University of Maryland Honors College

Fearlessly Budgeting
2024-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Take control of your money during this interactive, EveryDollar counts budgeting workshop! There will be free food and refreshments, plus giveaway prizes.
McKeldin Library, Special Events Room (6117)

Mapping Your Career: ARHU Exploration Workshop
2024-11-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Figuring out your career path can be confusing, especially for Arts and Humanities majors who gain numerous transferable skills and competencies that are in demand in a wide array of industries. You may wonder what is the best career for you? This workshop will help you identify themes and connections between your academic, professional, and life experiences and then discuss how they might guide your time at UMD and beyond.

Terp Sleep Out
2024-11-22 - 2024-11-23 | School of Public Health, 4200 Valley Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the School of Public Health Community Thrives Lab and HLTH391 for a Terp Sleep Out event at the School of Public Health from November 22-23. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about homelessness and encourage UMD students to get involved. The event will include educational presentations, free food, activities, a documentary, and resources on how to take action. Then the group will “sleep out” in a classroom overnight to increase empathy for homeless youth. During these events, they will be hosting activities in which they will create welcome bags that have nonperishable food items, personal hygiene items, and more.

DHS Veteran Career Fair
2024-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | The Clubs at Quantico and Crossroads Event Center, 3017 Russell Road, Quantico, VA, 22134, United States
In partnership with Marine Corps Base Quantico and Wounded Warrior Regiment, the Department of Homeland Security is proud to welcome all transitioning, active duty, and former service members to this event. At this career fair you will have the opportunity to explore career opportunities in law enforcement, immigration and travel security, prevention and response, and mission support.

Y-Combinator talk with Startup Shell
2024-11-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Startup Shell, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Looking to gain insight from someone who has founded and exited their own Y-Combinator backed Startup?
Startup Shell is hosting alumni Sheller and Co-Founder/CEO of Manatee (YC S22), Bryan Houlton, as he sits down for a podcast-style interview with Fox Rothschild LLC partner Juliana Neelbauer.
Bryan Houlton founded and served as CEO of Manatee (YC S22), an interactive demo platform that help sales teams create no-code demos, which was later acquired by Navattic (YC W21). Join Startup Shell as Bryan dives into topics such as funding, Y-Combinator, selling a startup, pivoting, and comparing startup scenes across various cities.
When: Friday, November, 22, 5:00-6:00 PM
Where: Startup Shell, 4462 Stadium Dr room 1101

Migration Studies Social
2024-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Francis Scott Key Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Center for Global Migration Studies (CGMS) for a Migration Studies Social. CGMS aims to foster community among UMD faculty, staff, and students concerned about immigration rights. Join in the conversation for companionship, discussion, and affirmation.
The event will take place in the Merrill Room (2120) in Francis Scott Key Hall.

Honors Humanities 2024 Juried Student Art Exhibition
2024-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Honors Humanities on Friday, December 6th, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 PM for an incredible showcase of student artwork at the Fall 2024 Juried Student Art Exhibition & Reception! Faculty and staff, alumni, and current students are invited.

This reception will be held in the lower level of Anne Arundel Hall and will feature a catered dinner and a student musical performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to have great food, enjoy live entertainment, and support Honors Humanities students by immersing yourself in the world of their art!
If you have questions, please email hhum@umd.edu. Please RSVP by Sunday, December 1st, 2024.

Honors Ice Cream Social - Reading Day
2024-12-10 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 Tuesday, December 10, 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!

Lunch & Learn Info Session for Internship about High-Speed Rail Innovation
2025-02-11 12:00 | Marie Mount Hall, Marie Mount Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Interested in an international internship opportunity that explores high-speed rail innovation? Attend a Lunch & Learn Info Session to hear from Northeast Maglev and Central Japan Railway (JR Central) about their hybrid summer internship, which includes virtual sessions, hands-on experience in Japan, and work with Northeast Maglev in Baltimore.
With the application now open, this session is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make your application stand out and gain insight into the program.
Date: Tuesday, February 11
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: 2407 Marie Mount Hall
RSVP here: RSVP Link

Douglass Day 2025
2025-02-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Art-Sociology Building, 3834 Campus Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Celebrate Frederick Douglass’s birthday and Black History Month by preserving a rich collection of African American history by helping to digitize/transcribe important records.

When: February 14, 12-3pm
Where: Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture in the Art-Sociology Building, Dept. of Art History and Archaeology
What you need: A laptop (spares will be provided)
Snacks: Bagels, coffee, and birthday cake!

Honors Ice Cream Social - Valentine's Day
2025-02-19 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, February 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). We will also serve hot chocolate and have Valentine’s Day-themed activities for you to enjoy.
NOTE: The date was moved from February 12 to February 10 because of inclement weather.

Lessons from Negotiations: Working Towards Deals that Last in the Middle East
2025-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join this panel conversation with speakers Dalia Ziada and Dr. Einat Wilf. With an emphasis on challenging assumptions, and engaging in respectful, action-oriented, future looking dialogue, this event is hosted by the Fact Based Discourse Initiative, part of the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets.

Sunday, February 23 | 7-8:30 PM | Van Munching Hall 1524 | RSVP

BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance - Legacies of Loss: From The Barn to the Bus Stop
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance for a powerful and thought-provoking discussion on the lynching of Emmett Till and the modern-day murder of Lt. Richard W. Collins III with The Barn author Wright Thompson and mother of Lt. Collins, Dawn Collins. Moderated by Sociology Professor Rashawn Ray, this conversation will discuss how echoes of our country’s lynching past create shadows of racial violence in the present. We hope this dialogue will elicit a reckoning that contributes to healing and the pursuit of social justice.
Wright Thompson will begin by discussing The Barn, his deeply reflective work that examines family legacies, memory, and the spaces that connect past and present. Following this, Thompson will engage in a profound dialogue with Mrs. Dawn Collins, whose son, Lt. Richard Collins III, was tragically killed in an act of modern-day racial violence. Together, they will reflect on the enduring legacy of historic lynching and its modern-day manifestations in the United States, highlighting how past injustices continue to reverberate in contemporary society.
Free copies of The Barn will be available for the first 50 people to arrive.

Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Time: 7-8pm
Location: The Clarice Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall (University of Maryland, College Park)
Questions? Email Dr. Jeanette Snider, jcsnider@umd.edu.

Pre-Med and Pre-Dent Workshop at Nyumburu Cultural Center
2025-02-27 12:00 | Nyumburu Cultural Center, 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Nyumburu Cultural Center is hosting an important PRE-MED and PRE-DENT workshop for students who are interested in going to Medical School and Dental School! If you have an interest in nursing school you may attend as well. Meet with a seasoned professional who will provide you with the information you need to increase your chances of getting into professional school on your first application—everything from pre-requisite courses to the 5 Pillars of your application.
The workshop is free; RSVP at solomon@umd.edu.

SWANACon talkback & info session
2025-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Come hear from UMD students who attended the 2025 SWANACon conference! Learn about this undergraduate leadership conference for Southwest Asian/Middle Eastern/North African students, and how you can be chosen to attend next year.

Thursday, February 27, 4-5 p.m.
MICA Cozy Corner, Stamp

Elevate & Empower Black Networking Event
2025-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Connect. Inspire. Elevate. Join the Black Honors Caucus for an exclusive evening with Black faculty, staff, and alumni at our Black Networking Event. Light refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, March 4, 6-8 PM
The Atrium, STAMP

Understanding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Webinar
2025-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
This webinar will explain how to obtain student loan relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to forgive the student loan balances of those employed by a government or non-profit organization.
When: Wednesday, March 5, 12-1:30 pm ET
Speakers:

Kalia Patricio, Ph.D, Associate Director of Administrative Operations, University of Maryland
Adam Minsky, Student Loan Lawyer

What to Expect:

Introduction to the PSLF: Get to know the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Eligibility Requirements: Explore if you meet the necessary requirements for the U.S. Department of Education loan forgiveness program.
Resources for Applying: Discover how to apply to have your student-debt forgiven.

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is for UMD faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are interested in learning more about the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
What is Public Service Promise?
Public Service Promise is a new non-profit whose mission is to educate public servants about the PSLF program. As a nonprofit organization, everything PSP offers is free of charge.

Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Alumni Expo
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Thurgood Marshall Hall, Thurgood Marshall Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Participate in Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Alumni Expo, an exciting opportunity for UMD students to hear directly from alumni who have built successful careers across a wide range of public policy sectors, such as:

International policy
Social policy
Budget/economic policy
Management and consulting
State and local policy
Philanthropy/nonprofit work
Environmental sustainability
Science and technology policy

All are welcome! Hear firsthand from experienced professionals about the real-world applications of public policy, as well as the diverse career paths you can pursue after graduation. Don’t miss this chance to network, ask questions, and get inspired by the paths that await you in the world of public policy.
This event is open to all UMD students!

UnLocked Project: Thrift Shop Fundraiser
2025-03-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The UnLocked Project, founded by Honors Humanities student Anna Tovchigrechko, will hold a Thrift Shop Fundraiser outside of Stamp on Wednesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their goal is to raise $400 (in order to reach their total goal of $1600) and all proceeds will go to care packages for children of incarcerated parents.
The UnLocked Project supports children of incarcerated parents in the DMV area through a hub of online resources, information sessions, and a peer support group of other students who have experienced parental incarceration.

Startup Engineering 101: Building Cool Stuff & Making Big Decisions
2025-03-13 18:15 - 19:15 | Startup Shell, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join alumni Sheller Wesley Smith for a white boarding session on being a part of engineering leadership at Fragile, a fast growing SF startup. He’ll cover what it’s like day-to-day to grow an engineering org, pick the right software design principles, and selectively put out fires. Plus, he’ll stick around after the talk to provide advice on joining a startup post-grad.
Secure your spot by filling out the RSVP form: https://lu.ma/7w83p8hn

Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate
2025-03-28 10:00 - 13:30 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
You are invited to join the next gathering of the Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate community at UMD on Friday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (lunch included) in the Stamp Student Union Prince George’s Room. This group of students, faculty, and staff committed to all forms of social justice creates a space for people wherever you are in your journey in and towards racial and social justice, whether just beginning or having been in the work for your whole life.
This event will offer a few key opportunities:

to get to know each other better and build trust and connection across campus coalitions;
to show an ethic of care and love during this time;
to break out of our silos;
to build capacity for this particular chapter of the work towards racial justice; and
to center taking care of our bodies during this time.

This session will be facilitated by Rev. Shige Sakurai (they/them) and will focus on the ways that rituals, dreams, art, and discernment can help to deepen our sense of purpose and imagine a better future.
Everyone is welcome. Space is limited; first come, first enrolled.
Any questions? Email Beth at bdc1@umd.edu.
This session is sponsored by the Anti-Black Racism Initiative, the Division of Student Affairs, the School of Public Health, the College of Information, the Department of Sociology, the School of Public Policy, the College of Education, the University Libraries, College Park Scholars, Bias Incident Support Services (BISS), and the Graduate School.

Startup Shell: How to Brew Kombucha with Stacey Yaculak
2025-03-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Startup Shell, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Kick start your fermented drink journey with this kombucha brewing workshop! Learn how to safely culture and brew your own kombucha at home, master flavor infusions for delicious fruit sodas, and uncover the cool science behind the magic!

Black Honors Caucus Movie Night
2025-03-28 17:30 | La Plata Hall, 8160 Farm Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Hey Honors freshmen! Ready for a fun and hilarious night? Join the Black Honors Caucus for Movie Night in the La Plata Hall Multipurpose Room on Friday, March 28, at 5:30 PM!
BHC will be screening the comedy classic White Chicks, so get ready to laugh, relax, and enjoy great company—all while indulging in FREE food! This is the perfect chance to meet new friends, connect with the BHC community, and take a well-deserved break.

The Art of Storytelling featuring Dr. Scott Roberts
2025-03-31 17:30 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) for “The Art of Storytelling,” featuring Dr. Scott Roberts, creator of PSYC123: The Psychology of Storytelling. This event is designed to help students stand out in networking settings by mastering the art of storytelling—an essential skill for making meaningful connections in professional and academic spaces.
Date: March 31, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Stamp Student Union, Juan Ramón Jiménez Room

Speaking of Books with Bayley Marquez: Plantation Pedagogy
2025-04-02 15:00 - 16:30 | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join University Libraries for a discussion of Bayley J. Marquez’s book, Plantation Pedagogy: The Violence of Schooling Across Black and Indigenous Space.
Marquez investigates how proponents developed industrial education domestically and then spread the model abroad as part of US imperialism. A deeply thoughtful and arresting work, Plantation Pedagogy sits where Black and Native studies meet in order to understand our interconnected histories and theorize our collective futures.
Location: McKeldin Library Room 4109

Seeds of Change: A Film Series on Sustainability and Alternatives
2025-04-16 14:00 - 16:30 | 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.

UMD Watch Party: Should the federal government make reducing the national debt a fiscal priority?
2025-04-16 19:30 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets for a watch party of the debate between Steve Moore and Stephanie Kelton on the question, “Should the federal government make reducing the national debt a fiscal priority?”
Location: Tyser Auditorium, Van Munching Hall 1212
Pizza served at 7:30 p.m.

Virtual Talks – Teaching with AI: Faculty Stories from Maryland Writing & Engineering
2025-04-16 20:00 | Online
What: Virtual Talks – Teaching with AI: Faculty Stories from Maryland Writing & Engineering
When: Apr 16, 8:00 PM Eastern
Where: OpenAI Forum
How: Register for the event and/or apply to OpenAI Forum
(Anyone can view the webinar, only Forum members can participate in our live Q&A session)
This session features 15-minute TED-style talks from:

Pam Orel, Principal Lecturer of Business & Technical Writing, on how AI tools are helping students become sharper, more reflective communicators.
Michel Cukier, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of ACES, on how AI is helping students master complex statistical concepts in Engineering.

After the talks, Forum members are invited to participate in a live Q&A to engage directly with these faculty innovators and explore AI’s growing role in higher education.
This session is designed for professors, university leaders, curriculum designers, and anyone passionate about the future of teaching and learning with AI.

Dress for Success Workshop
2025-04-17 17:00 | Hornbake Library, Hornbake Library, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
The Office of Letters & Sciences invites you to the upcoming Dress for Success Workshop, hosted in collaboration with the University Career Center and the Smith Plus 1 program. This event will empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to make a lasting impression in professional settings.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: April 17th, 2025
Time: 5 PM
Location: University Career Center, 3rd Floor, Hornbake Library

What To Expect:

Dress for Success Presentation: Learn the impact of professional attire [led by the Smith Business Academy].
Professional Attire Pop-Up Thrift Shop: Find professional clothing for your wardrobe.
FREE Professional Headshots: Update your LinkedIn profile with a new profile picture.

This workshop is accessible to all University of Maryland students. Whether you’re preparing for interviews, internships, or career fairs, or simply looking to upgrade your professional attire, this event is perfect for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional presence and network with peers.

BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Symposium
2025-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD, 20715, United States
Join BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance and the 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation for the 7th Annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance (SJA) Symposium. Our 2025 SJA symposium theme is Rise Up: Mobilizing for Justice and Democracy. The symposium will be held on April 18, 2025 at Bowie State University.

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Center, Bowie State University
Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided from the University of Maryland to Bowie State and back
More info:

Watch Last Year’s Symposium Recap Video
Nominate a UMD or BSU Student, Faculty or Staff Member for a 2025 SJA Award

REGISTER TODAY: go.umd.edu/sja2025
