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Resolve to Fight Poverty
This last weekend, over 100 students from across the country came to UMD to learn about poverty at the local, national, and international level. A big thanks to Oxfam and the National Coalition for the homeless for putting on some awesome events. Oxfam's hunger banquet is a physical representation of the food disparity our world experiences. Many students felt the pain of global citizens living in poverty eating rice and beans on the floor while 10% of the participants enjoyed a nice meal and the dinner table complete with grape juice.
The National Coalition for the Homeless put on a fantastic 'Faces of the Homeless' panel where the audience heard vivid testimony from 3 formerly homeless people. Their stories captured the hearts of our students and changed the way we will view homelessness in our country. Thanks to all of you for sharing your experience and opening our eyes.
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Students let Professors know they want more affordable Textbooks! -
College Park citizens cast their votes in the City Council election. -
Students participate in a survey about water bottle use and accessibility to refilling stations on campus. -
Tabling at the First Look Fair with over 200 other student groups! -
The Textbook Rebellion comes to town demonstrating the need for more affordable textbooks. -
Calling interested volunteers to Get Involved with MaryPIRG! -
Our zombie volunteers exemplify what happens to textbooks after they 'die' at the end of the semester. -
The Food Recovery Network donates another carload of food to the hungry in DC. -
Follow the Vote Goat to vote during the city council election. -
MaryPIRG students collect canned food for the Canpaign at UMD. -
Gravestone from the Textbooks Graveyard showing the need for more affordable textbook options.