Calling all college students with an entrepreneurial spirit! Get ready for a special November edition of Founders Forum - an event that's usually invite-only but is now open to all students who are hustling on their business dreams. Along with Founders Forum, there will be "Using Tech to Start a Business," a Startup Shell-led session that will explore how technology can supercharge your startup dreams! Learn the digital tools, strategies, and insights you need to turn your business idea into a reality.

Terp Thon is a year-long student-run philanthropy organization at UMD that benefits Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC. Days of Miracles is Terp Thon’s largest fundraiser and campus engagement push of the Fall semester, and it will take place from November 15th - 17th.

Join The Spirit of Success at the Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland in the MICA Conference Room for an exciting event about career readiness and using your future career for service and advancing our world positively. The panel will discuss questions like: What is the meaning of success? Why is service important?

Join the Center for Social Value Creation on November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at VMH 2517 to learn about the journeys and experiences of underrepresented founders and funders from the University of Maryland community. Be sure to register early to attend the VIP pre-event networking opportunity starting at 5:30 p.m.

The UnLocked Project, founded by a child of a formerly incarcerated parent, aims to support the well-being of other children of incarcerated parents in the DMV area while also raising awareness of their unique life experiences. On Sunday, November 19, The UnLocked Project hosts their first support group event for students with incarcerated loved ones/parents to come together and talk about their experiences, as well as be provided with financial and educational resources.

Enjoy a night full of diverse MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) cultures, engaging and beautiful performances, and rich and delicious food at AWARE's Night Bazaar. This event aims to provide a journey into the various cultures and traditions of the MENA countries through unique interactive, educational, and fun activities, performances, and entertainment from this region of the world. Admission to this event is free and all are welcome to attend (the event is open to community members outside the UMD community). There is no dress code, but cultural outfits are encouraged and welcomed.

Join a dynamic interdisciplinary panel discussion on "AI and Anti-Black Racism" on Tuesday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Stamp Juan Ramon Jimenez Room 2208. The Grand Challenges Anti-Black Racism Initiative is hosting six panelists: Dr. Sheena Erete from College of Information Studies, Dr. Lauren Rhue from the Robert H. Smith School of Business, Dr. Rachel Rudinger from College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences; Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson from College of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Long Doan and Dr. Rashawn Ray (moderator) both from the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. 

The Global Fewture Alliance is an interdisciplinary team working at the nexus of Food, Energy, and Water (FEW) + climate and public health. Faculty, students, policymakers, and non- academic partners are invited to join in for an invigorating day of shared ideas.

Share your research in a poster or lightning session, or simply attend to become part of their growing alliance.

Meet with UMD and international collaborators from Israel, Nepal, and Tanzania. There will be FREE breakfast, lunch, snacks, and happy hour included. Come for the full day, or just when you can.