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Fall 2011 Events

Students let Professors know they want more affordable Textbooks!
College Park citizens cast their votes in the City Council election.
Students participate in a survey about water bottle use and accessibility to refilling stations on campus.
Tabling at the First Look Fair with over 200 other student groups!
The Textbook Rebellion comes to town demonstrating the need for more affordable textbooks.
Calling interested volunteers to Get Involved with MaryPIRG!
Our zombie volunteers exemplify what happens to textbooks after they 'die' at the end of the semester.
The Food Recovery Network donates another carload of food to the hungry in DC.
Follow the Vote Goat to vote during the city council election.
MaryPIRG students collect canned food for the Canpaign at UMD.
Gravestone from the Textbooks Graveyard showing the need for more affordable textbook options.

Kickoff Meeting!

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Join us Thursday, February 16th, at 7pm in STAMP for our Kickoff Event. Hear from speakers about issues facing our society. Help plan how you can make a difference this semester.
Join the Hunger Cleanup

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The Hunger Cleanup is a one-day service a-thon, where students volunteer in the community and get friends and family to sponsor them.
Make Textbooks Affordable

Sign the Petition
The average student pays $1,137 a year on textbooks. Let your professors and administrators know you want to see more affordable options for textbooks!
Intern with Maryland PIRG

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Whether it's increasing sustainability on and off campus, fighting poverty in our community, or making textbooks more affordable for students, YOU can make a difference.

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