UnLocked Project: Thrift Shop Fundraiser

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

The UnLocked Project, founded by Honors Humanities student Anna Tovchigrechko, will hold a Thrift Shop Fundraiser outside of Stamp on Wednesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their goal is to raise $400 (in order to reach their total goal of $1600) and all proceeds will go to care packages for children of incarcerated parents.

The UnLocked Project supports children of incarcerated parents in the DMV area through a hub of online resources, information sessions, and a peer support group of other students who have experienced parental incarceration.

Startup Engineering 101: Building Cool Stuff & Making Big Decisions

Startup Shell 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, United States

Join alumni Sheller Wesley Smith for a white boarding session on being a part of engineering leadership at Fragile, a fast growing SF startup. He'll cover what it's like day-to-day to grow an engineering org, pick the right software design principles, and selectively put out fires. Plus, he'll stick around after the talk to provide advice on joining a startup post-grad.

Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate

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

You are invited to join the next gathering of the Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate community at UMD on Friday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (lunch included) in the Stamp Student Union Prince George's Room. This group of students, faculty, and staff committed to all forms of social justice creates a space for people wherever you are in your journey in and towards racial and social justice.

Startup Shell: How to Brew Kombucha with Stacey Yaculak

Startup Shell 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, United States

Kick start your fermented drink journey with this kombucha brewing workshop! Learn how to safely culture and brew your own kombucha at home, master flavor infusions for delicious fruit sodas, and uncover the cool science behind the magic!

Black Honors Caucus Movie Night

La Plata Hall 8160 Farm Dr, College Park, MD, United States

Hey Honors freshmen! Ready for a fun and hilarious night? Join the Black Honors Caucus for Movie Night in the La Plata Hall Multipurpose Room on Friday, March 28, at 5:30 PM!

BHC will be screening the comedy classic White Chicks, so get ready to laugh, relax, and enjoy great company—all while indulging in FREE food! This is the perfect chance to meet new friends, connect with the BHC community, and take a well-deserved break.

The Art of Storytelling featuring Dr. Scott Roberts

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

Join the BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) for "The Art of Storytelling," featuring Dr. Scott Roberts, creator of PSYC123: The Psychology of Storytelling. This event is designed to help students stand out in networking settings by mastering the art of storytelling—an essential skill for making meaningful connections in professional and academic spaces.

Speaking of Books with Bayley Marquez: Plantation Pedagogy

McKeldin Library College Park, MD, United States

Join University Libraries for a discussion of Bayley J. Marquez's book, Plantation Pedagogy: The Violence of Schooling Across Black and Indigenous Space.
Marquez investigates how proponents developed industrial education domestically and then spread the model abroad as part of US imperialism. A deeply thoughtful and arresting work, Plantation Pedagogy sits where Black and Native studies meet in order to understand our interconnected histories and theorize our collective futures.

BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Symposium

Bowie State University 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD, United States

Join BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance and the 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation for the 7th Annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance (SJA) Symposium. Our 2025 SJA symposium theme is Rise Up: Mobilizing for Justice and Democracy. The symposium will be held on April 18, 2025 at Bowie State University.

Global FEWture Alliance Symposium

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

Join the FREE Global FEWture Alliance Annual Symposium at the Stamp Student Union, April 23-24! Faculty, students, and staff with interest in any aspect of the Food-Energy-Water nexus, climate change, and global public health, are welcome to present short talks and posters. No presentation is required to attend, and registrants will enjoy free food, drinks, and exciting conversations with new contacts.

Honors Citation Ceremony – Spring 2025

UMD Memorial Chapel 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, United States

Our Spring 2025 Citation Ceremony will take place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.