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Meet Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente in California, March 5-8!

Calling all Merrill College alums and friends in California!

Rafael LorenteDean Rafael Lorente is headed to the Golden State, and you're invited to join him during a series of events from March 5-8. You'll have the opportunity to hear from him, UMD President Darryll J. Pines or both! 

Not able to make it to one of the events below but interested in learning more about Dean Lorente's vision for Merrill College? Contact Katie Aune at kaune@umd.edu.

We hope to see you there!


Terps in Your Town: San Jose

  • Meet and mingle with other Terps and hear Merrill College Dean Rafael Lorente and the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences' Dean Amitabh Varshney address the ever-evolving world of AI.
  • When/Where: Tuesday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. PT at The GlassHouse, 84 W Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA, 95113

Lunch with Dean Rafael Lorente: Santa Monica

  • Join Dean Rafael Lorente for lunch to learn about his vision for redefining journalism, ask questions, and meet other Merrill alums and friends.
  • When/Where: Thursday, March 7, 12 - 1:30 p.m. PT at Lunetta, 2420 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Terps in Your Town: Los Angeles

  • Hear from UMD President Darryll J. Pines and Jim Harris, Vice President of University Relations, during this fun evening of camaraderie. Dean Rafael Lorente will be attending.
  • When/Where: Thursday, March 7, 6 - 8 p.m. PT at Eataly, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Terps in Your Town: San Diego

  • UMD President Darryll J. Pines and Jim Harris, Vice President of University Relations, will share updates about the university and connect with San Diego area Terps. (Dean Rafael Lorente will not be attending this event.)
  • When/Where: Friday, March 8, 6 - 8 p.m. PT at Estancia La Jolla Hotel, 9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
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