University of Maryland Honors College

Honors Ambassadors info session
2025-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Are you interested in working with Honors students across the different living-learning programs and being a resource for prospective students who want to learn more about the Honors College? The Honors College is committed to recruiting a group of academically talented, diverse, and unique students to campus each year and our current students are a powerful resource for attracting prospective students to apply to the University.
We will be hosting our last information session:

NEXT TUESDAY, September 16 at 5-6PM (Anne Arundel Hall Classroom 0120 – Basement floor).

For consideration, please submit this application by Sunday, September 21 at 11:59PM.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the HA Leadership Team at honorsambassadors1@umd.edu.

Honors Convocation 2025
2025-08-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Incoming first-year Honors students are invited to join us on Friday, August 29 for our annual Honors Convocation. All first-year Honors students will receive an email with details about the ceremony.

Honors Ice Cream Social - Reading Day
2025-05-14 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, May 14 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). Teddy the Terp, UMD’s Comfort Dog, will also be on site! Take a break to enjoy some ice cream with friends.

Good Sex (Ed) Workshop
2025-05-13 14:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Participate in a transformative workshop that will empower you to think differently about sexual culture and sex ed at UMD. The event is hosted by students in the University Honors course, HNUH288U: The Body Knows: Creating Healthy Intimacy on College Campuses, as a culmination of their coursework this semester.
The event will be held at the Loft at ESJ (Room 2101). Limited capacity, so secure your spot now!

Visibility Project End-of-Semester GBM
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Jimenez Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Visibility Project’s End-of-the-Semester GBM will be on May 7 from 6–7 PM in JMZ 1120. Come by for free pizza and help the Visiblity Project: (1) Recap the semester; (2) Choose an invisible chronic illness to spotlight next semester, and (3) Plan future education and community service initiatives.
If you would like to propose a condition for next semester, please use this form.
If you’re passionate about healthcare, community service, and advocacy, you are invited to apply and help build a strong, supportive network at UMD. Join the GroupMe and Instagram to keep up with the club!

Touchdown for Mental Health
2025-05-03 17:00 | Recwell Artificial Turf Field, 8550 Paint Branch Dr,, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
UMD’s FIRST EVER Powderpuff Game! Seniors vs. Juniors—who will take the W?
The Charles R. Drew Pre-Health Society is hitting the field to raise awareness for mental health. Proceeds will go to the UMD mental health support fund. Every play, every cheer, and every dollar makes a difference.
Registration ends Wednesday, April 2.
Email charlesrdrewpresidents@gmail.com with any questions.

Unlocked Project Panel: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in Educational Systems
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Jimenez Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the UnLocked Project to learn about the experiences of children of incarcerated parents and how to best support them at educational institutions.
Event details:

May 1, 2025, 5:30-7PM
Jimenez Hall 0220

Seeds of Change: A Film Series on Sustainability and Alternatives
2025-04-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-23 14:00 - 16:30, 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.

SWANA Heritage Month Closing Gala and Keynote
2025-04-28 18:30 | Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Music, delicious food, celebration, and more! Join MICA for the 2nd annual SWANA Heritage Month Closing Gala and Dinner, featuring alumni keynote speaker Andy Shallal – founder and CEO of Busboys & Poets. Show out in cultural or formal attire, celebrate our community, and maybe even win some cool prizes.
Event details:

Monday, April 28, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center | 7801 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742

Honors Citation Ceremony - Spring 2025
2025-04-25 16:30 - 18:00 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Spring 2025 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
View the program here.

Careers for Change : Resilience Reimagined
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | MD
Connect with a community of professionals using their careers to reimagine what resilience means for you, your community, and our planet. Share what drives you and connect with others – peers and seasoned pros – striving to have a positive impact on the world. The keynote speaker, Derek Vollmer is the Director for Waterscapes at WWF-US, supporting a portfolio of conservation projects around the world with an emphasis on climate change adaptation and ecosystem restoration.
The Careers for Change series empowers professionals to harness their skills and energy to have a positive impact on the world around them.

El Gran Combo: A Celebration of Latinx Voices in Literature
2025-04-24 11:30 - 19:30 | Tawes Hall, College Park, MD, United States
Featuring Angie Cruz, Jaquira Díaz, Caro De Robertis, Lilliam Rivera.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Language House, St. Mary’s Hall, MPR
Panel: 5:30 p.m. at Ulrich Recital Hall, 1121 Tawes Hall

The Visibility Project: Round Table Event
2025-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Symons Hall, Symons Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Visibility Project is hosting its very first round table discussion on April 23 from 6-7pm in Symons 0215. The Visibility Project is dedicated to spotlighting invisible chronic illness. Come out to learn about diabetes, the illness they are highlighting this semester, and engage in some fun case studies led by Terps4change.
Learn more by joining their GroupMe.

Black Honors Caucus: R&B-themed Sip and Paint
2025-04-23 18:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Black Honors Caucus is hosting its last event of the semester this Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Join them in an R&B-themed Sip and Paint event at 6 pm in Anne Arundel Hall. Enjoy good food, good mocktails, and good company as we unwind in preparation for finals!

Global FEWture Alliance Symposium
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-24 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the FREE Global FEWture Alliance Annual Symposium at the Stamp Student Union, April 23-24! Faculty, students, and staff with interest in any aspect of the Food-Energy-Water nexus, climate change, and global public health, are welcome to present short talks and posters. No presentation is required to attend, and registrants will enjoy free food, drinks, and exciting conversations with new contacts. Register here!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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 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

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.

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!

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.
