Seeds of Change: A Film Series on Sustainability and Alternatives
2025-04-30 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Contemplative Learning and Living (CL&L), a graduate student organization, and the International Education Policy Student Board are thrilled to host Seeds of Change: A Film Series on Sustainability and Alternatives* in April, featuring three films:

Purpose: A Wellbeing Economies Film (4/16)
Water Is Love: Ripples of Regeneration (4/23)
The Seeds of Vandana Shiva (4/30)

The first two screenings will be followed by a Q&A session with representative(s) from the respective production team, and the last screening will be followed by a discussion among ourselves as a wrap-up of the series. A key objective of this initiative is to spark interdisciplinary dialogues around sustainability and sustainable development.

All undergraduate & graduate students, faculty, and staff are welcome!

Location: Room 2105 McKeldin Library
Dates & Time: Wednesdays 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 2:00-4:30PM
Light refreshments will be served
Each screening is limited to 30 attendees

RSVP here now!
*This initiative is generously sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Joanna at smok@umd.edu.

Unlocked Project Panel: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in Educational Systems
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Jimenez Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the UnLocked Project to learn about the experiences of children of incarcerated parents and how to best support them at educational institutions.
Event details:

May 1, 2025, 5:30-7PM
Jimenez Hall 0220

Touchdown for Mental Health
2025-05-03 17:00 | Recwell Artificial Turf Field, 8550 Paint Branch Dr,, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
UMD’s FIRST EVER Powderpuff Game! Seniors vs. Juniors—who will take the W?
The Charles R. Drew Pre-Health Society is hitting the field to raise awareness for mental health. Proceeds will go to the UMD mental health support fund. Every play, every cheer, and every dollar makes a difference.
Registration ends Wednesday, April 2.
Email charlesrdrewpresidents@gmail.com with any questions.

Visibility Project End-of-Semester GBM
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Jimenez Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Visibility Project’s End-of-the-Semester GBM will be on May 7 from 6–7 PM in JMZ 1120. Come by for free pizza and help the Visiblity Project: (1) Recap the semester; (2) Choose an invisible chronic illness to spotlight next semester, and (3) Plan future education and community service initiatives.
If you would like to propose a condition for next semester, please use this form.
If you’re passionate about healthcare, community service, and advocacy, you are invited to apply and help build a strong, supportive network at UMD. Join the GroupMe and Instagram to keep up with the club!

Good Sex (Ed) Workshop
2025-05-13 14:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Participate in a transformative workshop that will empower you to think differently about sexual culture and sex ed at UMD. The event is hosted by students in the University Honors course, HNUH288U: The Body Knows: Creating Healthy Intimacy on College Campuses, as a culmination of their coursework this semester.
The event will be held at the Loft at ESJ (Room 2101). Limited capacity, so secure your spot now!

Honors Ice Cream Social - Reading Day
2025-05-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Anne Arundel! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). Teddy the Terp, UMD’s Comfort Dog, will also be on site! Take a break to enjoy some ice cream with friends.

Honors Convocation 2025
2025-08-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Incoming first-year Honors students are invited to join us on Friday, August 29 for our annual Honors Convocation. All first-year Honors students will receive an email with details about the ceremony.

Honors Ambassadors info session
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Are you interested in working with Honors students across the different living-learning programs and being a resource for prospective students who want to learn more about the Honors College? The Honors College is committed to recruiting a group of academically talented, diverse, and unique students to campus each year and our current students are a powerful resource for attracting prospective students to apply to the University.
We will be hosting our last information session:

NEXT TUESDAY, September 16 at 5-6PM (Anne Arundel Hall Classroom 0120 – Basement floor).

For consideration, please submit this application by Sunday, September 21 at 11:59PM.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the HA Leadership Team at honorsambassadors1@umd.edu.

Mid-Atlantic Campus Communities Regional Conference
2025-09-26 17:00 - 2025-09-27 17:00 | Smith School of Business, 7621 Mowatt Ln, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Heterodox Academy (HxA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference at the University of Maryland’s College Park Campus, a nationally recognized arboretum and botanical garden.
This gathering will bring together HxA Campus Communities from Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, and welcomes faculty, staff, and students from any institution of higher education across the region—whether you’re already an HxA member steeped in the HxA way or just “HxA curious.”

Mental Health Awareness Week
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-03 | MD
The Mental Health Coalition invites you to Mental Health Awareness Week Sept. 29 – Oct. 3. There will be a full week of FUN and FREE programming to explore and improve mental health. Now, more than ever, is the right time to improve your mental health, celebrate self-care, and STAMP out stigma.
With a variety of events involving plant-decorating, mental health screenings, celebrity Q&A, crafts, and more—there is something for everyone! And don’t forget to check out the Self-Care Fair with therapy dogs, inflatables, massages, giveaways, free food, and self-care activities.
For details about all of the week’s events, visit go.umd.edu/mhaw25.

Honors Ice Cream Social
2025-09-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Anne Arundel! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). Take a break to enjoy some ice cream with friends.

Bridge the Gap Event
2025-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
This event brings students together for small group discussions on a variety of topics. The goal is not to force agreement, but to explore diverse perspectives and help participants better understand one another, even in disagreement. Dinner will be provided.
This event, hosted by Heterodox Academy’s Bridge UMD chapter in partnership with the Robert H. Smith School of Business, will take place on Monday, September 30 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center, Room 1215.

Terp Thon Fall Fest
2025-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Hornbake Plaza, Hornbake Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Terp Thon is a year-long student-run philanthropy organization that benefits Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Their efforts culminate in a 12-hour Dance Marathon in March every year. Learn more about Terp Thon at this year’s Fall Fest in Hornbake Plaza.

Honors College info session
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
The Honors College admissions staff will host virtual information sessions in October to provide insights into both the Honors College program and the admission process. These sessions will be held on:

Wednesday, October 1, 7-8 p.m. EST
Monday, October 6, 6-7 p.m. EST
Tuesday, October 21, 7-8 p.m. EST
Thursday, October 23, 6-7 p.m. EST

All sessions will feature the same presentation, with plenty of time for Q&A. Please join any of these sessions via Zoom.

Fall Break Reset
2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | MD
Take a moment to rewind and recharge at the Fall Break Reset on Tuesday, October 14 from 4–6 PM on McKeldin Mall! Come enjoy free sandwiches from Panera and sports equipment provided by RecWell (including soccer balls, footballs, yard pong, frisbees, and spike ball). This is a relaxed, no-RSVP-needed event designed to help you reconnect with fellow students and enjoy some time outside. Supported/sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Division of Student Affairs.

Conference: Eradicating Anti-Black Racism in the DMV
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Anti-Black Racism Initiative and the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace on October 16-17 for the Eradicating Anti-Black Racism in the DMV conference. This two-day event will feature dynamic conversations with leading scholars and thought leaders from across disciplines in the DMV. Open to faculty, staff, students, and community partners, the conference offers a unique opportunity to engage in critical dialogue and collective action.

First Year Book presents Dying to Vote (screening and discussion)
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join for a screening of Dying to Vote, a powerful documentary about the challenges and barriers to voting in the U.S., followed by a discussion on civic engagement and ways to make your voice heard.

TATA Innovation Dialogue
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Center for Social Value Creation is hosting their annual TATA Innovation Dialogue on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Van Munching Hall! Participate in a discussion on technology and innovation in retail with P.C. Thomas, Head of Tata’s Retail Business Unit. You’ll also learn about the Tata Global Internships Program, which is open to all majors and class years. Free dinner will be provided.

Film Screening: Plastic People – The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
2025-10-22 19:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The SGA’s Sustainability Committee and Sustainable Ocean Alliance are excited to invite you to a special event co-hosted with the Sierra Club, the first environmental organization in the United States.
Film Screening: Plastic People – The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
Location: Hoff Theatre, STAMP Student Union
Following the film, they will host a Panel of Hope featuring local leaders and sustainability advocates who are making a meaningful impact in our community. Panelists include:

Delegate Mary Lehman – Maryland House of Delegates
Lisa Alexander – Terp to Terp ReUse Store
Sally DeLeon – Office of Sustainability
Donnie Lewis – r.World Reuse

The panel will discuss the work they are doing locally and offer practical ways we can all engage in more sustainable practices.

Residence Hall Association Town Hall
2025-10-23 18:00 | Symons Hall, Symons Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is hosting a Q&A with the Student Affairs directors. If you have questions, or want more information, about on-campus sustainability, res life, facilities, transportation, community and belonging, or dining services, join us for Town Hall on October 23rd, 6 p.m., in Symons hall 0200. All students are welcome and encouraged to come.
RSVP to submit your questions ahead of time.

Caminhando e Cantando (dance performance): A historical analysis of arts censorship and dictatorships
2025-10-25 | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Mark your calendar for Caminhando e Cantando, a multimedia dance performance which examines the history and lasting impact of the Brazilian Military Dictatorship (1964-1985), choreographed by DCC alum Beatriz Moreira Leite and designed by fellow DCC students.
There will be two performances on October 25th in The Clarice’s Dance Theater at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are not required.
Honors students are highly encouraged to attend the invited dress rehearsal on Thursday, October 23, and Q&A on Friday, October 24.
To attend the invited dress rehearsal, please sign up here.
Caminhando e Cantando will be presented at the Experimental Performance Series, following work from fellow TDPS students Lottie Owens and Jamie Chen.

Unlocking Life After Incarceration: Reentry Reimagined (UnLocked Project)
2025-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
This fall, the UnLocked Project is hosting a panel event themed around reentry and its impact on families and children of incarcerated parents.
Panelists include:

Dr. Kevin Roy: Dr. Roy is a professor at UMD who works with low income families and community based parenting programs. He is well known for his research evaluating fatherhood and adulthood, and has explored incarceration and its impacts on men, as well many other influences.
Dr. John Hart: With a Ph.D. in Family Science from UMD, Dr. Hart works with prisons and jails to help improve incarceration systems and address causes of incarceration. He provides counseling and support through trauma-informed therapy to families with at-risk youth. Dr. Hart has also been prominent in the research field at the Vera Institute, conducting meaningful work evaluating the reentry of young, Black fathers post-incarceration.
Waunita Scott: Ms. Scott provides reentry housing services in Baltimore to help individuals following release from incarceration. Having lived experience with a justice involved parent and loved one during her childhood, Ms. Scott has expertise and valuable personal insights.
Carmelle Norice: Dr. Carmelle T. Norice, MD-PhD, is a personally impacted justice reform advocate and lead volunteer for Love Justice, a prison and reentry mission of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. She also serves on the Board of The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. An accomplished Clinical Director for a global biopharmaceutical company, Dr. Norice represents the resilience and capability achieved by children of incarcerated parents.

Event Details:

Date: October 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Stamp Student Union
Room: Thurgood Marshall Room

Steamboat Institute Debate: Should the Government Ban All DEI Programs?
2025-10-28 19:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Steamboat Debate will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park, on Tuesday, October 28th. The resolution for the debate is, “Be it resolved, the government should ban all DEI programs.” Arguing the affirmative is Jason Riley, Columnist for The Wall Street Journal; Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute. Arguing the negative is Ralph Richard Banks, Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of Law, Stanford Law School. Moderator is Carine Hajjar, Opinion Writer and Editorial Board Member at The Boston Globe; Steamboat Institute Fellow for Public Policy and American Exceptionalism.
The event will be held in the Frank Auditorium of Van Munching Hall.

We Give Blood Drive
2025-10-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The We Give Blood Drive Competition is a Big Ten initiative launched in partnership with Abbott, a global healthcare company. The program aims to address the nation’s blood shortage and inspire young people to become lifelong donors. Throughout the football season, students, faculty, alumni, and athletes across the Big Ten are competing to save lives and help their university win a $1 million grant. Last year, more than 20,000 people donated nationwide, and UMD is excited to build on that momentum. Here at UMD, the goal is to rally as many Terps as possible to keep our school strong in the competition and support this life-saving cause.
Sign up for an appointment to give blood on October 29 at the Stamp Student Union between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. All blood donors will receive a free t-shirt.

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #1: The Fight for Citizenship
2025-10-29 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the University of Maryland Honors College and the Black Honors Caucus for the opening session of our six-part series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. Guided by Professor Richard Bell (Department of History), this session explores the long struggle for citizenship for African Americans following the Civil War. Attendees will view the first episode of the acclaimed docu-series Amend: The Fight for America, followed by an engaging discussion on how the promises of citizenship were contested, redefined, and defended throughout U.S. history.
This event also marks the 54th anniversary of the Black Honors Caucus, honoring its legacy of advocacy and academic excellence. Offered in connection with the University of Maryland’s 2025 First Year Book, The U.S. Constitution, this program invites all members of the UMD community to reflect on what “equal protection” means today.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. | Anne Arundel Hall Basement (enter through the basement doors from the patio facing the back of McKeldin Library)
RSVP here: go.umd.edu/freedom25

College Park City Council: Candidate Forum
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Thurgood Marshall Hall, Thurgood Marshall Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Meet the candidates running in the upcoming College Park City Council election. Hear their visions for the College Park community and take part in meaningful one-on-one conversations to share your thoughts and questions.
Hosted by The College Park Student Liaisons.
Event details:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Thurgood Marshall Hall, Room 0301

UMSOM Summer Research Information Session
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Bioscence Research Building (BRB), Bioscience Research Building (#413), College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Learn about summer research opportunities at the UM School of Medicine! Faculty directors from UMSOM will be on hand to share information about the Summer Scholars Program, the Nathan Schapner Intern Program (NSIP), Supporting Undergraduate Members in Microbiology and Immunology Research Program (SUMMIR), and the Diversity in Cancer Research Program (DICR). All are welcome.
Event details:

Monday, November 3, 5-6 p.m.
Bioscience Research Building, Room 1103

Program information flyers:

NSIP 2026 flyer
SUMMIR 2026 flyer
