An Afternoon with Austen: Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday

McKeldin Library College Park

Honors Humanities alumni Tacy Lambiase and Dani Dredger will have their Winston Prize-winning project featured as part of the University Libraries’ celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Their creative final project from a 2012 Jane Austen seminar—a research essay and board game—taught by Honors Humanities faculty fellow Ingrid Satelmajer will be presented by Dr. Satelmajer and will be on display during the McKeldin Library event on Wednesday, November 12.

All are invited to join, whether longtime Austen admirers, Bridgerton fans, or gaming enthusiasts. Costumes are welcome but not required, and refreshments will be provided.

MD/PhD workshop

Online

Considering an MD/PhD program? The HPAO invites students to attend the “Are You Ready?” MD/PhD Workshop on Wednesday, November 12, from 5–6 p.m. on Zoom. The session will cover the differences in the application process for Medical Scientist Training Programs (MSTPs) and feature UMD alumni who will share their experiences and advice. All interested students are welcome.

First Generation Terps Panel

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park

Join the University of Maryland Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) for the First Generation Terps Panel on November 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center! Connect with inspiring first-generation Terp alums as they share their journeys navigating college and beyond. Hear from our exciting panelists: Ume Habiba ’24, Joe Levin-Manning, MBA ’17, and Norka Padilla ’87. The program will begin with remarks from Alethia N. Nancoo ’90, M.Ed. ’92, Alumni Association Board of Governors Member, and will be moderated by Urszula Cieslak ’26, SALC Vice President of Alumni Programming. Enjoy an evening of storytelling, networking, and community.