Adele H. Stamp Student Union
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The Adele H. Stamp Student Union, commonly referred to as "Stamp", is the student activity center
on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park
. First constructed in 1954 (with additions in 1962 and 1971), the building was renamed in 1983 for Adele H. Stamp, who served as the university's dean of women from 1920 to 1966. Stamp houses nearly all of the university's student organizations, and is considered the "center of campus life," receiving more than 19,000 visitors daily.
surround sound, and a concession stand. The TerpZone, located in the Basement Level of Stamp, is an entertainment center that includes a bowling alley, billiard tables, an arcade, and projection screen televisions for viewing sporting events. An art gallery, named The Stamp Gallery, prominently presents exhibits on the first floor of Stamp. Immediately next to Stamp is the Nyumburu Amphitheater, which often features outdoor performances of various sorts.
that houses a McDonald's
, Chick-Fil-A
, Panda Express
, Saladworks
, Sbarro
, Sushi by Panda, Moby Dick: House of Kabob, and a Taco Bell
. Additionally, a Subway is located in the building, in the TerpZone, and the Maryland Food Collective, a not-for-profit, worker-owned business located in the Stamp basement, offers organic, fair-trade food options. The Coffee Bar, located on the first floor of Stamp, brews coffee, in addition to selling various soups and sandwiches. A gourmet restaurant, named Adele's, is also located on the first floor of Stamp.
The Adele H. Stamp Student Union, commonly referred to as "Stamp", is the student activity center
Student activity center
A student activity center is a type of building found on university campuses. In the United States, such a building is more often called a student union, student commons, or student center...
on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
. First constructed in 1954 (with additions in 1962 and 1971), the building was renamed in 1983 for Adele H. Stamp, who served as the university's dean of women from 1920 to 1966. Stamp houses nearly all of the university's student organizations, and is considered the "center of campus life," receiving more than 19,000 visitors daily.
Shops
Among the shops in Stamp include the Union Shop, the University Book Center, a mailbox service, called Mailboxes, Etc., and the Terrapin Technology Store, which sells high-tech software and equipment.Entertainment
A movie theater, named the Hoff Theater, is located in Stamp. First opening in 1975 and renovated in 2002, the Hoff includes a seating capacity of 550, Dolby DigitalDolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the name for audio compression technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories. It was originally called Dolby Stereo Digital until 1994. Except for Dolby TrueHD, the audio compression is lossy. The first use of Dolby Digital was to provide digital sound in cinemas from 35mm film prints...
surround sound, and a concession stand. The TerpZone, located in the Basement Level of Stamp, is an entertainment center that includes a bowling alley, billiard tables, an arcade, and projection screen televisions for viewing sporting events. An art gallery, named The Stamp Gallery, prominently presents exhibits on the first floor of Stamp. Immediately next to Stamp is the Nyumburu Amphitheater, which often features outdoor performances of various sorts.
Dining Options
Dining options in Stamp include a food courtFood court
A food court is generally an indoor plaza or common area within a facility that is contiguous with the counters of multiple food vendors and provides a common area for self-serve dining. Food courts may be found in shopping malls and airports, and in various regions may be a standalone development...
that houses a McDonald's
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
, Chick-Fil-A
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A |"fillet"]]) is a quick service restaurant chain headquartered in College Park, Georgia, United States, specializing in chicken entrées and is known for promoting the company founder's claims of Christian values. Long associated with the southern United States, where it has been a...
, Panda Express
Panda Express
Panda Express is a fast casual restaurant chain serving American Chinese cuisine. It operates mainly inside the United States, in casinos, shopping malls, supermarkets, airports, train stations, strip plazas, theme parks, stadiums, college campuses and The Pentagon...
, Saladworks
Saladworks
Saladworks, LLC is a restaurant franchise in the United States that sells made-to-order entrée salads, wraps, soups, and sandwiches. Saladworks restaurants are categorized as “fast casual,” and the company markets its menu as a healthy alternative to other fast food fare...
, Sbarro
Sbarro
Sbarro is a bankrupt chain of pizza restaurants that specializes in traditional Italian cuisine, including its most popular menu item "pizza by the slice." Its headquarters is located in Melville, Huntington, New York.- History :...
, Sushi by Panda, Moby Dick: House of Kabob, and a Taco Bell
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...
. Additionally, a Subway is located in the building, in the TerpZone, and the Maryland Food Collective, a not-for-profit, worker-owned business located in the Stamp basement, offers organic, fair-trade food options. The Coffee Bar, located on the first floor of Stamp, brews coffee, in addition to selling various soups and sandwiches. A gourmet restaurant, named Adele's, is also located on the first floor of Stamp.
Other Services
A branch of Capital One Bank is located in Stamp, as is a State Employees Credit Union (SECU). Design and Copy Serives provides copy and production services, and legal aid offices for both undergraduate and graduate students are present.See Also
Unicon (Maryland science fiction convention)Unicon (Maryland science fiction convention)
Unicon was an annual science fiction convention held in Maryland and at least once in Washington, D.C. from 1974 through 1989.Unicon was born in the early 1970s on the second floor of the Stamp Student Union building at the University of Maryland, College Park. Unicon stood for University...