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The Honors College blends eight highly acclaimed living-learning programs, close-knit communities of students and faculty, and the magic and infinite possibilities of a premier public research university in the nation’s capital area and global center.
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SWANA Heritage Month Closing Gala and Keynote
Music, delicious food, celebration, and more! Join MICA for the 2nd annual SWANA Heritage Month Closing Gala and Dinner, featuring alumni keynote speaker Andy Shallal - founder and CEO of Busboys & Poets. Show out in cultural or formal attire, celebrate our community, and maybe even win some cool prizes.
Seeds of Change: A Film Series on Sustainability and Alternatives
Contemplative Learning and Living (CL&L), a graduate student organization, and the International Education Policy Student Board are thrilled to host Seeds of Change: A Film Series on Sustainability and Alternatives* in April, featuring three films: Purpose: A Wellbeing Economies Film (4/16), Water Is Love: Ripples of Regeneration (4/23), The Seeds of Vandana Shiva (4/30).
The first two screenings will be followed by a Q&A session with representative(s) from the respective production team, and the last screening will be followed by a discussion among ourselves as a wrap-up of the series. A key objective of this initiative is to spark interdisciplinary dialogues around sustainability and sustainable development.
Unlocked Project Panel: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in Educational Systems
Join the UnLocked Project to learn about the experiences of children of incarcerated parents and how to best support them at educational institutions.
Touchdown for Mental Health
The Charles R. Drew Pre-Health Society is hitting the field to raise awareness for mental health. Proceeds will go to the UMD mental health support fund. Every play, every cheer, and every dollar makes a difference.
Honors Ice Cream Social – Reading Day
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Anne Arundel! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). Take a break to enjoy some ice cream with friends!