Honors College Prospective Student Online Information Session

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The admissions staff of the Honors College will offer virtual information sessions in September and October, giving prospective students an opportunity to learn more about the Honors College, the admissions process and what the Honors College offers.

Maryland General Assembly Information Session

Marie Mount Hall Marie Mount Hall, College Park, MD, United States

Come learn about internships with the Maryland General Assembly! The event features Emily Shetty, Maryland State Delegate; Molly McKee-Seabrook, UMD’s Associate Director of Government Relations; and a student panel of former MGA interns. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all majors!

“Fellow Travelers” Screening

Hoff Theater Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, United States

Student Entertainment Events, in partnership with the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the School of Public Policy Alumni Network, is hosting a special advance screening of the first episode of "Fellow Travelers." Fellow Travelers is an American historical romance political thriller television series exploring a decades-long romance between two men who first meet during the height of McCarthyism in the 1950s. This screening will be followed by a Q&A with their producer Robbie Rogers, who is a former UMD and professional soccer player. The discussion will cover topics like LGBTQ+ history and politics, LGBTQ+ representation in media, careers in the entertainment industry, scriptwriting, and media production.

Terp Thon Fall Fest

College Park City Plaza 7418 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD, United States

Are you interested in games, raffles, face painting and a pop-up thrift store? Terp Thon is holding their “Fall Fest” event on Friday, October 13, from 3-7 p.m. at College Park City Plaza, where you can learn about our organization, support Children’s National Hospital and participate in all sorts of fun activities!

First Year Book: A Conversation with Devon Henry (virtual)

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The murder of George Floyd sparked a summer of protests, many of them occurring in city centers adorned with centuries-old Confederate memorials. As pressure mounted for their removal, Devon Henry, CEO of Team Henry Enterprises, had the courage to get the job done.

Hear from Mr. Henry, who made national headlines for removing statues and constructing the award-winning UVA Memorial to Enslaved Laborers: go.umd.edu/fybdevonhenry.

Honors College Prospective Student Online Information Session

Online

The admissions staff of the Honors College will offer virtual information sessions in September and October, giving prospective students an opportunity to learn more about the Honors College, the admissions process and what the Honors College offers.

Legal Considerations for Startups at Startup Shell

Startup Shell 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, United States

Are you curious about the legal considerations that startups need to make as they innovate new products? Are you interested in scaling your business, but don't know how to navigate the legal environment to make it happen? Join Startup Shell on Thursday, October 19 to learn about legal-related issues surrounding startups, including tax considerations, cofounder disputes and startup entity types.

Good Neighbor Day

College Park College Park, MD, United States

October 21st marks the return of Good Neighbor Day, an annual event that brings together residents of College Park and neighboring communities, staff and patrons of Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and University of Maryland students, staff, faculty and alumni for a day of service.

Rising Up: 100 100 Years of Student Activism for Justice and Civil Rights at the University of Maryland

Hornbake Library Hornbake Library, College Park, MD, United States

Join the UMD Libraries as it hosts an opening reception to celebrate a new major exhibition titled, Rising Up: 100 Years of Student Activism for Justice and Civil Rights at the University of Maryland. The exhibit will be on display in the lobby of Hornbake Library during the 2023-2024 academic year and features archival photos, oral histories, multimedia displays, and memorabilia documenting the history of student activism at the University of Maryland.

Social Justice Alliance Workshop: “Coalition Building: Healing from the Trauma of Racism”

Bowie State University 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD, United States

You're invited to the annual Social Justice Alliance Workshop hosted by the BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance and 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation! The theme of this interactive workshop is “Coalition Building: Healing from the Trauma of Racism” and will be led by Dr. Tony Richard. 

Honors First Gen Halloween Game Night

Anne Arundel Hall Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, United States

Midterms are in full swing right now, so decompress with your peers on Friday night with games, pizza and more! The event is hosted by Honors students Alexis Nnabue '25 and Christal Onyekwere '25 from Gemstone and will be held in the Anne Arundel basement lounge.