Terp Thon Fall Fest
2024-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hornbake Plaza, Hornbake Library, College Park, MD, 20742, 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.
Event information:

Friday, October 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hornbake Plaza

Mental Health Awareness Week
2024-10-06 - 2024-10-12 | MD
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
2024-10-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 | 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?
2024-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 dialogues will take place on Wednesdays October 9, 23, and 30 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Tawes Hall, room 0236.
Free pizza will be provided.
The series is sponsored by BridgeUMD, the Honors College, College Park Scholars, and Carillon Communities.

Homecoming Comedy Show: John Mulaney
2024-10-13 19:00 | MD
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
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, 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.
Event information:

Tuesday, October 15, 6-7:30 p.m.
Van Munching Hall, Tyser Auditorium (Room 1212)

Debate: Will Taxing Capital Gains Create a Fairer Economy?
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, 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.

Election Dialogues: What does this election mean for environmental regulations?
2024-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Tawes Hall, College Park, MD, United States

Dis/Ability Inclusive Practices for Students - DEI Dinner
2024-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Calling all students and student leaders!
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!
Dr. Warren is the Director of Disability Services at the University of Chicago and recently received her Doctor of Education in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership with a concentration in Diversity & Education from The University of Illinois. Dr. Warren is also an NCCJ St. Louis certified DEI FaciliTrainer. With 25 years of experience as a disability accommodation specialist and assistive technology subject matter expert, she has grown into a well-respected disability inclusion advocate, speaker, leader, and thought partner in establishing innovative ways to incorporate disability as a part of diversity and inclusion efforts.
Please email Leslie Kraft at lkrafft@umd.edu if you need any accommodations or if you have any dietary restrictions.
This DEI Dinner is made possible by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, the Division of Student Affairs, The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, the Department of Biomolecular Engineering, the College of Information Studies, the College of Education, and the Graduate School.
Event information:

Thursday, October 24, 5-7 p.m.
Stamp Student Union, Benjamin Banneker Room

BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Workshop
2024-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
You’re invited to the annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Workshop on Friday, October 25th in 2202 Van Munching Hall on UMD’s campus from 10 am to 3 pm. Transportation will be provided from Bowie State to the University of Maryland. Please RSVP at go.umd.edu/sjaw. All are welcome!

The purpose of this gathering space is to foster a creative and collaborative spirit among and between Bowie State University and the University of Maryland, by cultivating an environment where differences are honored. Throughout the day they will facilitate an inclusive community that supports the interruption of oppressive patterns, individual and collective responsibility, power sharing across marginalized and privileged identities, and LOVE. This is an interactive workshop meant to spark dialogue, collaboration, and understanding.

Wicked Problems: Policy Threats
2024-10-29 17:00 | Thurgood Marshall Hall, Thurgood Marshall Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the School of Public Policy for an interactive, discussion-based event featuring experts on today’s most pressing policy threats.
Dive into chilling conversations and explore the policy issues that keep us up at night:

Fright Night: Election and Threats to Democracy
Bone Chilling Burdens: Poverty and Economic Insecurity
BOO-ming Threats: Global Security Threats
They’re Coming to Get You: Human Rights

Enjoy food, treats, and exciting prizes, and show off your spooky spirit in our Halloween costume competition for a chance to win big. All attendees will receive a limited-edition Wicked Problems poster.
Event details:

Date: October 29, 2024
Time: 5pm
Location: Atrium, Thurgood Marshall Hall

Honors Ice Cream Social
2024-10-30 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, October 30, 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!

Election Dialogues: What does this election mean for the cost of college?
2024-10-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Tawes Hall, College Park, MD, United States

Dia de los Muertos celebration
2024-11-01 17:00 | Indigenous Futures Lab, 4105 Susquehanna Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
You’re invited to a Dia de los Muertos Celebration, honoring Indigenous Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Queer History Month. Join the Indigenous Futures Lab for a special evening to honor the memories of our ancestors—recent or ancient, chosen or blood relatives—through creativity, food, and community. Attendees will make personalized frames for the photos of loved ones to place on a collective community altar. If you’re not comfortable sharing photos, feel free to bring objects, art, or anything that represents those you wish to honor. Afterward, there will be special treats and time for sharing stories about our ancestors and reflecting on the legacies that shaped our lives and histories. Whether you bring something for the altar, share a story, or simply wish to join the community, you are welcome.

Event details:

Date and time: Friday, November 1, 2024, 5 pm
Location: Indigenous Futures Lab (Susquehanna 4105)

For more details, visit: go.umd.edu/iflcommunityaltar24

Dancing our Dreams program
2024-11-03 16:30 - 18:30 | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Dancing Our Dreams program is designed to bring Black girls together to explore dance by learning history and dreaming about the future.
See the flyer for more details about the program.

First Generation Student Week
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-08 | MD
First Gen Student Week runs from November 4 to 8. The First Generation Student Association (FGSA) is excited to help kick off several special initiatives that highlight and celebrate our incredible first-generation community. Check out the graphic below for details.

UMSOM Summer Research Info Session
2024-11-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Bioscence Research Building (BRB), Bioscience Research Building (#413), College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Unlock your potential with summer research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine! Dive into hands-on research, collaborate with top-tier medical professionals, and boost your career in STEM.
This opportunity is open to all students.
Event information:

Monday, November 11, 5-6 p.m.
Biosciences Research Building Room 1103

The UnLocked Project: Dr. Amy A. Morgan
2024-11-12 16:00 - 17:30 | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the UnLocked Project for a special guest talk by Dr. Amy Morgan. Dr. Morgan is an assistant professor of couple and family therapy in the UMD Department of Family Science. Her research focuses on the health and resilience of families impacted by incarceration and after, as formerly incarcerated family members navigate reentry. Dr. Morgan also researches family relationships broadly, with expertise in separation, reunification, and fathering.
The event will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the TLC Workshop and Meeting Room in McKeldin Library (Room 2105). Food will be provided!

First Gen Students: Investing 101 Workshop
2024-11-14 17:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Featuring Wise Legacy founder, Wendy Rodriguez, a recent UMD alum who focuses on financial literacy for immigrants, Gen Z, first-gen students, and millennials.
The event will take place in the Crossland Room at STAMP. Please RSVP by emailing undoc@umd.edu by noon on November 14.

Honors Citation Ceremony - Fall 2024
2024-11-15 16:30 - 18:00 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Fall 2024 Citation Ceremony will take place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Program is available here.

Tour of Taiwan
2024-11-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA) is hosting Tour of Taiwan, their biggest event of the semester. Join TASA in the STAMP Grand Ballroom on November 15 from 7-10PM for a fun night filled with delectable Taiwanese dishes, fascinating cultural activities, stunning performances, and so much more.
Everyone is invited!
For more information, check out their Instagram for daily updates @umcptasa.

Info session for NSF Summer Research Experiences
2024-11-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm ET, the Office of Undergraduate Research will hold a Zoom information session for undergraduate students regarding summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Run by universities, colleges, and research organizations throughout the United States, NSF REU programs provide paid summer research opportunities to undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical fields (including social, behavioral, and economic science fields). The NSF limits eligibility for these programs to undergraduates who are US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
The information session will provide an overview of these programs and information on how to locate and apply to programs running in summer 2025. It will also feature a panel of UMD students who have participated in NSF REUs in the past:

Yoshi Chettri ‘25 (Majoring in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics and Chemistry; participated in Johns Hopkins University’s BioREU in Summer 2022)

Atrey Desai ‘26 (Majoring in Computer Science and Linguistics; participated in the University of Texas-Arlington’s Animal Language Processing and Understanding REU in Summer 2024)

Learn more and register here.

Social Media, Business Models, and the Promotion of Extremism and Zero-Sum Mindsets
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Balaji Padmanabhan, Dean’s Professor of Decisions, Operations & Information Technologies Director, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business at Maryland-Smith, and a panel of experts as they explore how social media business models fuel extremism and zero-sum mindsets. Joining Dr. Balaji will be Paul Barrett, Deputy Director & Senior Research Scholar, New York University, Joel Finkelstein, Senior Research Fellow, Rutgers University and Barnett S. Koven, National Security Specialist & Data Scientist.

The event will take place in Frank Auditorium in Van Munching Hall on Tuesday, November 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

FGSA Fall Fun “Autumn” Apple Cider Pumpkin Spice Palooza
2024-11-20 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Come kick back and get cozy with the First-Gen Student Association (FGSA)! They’ll have apple cider, Dunkin’ treats, pumpkin pie, and apple pie!
Strike a pose and decorate cute Polaroids with your friends!
Enter the raffle to win a fabulous fall prize!
And… think you’re ready for Thanksgiving? Not until you’ve made a classic hand turkey!
Come for the vibes, stay for the fun!

Black Honors Caucus Study Break
2024-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Black Honors Caucus (BHC) for a study break on Wednesday, November 20 from 6-7:30 PM in the Anne Arundel Hall classroom (use your swipe at the back entrance). Come pick up your finals-inspired goodie bags, have a snack, and hang out with other members of BHC!

Fearlessly Budgeting
2024-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.
