Inaugural Big Queer Photo

The campus community is invited to come together to take our annual Queer class photo as a visible display of support for Queer and Trans Terps. Campus community members should register for the event to receive a free T-shirt to wear for the photo. Afterwards, enjoy cake and soft drinks in celebration of 25 years of the LGBTQ+ Equity Center.

Terp Expo at Startup Shell

IDEA Factory 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, United States

At Terp Expo, you'll find yourself at the epicenter of budding tech startups, creative businesses, and a diverse range of vendors offering everything from thrift apparel to handcrafted works. It's the ultimate gathering for those looking to explore groundbreaking ideas and connect with like-minded individuals.

Terp Expo is an annual entrepreneurship event hosted by Startup Shell in partnership with the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and Dare to Dream Inc.

Legacy in the Making Budgeting 101 Workshop (Virtual)

Online

This is a budgeting workshop for Gen Z first-gen students. Join a recent alum who founded Wise Legacy Finance on how to budget! A free budget template will be given to a lucky winner.

Maryland General Assembly Internship Info Session

Marie Mount Hall Marie Mount Hall, College Park, MD, United States

Join the UMD Fellows Program for an in-person information session on internship opportunities with the Maryland General Assembly (MGA). Hear from a sitting Maryland Delegate and alumni about the MGA internship program, ask questions, and learn about working in state government.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week is a great time to start improving your mental health! Join the Mental Health Coalition Oct. 6-12 in a full week of FREE programming to celebrate self-care and STAMP out stigma. Visit go.umd.edu/mhaw24 for details.

Election Dialogues: What state and local issues are at stake?

Tawes Hall College Park, MD, United States

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.

Homecoming Comedy Show: John Mulaney

Student Entertainment Events (SEE) is thrilled to announce that John Mulaney will be headlining the Fall 2024 Homecoming Comedy Show! Get ready for a night of laughs as the campus kicks off Homecoming this year at the Xfinity Center on Sunday, October 13th, at 7 pm.

Check out to go.umd.edu/hcstickets24 for more information.

International Trade, Development, and Migration: A Talk with David Malpass

Van Munching Hall College Park, MD, United States

The Ed Snider Center hosts a talk on "International Trade, Development, and Migration "with David Malpass, a former U.S. Treasury Undersecretary and World Bank President. He is also a distinguished Fellow in International Finance at Purdue University. 

Debate: Will Taxing Capital Gains Create a Fairer Economy?

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center College Park, MD, United States

The Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets is hosting its annual debate in collaboration with The Steamboat Institute. The topic is: Will Taxing Capital Gains Create a Fairer Economy? This year's debaters will be Ben Harris PhD and Steve Moore. The event will be in Gildenhorn Recital Hall at The Clarice on Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. 

Election Dialogues: What does this election mean for environmental regulations?

Tawes Hall College Park, MD, United States

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.

Dis/Ability Inclusive Practices for Students – DEI Dinner

Stamp Student Union Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, United States

Dive into an interactive session designed to spark conversation around disability inclusion in higher education. Explore critical questions and engage in meaningful dialogue that challenges perceptions, to foster a more inclusive campus environment. FREE dinner provided to those who RSVP. Graduate and undergraduate students are welcome!

BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Workshop

Van Munching Hall College Park, MD, United States

You're invited to the annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Workshop on Friday, October 25th in 2202 Van Munching Hall on UMD's campus from 10 am to 3 pm. Transportation will be provided from Bowie State to the University of Maryland. Please RSVP at go.umd.edu/sjaw. All are welcome!