Careers in Neuroscience – Neuropsychiatry Virtual Panel
2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MD
So, You’re Interested.. In A Career in Neuropsychiatry?
The UMD Neuroscience Ambassadors are hosting an exciting virtual panel featuring experts in neuropsychiatry on Monday, April 13th, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Are you interested in exploring a career in neuropsychiatry? Join for an engaging panel discussion featuring professionals in the field who will share insights on career pathways, training, and real-world experiences at the intersection of neuroscience and mental health.
Panelists (view bios):

Seth Ament, PhD – Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Aaron Hauptman, MD – Associate Director of Neuropsychiatry, Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Theodore Osuala, MD – Medical Director, Gilead Quantum Health Systems Inc
Julio Quezada, MD – Pediatric Neurologist & Behavioral Neurologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Mathieu Wimmer, PhD – Associate Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Masters Program, Temple University

Event details:

Date/time: Monday, April 13, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #5: Love
2026-04-14 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Continue exploring the 14th Amendment with Session #5 of the Honors College series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. This session is facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Jones (University Honors).
Participants will watch the fifth episode of Amend: The Fight for America, followed by an interactive conversation that examines how the Amendment’s ideals have been challenged across generations. In alignment with the University of Maryland’s 2025-26 First Year Book, The U.S. Constitution, this session deepens our understanding of how constitutional promises can both inspire and be tested in the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 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

Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students: Investing
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Empowering first-generation college students with the tools to take control of their financial future, this interactive workshop series covers budgeting basics, smart saving strategies, managing student loans, and building credit with confidence. Participants will leave with practical tips, resources, and a personalized plan to thrive financially throughout college and beyond.
The April workshop teaches you the basics of growing your money and building a strong financial future—starting today!

Date: Tuesday, April 14th
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: ESJ 1202 Edward St. John Room

Hosted by Lakeyla Whitaker, Financial Wellness Coordinator, Thrive Center for Essential Needs, Dean of Students Office, VPSA.

Terrapin Think Tank Alumni Panel
2026-04-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Join the Terrapin Think Tank for a virtual Alumni Panel on navigating careers at the intersections of health policy, public health, medicine, and research. This networking event is open to all members of the UMD community! The panel features TTT graduates who are now medical students at Yale, a clinical research fellow at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and an MPH candidate in Health Equity. All of the panelists have engaged in significant health policy work and will be sharing their journeys and advice for students integrating public health policy work into medical and academic careers.
RSVP for the panel Zoom link.

Use of Plant-Based Color as a Visual Language
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Step beyond synthetic pigments and into a world where art, chemistry, and cultural memory collide.
Join the UMD Stamp Gallery, Studio A, and the ARTiculate Narratives Project for a dynamic virtual artist talk with Mr. Wanyama Ogutu, MFA scholar at Kenyatta University. Discover how he extracts vibrant color from native Swahili plants and transforms them into powerful paintings that preserve cultural identity through creative expression.

A virtual deep-dive into the chemistry and heritage of botanical pigments
A live walkthrough of traditional color extraction and artistic process
Interactive Q&A with the artist

Then, step into the studio to mix and paint your own watercolor masterpiece using natural materials. Learn how to transform your environment into a sustainable, symbolic palette.
Supported by Arts for All, a Do Good Mini Grant, Pepsi, and Stamp Programs.
Event details:

Saturday, April 18 | 11AM-1PM
Stamp Studio A

Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students: Cashflow
2026-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Empowering first-generation college students with the tools to take control of their financial future, this interactive workshop series covers budgeting basics, smart saving strategies, managing student loans, and building credit with confidence. Participants will leave with practical tips, resources, and a personalized plan to thrive financially throughout college and beyond.
The April workshop teaches you how to manage money and build wealth in real life.

Date: Tuesday, April 21st
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: McKeldin Library 1st floor room 1221
Capacity: 24-34 players max – first come, first served!

Hosted by Lakeyla Whitaker, Financial Wellness Coordinator, Thrive Center for Essential Needs, Dean of Students Office, VPSA.

Working Across the Divide
2026-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Working Across the Divide, a dynamic panel discussion featuring leaders from media, academia, and social impact as they explore how to bridge divides through common ground, courageous conversations, and practical frameworks. This conversation will offer valuable insights on navigating differences, fostering understanding, and driving meaningful dialogue in today’s world.
Event Details:

Date/time: Tuesday, April 21, 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall

DART Webinar Information Session
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Interested in becoming a faith-based community organizer? Want to learn more before you apply? This hour-long online information session is for you. Webinar FAQ available here.

WHEN
April 21, 2026, at 7:00 pm – 8 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)

WHERE
Zoom Meeting Room
Webinar link and instructions will be emailed upon receipt of RSVP

Honors Citation Ceremony - Spring 2026
2026-04-24 16:30 - 18:00 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Spring 2026 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

UMD Memorial Celebration
2026-05-01 14:00 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
All are welcome.
We mourn the lives lost in our University of Maryland community and feel deeply that all Terrapins should be honored for their contributions to our campus. The university’s fifth annual Memorial Celebration brings our community together to remember the lives of Maryland students, faculty, emeriti faculty, and staff who have passed. In joining together to remember, we mourn these recent losses as a community and lean on each other through this shared experience.
This ceremony is symbolic of what it means to be part of the Terrapin family, and we encourage all members of our community to join us. This year’s celebration will honor students, faculty, emeriti faculty, and staff who passed away from April 2024 through April 2025 while enrolled at or working for the university.
Directions to the Memorial Chapel can be found here.
Parking will be available in Regents Drive Garage and by reservation along Chapel Lane and Regents Drive.

Paint Your Peace: Coping with ARTiculate Narratives and Mindfulness
2026-05-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Create. Breathe. Reset.
Finals season approaching? Take a mindful pause and recharge through creativity. Engage in a hands-on workshop where art meets self-care.
Join the UMD Stamp Gallery, Studio A, and the ARTiculate Narratives Project to learn about the transformative power of art for mindful self-expression. Hear from the founder of the ARTiculate Narratives Project as she shares remarkable artwork and inspiring narratives from Kenyan artists and Indian children with neurodisabilities—pieces which will be featured in the Stamp Gallery’s summer exhibition.
Explore the power of art for mindful self-expression.
Witness remarkable artwork that will be featured in the Stamp Gallery’s summer exhibition.
Create your own piece of meditative art in Studio A—no experience needed!

Whether you are overwhelmed by finals or just want a creative break, come breathe, paint, and reconnect with yourself and the community. All materials provided.
Supported by Arts for All, a Do Good Mini Grant, Pepsi, and Stamp Programs. Register HERE to reserve your spot.

Honors Awards Ceremony - Spring 2026
2026-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Spring 2026 Honors Awards Ceremony takes place at the Stamp Atrium from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends and family are invited to join us via livestream: go.umd.edu/honorsawards.
View the program

Honors Ice Cream Social
2026-05-08 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 Friday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Anne Arundel Hall! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options).

Honors Humanities Block Party & Mural Unveiling
2026-05-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Prince Frederick Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Honors Humanities for a block party and unveiling of this year’s mural on Friday, May 8, 2-4 p.m. on the Prince Frederick Lawn. There will be free food, games, and live music!

Honors Citation Ceremony - Fall 2026
2026-11-13 16:30 - 18:00 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Fall 2026 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
