explore: we have grown.Visit with fellow alumni borhood.The area is home to the historic Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel and the shiny new From workshops, hands-on research at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, Kim Engineering Building. Governmental and private researchers call on faculty and staff demonstrations and the Annual Red & a beautiful new home for all Maryland there for insight and innovative ideas.Today is your chance to join them in experiments, White Spring Football Game to live music graduates. Stop by events hosted by individual view their exhibits and pick their brains. and dance performances, tours, lectures, pet- colleges and schools, and check out some of ting zoos and autograph sessions.There’s a the ways campus has changed since you biz & society hill good chance you’ll learn something new were here last.Tour proud additions like the Biz & Society Hill is home to activities highlighting the university’s architecture, and have a great time. Inside, you’ll find Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and business, journalism, public affairs, and social sciences programs.The College of Behavioral activities spanning a range of interests that Comcast Center.All alumni events are and Social Sciences didn’t exist until 1986, but 20 years later it is home to the university’s most popular majors.Their experts will test your hearing or teach you about the develop- are ideal for visitors of all ages. marked by this symbol. M ing world, or you can mosey on over to witness a mock trial or try your hand at spin art. Bring your family and stay for the day. Prospective Students Maryland Day is ag day avenue Come to the Kids Carnival at the Stamp a great opportunity to check us out and see Ag Day celebrations have been a University of Maryland staple since 1924. Student Union, stay for lunch, listen to why you should choose the best—the Established as Maryland Agricultural College in 1856, our land-grant mission was to teach great music and be sure to sample our University of Maryland. For Undergraduate young men new farming techniques.Today, students in the College of Agriculture and famous ice cream! Check out all the events Admissions-related questions, please stop by Natural Resources research food safety and nutrition as well as diseases affecting animals especially for kids: face painting, finger the Mitchell Building between 10:00 A.M. and humans. Stop by, spend some time with the campus farm animals and learn more about painting, insect petting zoo, sports games at and 4:00 P.M.Look for our sign—you can’t our work on modern frontiers. the Campus Rec Center and Ag Day. miss us. Special prospective student activities arts alley Events for families with young children are are highlighted with this symbol. If visual or performing arts is your thing, make Arts Alley your first stop.The univer- marked with this symbol. H D sity’s rich musical history began in 1859 with the Cadet Corps Drum and Buglers, while Students, Faculty and Staff Bring students formed the first theater group, known as The Players, in 1919.Today, artists of all your friends and family and show them why types are showcased at the modern Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, where you can we are so proud of our world-class university. catch musical recitals, dance ensembles and theater games. Getting here BY CAR For detailed directions from your location and for parking information, call us toll free at 1.877.UMTERPS or log on to the Maryland Day 2006 Web site at www.marylandday.umd.edu. The University of Maryland is located in College Park, Md.Arrive via I-95 (exit 27) or via Washington’s Capital Beltway, I-495 (exit 25). Follow along exit ramp to Sample Listing Route 1, Baltimore Avenue. Follow Route 1 South to one of two main entrances to You’ll notice that all program entries for the day are listed by neighborhood, time and the campus (see map, pages 8–9). topic.The sample below shows you how to interpret each description: Entrance Option 1: Route 193 After about 1 mile on Route 1 South, exit right for Route 193 (University 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Time and Event Boulevard) toward the Stadium entrance.Turn left at Stadium Drive (second light) Corps of Cadets to Testudo’s Troops and follow directions/signs to parking. First Floor, Hornbake Library Location see the Building and Location Directory on pgs. 8–9 Entrance Option 2: Route 1 Drawing on the rich holdings of the University After nearly 2 miles on Route 1 South, turn right on Campus Drive and follow Archives, this exhibit explores the 150-year histo- Description of Event directions/signs to parking. ry of the University of Maryland through the eyes of students. University Archivist Anne Turkos PARKING will be on hand to answer questions throughout Parking is FREE. Follow directional signs and traffic attendants to event park- the day. LIBR H M ing areas. Please do not park in fire lanes. Disabled parking areas are reserved for D Prospective Students/Parents vehicles displaying state-issued disabled permits. Alumni Children BY METRO Sponsoring Department We are conveniently located less than 1 mile from the College Park Metro see List of Sponsoring Departments on pg. 3 Station on the Green Line. On Saturdays, trains arrive every 10 minutes between 8:00 and 10:00 AM and every 12 minutes between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Shuttle buses will run every 20 minutes to pick up and drop off visitors using Metro.The free Shuttle-UM to Metrorail pick-up/drop-off location is at Stamp Student Union. Attendees who need reasonable accommodations for a disability should make arrangements at least one week in advance by calling the Disability Support Service at 301.314.7682. Cheer the Turtle The University of Maryland is turning 150 and we’ve never Anniversary pictoral history book, produced a documentary, and looked better.We’re one of the nation’s Top 20 public research now we’re baking up one humongous birthday cake. In fact, it universities with a renowned faculty that includes two Nobel will be the world’s largest strawberry shortcake measur- Prize winners and six Pulitzer Prize winners.We continue to ing 16 feet by 24 feet and serving up to 50,000 slices.The offi- attract the brightest students around and boast one of the best cial 150th Anniversary cake-cutting ceremony kicks off sports programs in the country.To celebrate all that’s been accom- Maryland Day 2006 at 10:00 AM on Hornbake Plaza, followed plished and even greater things to come, we’ve published a 150th by an entire day of cake distribution. Stop by for a taste. www.maryland.edu 3 explore our world! Getting Around Information/Locator Service You can cover more ground if you use Shuttle-UM, which runs continuously Need help finding an event? Stop by any of our strategically located all day.