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Students Unite to Keep Peers at Maryland
Students Unite to Keep Peers at Maryland
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SGA, Students Raise ,700 for Keep Me Maryland
College Park, MD — Keep Me Maryland, a fundraising initiative launched last year by the University of Maryland in response to a growing need for emergency financial aid, received a boost of ,700, thanks to Maryland students, and two generous and dedicated donors.
The Student Government Association (SGA), in conjunction with the Department of Dining Services and The Maryland Fund for Excellence, spearheaded a meal plan funds donation drive to raise money for students and their families who might be struggling due to the economy.
More than 1,180 UM students donated a total of ,700 to help their fellow Terps. Nearly 300 students contributed the maximum. Longtime UM benefactors Suzanne and Murray Valenstein (’40) and Bob Facchina (’77) were inspired by the SGA’s and students’ efforts and matched the gift — bringing the total amount raised to ,700.
"Our students recognized a very real and pressing need in their community and with the leadership of the SGA and support of close friends of the university, stepped up to help," said Vice President of University Relations Brodie Remington, "This is another outstanding example of the entire university community’s commitment to supporting our students during times of need."
During the last year alone, appeals for financial aid had risen 60 percent compared to the previous year. Keep Me Maryland funds help families bridge the financial gap so Maryland keeps every student and their educations are not derailed by the down economy.
"Through this unprecedented collaboration between the SGA and the university, more students will now be able to stay in school without the day-to-day fear of not being able to afford their education," said SGA President Steve Glickman. "I look forward to implementing similar programs throughout the coming year."
Contacts: Beth Cavanaugh, 301-405-4625 or bcavana@umd.edu
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