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Scholars News Desk 2006

December 20, 2006

Public Universities Chase Excellence, at a Price

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, comments on the rising quality of flagship Universities.

December 15, 2006

Stardust: A Comet Comes to the Lab

Lucy McFadden, Director Emeritus of Science, Discovery & the Universe, is featured in a video discussing the dust of a comet.

December 15, 2006

NASA's Stardust Comet Mission

Lucy McFadden, Director Emeritus of Science, Discovery & the Universe, discusses the dust of a comet.

December 14, 2006

Maryland Students - On Top of the World

Pat Wu, Resident Assistant for Science, Discovery & the Universe, travels to war-torn Uganda and is featured in this story on December graduates.

December 6, 2006

Advocates for Children Scholar Wins Scholarship

Leianna Ridgeway, a rising junior in Advocates for Children, is awarded a prestigious Homeland Security Scholarship.

December 5, 2006

College Park Scholars Honored by Omicron Delta Kappa

Seven College Park Scholars were among those inducted into the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK); and Kevin Valsi, a rising junior in College Park Scholars in Life Sciences, is awarded a prestigious Homeland Security Scholarship.

December 3, 2006

Scholars Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi: Caruso Honored

Eight College Park Scholars are among those inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

December 1, 2006

Same-Sex Marriage: Good for Kids?

Ruth Fassinger, Director Emeritus of Advocates for Children, comments on same-sex rights to marry and parent.

November 30, 2006

Maryland Social Advocates Back Same-Sex Marriage

Ruth Fassinger, Director Emeritus of Advocates for Children, discusses several decades worth of research on same-sex parenting.

November 28, 2006

Stewart Participates in Fulbright Seminar

Greig Stewart, Executive Director for College Park Scholars, is one of 24 grantees nationwide that participated in the 2006 Fulbright Seminar for U.S. Administrators in International Education, held in Germany and the Czech Republic.

November 19, 2006

Leggett Promises Smooth Transition for Government

Mahlon Straszheim, former Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, comments on the budget issues facing the new County Executive and Council for Montgomery County, Maryland.

November 15, 2006

Leggett Outlines His Priorities

Mahlon Straszheim, former Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, participates in a forum on long-term solutions for county growth problems in Montgomery County, Maryland.

October 31, 2006

Maryland Places in Baccalaureate Holders

Donna Wiseman, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on the percentage of Marylanders who hold at least a bachelor's degree.

October 15, 2006

Missouri Candidates Step Lightly on Stem Cell Measure

Robert Sprinkle, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, speaks on the political two-step going on in Missouri prior to election day.

October 12, 2006

UM Dedicates Institute for Israel Studies

Avi Mayer, International Studies alumnus, comments on UM's new Institute for Israel Studies.

Fall 2006

Heeding the Call: Engineering Students Assist in Gulf Coast Clean-up Efforts

Ashley Korzun, alumna of Science, Discovery & the Universe is featured in Getting Energized, an A. James Clark School of Engineering publication, for her work in post-Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

September 29, 2006

Sen. Mikulski Backs Civilian Service Academy

Robert Sprinkle, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on Senator Barbara Mikulski's support of a civilian service academy.

September 25, 2006

A Tragic Anniversary

The University of Maryland notes the five-year anniversary of the tragic tornado that killed two students. One of the victims, Colleen Marlatt, was an Environmental Studies and Policy major and had earned a Citation in College Park Scholars - Environmental Studies in 1998.

September 22, 2006

Freshmen Arrive Bearing Gadgets and Great Expectations

Three College Park Scholars are interviewed for a piece on the technology that freshmen utilize at the University of Maryland.

September 20, 2006

Education Leaders Urge Response

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, presents at a hearing held by the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, a committee that advises the U.S. Congress.

September 20, 2006

College Park Scholars Named as Merrill Presidential Scholars

The Office of Undergraduate Studies announces the 25 students chosen as the 2006-2007 Merrill Presidential Scholars, five of whom are College Park Scholars alumni.

September 14, 2006

Scholars Highlighted in State of the Campus Message

President C.D. Mote references College Park Scholars during his annual State of the Campus message.

September 2006

Science, Discovery & the Universe Scholars Honored

Marc Goldman and Eric Ying-Che Chen have been selected as NCMR Scholars. NCMR, the National Consortium for MASINT Research, is a Defense Intelligence Agency program that provides cutting-edge research to the intelligence community.

August 25, 2006

Cracked Rock Found in County Turns Out to Be Fossilized Find

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life & Time, responds to a curious discovery in Hancock, Maryland.

August 24, 2006

Howard Leads Baltimore Area in Wealth

Mahlon Straszheim, former Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, comments on Howard County's competitive household income in the DC area.

August 22, 2006

Students Embrace Dorm Alternatives

Karen Inkelas, former member of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, comments on the evolution of the college experience.

August 22, 2006

Once Again, Maryland Makes the U.S. News Grade

Maryland is included again on the U.S. News and World Report list of schools with outstanding examples of academic programs that are believed to lead to student success.

August 17, 2006

Pluto, Soon to Orbit in a Less Important Circle?

Elizabeth Warner, former Program Associate in Science, Discovery & the Universe, comments on the controversy surrounding the "planet" Pluto.

August 15, 2006

11th Annual College Park Scholars Service Day

College Park Scholars announces its 11th Annual Service Day.

August 13, 2006

Security Through Education

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, appeals for states to rethink the way they distribute financial aid in an op-ed that enunciates educational challenges ahead for the U.S.

August 10, 2006

DeLuca Named Nation's Top Graduate

Renée DeLuca, Media, Self & Society alumna, becomes the third MSS Scholar in five years to receive the title of "Nation's Top Graduate", as determined by the Society of Professional Journalists.

July 2006

Advocates for Children Director Emeritus named Interim Chair

Professor Ruth Fassinger is named Interim Chair for the Department of Counseling and Personnel Services in the College of Education.

July 25, 2006

Maryland's June Unemployment Rate Hits Highest Point This Year

Mahlon Straszheim, former Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, comments on job growth in the state of Maryland.

July 10, 2006

Miss College Park Finishes Third at Statewide Contest

Vicki Kalasinski, Earth, Life & Time alumna, was awarded the second runner-up in the Miss Maryland pageant.

July 1, 2006

Sight for 'Saur Eyes: T. Rex Vision Was Among Nature's Best

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life & Time, speaks about animals' binocular vision.

June 24, 2006

Regents Elect Chairman

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, is referenced in this story on the new Chairman of the USM Board of Regents.

June 15, 2006

The Full Phil

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on the contributions of Phillip Merrill.

June 15, 2006

Five More Scholars to "Teach for America"

Five College Park Scholars will join the cadre of 3,500 Teach for America corps members.

June 14, 2006

AJR Sweeps National Press Club Press Criticism

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on awards won by the Phillip Merrill College of Journalism.

June 14, 2006

Philip Merrill, 72, Publisher and Ex-Diplomat, Is Dead

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, speaks about the contributions of Phillip Merrill.

June 14, 2006

Scholars Speak and Receive Honors at May Commencement

During this spring's ceremonies, a number of College Park Scholars deliver commencement remarks.

May 22, 2006

Productive Sabbatical for Director Ray

Sangeeta Ray, Director of American Cultures, shares about her productive sabbatical this past spring.

May 16, 2006

Four College Park Scholars Identified as Top Freshmen

Four College Park Scholars freshmen are honored as top freshmen by Omicron Delta Kappa.

May 15, 2006

College Park Scholars Receive National Scholarships

Several College Park Scholars alumni are recognized by the campus community for receiving national scholarships.

May 10, 2006

48 College Park Scholars to be Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Forty-Eight College Park Scholars are among those inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

May 9, 2006

College Park Scholars Engage in Oral History Interviews

College Park Scholars engage in three Discovery Oral History interviews with Business alumni who came to UM on the G.I.Bill.

May 4, 2006

College Park Scholars Founders' Circle Grows to Eight

William Kirwan, Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, has accepted the invitation extended by Ira Berlin, Distinguished Professor of History and Chair of the Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, to join the Scholars Founders' Circle.

May 2, 2006

10th Annual College Park Scholars Academic Showcase

Students from across the twelve Scholars programs participate in our 10th Annual Academic Showcase, spotlighting student research, internships, and performances.

May 1, 2006

9th Annual "Step to Bat for Kids" Charity Softball Tournament

Students from across the twelve Scholars programs participate in a daylong tournament on Saturday, May 6 to support area charities and non-profit organizations that support children, families, and the communities in which they live.

April 28, 2006

Scholars Honored by ODK

Four College Park Scholars are among those inducted into the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK).

April 26, 2006

Scholars Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi: Levy Awarded Fellowship

Six College Park Scholars are inducted into Chapter 22 of Phi Kappa Phi.

April 25, 2006

Scholarships and Awards for J-School Students

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism announces next year’s SDX regional scholarship recipients.

April 18, 2006

Giant Dino-Predators May Have Hunted in Packs

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life & Time, comments further on the Mapusaurus.

April 18, 2006

Huge Dinosaurs Roamed Argentina in Groups

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life & Time, comments again on the Mapusaurus.

April 9, 2006

'Journalism by Other Means' Makes Its Mark

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on the current business of journalism.

April 4, 2006

Five College Park Scholars Present at Research Symposium

Five College Park Scholars present and participate in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Spring 2006

Aerospace Students Fly High Outside the Classroom

Nick Scott, Science, Technology & Society alumnua, is honored alongside his teammates in the Infotech@Aerospace video competition, winning first place for the "Most Innovative Other Vehicle or System.”

March 17, 2006

Dawn Asteroid Mission Could Rise Again

Lucy McFadden, Director Emeritus of Science, Discovery & the Universe, comments on renewed interest from NASA on the Dawn Asteroid Mission.

March 10, 2006

Scripps Howard Foundation Announces Journalism Awards

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, is celebrated for a prestigious Journalism award.

March 9, 2006

University Celebrates Its 150th Birthday

Ira Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, shares his thoughts on the 150th anniversary.

March 7, 2006

UM Students Crown Miss College Park

Vicki Kalasinski, Earth, Life & Time alumna, is awarded the title of Miss College Park.

March 7, 2006

A Tough Task for the States

Nancy Shapiro, former Executive Director of College Park Scholars, comments on K-16 initiatives in the state of Maryland and beyond.

March 1, 2006

Ice Cube Project

Jordan Goodman, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, is participating on the research team of the Ice Cube project in the South Pole.

February 23, 2006

City Accelerates Appeals Hearings

Emily Guskin, Media, Self & Society alumna, comments on fire and housing code violations in the city of College Park.

February 20, 2006

Terrapin Scholar Announced

James Howard, International Studies alumnus and member of the Scholars Alumni Association Board of Directors, is chosen to create one of the University's "Fighting Testudo" sculptures in honor of the 150th anniversary.

February 12, 2006

Scholars Loses an Honored Colleague

Dr. John Hillman, Director Emeritus of Science, Discovery & the Universe, is remembered for his many talents upon his death.

February 12, 2006

The Battle over Memory

Ira Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, reviews several books on slavery in the south.

February 9, 2006

T. Rex Ancestor found in China

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life & Time, provides commentary on a newly discovered species of dinosaur that was found in China.

January 31, 2006

Accepting the Risk

Steve Barkin, Director Emeritus of Media, Self & Society, speaks about whether television viewers want their news anchors on the front lines.

January 29, 2006

Comet Crater Contest Inconclusive

Lucy McFadden, Director Emeritus of Science, Discovery & the Universe, comments on the unknown diameter of the comet crater on Tempel 1.

January 26, 2006

University Student Promotes Cultural Understanding

Pat Wu, Resident Assistant for Science, Discovery & the Universe, travel to war-torn Uganda and share inspirational comments.

January 20, 2006

On Starry Nights, Let Your Eyes Wander

Elizabeth Warner, Science, Discovery & the Universe Faculty Associate talked about the 40 year tradition of free open houses held at the College Park observatory.

January 11, 2006

Desk Top Dining

Jordan Goodman, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, discusses the College Park buildings designed to minimize the unhealthy side effects of eating lunch in your work space.