Students, faculty, and staff who identify as or support first-generation students are invited to stop by the Stamp Student Union (outside the entrance closest to the Nyumburu Cultural Center) and visit the celebration and resource station.
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.
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.
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.
Have you wondered how the humanities or a WGSS education can prepare you for a career in Health or Medicine? This online panel includes UMD alums of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Programs who also have degrees in English, Psychology, and Family Science and have gone on to study and work in fields of Epidemiology, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Family Science.
ILS will host invited speaker Michy P. Kelly, Ph.D., associate professor from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) on Monday, November 17, in the Biosciences Research Building, Room 1103.
Join Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) during International Fraud Awareness Week to hear from leading organizations and experts in forensic accounting, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention.
Beauty & Brains is a new club at UMD that focuses on beauty, wellness, personal confidence, creativity, and professional development, including topics like haircare, skincare, nails, makeup, entrepreneurship, and building community among students who share these interests.
Their first interest meeting is on November 19, where they will share more about their mission, upcoming events, and opportunities for leadership or committee involvement.
Join Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) during International Fraud Awareness Week to hear from leading organizations and experts in forensic accounting, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention.
The Hope, Healing & Mobilizing Against Hate Committee will host its sixth community gathering on November 20 in McKeldin Library. The session, which includes lunch, will focus on Lessons from Trans Liberation Movements through a keynote and facilitated dialogue. This series continues the committee’s mission to strengthen trust, care, and collaboration among students, staff, and faculty committed to racial and social justice.
