University of Maryland School of Public Policy

Did you know that UMD has 13 student organizations for the Latinx community? Check out all the #hispanicheritagemonth events at the link in our bio to learn more about how to get involved and celebrate Hispanic culture!

“When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there” -Jim Henson. Happy Henson Day, #policyterps! This year, to celebrate the life of UMD alumni, Jim Henson, wear green and post your favorite Henson characters and stories on social media, and use the hashtags #HensonDay, #HappyHensonDay, and #TerpsHeartHenson! For more information on Jim Henson’s life and legacy, visit https://innovate.umd.edu/hensonday 💚

Shout out to our friends at @umd_lasc ! LASC aims to promote and build a community of students and faculty interested in learning and actively engaging in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx history and culture. They provide a crucial network and central source of administrative, intellectual, and cultural support and inspiration for students and faculty throughout the university and a strategic point of connection between @univofmaryland and the nation at large. LASC also offers an interdisciplinary minor program in Latin American Studies! The minor offers courses covering social movements, governance and politics, civil society, labor, gender, sexuality, literature, artistic performance, ethnicity, religion, philosophy, migration, and transnationalism. The undergraduate curriculum encourages Spanish or Portuguese competency and promotes an awareness of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity on campus and throughout the Americas. Check the link in our bio for more info! #HispanicHeritageMonth

"I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability." In 1993 Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court as the second woman ever to become a justice. Already a staunch fighter for women's rights, the "Notorious RBG" became known for her decisions and dissents on abortion rights, same-sex marriage, voting rights, immigration, health care and affirmative action, becoming a celebrated figure and cultural icon along the way. This evening Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic cancer. Photo: @nytimes #rbg

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Join SPP as we celebrate Latinx culture and history, share resources and showcase #hispanicheritagemonth events! Let’s start by upping our reading game. Who’s your favorite Latinx authors (or content creators)? Drop some recs! 👇👇👇

The presidential general election is coming up fast! Get ready to vote by signing up for TurboVote election reminders and making sure you’re registered to vote at umd.turbovote.org. Follow @TerpsVote on Instagram and Twitter for election updates!

@univofmaryland has prepared spaces across campus for #PolicyTerps to utilize. Furnishings here have been rearranged per guidelines to provide students with many options on the physical campus to study or attend on-line courses. Link in bio!

Didn’t get a chance to pick up your masks #4Maryland? No problem. Stop by STAMP, Turner Hall or Eppley to claim your masks between now and Sept. 25. #TerrapinStrong