Spill the Tea: Election Edition with the Black Honors Caucus

Anne Arundel Hall Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, United States

UMD's Black Honors Caucus is hosting their Spill the Tea Event: Election Edition on Wednesday, October 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Arundel Hall basement. They are partnering with the Black Pre-Law Association, Black Girls Vote, and Terps Vote. Food will be provided.

Terp Thon Fall Fest

Hornbake Plaza Hornbake Library, College Park, MD, United States

Join Terp Thon for their annual Fall Fest on October 4th from 11 AM to 3 PM at Hornbake Plaza! Dive into a day full of excitement with activities like Terp Thon Thrift, pumpkin painting, a bake sale, a raffle, and tons of fun games. Plus, explore various resource tables offering unique experiences. This is a great way to have fun while supporting Children’s National Hospital.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week is a great time to start improving your mental health! Join the Mental Health Coalition Oct. 6-12 in a full week of FREE programming to celebrate self-care and STAMP out stigma. Visit go.umd.edu/mhaw24 for details.

Honors College Prospective Student Online Information Session

Online

The admissions staff of the Honors College will offer virtual information sessions in October, giving prospective students an opportunity to learn more about the Honors College, the admissions process, and what the Honors College offers.

Election Dialogues: What state and local issues are at stake?

Tawes Hall College Park, MD, United States

Join us throughout the month of October for a special Election Dialogue series about what this election means to you. Discussions will cover the following topics:

Wednesday, October 9: What state and local issues are at stake?
Wednesday, October 23: What does this election mean for environmental regulations?
Wednesday: October 30: What does this election mean for the cost of college?

The series is sponsored by BridgeUMD, the Honors College, College Park Scholars, and Carillon Communities.

Homecoming Comedy Show: John Mulaney

Student Entertainment Events (SEE) is thrilled to announce that John Mulaney will be headlining the Fall 2024 Homecoming Comedy Show! Get ready for a night of laughs as the campus kicks off Homecoming this year at the Xfinity Center on Sunday, October 13th, at 7 pm.

Check out to go.umd.edu/hcstickets24 for more information.

International Trade, Development, and Migration: A Talk with David Malpass

Van Munching Hall College Park, MD, United States

The Ed Snider Center hosts a talk on "International Trade, Development, and Migration "with David Malpass, a former U.S. Treasury Undersecretary and World Bank President. He is also a distinguished Fellow in International Finance at Purdue University. 

Honors College Prospective Student Online Information Session

Online

The admissions staff of the Honors College will offer virtual information sessions in October, giving prospective students an opportunity to learn more about the Honors College, the admissions process, and what the Honors College offers.

Debate: Will Taxing Capital Gains Create a Fairer Economy?

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center College Park, MD, United States

The Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets is hosting its annual debate in collaboration with The Steamboat Institute. The topic is: Will Taxing Capital Gains Create a Fairer Economy? This year's debaters will be Ben Harris PhD and Steve Moore. The event will be in Gildenhorn Recital Hall at The Clarice on Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. 

Honors College Prospective Student Online Information Session

Online

The admissions staff of the Honors College will offer virtual information sessions in October, giving prospective students an opportunity to learn more about the Honors College, the admissions process, and what the Honors College offers.

Election Dialogues: What does this election mean for environmental regulations?

Tawes Hall College Park, MD, United States

Join us throughout the month of October for a special Election Dialogue series about what this election means to you. Discussions will cover the following topics:

Wednesday, October 9: What state and local issues are at stake?
Wednesday, October 23: What does this election mean for environmental regulations?
Wednesday: October 30: What does this election mean for the cost of college?

The series is sponsored by BridgeUMD, the Honors College, College Park Scholars, and Carillon Communities.

Dis/Ability Inclusive Practices for Students – DEI Dinner

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

Dive into an interactive session designed to spark conversation around disability inclusion in higher education. Explore critical questions and engage in meaningful dialogue that challenges perceptions, to foster a more inclusive campus environment. FREE dinner provided to those who RSVP. Graduate and undergraduate students are welcome!