Black History Month Trivia
McKeldin Mall McKeldin Mall, College Park, MD, United StatesStudents Engaged in Public Health hosts a Black History Month Trivia Social on McKeldin Mall to spread cultural awareness and share fun facts.
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Black Men & Mental Health
Nyumburu Cultural Center 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, United StatesThe University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network in co-sponsorship with the Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA), Honors College, the Black Honors Caucus (BHC), Social Justice Alliance, and the Nyumburu Black Male Initiative present Black Men and Mental Health.
Using excerpts from the book "The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power" by Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin L. Smith as a springboard for discussion, we will hear from experts as we consider the mental health needs of Black men and the effect that it can have on families and communities. The discussion will also include testimonials and reflect on the benefits of focusing on Black men's mental health and the risks if we don't.
Black Ink: In Discussion with Award-Winning Author and Alum Kim Johnson ’03
Nyumburu Cultural Center 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, United StatesJoin us for a special "Black Ink" discussion with award-winning author and UMD alum Kim Johnson '03, author of "The Color of a Lie." The discussion will take place on Thursday, February 22 at 4 p.m. at the Nyumburu Cultural Center. Presented by the Honors College, Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA), University of Maryland […]
Black History Month Closing Ceremony
Nyumburu Cultural Center 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, United StatesThe Nyumburu Black History Month Closing Ceremony & Dinner will take place on Thursday, February 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ambassador Margaret Dureke, with entertainment by O-Slice, Nyumburu Jazz Club and Student Dance Team. The event is free.
Cultural Centers Furniture Testing
Stamp Student Union Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, United StatesYou are invited on March 5 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom (first floor of Stamp) to test out the potential furniture for the five new Cultural Centers: APIDA Cultural Center, Disability Cultural Center, Latinx Cultural Center, Multiracial Cultural Center, Native and Indigenous Cultural Center. This is a drop-in event, meaning you can stop in at any point to test out the furniture and share your feedback on the furniture.
Giving Day 2024
Every year in early March, the University of Maryland community comes together for a 24-hour fundraising event. Students, alums, faculty, staff, parents, families and friends join in on the largest day of giving because when thousands of Terps come together, the possibilities are endless.
Our goal is simple: raise critical funding and engage our community to move UMD Fearlessly Forward. Go Terps!
Author Talk with Hua Hsu
Tawes Hall College Park, MD, United StatesNew Yorker staff writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will be in College Park for a public reading and conversation on March 7 at 5 p.m. in Tawes Hall as this year's Spring Speaker for UMD's Honors Humanities program. There will be a book signing following the event with copies of Stay True available for purchase through DC's Solid State Books.
Pitch Perfect with the Mokhtarzada Brothers
IDEA Factory 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, United StatesJoin Startup Shell for an engaging event featuring the Mokhtarzada brothers, entrepreneurs now turning their focus toward investing. Experience a unique session where they dissect startup pitches, inviting your input before sharing their expert insights. Learn what it takes to impress investors and refine your pitch.
RSVP required.
Global Communities Student Association & Honors Global Communities Present: Cultural Explosion – Our Annual Talent Show
Hoff Theater Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, United StatesGlobal Communities Student Association (GCSA) is partnering with Honors Global Communities (HGLO) to host this year's Cultural Explosion. This event showcases cultural talent around campus.
Terp Thon Dance Marathon
The Armory 4490 Rossborough Lane, College Park, MD, United StatesDance Marathon is coming to College Park! Join Terp Thon on March 9 from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the Armory to raise funds and awareness for Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C. Terp Thon’s Dance Marathon will be a day full of dancing, activities, food, Miracle Kids (past or current patients at the hospital), and FUN! You do not need to dance or be a good dancer to attend.
Spring 2024 Informational Rush for the Eta Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Are you looking to join a sorority with a trailblazing and impactful history and future? Look no further than the Eta Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Their focuses include education, health awareness, and leadership development; however, there is a place in Sigmaland for all talents and interests!
BSOS Student Faculty Social
Stamp Student Union Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, United StatesBSOS Terps are invited to join the Dean's Student Advisory Council's annual Student Faculty Social. Make new friends and network with esteemed BSOS faculty outside the classroom. Food and refreshments will be provided. The night promises to be fun and interesting.
The BSOS Student Faculty Social is on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:45 p.m. in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. Breakout sessions will allow students the opportunity to meet multiple faculty members. Please RSVP by February 27 at 11:59 p.m.