University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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So Much To Do Bringing People Together For Fun And Fulfillment Bored at the University of l Aaryland? Im- possible! in College Park, there was always something happening for students to get in- volved in. Many activities were organized by the vari- ous campus student groups for the enjoy- ment of their peers. From the Glass Onion Concerts, held regularly in the Stamp Union, and student-run theatrical productions to stu- dent organized ski trips, there was a wide selection of events planned by students and for students throughout the year. These events involved a lot of time and effort on the part of the organizers, but the success in the end made the effort worth- while. The activities provided a chance for those who liked organizing to do so, as well as a chance for those who just liked to partic- ipate to get involved. There were also activities sponsored by University governing organizations. The com- munity area councils, for example, organized many events during Spirit Semester for dorm residents. In addition, activities such as the Stamp Union ' s All-Niter, the freshman convo- cation, the Terrapin Trot and the many Home- coming events were fantastic ways for stu- dents to mix, mingle and get their minds off their books for awhile. With just a little bit of effort. College Park students could find many exciting events to participate In. Whatever their interests, stu- dents easily kept themselves busy with cam- pus activities. I