Mckeldin Mall ADOPE Cece Shilling

    

A student rubs Testudo's nose at McKeldin Mall as he passes on March 7. 

Students rub Testudo's nose for good luck, often during exam season.

Testudo sits in front of the McKeldin Library on . There are seven Testudo statues around UMD's

 campus that students leave "sacrifices" for, such as a granola bar.

        

Students cross in front of the McKeldin Library on their way to class on March 7. The McKeldin Mall is a popular shortcut from South campus to Campus Drive.

Students pass a Testudo statue on their way to class on March 7. 

                                     A student walks to the McKeldin Library on March 7, 2023. The mall is                                                                           particularly crowded mid-morning.