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Newswise — The University of Maryland's increasingly popular open house, Maryland Day, starts its second decade April 25 by bringing back one of its most beloved features. A Global Village will once again take shape on Hornbake Plaza " featuring not only international student entertainment throughout the day, but delectable cooking demonstrations with free samples, and a wide range of events that promise a great day full of fun, learning and excitement.
Maryland Day's opening ceremony starts at 10 a.m. on Hornbake Plaza with comments from University President Dr. C.D. "Dan" Mote, Jr. and other dignitaries. The day will be given a grand send-off as faculty, staff and student volunteers march with a display of 204 flags of the United Nations.
Mote says, "The single most important thing about Maryland Day is that the campus has gotten so excited about it, committed to it and creative with it. That has led to more than 400 projects and programs " and the enthusiasm 8,000 volunteers bring to welcoming more than 70,000 visitors." It was Dr. Mote who proposed the creation of a campus wide Maryland Day open house when he first took over as Maryland's president in 1998. Its success has become a model for many other colleges and universities around the U.S. "Maryland Day has gone beyond my wildest dreams," says Mote.
All over Maryland's 1250 acre campus, visitors can "Explore Our World" with tours, exhibits and demonstrations. The university is broken up in to seven specific areas of exploration. There are lots of new events this year " including "Mission Madness" that explores the partnership between the university and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center; Robot Alley explores robots past, present and future; and visitors will be able to take a fresh look at the Maryland campus " which is now an Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Many visitors look forward to the annual Red & White spring football game " which will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Byrd Stadium.
All events run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Everything is family friendly. Don't miss a scoop of Maryland ice cream at the Dairy! Admission and parking are free, and there will be free shuttle buses to and from the College Park Metro and on campus. Navigation is easy with the help of complementary activity maps that include descriptions of all events. Plan your day online starting March 1 at http://www.marylandday.umd.edu/, or email questions to: [email protected].
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