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Fall 2011 Events

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.

Thanks for a great year!

This Year's Accomplishments
Thanks to everyone who was a part of all the great work we accomplished this year. Be sure to check the full list and we'll see you in the Fall!
TAKE ACTION
We've already dropped off 130,000 letters to congress asking them to stop student loan interest rates from doubling in July. Use our online tool to send an email to congress.
Join the Hunger Cleanup

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The Hunger Cleanup is a one-day service a-thon, where students volunteer in the community and get friends and family to sponsor them.
Make Textbooks Affordable

Sign the Petition
The average student pays $1,137 a year on textbooks. Let your professors and administrators know you want to see more affordable options for textbooks!
Intern with Maryland PIRG

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Whether it's increasing sustainability on and off campus, fighting poverty in our community, or making textbooks more affordable for students, YOU can make a difference.

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