Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event held on March 8 for all members of the University of Maryland community. Students, alums, faculty, staff, parents and friends join the largest day of giving because when thousands of Terps come together, the possibilities are limitless!

The Terp to Terp Campus ReUse Store coordinated by the Department of Resident Life was created to respond to students’ essential needs while encouraging a culture of social responsibility and reducing waste generation. On Wednesday, March 8, Terp to Terp will collect or distribute unused or gently used clothing by students, faculty and staff.

On Monday, March 13, 2023, the Bowie State University and University of Maryland Social Justice Alliance will host a gripping episode of Gutsy, the docu-series hosted by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton at the UMD Hoff Theater. The Clintons embarked on an unforgettable journey around the country to interview some of the world's boldest and bravest women, including unsung heroes. This episode will feature Mrs. Dawn Collins, mother of Lt. Richard Collins III who was murdered at the University of Maryland and Ms Susan Bro, mother of Heather Heyer who was murdered near the University of Virginia. They will host both mothers for a powerful conversation about their experiences and relationship after the screening. The conversation will focus on themes of racism in America, the impact of white supremacy culture, and authentic allyship and will conclude with a call to action for our campus communities.

Adele's Circle of Women will hold their annual Service Day on Saturday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They are seeking volunteers to serve at TerpFarm and CentroNia on this day.

Interested in harm reduction? Join Combating Overdoses in Rural Areas (CORA) at JMZ2206 for an In-Person Overdose Response Training on April 6th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Become certified in opioid overdose response and learn how to use Naloxone. Upon completion of our MD BHA-approved training, you will receive a certificate of training. Great resume booster, and no prior experience required!

Celebrate this year’s Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month with a night of storytelling through art and performance! The Memories in Motion Concert will take place on Friday, April 7th at Hoff Theater located in the Stamp Student Union, featuring Bay Area rapper, spoken word artist and director Ruby Ibarra in concert, followed by a Q&A.

The Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice and the Student Government Association are co-sponsoring a speaker event to host Professor Erica Suter on April 10th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Charles Carroll Room in the Stamp Student Union. Suter is the Director of the Innocence Project Clinic at the University of Baltimore School of Law and Adnan Syed’s attorney. She will be discussing Adnan Syed’s case and its developments, the Innocence Project, and the prevalence of wrongful convictions in the criminal justice system. Join this lecture and Q&A to learn more about the project.

The Datathon, open to ALL UMD students, is an 11-day-long, data-focused competition. Students will use their problem-solving, analytics, and data visualization skills to pitch a company to investors planning to buy and rent properties in NYC through a popular short-term apartment rental platform. This year's Datathon will award a total of $6,000 in cash prizes!

Registration closes on April 10, 2023.

Pitch Dingman Competition, the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship’s signature annual Shark Tank-style competition, provides the university’s most talented student entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources. This year, the Dingman Center is offering more prize money than ever before and a brand new fourth competition track designated exclusively for previous winners of University System of Maryland entrepreneurship competitions.

The Maryland Leadership Conference (MLC) is a FREE peer-led day-long developmental experience for new and intermediate leaders. During this day, you’ll engage in team activities, small group dialogues and real-life applications. You'll leave with an understanding and the skills necessary to make a greater leadership impact on the groups and organizations you are a part of.

Registration closes on April 14, 2023.

Join the Student Success Leadership Council (SSLC) and the University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network for the annual Gift of Giving Gala.  The Gift of Giving Gala (G3) is a scholarship and awards gala to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Black alumni, students, faculty and staff. Scholarships will go to several current and incoming students through the Student Success Service Leadership Scholarship. This black tie affair will bring together Black alumni, students and supporters with a cocktail reception including open bar, seated dinner, awards ceremony, live band, DJ and dancing.