--- title: "University of Maryland to Announce Transformative Investment, Oct. 4" date: 2017-09-29T13:29:00-04:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://umdrightnow.umd.edu/news-releases/university-maryland-announce-transformative-investment-oct-4" section: News Releases --- News Releases # University of Maryland to Announce Transformative Investment, Oct. 4 September 29, 2017 ## Contacts Natifia Mullings: • [ 301.405.3468 ](tel:3014053468) The University of Maryland will announce a transformative investment in the university on October 4. In a first of its kind announcement, university and government officials will unveil the investment in a celebration event for the campus community. **WHO:** Larry Hogan, Governor, State of Maryland Wallace Loh, President, University of Maryland Michael Busch, Speaker, Maryland House of Delegates Robert Caret, Chancellor, University System of Maryland University of Maryland students, faculty and staff **WHEN:** October 4, 2017, 10:30 a.m. Media with video or still cameras should arrive for check-in and be set up by 9 a.m. All additional media should arrive prior to the event start time. **WHERE:** Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center Dorothy D. & Nicholas Orem Alumni Hall 7801 Alumni Dr., College Park, MD 20742 Location: **PARKING:** Parking will be available in Lot 1. Media should RSVP to secure complimentary parking. **MEDIA CHECK-IN:** Media will be required to show identification and credentials at the media check-in table outside of Orem Alumni Hall prior to entering the event. **AUDIO:** A mult-box audio feed will be available at the event. Colleges & Schools [ Office of the President ](/news-releases?unit[]=unit-office-of-the-president)