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title: Golden Opportunities
date: 2022-11-09T05:30:00-05:00
author: University of Maryland
canonical_url: "https://today.umd.edu/golden-opportunities"
section: Articles
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# Golden Opportunities

*November 9, 2022* — by [Maryland Today Staff](/author/maryland-today-staff)


> Autumn Ought to Pop With Color. It Does at UMD.


Passing the semester’s midpoint and starting the countdown to Thanksgiving break aren’t the only reasons to love November at Maryland. The changing colors of the tree canopies along McKeldin Mall, the satisfying crunch of leaves underfoot on campus sidewalks, and the distinctly crisp air all rank among the top perks of stepping outside.

University photographers John T. Consoli and Stephanie S. Cordle have been capturing the season’s splendors in the past few weeks. Take a walk with them.


*fall trees outside Ed St. John building*


Poofs of yellow and orange signal the season outside the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, shown from H.J. Patterson Hall.  
Photo by Stephanie S. Cordle



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*fall leaves surround Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering*


The brightest hues along the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering greet everyone using the main campus entrance along Baltimore Avenue.  
By John T. Consoli



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*yellow flowers form M on campus*


Morning fog lends a muted vibe to the yellow M.  
By Stephanie S. Cordle



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*students walk near Kirwan Hall*



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*fall leaves near IDEA Factory*


The bold colors reflected in the windows of the new IDEA Factory contrast with the display of autumn tints right outside.  
By Stephanie S. Cordle



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*Memorial Chapel*



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*students walk on South Campus*


Students on South Campus step up into a panorama of autumn foliage.   
By Stephanie S. Cordle




**Topics:** [Campus & Community](https://today.umd.edu/tags/campus-community)


**Tags:** [Student Experience](https://today.umd.edu/topic/student-experience)