Newswise — The University of Maryland is celebrating 10 "Explore our World" years of Maryland Day " the university's wildly popular open house. The April 26 festival will continue to offer the same family-friendly events it is known for - a day full of fun, learning and excitement. But there's also something very special. Faculty, staff and student volunteers will be distributing 50,000 tasty cupcakes to celebrate! It's first-come, first-served on Hornbake Plaza " so be sure to get your cupcake early.
"Maryland Day has gone beyond my wildest dreams," says University President Dan Mote, Jr., who proposed the creation of Maryland Day when he first took over as Maryland's president in 1998. "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 77,000 visitors."
Dr. Mote and other dignitaries will take part in an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. in Hornbake Plaza " just outside the tent where 50,000 plus cupcakes will be distributed throughout the day.
All over Maryland's 1250 acre campus, there will be tours, exhibits, demonstrations, and the annual Red & White spring football game. 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. Plan your day online at http://www.marylandday.umd.edu/, or email questions to: [email protected].
NOTE: This year's Maryland Day will be a green event throughout campus! After a successful test run last year, the university will once again use sugar cane based serving products that include Baltimore lemonade cups, snow cone cups, funnel cake plates and Crab Cake and Pork BBQ Platters, as well as all of the forks, knives and spoons. Composting bins will be part of the effort on McKeldin Mall.
Basic Info:What: 10th Annual Maryland Day Open HouseWhen: April 26, 2008Where: University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: Free Parking: Free Shuttle buses: Free on campus and to/from the College Park Metro.Phone info: 1-877-UMTERPS (1-877-868-3777)Email info: [email protected]Websites: http://www.marylandday.umd.edu and http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/uniini/release.cfm?ArticleID=1546Graphics: High resolution photos and Maryland Day logo are available upon request.
Maryland Day 2008 Highlights.
"¢ The University of Maryland is celebrating 10 years of its Maryland Day Open House with 50,000 delicious cupcakes baked by Dining Services. Hornbake Plaza "¢ Check out the "Maryland Vision for Space Exploration" simulator in the Room Manufacturing Building."¢ Attend a puppet show, learn about the creation of new dance steps, hear great musical presentations and more at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center."¢ Enjoy a cultural extravaganza at the Nyumburu Cultural Center including the African Student Association Dance Troupe, a Tae Kwon Do Demonstration, the Caribbean Students Association Dance Group, "Dynamic", Colours, NOISE, Camp Shule Steppers, Gospel Ensembles, other student groups and professional artists and more. "¢ Enjoy traditional choral ensembles, contemporary or A Cappella groups throughout the day at the Memorial Chapel. "¢ Eat Smart, Be Fit!"¢ Visit the Solar Decathlon LEAFHouse."¢ Visit Comcast Center and Byrd Stadium for Terp team autograph sessions."¢ See the largest neutral buoyancy tank ("367,000 Gallons of Outer Space" ) on the East Coast."¢ Take a tour of a residence hall. Take to Deans. Find out about majors."¢ Discover the many ways Maryland students serve surrounding communities."¢ Learn how to "Humor Your Way to Good Health" on McKeldin Mall."¢ Perform your own radio show with the Library of American Broadcasting (Hornbake Library)."¢ Experience "Extreme Robotics" in the Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building."¢ Celebrate the International Year of the Potato in McKeldin Library."¢ Celebrate Anime in the Hornbake Library."¢ Don't forget to "Kiss a Pig!"
Online: http://www.marylandday.umd.eduAlso see: Countdown to Maryland Day at:http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/uniini/release.cfm?ArticleID=1546
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