University of Maryland Honors College

Spring 2024 Informational Rush for the Eta Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
2024-03-11 19:22 - 20:22 (America/New_York) | MD
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!
Their Spring 2024 Informational Rush will take place on Monday, March 11 at 7:22 p.m. Whether you’re looking for a formal introduction to the organization or are seriously considering membership, rush is a great time to:

learn more about their organization and membership requirements,
meet members,
and ask questions.

The dress code is business professional. They will confirm the final location via email.

BSOS Student Faculty Social
2024-03-12 17:45 - 19:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
BSOS 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 here by February 27 at 11:59 p.m.

AI Law 001 with Juliana Neelbauer
2024-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | IDEA Factory, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
This rapid-fire review of AI law, specifically focused on GenAI, data protection, privacy, copyright, trademark, and patenting issues, covers key aspects like model development, training data, prompt engineering, and AI outputs.

Honors College Spring Clean Out
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-15 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Honors College will be doing a Spring Cleaning from March 13 to 15. We will be giving away lots of Honors swag items—available while supplies last. Come by Anne Arundel Hall to get your free Honors vintage swag!

Honors Ice Cream Social - Pi Day
2024-03-14 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 Thursday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Anne Arundel basement! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). We will also have pie for Pi Day, as well as Pi Day-themed contests, word searches and more! A pie recitation competition will start at noon. No registration is required, and the winner gets Honors swag!

Fireside Chat: Power of the Network with John Hill
2024-03-28 18:30 - 19:30 | IDEA Factory, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
John Hill, Techstars Evangelist and former VP of Network, represents the globally leading investor in seed-stage tech companies. Hill will delve into the Power of the Network, emphasizing the strategic use of relational capital, including UMD’s alumni network, for funding, talent, customer acquisition, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.

Small Artist, Big Talent
2024-03-29 17:00 - 21:00 | IDEA Factory, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Startup Shell and Dare to Dream are bringing together talented spoken word artists, comedians, student businesses, dancers, and musicians for a night filled with live performances, vendors, and networking!

Cookie Baking and Decorating with PrePAIR Connections Mentoring
2024-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Get your aprons ready and your sweet tooth prepared because the PrePAIR Connections Mentoring program is hosting a Cookie Baking and Decorating Event that you won’t want to miss!
Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or simply love indulging in sweet treats, this event is perfect for you. Come join us for a day filled with laughter, creativity, and, most importantly, lots of cookies!
Bring your friends along for even more fun!
The event will take place in the Anne Arundel Hall basement.

Honors Ice Cream Social – Earth Day
2024-04-09 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, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Anne Arundel basement! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). To celebrate Earth Day, we will also have pot decorating and seed potting!

Office of Diversity & Inclusion talk with Dr. Veronica Carey
2024-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Tawes Hall, College Park, MD, United States
On April 10th, the Diversity Training & Education unit within the Office of Diversity & Inclusion is bringing Dr. Veronica Carey, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Drexel University and Associate Clinical Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, to campus for an in-person student facing talk. She will be engaging students in a conversation related to her book, Frame Your Degree: How to Avoid Pain While Seeking a College Degree.

Dr. Carey will share strategies on how to survive and thrive in a college environment as a student of color. She will give tactics on how to advocate for yourself, financial aid, resume building, grad school admission tips, maximizing internships, and how to gain transferable skills to achieve post-graduate success. They will also be giving out free copies of her books and providing pizza! To RSVP, please fill out this form.

The event will take place in Tawes Hall, Room 0320.

Summer Job and Internship Professional Development Workshop with PrePAIR Connections Mentoring
2024-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Benjamin Building, 3942 Campus Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Are you ready to take your summer to the next level? We’re thrilled to invite you to our Summer Job and Internship Professional Development Workshop – a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and boost your job prospects!
What can you expect from this empowering workshop?

Resume Building: Learn some tips on how to create a standout resume that highlights your strengths and experiences.
Interview Skills: Master the art of acing job interviews with confidence.
Networking Strategies: Discover effective networking techniques to expand your professional connections and open doors to exciting opportunities.

This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in securing a rewarding summer job or internship. Don’t miss out on this invaluable chance to invest in your future!
Please RSVP by April 7 to secure your spot!

Location: Benjamin Building Room #3315

Black Entrepreneurship Summit
2024-04-12 10:30 - 16:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The inaugural Black Entrepreneurship Summit during Black Alumni Weekend will bring together entrepreneurs, students, and advocates for a day filled with panels, networking, and more. The summit will include dynamic speakers and sessions that will help you with your business.
The purpose of this summit is to address the unique challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs and cultivate a supportive community that encourages collaboration, mentorship, crowdsourcing ideas, and provides actionable approaches to entrepreneurship challenges. Promoting diversity in entrepreneurship enhances innovation and brings different perspectives to the business landscape. Supporting Black entrepreneurs contributes to economic empowerment within communities and reduces wealth disparities. The summit will include dynamic speakers and sessions that will help people with their businesses. By bringing together Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and allies in the entrepreneurship space, the summit aims to provide insights, strategies, and practical, applicable solutions to overcome barriers and promote the success of Black business owners. Lunch is included!
This event is co-sponsored by the University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network and the Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE). For more information, please contact the University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network at blackterp@gmail.com.
This event can be found under Individual Events on the Selections portion of the registration page.

Maryland Leadership Conference
2024-04-12 12:00 - 17:30 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Maryland Leadership Conference (MLC) is the longest-running student leadership conference program in the country. During this half-day, on-campus conference, students enhance their group leadership skills through interactive simulations, small group dialogues, and tangible applications focused on Sustainable Leadership.
About the Maryland Leadership Conference:

The Maryland Leadership Conference takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2024 at the Stamp Student Union

All participants will be asked to complete an asynchronous portion of the conference that will be available

The conference is FREE

Lunch and Dinner provided

As a part of the MLC Community, you:

Get a day of intensive leadership development in a community-centered environment.

Network with students who are emerging campus leaders.

Receive mentoring and guidance from staff and peer leadership educators.

Will receive a certificate of completion

Registration Information:

Visit stamp.umd.edu/MLC for more information and to sign up today!

The deadline to register is April 8th.

For more information or questions, visit stamp.umd.edu/MLC or contact mlead@umd.edu.

Spring Carnival with GEMS, ILS, and ACES
2024-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | La Plata Beach
Spring is in full bloom, and GEMS, ILS, and ACES are coming together to invite all Honors students to join in for a day of fun, games, and excitement at their Spring Carnival! Get ready to indulge in delicious food, enjoy thrilling games, and even try your luck at our fantastic raffles—all for free!
Date: April 17th
Time: 4-6PM
Location: La Plata Beach

First General Student Association Game Night
2024-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Play games, meet the executive board and enjoy free food! All students are welcome.
This event will take place in the Anne Arundel Hall basement lounge.

Restorative Circle Sessions
2024-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Tydings Hall, College Park, 20742, United States
The Dean’s Student Advisory Council in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, in conjunction with the Justice & Legal Thought Scholars Program, MLAW Programs, and BSOS TerrapinSTRONG is hosting an event focused around restorative justice education.
This event will include two restorative circles that will be led by trained student facilitators who are UMD students themselves! Attendees will have the chance to participate in open conversations covering various topics such as burnout, balancing work and school, mental health, support from university administration, and more. Our aim is to foster a stronger BSOS community!
It will take place Tuesday, April 23rd, 5-6:30PM, in Tydings 1114 and 1118. They will also have snacks available for attendees. No prior knowledge about restorative justice is required. All students, staff, and faculty members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Individual Studies Program Ice Cream Social
2024-04-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Not quite fitting in with any one major on campus? Come learn about creating an undergraduate major or second major! Join the Individual Studies Program to enjoy Maryland Dairy ice cream on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the STAMP Atrium (above the food court).
This event is open to all undergraduate students!

Smith Plus 1 Info Session
2024-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Smith School of Business for a Smith Plus 1 Info Session to learn more about getting started on your master’s degree as an undergraduate student. Save time and money on your degree while gaining skill sets in business. No registration is required for this event.
The session will take place in McKeldin Library, Room 2105.
Unable to attend? You can schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Plus 1 advisor via Calendly.

DMV Student Journal Symposium for Literary and Research Publications
2024-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | George Washington University
Join the DMV Student Journal Symposium for Literary and Research Publications, the first of a proposed annual symposium of undergraduate and graduate student-led journals. This event is a chance for anyone interested in student publications to engage in interactive workshops and roundtable conversations, hear from panel discussions and a plenary speaker, and connect with fellow university journals in the DC area. The symposium fosters conversation on best editorial, leadership, and community practices and discover how to support student publications. Topics will include sustainable leadership, ethics, diversity, and navigating AI in submissions.
The symposium will be held Friday, April 26, 2024, 1:00-4:00 pm, at the National Churchill Leadership Center, Gelman Library, at the George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom Campus. The event is free; pre-registration is required.
Call for Panelists; Are you part of an undergraduate or graduate journal team interested in speaking on a panel? Have an additional topic you’d like covered? Other questions? Please fill out our Call for Panelists, or let me know our interest via email.
Student Journal Symposium co-organizers:

Jaylee Davis, GW CCAS Class of 2024; Editor-in-Chief, GW Undergraduate Review
Dominique McIndoe, GW MPS in Publishing Graduate, Spring 2024
Amelia Nason, GW CCAS Class of 2027
John W. Warren, Director and Associate Professor, GW Graduate Program in Publishing

Hosted by the GW Graduate Program in Publishing and the College of Professional Studies, George Washington University, in partnership with GW Libraries and Academic Innovation.
Sponsored by the Society for Scholarly Publishing
Friday, April 26, 1:00-4:00 PM
National Churchill Leadership Center, Gelman Library, George Washington University Foggy Bottom Campus

Peace Corp Info Session: From the Field with Nicholas Klawitter
2024-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join Honors Global Communities on Zoom to meet with Nicholas Klawitter, a Peace Corps volunteer currently working on site in Zambia!
Nick will share more about his academic and professional pathway and how the Peace Corps experience provides exciting opportunities and benefits for skill-building, networking, professional development, personal growth, and more.

Questions may be directed to Natalie Vinski Ibrahim, Honors Global Communities: nvinski@umd.edu

Details:

Friday, April 26 pm
2-3 pm (online/Zoom)
Zoom Registration Form: go.umd.edu/HGLOPeaceCorps

Honors Citation Ceremony - Spring 2024
2024-04-26 16:30 - 18:00 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Spring 2024 Citation Ceremony will take place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
View the program here.

Inaugural Big Queer Photo
2024-05-02 12:15 - 13:15 | MD
Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center and students, faculty and staff from across campus for their first annual Big Queer Photo on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 12:15-1:15 p.m.

T-Shirt Pickup | 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Photo | 1:00 p.m.

The campus community is invited to come together to take our annual Queer class photo as a visible display of support for Queer and Trans Terps. Campus community members should register for the event to receive a free T-shirt to wear for the photo. Afterwards, enjoy cake and soft drinks in celebration of 25 years of the LGBTQ+ Equity Center.

Register for a T-shirt through April 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Requests for accommodations should be emailed to lgbtq@umd.edu.

Missed the registration deadline? Come to the event anyway. At 12:45 p.m. on the day of the event, unclaimed tee-shirts will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis to unregistered participants. While supplies last.

Terp Expo at Startup Shell
2024-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 | IDEA Factory, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Terp Expo is an annual entrepreneurship event hosted by Startup Shell in partnership with the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and Dare to Dream Inc.
At Terp Expo, you’ll find yourself at the epicenter of budding tech startups, creative businesses, and a diverse range of vendors offering everything from thrift apparel to handcrafted works. It’s the ultimate gathering for those looking to explore groundbreaking ideas and connect with like-minded individuals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the latest innovations, expand your entrepreneurial network, and uncover hidden gems from local vendors.
Date: Friday, May 3rd Time: 4-7 p.m.
Location: IDEA Factory – 4462 Stadium Dr
RSVP here to be an attendee: https://lu.ma/c8fl7bhj
Register here to be a venture or vendor: https://forms.gle/v6NmceykshKw2P9Z6

Honors Ice Cream Social – Reading Day
2024-05-10 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 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Anne Arundel lobby! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). Take a break from studying to enjoy some ice cream with friends!

Legacy in the Making Budgeting 101 Workshop (Virtual)
2024-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
This is a budgeting workshop for Gen Z first-gen students. Join a recent alum who founded Wise Legacy Finance on how to budget! A free budget template will be given to a lucky winner.

Honors Convocation 2024
2024-08-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Incoming freshmen are invited to join us on Thursday, August 22 for our annual Honors Convocation. All freshmen will receive an email with details about the ceremony.

Honors Ambassador info session (in-person)
2024-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Are you passionate about UMD and want to help prospective students get an insider’s view of life at the Honors College? Become an Honors Ambassador and make a difference!

Not sure what the role involves? Join us for one of our info sessions to get all the details.

Info Session Dates:

Sept 11 at 6pm in the Anne Arundel Hall Basement Lounge
Sept 16 at 5pm via Zoom (go.umd.edu/HAInfoSession2024)

The Honors Ambassador application is NOW OPEN!

Honors Ambassador info session (online)
2024-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Are you passionate about UMD and want to help prospective students get an insider’s view of life at the Honors College? Become an Honors Ambassador and make a difference!

Not sure what the role involves? Join us for one of our info sessions to get all the details.

Info Session Dates:

Sept 11 at 6pm in the Anne Arundel Hall Basement Lounge
Sept 16 at 5pm via Zoom (go.umd.edu/HAInfoSession2024)

The Honors Ambassador application is NOW OPEN!
Apply now

Honors Ice Cream Social
2024-09-17 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 17, 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!

Careers for Change: Storytellers
2024-09-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water Street SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Join a community of professionals using their careers and their stories to solve the world’s biggest challenges. This is an opportunity to build community and share what drives you in your career to have a positive impact on the world.
This event hosted by Reservoir Center for Water Solutions is part of their Careers for Change series that empowers college students and rising professionals to harness their skills and energy to have a positive impact on the world around them.
Everyone is welcome – college students, early-career professionals, and seasoned veterans alike.
Free food and refreshments. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the event begins at 6:30 PM.
