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July 21: William Kapell Competition–Final Concerto Round with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Aug. 3: 4th Annual Wrenn Scholarship Scramble Sept. 1: Maryland Football vs. Villanova
Sept. 13: Maryland Football vs. West Virginia
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Don't miss this closing Kapell performance featuring three finalists performing with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of conductor David Lockington. Competition winners will be announced. |
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 Maryland Partners with Foundation to Create a Sacred Garden
Open Spaces, Sacred Places
Recently, the president and staff of the TKF Foundation visited the grounds of the university's Memorial Chapel. "The physical location is so conducive for creating a space that will be open, yet secluded enough and defined well enough so that people can feel secure and in a mood where they can be contemplative. They can be in a space that is sacred," says Thomas Stoner, president and co-founder of the TKF Foundation. Created by Stoner and his wife, Kitty, the foundation supports the development of public green spaces, some in the middle of urban areas, to promote a place of solitude. The foundation's theme, "Open Spaces, Sacred Places," captures this concept. "I think the need exists for every spirit, every soul to have a place of reflection—a place for digging into their own experience to develop themselves in a spiritual and intellectual way," says Stoner. Education and Contemplation
Marsha Guenzler-Stevens, director of activities at the Stamp Student Union and head of Maryland's 14 chaplaincies, "made a personal connection with the TKF Foundation," Clement says, to develop the Garden of Remembrance and Labyrinth. Stoner says, "We are hoping that because it's at a great university, that it will engender a building of that spirit and exploration of contemplation and healing." Creating a peaceful space in the gardens of the Memorial Chapel with its beautiful chimes is not only consistent with university initiatives to create more open green spaces on the campus, but it will also beckon the community to draw from a wellspring of spiritual sustenance. Clement is excited about the project, especially because of its unique nature at Maryland. The Garden of Remembrance and Labyrinth project also presents an opportunity for donors who are inspired to meet the challenge of the matching grant. "I think it's such an important step for the university, and for people who want to join us in this endeavor. It's a great opportunity for giving, and I hope people will want to be a part of it," says Clement. For more information on how to support the Garden of Remembrance and Labyrinth project, contact Jim Rychner at 301.314.7918 or jjr@umd.edu.  | ||||||||
