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🌱 Patch AM: How to see Lamorne Morris live at UMD this month

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In today's newsletter:

  • How to see Lamorne Morris live at UMD this month
  • Why Ledo's College Park pies still draw generations of Terps
  • How a $1M gift will boost UMD College Park scholarships

Also on today's calendar: DivorceCare and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SEE Presents Actor, Show Host Lamorne Morris for… (umd.edu) — UMD students and College Park residents can see actor-comedian Lamorne Morris at a free Back to School Lecture on Sept. 24 in the Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom, with tickets required through the UMD ticket office. The evening will feature a moderated conversation and audience Q&A, spotlighting his roles on "New Girl," "Fargo," and recent film and TV projects.
   

2. These 9 Maryland Pizza Joints Are So Good You'll Plan A Whole Day To Satisfy That Craving (myfamilytravels.com) — College Park pizza lovers get a special shoutout with Ledo Pizza's Knox Road location, celebrated for its square pies, UMD memorabilia, and deep ties to generations of students. The wider guide highlights standout pizzerias across Maryland, from Baltimore institutions to Frederick gastropubs, for anyone willing to travel a bit for a truly memorable slice.
   

3. UMD Alum and Wife Make $1M Gift to Scholarship… (umd.edu) — A $1 million gift from UMD alum Chuck Daggs and his wife will expand the Incentive Awards Program that supports high-achieving students facing tough circumstances at the University of Maryland in College Park. The donation will fund full scholarships and strengthen the program's tight-knit community, which boasts strong retention and graduation rates for local Maryland students.
   

4. ACS COMP Division recognizes 2026 award winners (acs.org) — A University of Maryland, College Park postdoctoral researcher, Yunrui Qiu, has been honored with the Wiley Outstanding Postdoc Award from the American Chemical Society's COMP division. The announcement highlights Qiu alongside other national awardees recognized for cutting-edge computational chemistry work at major universities across the country.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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