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november 2012
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Volunteering and Primannum – pg. 1 Service – Learning Terps – pg. 2 Alternative Breaks – pg. 3 Giving Back in College Park – pg. 4 Turkey Recipes – pg.5 Conclusion – pg.6
Primannum Honor Society
BY CHANEL HARLEY
This month’s newsletter theme is Thanksgiving and Community Service!
Throughout the past year, the Primannum Honor Society has provided service to various organizations both on and off
campus. The society’s engagement in volunteerism has represented the University of Maryland in a positive way within the
community. While the events are developed by the Volunteerism Committee and its Vice President, all members of Primannum
may and are encouraged to participate.
Some of the past events put on by the Volunteerism Committee are:
• A Stop Hunger event where 100 volunteers packaged sandwiches
• Project Linus where the volunteers received letters from the participant’s parents thanking them for the blankets volunteers made.
• Participated in Relay of Life where Primannum participated as a team
• Decorated pumpkins for the National Children's Hospital
The importance of the Volunteerism Committee is its ability to enrich the University of Maryland community, not just the
members of Primannum. Volunteering allows for Primannum members to expand their knowledge of the world beyond the
classroom and learn from the world around them.
The next event presented by the Volunteerism will be the Walk for Autism on the National Mall on Saturday, November 3rd.
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To learn more about these programs and more ways to get involved in community service here at UMD, visit the LCSL
website: http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl
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During out time here at the University of Maryland,
it is essential to remember to give back to the communities
we come from. The Leadership and Community Service
Learning (LCSL) office at UMD encompasses a wealth of
programs that promote social change by engaging the student
body in service learning.
This month, we are spotlighting three specific
organizations that are part of the LCSL office:
TerpCorps: TerpCorps is a service learning organization
that organizes monthly “Terp Service Days”, which are open
to all university students who want to get involved with
community service. Not only do students spend the day
volunteering at local sites, but they will also participate in
meaningful education and reflection activities. TerpCorps
emphasizes the learning aspect of service learning. For
instance, spending three hours serving soup at a homeless
shelter doesn’t give volunteers a clear picture of the impact
they are making. However, by delving deeper into the root
causes of poverty and learning more about urban
development, students will develop a closer understanding of
the social issue and why it is important.
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Terps For Change: Terps For Change partners with local
organizations in efforts to connect university students with
the surrounding community. Volunteers make a semester-
long commitment by volunteering 2-3 hours a week at a
specific site.
Terps For Change also emphasizes the importance of service-
learning, and facilitates critical reflection and dialogue in
order to unravel the complexities of social issues. Monthly
community dialogues for volunteers may involve guest
speakers, group activities, and multimedia presentations that
focus on a specific social issue (ex: hunger/homelessness,
environment). There are also supplementary dialogues that
are open to the public, and all students are welcome to
attend!
America Reads * America Counts
America Reads * America Counts volunteers work with
local Prince George’s County elementary schools to mentor
disadvantaged children and provide students with an
opportunity to supplement their education in a supportive
learning environment. America Reads is a reading tutoring
program for students in 1-2 grade, while America Counts is
a math tutoring program for students in 4th grade.
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Alternative Breaks are a great way to actively help a
community as well as learn about social issues. This program
allows students to engage in service locally, nationally, and
internationally. Students address issues like disaster relief,
environmental restoration, HIV/AIDS, education,
homelessness, healthcare, poverty, and immigration in their
designated community. These trips follow four elements:
simple living and sustainability, reciprocal relationships with
community partners, social justice focus, and leadership for
social change. Applications for winter,
spring, and summer trips are due in
September.
Primannum member Nicholas
Munson, a Junior majoring in
Journalism and Government &
Politics, agreed to tell us about his
Alternative Break experience in order
to learn a little more about the
program.
Where did you go?
I went to Atlanta, Ga.
What was the focus of your trip?
Our focus was on hunger and homelessness.
Describe your experience; some things you learned,
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any issues your group or you
individually faced.
We stayed in a church right outside of Grant Park,
which was a beautiful area of the city. For our service learning,
we helped out at places like Café 458, whose mission is to
provide the homeless population with a free meal one day out of
the week by raising proceeds throughout the week. We also
worked at a community food bank and a homeless shelter, where
we listened to one of the staff members who used to be homeless.
It really makes you think about all the stereotypes that exist about
the homeless and how they’re not true – it can happen to anyone
for whatever reason.
What was your favorite part?
My favorite part of the trip was
probably just getting to know all the other
participants and my two trip leaders. The
thing about Alternative Breaks is it brings
together people in the school that may have
never crossed paths otherwise, and it really
makes you value your decision to commit
to going.
Why would you recommend this for other students?
For one, it is a much better way to spend your spring
break, or part of your winter/summer breaks, than you would be
doing if you were just sitting at home or trying to party every
night. It opens your eyes to real-world issues that are going on
BY CAITLIN REYNOLDS
Learn more about Alternative Breaks:
Visit their page on the web: http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/involvement/alternative_breaks/about_ab
Contact their student coordinator, Courtney Holder at cholder@umd.edu
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OCTOBER 2012
BY CHRISTINA CUATTO
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The leaves are changing colors and the sweaters are
breaking out of the closet; this could only mean that the holiday
season of giving and thanks is near. We live in a community where
everything is stressful and fast paced, but you could slow down for
even a few hours and devote them towards doing something good in
our community. Service projects are a great way to meet people,
break outside your comfort zone, and most importantly, feel good
about yourself. There are many organizations in the Prince George’s
County and Washington, D.C area to volunteer your time. The
following are just a selection of the many places looking for
volunteers this holiday season.
The Toys for Tots program provide toys to local families in
need during the holiday season. Interested volunteers should donate
a new, unwrapped toy, worth ten dollars or above and drop them off
at local Prince George’s County fire and police departments. Local
locations begin taking gifts in October and run through December.
Last year, over 300,000 toys were handed out to children in the
Prince George’s County. This program not only collects toys during
the holiday season, but also for bicycle races and golf tournaments
through out the year.
At the Berwyn Baptist Church located in College Park, the
volunteers organize a shoebox-giving program, Operation Christmas
Child. You fill toys in a shoebox with items for either a girl or a boy
between three age groups; 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14. There is a specific
list of approved items and how to wrap it. Drop off is from
November 12, through November 19. However, if you cannot make
it to the Baptist Church, then you can send it in the mail to
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, 801 Bamboo Road,
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Boone, NC 28607.
http://www.berwynbaptist.org/ministries/operation-christmas-
child/
In the short distance to D.C, there are many more
opportunities to volunteer. The Capital Area Food Bank is the
largest public, nonprofit hunger and nutrition education resource
in the region. The Food Bank feeds 478,100 people in the region
struggling with hunger, and they distribute 30 million pounds of
food annually. Capital Area Food Bank held their 5th annual Empty
Bowls event. Each person donated $25 dollars and enjoyed a night
filled with delicious soup made by renowned chefs. Guests took
home a handmade ceramic bowl made by local artists. This year
the event was October 17th. You can volunteer your time or
donate unopened, nonperishable food items to the local D.C food
warehouse located on 4900 Puerto Rico Ave. NE, Washington,
D.C.
http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/
The Washington, D.C Jewish Community Center holds
many volunteering events though out the year and especially
during the holiday season. They perform many service projects
such as working in food banks and soup kitchens. They also have
an annual “Everything but the Turkey” event where volunteers
serve over 10,000 servings of Thanksgiving favorites. This year
the event will be November 19 and 21.
http://www.washingtondcjcc.org/
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FROM THE KITCHEN OF JASMINE JONES
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Move over momma-, Primannum Scholars are in the
kitchen!! As we strap on our aprons and organize our
measuring cups, it is evident that the holidays are nearing! It
is the perfect time of the year to get innovative with our
turkey cooking capabilities. And what better way to adorn
the dining room table than with a unique and experimental
holiday turkey.
Teriyaki Deliciousness
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup sake
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tb. water
• One 16-pound fresh turkey
• 1 1/2 pounds large shallots, peeled
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups Rich Turkey Stock
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Check out this website for more details on how to prepare:
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/teriyaki-glazed-
turkey-with-shallot-gravy
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Lemon Sensation
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 medium lemon, halved
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 14 garlic cloves, peeled
• 24 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 turkey-size oven roasting bag
Check out this website for more details on how to prepare:
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Lemon-Herb-
Roasted-Turkey
Some helpful tips:
1. Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator. This process takes about 3 days for a 20 pound turkey to defrost, so you might want to go with a fresh, previously thawed turkey!
2. If you prefer crispy skin, uncover the turkey and leave in the refrigerator overnight before roasting it.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PRIMANNUM EVENTS
Autism Walk
November 3, 2012 at The National Mall
Sign up at
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/defa
ult.asp?ievent=1014703.
“UMDPrim” is our team name!
Project Linus
November 7th from 7:30 – 8:30
In Tydings 0130
General Body Meeting
November 15th from 6:30 – 7:30
In Tydings 0130
Making THANKSGIVING CARDS for National Institute of
Health!
Induction
November 11th from 3:30 – 5:30pm
In the Memorial Chapel
CAMPUS EVENTS
Start Up Career and Internship Fair
November 9th from 1:00 – 5:30pm
Colony Ballroom
5th Annual College Park Blues Festival
November 10th from 6:30 – 11:30pm
Ritchie Coliseum
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PRIMANNUM HONOR SOCIETY 2141 Tydings Hall University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 301-405-1692 PrimannumHonorSociety@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA Website: studentorg.umd.edu/prim Twitter: @Primannum_UMD Facebook: facebook.com/groups/primannum The Primannum Honor Society is a University of Maryland Honor
Society that represents two national honor societies, Alpha
Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma. Both of these national honor
societies recognize academic excellence during a student's first
year in college.
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