Honors Citation Ceremony – Fall 2024
UMD Memorial Chapel 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, United StatesOur Fall 2024 Citation Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 15 at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
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Tour of Taiwan
Stamp Student Union Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, United StatesThe Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA) is hosting Tour of Taiwan, their biggest event of the semester. Join TASA in the STAMP Grand Ballroom on November 15 from 7-10PM for a fun night filled with delectable Taiwanese dishes, fascinating cultural activities, stunning performances, and so much more.
Info session for NSF Summer Research Experiences
OnlineThe Office of Undergraduate Research will hold a Zoom information session for undergraduate students regarding summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Run by universities, colleges, and research organizations throughout the United States, NSF REU programs provide paid summer research opportunities to undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical fields (including social, behavioral, and economic science fields). The information session will provide an overview of these programs and information on how to locate and apply to programs running in summer 2025. It will also feature a panel of UMD students who have participated in NSF REUs in the past.
Social Media, Business Models, and the Promotion of Extremism and Zero-Sum Mindsets
Van Munching Hall College Park, MD, United StatesJoin Balaji Padmanabhan, Dean's Professor of Decisions, Operations & Information Technologies Director, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business at Maryland-Smith, and a panel of experts as they explore how social media business models fuel extremism and zero-sum mindsets. Joining Dr. Balaji will be Paul Barrett, Deputy Director & Senior Research Scholar, New York University, Joel Finkelstein, Senior Research Fellow, Rutgers University and Barnett S. Koven, National Security Specialist & Data Scientist.
FGSA Fall Fun “Autumn” Apple Cider Pumpkin Spice Palooza
Anne Arundel Hall Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, United StatesCome kick back and get cozy with the First-Gen Student Association (FGSA)! They'll have apple cider, Dunkin’ treats, pumpkin pie, and apple pie! Strike a pose and decorate cute Polaroids with your friends! Enter the raffle to win a fabulous fall prize! Come for the vibes, stay for the fun!
Black Honors Caucus Study Break
Anne Arundel Hall Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, United StatesJoin the Black Honors Caucus (BHC) for a study break on Wednesday, November 20 from 6-7:30 PM in the Anne Arundel Hall classroom (use your swipe at the back entrance). Come pick up your finals-inspired goodie bags, have a snack, and hang out with other members of BHC!
Fearlessly Budgeting
McKeldin Library College Park, MD, United StatesTake control of your money during this interactive, EveryDollar counts budgeting workshop! There will be free food and refreshments, plus giveaway prizes.
Mapping Your Career: ARHU Exploration Workshop
OnlineFiguring out your career path can be confusing, especially for Arts and Humanities majors who gain numerous transferable skills and competencies that are in demand in a wide array of industries. You may wonder what is the best career for you? This workshop will help you identify themes and connections between your academic, professional, and life experiences and then discuss how they might guide your time at UMD and beyond.
Terp Sleep Out
School of Public Health 4200 Valley Dr, College Park, MD, United StatesJoin the School of Public Health Community Thrives Lab and HLTH391 for a Terp Sleep Out event at the School of Public Health from November 22-23. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about homelessness and encourage UMD students to get involved. The event will include educational presentations, free food, activities, a documentary, and resources on how to take action. Then the group will “sleep out” in a classroom overnight to increase empathy for homeless youth. During these events, they will be hosting activities in which they will create welcome bags that have nonperishable food items, personal hygiene items, and more.
DHS Veteran Career Fair
The Clubs at Quantico and Crossroads Event Center 3017 Russell Road, Quantico, VA, United StatesIn partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Wounded Warrior Regiment, the Department of Homeland Security is proud to welcome all transitioning, active duty, and former service members to this event. At this career fair you will have the opportunity to explore career opportunities in law enforcement, immigration and travel security, prevention and response, and mission support.
Y-Combinator talk with Startup Shell
Startup Shell 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, United StatesLooking to gain insight from someone who has founded and exited their own Y-Combinator backed Startup? Startup Shell is hosting alumni Sheller and Co-Founder/CEO of Manatee (YC S22), Bryan Houlton, as he sits down for a podcast-style interview with Fox Rothschild LLC partner Juliana Neelbauer. Bryan Houlton founded and served as CEO of Manatee (YC S22), an interactive demo platform that help sales teams create no-code demos, which was later acquired by Navattic (YC W21). Join Startup Shell as Bryan dives into topics such as funding, Y-Combinator, selling a startup, pivoting, and comparing startup scenes across various cities.
Migration Studies Social
Francis Scott Key Hall College Park, MD, United StatesJoin the Center for Global Migration Studies (CGMS) for a Migration Studies Social. CGMS aims to foster community among UMD faculty, staff, and students concerned about immigration rights. Join in the conversation for companionship, discussion, and affirmation.