Citation:
MAC to Millennium, University of Maryland Archives
Talbot Hall-constructed in 1948; designed by Edwin Wilson Booth; named for Talbot County, Maryland.
Taliaferro Hall-constructed between 1894 and 1896; cornerstone describes dedication of building in 1908; named for Thomas Hardy Taliaferro, dean of the College of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences; name is pronounced "Tolliver" to match the common pronunciation.
TAP Building-opened in 1998 to house the university's Technology Advancement Program (TAP)
Tawes Fine Arts Building-constructed in 1965; named for J. Millard Tawes, governor of Maryland, 1958-1966; contains the Homer Ulrich Recital Hall, dedicated in 1994 in honor of Ulrich, professor and chairman of the Department of Music
Tennis, men's-first organized in 1898; won the ACC championship in 1957
Tennis, women's-as with other women's sports, tennis began as intramural competition in the 1920s; official competition began in 1976
Terrapin Reading Society-the society chooses a book each year for students to discuss in extra-curricular activities which include movies, an essay-writing contest, and a publication; organized in 1994 as "First Year Book" and originally intended for freshmen
Testudo-diamondback terrapin who serves as the official mascot of the University of Maryland; the original derivation of his name is uncertain, but several possible sources have been suggested through the years: the scientific classification for turtles ("testudines), "testudo gigantia," a species of turtle native the Seychelles in Africa, or the Latin word "testudo" for a shelter held over the heads of soldiers, like a shell (see sidebar for more on the story of Testudo)
Timchal, Cindy-head coach of top-ranked women's lacrosse team. By winning the national championship game on May 20, 2001, Timchal passed William Smith's Pat Genovese on the all-time collegiate list for coaching wins. Maryland's victory was the 268th of Timchal's career (192 at Maryland and 76 at Northwestern), giving her one more than Genovese and making her women's lacrosse's all-time leader.
Toll, John S., Physics Building-On May 3, 2001, the university's physics building was renamed in honor of scientist, scholar, and educator John S. Toll. Toll is a former physics department chair at Maryland and former president and chancellor of the University of Maryland System.
Track and field, men's-first organized in 1898;
won 25 ACC Championships in a row, ending in 1979
Track and field, women's-official competition began in 1971/1972
Trees (2004)-there are more than 6,000 trees on campus that are over six inches in diameter chest high.
Truman Scholars-Melissa Boteach, Class of 2005, received a Truman Scholarship in 2004. This highly competitive award, presented by the Harry S. Truman Foundation, is given to college juniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and devotion to careers in public service. Only 75 to 80 students receive a Truman Scholarship each year.
Tug-of-war-this annual struggle between the freshman
and sophomore classes during the spring semester marked the end of the
beanie-wearing season for the freshman; the traditional contest over Paint
Branch Creek began c. 1915 and continued into the early 1950s
Turner Hall (Turner Laboratory)-constructed in
1924; named for Philip C. Turner, member of the Board of Regents, 1941
to 1952; home to the University of Maryland's famous dairy and originally
nicknamed "The Shirt Factory."
Tydings Hall-constructed in 1961; named for Millard E. Tydings, U. S. Senator, 1927-1951, and 1910 graduate of the Maryland Agricultural College; original use as home for the College of Business and Public Administration noted in plaque outside the building
Tyser Tower-constructed in 1991 as the "Athletics Welcome Center" and press box in Byrd Stadium; 92 feet by 152 feet; named for Ralph J. Tyser, class of 1940 alumnus and major university supporter; Mr. Tyser is also honored with a portrait in Van Munching Hall to recognize his support of the auditorium facilities in that building
