Week in Review: Foreclosures, Homeless Animals, and the new University of Maryland President

University of Maryland has officially named its new president: Wallace D. Loh, former provost of the University of Iowa, will begin his new position on Nov. 1. Until then, he said, he's going to make numerous trips to College Park and begin getting to know the lay of the land, both on campus and off. Councilman Marcus Afzali (Dist. 4), who is also a grad student at UMd., said he hopes Loh will take an interest in his new city, and engage not only with students, but longtime residents.

Foreclosures have been on the rise in recent months, particularly in Prince George's County, which has the highest foreclosure rate in the state of Maryland. The Work & Live College Park Program is aimed at making constructive use of foreclosed homes while simultaneously enabling College Park residents to purchase homes at below market value. Nevertheless, there are certain precautions potential buyers should always take when thinking about investing in a foreclosed home.

On Tuesday morning, Patch spent a few hours volunteering at the College Park Animal Shelter behind Davis Hall, where we met lots of wonderful cats waiting to be adopted. In honor of International Homeless Animals Day, the Animal Welfare Committee also hosted a candlelight vigil Saturday night, where pet owners gathered

In sports, avid disc golfer Jeremy Ginnever breaks down the rules of the game at Calvert Road Disc Golf Course, the oldest course in Maryland, and Sports Editor Jacob Bourne previews fall sports at the Boys & Girls Club.

This has been your Week in Review. Happy Sunday!