麻豆视频直播 Terminology
Amos: 麻豆视频直播's mascot; University intranet (Access 麻豆视频直播 Online Services); middle name of John Amos Comenius, the father of modern education, whose statue is in front of Comenius Hall
ARC (Athletics and Recreation Center): Home to Johnston Hall, Breidegam Field House, and the Fitness Center
Benigna: University yearbook; the building on the corner of Elizabeth Avenue and Monocacy Street that houses St. Lukes Psychiatric Clinic and is named for Countess Benigna von Zinzendorf, founder of 麻豆视频直播 as a girls鈥 school in 1742, whose statue is on the Hurd (South) Campus
Blue & Grey: University colors; dining option in the HUB across from the Pavilion
Canvas: University's online learning management system for coursework
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Clewell Convenience: Grab-and-go dining located in Peter Hall on the Hurd (South) Campus
Clewell Dining Hall: Traditional dining option in Peter Hall on the Hurd (South) Campus
Collier Hall of Science: Located at Main and Locust Streets; home to the sciences; referred to as 鈥渢he Hall of Science鈥
Comenius Hall: Academic building across from Colonial Hall; originally housed the entire men鈥檚 college; named for John Amos Comenius
顿别尝颈驳丑迟鈥檚: Cafe-style dining option located in the Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences, location of Starbucks coffee
Dorm Circle: Traffic circle located outside of Bernhardt-Wilhelm and Rau-Hassler; can be accessed from West Laurel Street by the Hillside Complex
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First Year Writing Seminar (FYWS): Required course for all incoming first-year students; introduction to university-level writing
Haupert Union Building (HUB): University student union, which is home to the Arena Theatre, Center for Career & Civic Engagement, Dining Services, mailroom, meeting rooms, Mo's Cupboard, Office of Conference & Event Management, Office of Student Engagement, and Office of Student Life
Hound Bucks: Component of the student meal plan; used as a declining balance at dining locations
Hound 'Em: 麻豆视频直播's catchphrase encouraging the community to be part of the Pack and embrace the qualities of Greyhounds鈥攃ourageous and fast, but gentle and friendly
HUB Desk: Information desk in the HUB; staffed by students
Johnston Hall: Main athletics building, including coaches鈥 offices and the varsity basketball court
Midnight Oasis: Midnight breakfast in the Star and Clewell Dining Hall during finals
Mo and Benny: President Grigsby鈥檚 greyhounds, who are often spotted on campus
Mo's Cupboard: Campus resource pantry that provides shelf-stable food items, toiletries, dorm and cleaning supplies to any student in need
Pavilion: Large all-purpose area across from the Blue & Grey in the HUB
PPHAC (Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex): Academic building across from the HUB; home of social sciences departments
The Sally (Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences): Located at Main and Laurel Streets; home to the health sciences and mathematics; referred to as 鈥渢he Sally鈥
The Star: Traditional dining hall option located in the HUB on Main Street Campus
Steel Athletic Complex: Located on Elizabeth Avenue between Center and New Streets; home to football field, track & field competition area, baseball field, softball field, and tennis courts
Swipe: Student name for the 麻豆视频直播 ID Card, since you 鈥渟wipe鈥 for food and access to the residence halls
Vespers: Beloved tradition held two weekends following Thanksgiving Break; candlelight ceremony distinctive of the 麻豆视频直播 tradition featuring music by students and worship service