Wicked Problems: Policy Threats
Wicked Problems: Policy Threats
Join the School of Public Policy for an interactive, discussion-based event featuring experts on today’s most pressing policy threats.
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Honors Ice Cream Social
Honors Ice Cream Social
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, October 30, 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!
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Election Dialogues: What does this election mean for the cost of college?
Election Dialogues: What does this election mean for the cost of college?
Join us throughout the month of October for a special Election Dialogue series about what this election means to you. Discussions will cover the following topics:
Wednesday, October 9: What state and local issues are at stake?
Wednesday, October 23: What does this election mean for environmental regulations?
Wednesday: October 30: What does this election mean for the cost of college?
The series is sponsored by BridgeUMD, the Honors College, College Park Scholars, and Carillon Communities.
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Dia de los Muertos celebration
Dia de los Muertos celebration
Join the Indigenous Futures Lab for a special evening to honor the memories of our ancestors—recent or ancient, chosen or blood relatives—through creativity, food, and community.
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Dancing our Dreams program
Dancing our Dreams program
The Dancing Our Dreams program is designed to bring Black girls together to explore dance by learning history and dreaming about the future.
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First Generation Student Week
First Gen Student Week runs from November 4 to 8. The First Generation Student Association (FGSA) is excited to help kick off several special initiatives that highlight and celebrate our incredible first-generation community.
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UMSOM Summer Research Info Session
UMSOM Summer Research Info Session
Unlock your potential with summer research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine! Dive into hands-on research, collaborate with top-tier medical professionals, and boost your career in STEM.
This opportunity is open to all students.
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The UnLocked Project: Dr. Amy A. Morgan
The UnLocked Project: Dr. Amy A. Morgan
Join the UnLocked Project for a special guest talk by Dr. Amy Morgan. Dr. Morgan is an assistant professor of couple and family therapy in the UMD Department of Family Science. Her research focuses on the health and resilience of families impacted by incarceration and after, as formerly incarcerated family members navigate reentry. Dr. Morgan also researches family relationships broadly, with expertise in separation, reunification, and fathering.
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First Gen Students: Investing 101 Workshop
First Gen Students: Investing 101 Workshop
Featuring Wise Legacy founder, Wendy Rodriguez, a recent UMD alum who focuses on financial literacy for immigrants, Gen Z, first-gen students, and millennials.
The event will take place in the Crossland Room at STAMP. Please RSVP by emailing undoc@umd.edu by noon on November 14.
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Honors Citation Ceremony – Fall 2024
Honors Citation Ceremony – Fall 2024
Our Fall 2024 Citation Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 15 at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
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Tour of Taiwan
Tour of Taiwan
The Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA) is hosting Tour of Taiwan, their biggest event of the semester. Join TASA in the STAMP Grand Ballroom on November 15 from 7-10PM for a fun night filled with delectable Taiwanese dishes, fascinating cultural activities, stunning performances, and so much more.
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Info session for NSF Summer Research Experiences
Info session for NSF Summer Research Experiences
The Office of Undergraduate Research will hold a Zoom information session for undergraduate students regarding summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Run by universities, colleges, and research organizations throughout the United States, NSF REU programs provide paid summer research opportunities to undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical fields (including social, behavioral, and economic science fields). The information session will provide an overview of these programs and information on how to locate and apply to programs running in summer 2025. It will also feature a panel of UMD students who have participated in NSF REUs in the past.
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Social Media, Business Models, and the Promotion of Extremism and Zero-Sum Mindsets
Social Media, Business Models, and the Promotion of Extremism and Zero-Sum Mindsets
Join Balaji Padmanabhan, Dean's Professor of Decisions, Operations & Information Technologies Director, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business at Maryland-Smith, and a panel of experts as they explore how social media business models fuel extremism and zero-sum mindsets. Joining Dr. Balaji will be Paul Barrett, Deputy Director & Senior Research Scholar, New York University, Joel Finkelstein, Senior Research Fellow, Rutgers University and Barnett S. Koven, National Security Specialist & Data Scientist.
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FGSA Fall Fun “Autumn” Apple Cider Pumpkin Spice Palooza
FGSA Fall Fun “Autumn” Apple Cider Pumpkin Spice Palooza
Come kick back and get cozy with the First-Gen Student Association (FGSA)! They'll have apple cider, Dunkin’ treats, pumpkin pie, and apple pie! Strike a pose and decorate cute Polaroids with your friends! Enter the raffle to win a fabulous fall prize! Come for the vibes, stay for the fun!
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Black Honors Caucus Study Break
Black Honors Caucus Study Break
Join the Black Honors Caucus (BHC) for a study break on Wednesday, November 20 from 6-7:30 PM in the Anne Arundel Hall classroom (use your swipe at the back entrance). Come pick up your finals-inspired goodie bags, have a snack, and hang out with other members of BHC!
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Fearlessly Budgeting
Fearlessly Budgeting
Take control of your money during this interactive, EveryDollar counts budgeting workshop! There will be free food and refreshments, plus giveaway prizes.
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Mapping Your Career: ARHU Exploration Workshop
Mapping Your Career: ARHU Exploration Workshop
Figuring out your career path can be confusing, especially for Arts and Humanities majors who gain numerous transferable skills and competencies that are in demand in a wide array of industries. You may wonder what is the best career for you? This workshop will help you identify themes and connections between your academic, professional, and life experiences and then discuss how they might guide your time at UMD and beyond.
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Terp Sleep Out
Join the School of Public Health Community Thrives Lab and HLTH391 for a Terp Sleep Out event at the School of Public Health from November 22-23. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about homelessness and encourage UMD students to get involved. The event will include educational presentations, free food, activities, a documentary, and resources on how to take action. Then the group will “sleep out” in a classroom overnight to increase empathy for homeless youth. During these events, they will be hosting activities in which they will create welcome bags that have nonperishable food items, personal hygiene items, and more.
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DHS Veteran Career Fair
DHS Veteran Career Fair
In partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Wounded Warrior Regiment, the Department of Homeland Security is proud to welcome all transitioning, active duty, and former service members to this event. At this career fair you will have the opportunity to explore career opportunities in law enforcement, immigration and travel security, prevention and response, and mission support.
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Y-Combinator talk with Startup Shell
Y-Combinator talk with Startup Shell
Looking to gain insight from someone who has founded and exited their own Y-Combinator backed Startup? Startup Shell is hosting alumni Sheller and Co-Founder/CEO of Manatee (YC S22), Bryan Houlton, as he sits down for a podcast-style interview with Fox Rothschild LLC partner Juliana Neelbauer. Bryan Houlton founded and served as CEO of Manatee (YC S22), an interactive demo platform that help sales teams create no-code demos, which was later acquired by Navattic (YC W21). Join Startup Shell as Bryan dives into topics such as funding, Y-Combinator, selling a startup, pivoting, and comparing startup scenes across various cities.