Campus Groups & Activities

 Terp Thon is a year-long student-run philanthropy organization that benefits Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Their efforts culminate in a 12-hour Dance Marathon in March every year. Learn more about Terp Thon at this year's Fall Fest in Hornbake Plaza.

Take a moment to rewind and recharge at the Fall Break Reset on Tuesday, October 14 from 4–6 PM on McKeldin Mall! Come enjoy free sandwiches from Panera and sports equipment provided by RecWell (including soccer balls, footballs, yard pong, frisbees, and spike ball). This is a relaxed, no-RSVP-needed event designed to help you reconnect with fellow students and enjoy some time outside. Supported/sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Division of Student Affairs.

Join for a screening of Dying to Vote, a powerful documentary about the challenges and barriers to voting in the U.S., followed by a discussion on civic engagement and ways to make your voice heard.

The SGA's Sustainability Committee and Sustainable Ocean Alliance are excited to invite you to a special event co-hosted with the Sierra Club, the first environmental organization in the United States. Following the film, they will host a Panel of Hope featuring local leaders and sustainability advocates who are making a meaningful impact in our community.

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is hosting a Q&A with the Student Affairs directors. If you have questions, or want more information, about on-campus sustainability, res life, facilities, transportation, community and belonging, or dining services, join us for Town Hall on October 23rd, 6 p.m., in Symons hall 0200. All students are welcome and encouraged to come.

This fall, the UnLocked Project is hosting a panel event themed around reentry and its impact on families and children of incarcerated parents. Panelists include Dr. Kevin Roy, Dr. John Hart, Waunita Scott, and Carmelle Norice.

The Steamboat Debate will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park, on Tuesday, October 28th. The resolution for the debate is, "Be it resolved, the government should ban all DEI programs." Arguing the affirmative is Jason Riley, Columnist for The Wall Street Journal; Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute. Arguing the negative is Ralph Richard Banks, Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of Law, Stanford Law School. Moderator is Carine Hajjar, Opinion Writer and Editorial Board Member at The Boston Globe; Steamboat Institute Fellow for Public Policy and American Exceptionalism.

The We Give Blood Drive Competition is a Big Ten initiative launched in partnership with Abbott, a global healthcare company. The program aims to address the nation’s blood shortage and inspire young people to become lifelong donors. Throughout the football season, students, faculty, alumni, and athletes across the Big Ten are competing to save lives and help their university win a $1 million grant. Last year, more than 20,000 people donated nationwide, and UMD is excited to build on that momentum. Here at UMD, the goal is to rally as many Terps as possible to keep our school strong in the competition and support this life-saving cause.

Sign up for an appointment to give blood on October 29 at the Stamp Student Union between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. All blood donors will receive a free t-shirt.