Honors After Hours with Coffee@UMD and Honors Humanities
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Calling all Honors students! Coffee@UMD and Honors Humanities have collaborated to bring an evening of chill cafe study vibes to the Honors College for students within all eight programs. Come out to the Anne Arundel Hall Basement on November 13 at 5 p.m. for this unforgettable collaboration.

Careers in Humanities and Health: Interdisciplinary Pathways
2025-11-14 12:00 | Online
The College of Arts and Humanities, School of Public Health, and the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies have teamed up to present Careers in Humanities and Health: Interdisciplinary Pathways on November 14th at 12 p.m.
Have you wondered how the humanities or a WGSS education can prepare you for a career in Health or Medicine? This online panel includes UMD alums of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Programs who also have degrees in English, Psychology, and Family Science and have gone on to study and work in fields of Epidemiology, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Family Science.
They will be joined by Associate Professor Typhanye Vielka Dyer, of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, in the School of Public Health; and an Affiliate Faculty member of the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Honors Citation Ceremony - Fall 2025
2025-11-14 16:30 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Fall 2025 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel at 4:30 p.m.
View the program here.

A Role for PDE11A4 in Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease
2025-11-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Bioscence Research Building (BRB), Bioscience Research Building (#413), College Park, MD, 20742, United States
ILS will host invited speaker Michy P. Kelly, Ph.D., associate professor from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) on Monday, November 17, in the Biosciences Research Building, Room 1103.

Combating Crypto Crime: Forfeiture, Fraud, Emerging Solutions
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) during International Fraud Awareness Week to hear from leading organizations and experts in forensic accounting, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention.
Combating Crypto Crime: Forfeiture, Fraud, Emerging Solutions

Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Van Munching Hall Room 1524 (Frank Auditorium)
Pizza will be provided

Virtual Info Session: Why Graduate School?
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree-granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more money over a career and gain access to management and leadership roles. This fall, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions about the benefits of earning a graduate degree.

To attend one of these sessions, please sign up here.

Graduate School Information sessions (virtual)

Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 at 3:30 p.m.

Topics covered during the sessions

Benefits of earning a graduate degree
Tips on selecting a graduate school
Cutting the cost of graduate tuition

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #2: Resistance to Equal Protection
2025-11-19 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Continue exploring the 14th Amendment with Session #2 of the Honors College series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. Facilitated by Dr. Shauna Rigaud (University Honors), this discussion focuses on the enduring resistance to equal protection and the societal forces that have shaped and opposed efforts to achieve true equality.
Participants will watch the second 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 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.
Wednesday, November 19, 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

Beauty & Brains interest meeting
2025-11-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Marie Mount Hall, Marie Mount Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Beauty & Brains is a new club at UMD that focuses on beauty, wellness, personal confidence, creativity, and professional development, including topics like haircare, skincare, nails, makeup, entrepreneurship, and building community among students who share these interests.
Their first interest meeting is on November 19, where they will share more about their mission, upcoming events, and opportunities for leadership or committee involvement.
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Location: Marie Mount Hall, Room 1310A

Financial Fraud & Forensics: Industry Roundtables
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) during International Fraud Awareness Week to hear from leading organizations and experts in forensic accounting, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention.
Financial Fraud & Forensics: Industry Roundtables

Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Van Munching Hall Room 2333
Refreshments will be provided

Hope, Healing, Mobilizing: Lessons from Trans Liberation Movements
2025-11-20 12:00 - 17:00 | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Hope, Healing & Mobilizing Against Hate Committee invites members of the University of Maryland community to attend its next session on November 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with lunch provided. As has long been the tradition for campus events at the University of Maryland, everyone is welcome to participate.
This session marks the committee’s sixth gathering since February 2024 in a continuing series designed to strengthen community, capacity, and connection among students, staff, and faculty who center racial and social justice in their work and daily lives. The event will provide opportunities to build trust across campus coalitions, express care and solidarity, break out of silos, enhance capacity for racial justice initiatives, and emphasize the importance of caring for one’s body and well-being.
The program will feature a keynote and facilitated dialogue focused on Lessons from Trans Liberation Movements.
Schedule:

12:00 p.m. – Lunch and Welcome
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Session: Lessons from Trans Liberation Movements
4:30 p.m. – Trans Remembrance Vigil

Attendees are asked to avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or strongly scented products to create a space that is accessible for individuals with chemical sensitivities or chronic migraines.
This session is sponsored by the Anti-Black Racism Initiative, the Division of Student Affairs, the School of Public Health, the College of Information OACES, TerrapinSTRONG Education, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, the University Libraries, and Bias Incident Support Services (BISS).
All are welcome to attend. Participants may arrive late or leave early as needed. Space is limited, so advance RSVP is encouraged.
Questions may be directed to hopeheal@umd.edu.
Location: McKeldin Library Special Events Room – 6137
Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (lunch will be served from 12-12:30 p.m.; Vigil will be held from 4:30-5 p.m.)

Research in Industry Panel - Ed Snider Center
2025-12-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Ed Snider Center is hosting a Research in Industry Panel on December 1 in VMH2333, with pizza at 5:30 p.m., followed by the panel discussion from 6:00–7:30 p.m. The event is open to students interested in learning how research is used in industry and exploring related career paths.

A Path Forward: Honoring Lt. Collins at the City Ranch
2025-12-06 11:30 - 14:30 | The City Ranch, 7613 Dogwood Road, Windsor Mill, MD, 21244, United States
Join the BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance, 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation, and the Mission Continues to honor the life and legacy of Lt. Richard Collins III through a day of service, reflection, and community impact. Volunteers will come together at City Ranch, under the direction of Cowboy Brandt, to build benches, clean up the grounds, and help map out new hiking trails in dedication to this courageous soldier’s memory. Whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, veteran, community member, or supporter, your participation helps ensure that Lt. Collins’ legacy of courage and compassion continues to live on through meaningful action. All are welcome.

Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 02:30 PM (EST)
Location: The City Ranch (7613 Dogwood Road Windsor Mill, MD)
Transportation will be provided from Bowie State University and the University of Maryland to and from the work site.
Free parking is available on-site.
Lunch will be provided!

Honors Ice Cream Social
2025-12-12 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, December 12, 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 study break to enjoy some ice cream with friends.

BooKs on the Ground study break with Sista Staff
2025-12-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Cole Field House, Cole Student Activities Building, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Sista Staff for a fun, stress-reducing, endorphin-raising, get-your-body-moving line dance class. Participants will learn some of the most popular R&B line dances, including Boots on the Ground. Dress comfortably and bring water.
Event details:

Date and time: Monady, December 15, 1 p.m.
Location: Multipurpose Room, Unity Center, Cole Field House

Honors College Virtual Q&A Drop-In
2026-02-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Honors College staff and current students will hold Virtual Q&A Drop-In sessions for newly invited Honors students and families. Bring your questions, and we will be happy to answer them.
Join us at go.umd.edu/honorsdropin at the following times (all EST):

Monday 2/2, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday 2/5, 4-6 p.m.
Tuesday 2/10, 3-5 p.m.
Friday 2/13, 4-6 p.m.
Monday 2/16, 1-3 p.m.

Maryland Global Study Abroad Fair
2026-02-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Make the world your classroom and discover a program that fits your academic goals, learning interests, and budget! At the Study Abroad Fair, find resources to fund your study abroad and speak with our community of #TerpsAbroad alumni and Global Learning Advisors. Learn more at go.umd.edu/abroadfair26.

Honors Overview Webinar
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Join our admissions team to learn more about the Honors College, our living-learning programs, and the benefits of being in the Honors College! Registration is required. This webinar is intended for students and families who have received an invitation to join the Honors College in Fall 2026.

Chalk Riot: Art, Public Space, and Creative Action
2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:45 | Skinner Building, College Park, 20742, United States
Join Honors Humanities in Skinner (SKN) Room 0104 on Tuesday, February 10, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. for a dynamic talk and conversation about art, public space, and creative action with Chalk Riot, a DC gem!

Chalk Riot believes that pavement is the world’s greatest canvas for art that unites, protects, and energizes the cities we love. Artists from Chalk Riot will share their work and the ideas that drive it.

Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students: Budgeting
2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
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 February workshop on practical budgeting tips to manage your money, reduce stress, and set yourself up for financial success.

Date: Tuesday, February 10th
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom

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

Boo'd Up: Love in the Age of "We" Matter
2026-02-16 18:00 | Nyumburu Cultural Center, 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Let’s Talk Series for conversations about sex, friendships, love, self-care, and music in this generation and previous generations.
Event details:

Date/time: Monday, February 16, 6 p.m.
Location: Nyumburu Multipurpose Room

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #3: Can't Wait
2026-02-17 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Continue exploring the 14th Amendment with Session #3 of the Honors College series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. This session is facilitated by Professor Christopher Bonner (Department of History).
Participants will watch the third 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, February 17, 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

Bridge the Gap
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Bridge the Gap will take place on February 24 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center (ESJ 1215). It features facilitated small-group discussions designed to encourage respectful dialogue and understanding across diverse perspectives. Dinner will be provided.

Care in Crisis: How Black Women Pioneered a Black Feminist Politics of Social Reproduction
2026-02-25 16:00 | Susquehanna Hall, 4200 Lehigh Rd, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies will host Dr. Eshe Sherley, assistant professor of African American Studies at Wake Forest University, for a talk titled “Care in Crisis: How Black Women Pioneered a Black Feminist Politics of Social Reproduction.” The event will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in SQH 3105.
Drawing from her book in progress, Care in Crisis, Dr. Sherley examines the activism and lives of working-poor Black women in Atlanta, highlighting how their organizing around care and social reproduction shaped both the city’s political landscape and the development of Black feminist thought.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP in advance.

The Myth of Black Buying Power (Free Lecture & Teach-In)
2026-02-27 12:00 | Nyumburu Cultural Center, 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Come out on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 12 p.m., for a lecture and teach-in, facilitated by Morgan State professor, Dr. Jared Ball. Dr. Ball will be using his critically acclaimed book, “The Myth of Black Buying Power: Media, Race, Economics,” as the centerpiece for his lecture and teach-in. His book dispels myriad myths and claims regarding the ongoing economic plight of Black America. This lecture is FREE and will be in the Nyumburu Cultural Center’s Conference Room. Feel free to bring your own lunch as this is a “bring your own lunch” event.

Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate
2026-02-27 12:30 - 15:30 | MD
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, the organizers invite campus community members to the next Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate session on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., with lunch provided from 12:30–1:00 p.m. (no pork or seafood will be served). Everyone is welcome to attend this event, consistent with long-standing practice for events on the University of Maryland campus.
This is the seventh gathering in a series, begun in February 2024, designed to build community, capacity, and connection among students, staff, and faculty at UMD who are centering racial and social justice and the dignity, safety, belonging, and humanity of all people in their work and lives. The session will offer opportunities to get to know one another and build trust and connection across campus coalitions; show an ethic of care and love during this time; break out of silos; build capacity for this chapter of work toward racial justice; and center care for participants’ bodies.
The gathering will include a facilitated session for participants to learn about and discuss how to strengthen resistance through community, with a focus on specific skills and practices for audaciously building community and connections during this time. To make the shared space more accessible for individuals with chemical sensitivities or chronic migraines, attendees are asked to avoid perfumes, colognes, and strongly scented personal products.
These 2026 sessions are sponsored by the Anti-Black Racism Initiative, the Division of Student Affairs, the School of Public Health, College of Information OACES, TerrapinSTRONG Education, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, the University Libraries, and Bias Incident Support Services (BISS). Everyone is welcome, and the organizers understand that some participants may need to arrive late or leave early.
Questions about the event can be directed to hopeheal@umd.edu.
