University of Maryland Honors College

Virtual Info Session: Gemstone (GEMS)
2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online
The Honors College admissions staff conducts virtual information sessions in September and October to provide insights into both the Honors College program and the admissions process. Additionally, in early February, tailored information sessions for our living-learning programs are offered, allowing invited students to explore specific programs of interest.
Join the Honors Humanities program info session: go.umd.edu/HonorsChat2024.

Virtual Info Session: Honors Global Communities (HGLO)
2024-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Online

Virtual Info Session: Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students (ACES)
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online

Virtual Info Session: Integrated Life Sciences (ILS)
2024-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online

Virtual Info Session: Interdisciplinary Business Honors (IBH)
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online

Virtual Info Session: University Honors (UH)
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Online

Honors Ice Cream Social
2024-02-14 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, February 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Anne Arundel basement! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). We will also have Valentine’s Day-themed activities throughout the day, including bracelet-making, custom card-making, and a *free* Polaroid photo (1:30-3 p.m., while supplies last).

Hope, Healing & Mobilizing Against Hate
2024-02-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate event on Friday, February 16, co-sponsored by the Anti-Black Racism Initiative, School of Public Health, and Student Affairs. Learn to respond to bias and hate in collaborative and sustaining ways while building community. The event will have engaging speakers Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington and Dr. Deepa Iyer, plus food, trauma healing practices, conversation and joy.

Justin Bland ’08: Performance and Alumni Talk
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:45 | MD
Join us for a special event with Honors Humanities alum Justin Bland ’08, an accomplished trumpet player specializing in early Baroque music. He grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, graduated from the University of Maryland in 2008, has performed all over North and South America and has gone on to have an amazing career in Europe.
On Tuesday, February 20, Justin will give a special performance for our Honors community and talk about his incredible career trajectory as a professional musician.
The event will take place in the Anne Arundel basement lounge, starting at 6 p.m. with a catered dinner, followed by a performance and alumni Q&A at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP at go.umd.edu/bland24.
This event is presented by the Honors College and Honors Humanities program, in association with the UMD School of Music and in partnership with Early Music UMD.
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About Justin Bland:
Applauded for his “gleaming trumpet work” (Hyde Park Herald) and “dazzling virtuosity” (Grunion Gazette), American trumpeter Justin Bland is a versatile musician, performing on both historical and modern trumpets. He specializes in early music, most notably in difficult high-register music for Baroque trumpet. As a highly sought-after solo/principal Baroque trumpeter, Dr. Bland has performed with several leading early music ensembles throughout North and South America. Now living in Denmark, Justin continues to perform as both a soloist and ensemble musician, combining ongoing North American engagements with new collaborations with leading Baroque ensembles in Denmark, as well as in the rest of Scandinavia and Europe. As a modern trumpeter, Justin has experience performing in orchestras, wind ensembles, jazz ensembles, pit orchestras for opera and musical theater, British brass bands, and numerous chamber ensembles. Before beginning his college career, he was a principal trumpeter of the DC Youth Orchestra and had the opportunity to tour Japan as a trumpet soloist. He also performed regularly with the Prince George’s Philharmonic while in high school.
Justin received his Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in trumpet performance in 2008 from the University of Maryland, where he was also an Honors Humanities student. He went on to complete his Master’s (M.A.) in early music performance practices at Case Western Unviersity and his Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Learn more about Justin’s work at www.justinblandtrumpet.com.
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Other upcoming UMD performances featuring Justin Bland:
Justin Bland ‘08, Guest Artist Recital

Sunday, Febryar 18, 3-4:30 p.m. at UMD Memorial Chapel
Free, RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justin-bland-08-baroque-trumpet-recital-tickets-803964047107

Classical Reunion, with Kenneth Slowik conductor

Monday, February 19, 5:15-6:45 p.m. at UMD Memorial Chapel
Free, RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/classical-reunion-with-kenneth-slowik-conductor-tickets-804094437107

2024 Spring Career & Internship Fair
2024-02-21 - 2024-02-23 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
All UMD students are welcome to attend the 2024 Spring Career & Internship fair, an annual event showcasing local, regional, and national employers all seeking to hire Terps.

Wednesday, February 21 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday, February 22 |11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday, February 23 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Register today to secure your spot to UMD’s largest recruitment fair of the semester!

Black History Month Trivia
2024-02-21 17:00 - 19:00 | McKeldin Mall, McKeldin Mall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Students Engaged in Public Health hosts a Black History Month Trivia Social on McKeldin Mall to spread cultural awareness and share fun facts.

Black Men & Mental Health
2024-02-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Nyumburu Cultural Center, 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network in co-sponsorship with the Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA), Honors College, the Black Honors Caucus (BHC), Social Justice Alliance, and the Nyumburu Black Male Initiative present Black Men and Mental Health.
Using excerpts from the book “The Invisible Ache: Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power” by Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin L. Smith as a springboard for discussion, we will hear from experts as we consider the mental health needs of Black men and the effect that it can have on families and communities. The discussion will also include testimonials and reflect on the benefits of focusing on Black men’s mental health and the risks if we don’t.

Black Ink: In Discussion with Award-Winning Author and Alum Kim Johnson '03
2024-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Nyumburu Cultural Center, 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join us for a special “Black Ink” discussion with award-winning author and UMD alum Kim Johnson ’03, author of “The Color of a Lie.” The discussion will take place on Thursday, February 22 at 4 p.m. at the Nyumburu Cultural Center.
Presented by the Honors College, Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA), University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) and the Black Honors Caucus.
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ABOUT THE COLOR OF A LIE
In 1955, a Black family passes for white and moves to a “Whites Only” town in the suburbs. Caught between two worlds, a teen boy puts his family at risk as he uncovers racist secrets about his suburb. A new social justice thriller from the acclaimed author of This Is My America!
Calvin knows how to pass for white. He’s done it plenty of times before. For his friends in Chicago, when they wanted food but weren’t allowed in a restaurant. For work, when he and his dad would travel for the Green Book.
This is different.
After a tragedy in Chicago forces the family to flee, they resettle in an idyllic all-white suburban town in search of a better life. Calvin’s father wants everyone to embrace their new white lifestyles, but it’s easier said than done. Hiding your true self is exhausting — which leads Calvin across town where he can make friends who know all of him…and spend more time with his new crush, Lily. But when Calvin starts unraveling dark secrets about the white town and its inhabitants, passing starts to feel even more suffocating–and dangerous–than he could have imagined.
Expertly weaving together real historical events with important reflections on being Black in America, acclaimed author Kim Johnson powerfully connects readers to the experience of being forced to live a life-threatening lie or embrace an equally deadly truth.
Light refreshments will be served and Johnson will be selling and signing books.
ABOUT KIM JOHNSON ’03
Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka Penn Human Rights Award for Children’s Literature. Her second novel, Invisible Son, is another thriller ripped from the headlines. Both novels were selected as NPR Best Books. The Color of a Lie is her first historical thriller.
She holds degrees from the University of Oregon, University of Maryland, College Park, and an MFA from Oregon State University Cascades. She lives with her family in the Washington DC area. Find her at KCJOHNSONWRITES.COM and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @kcjohnsonwrites.

Black History Month Closing Ceremony
2024-02-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Nyumburu Cultural Center, 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Nyumburu Black History Month Closing Ceremony & Dinner will take place on Thursday, February 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ambassador Margaret Dureke, with entertainment by O-Slice, Nyumburu Jazz Club and Student Dance Team. The event is free.

Cultural Centers Furniture Testing
2024-03-05 11:00 - 18:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
You are invited on March 5 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom (first floor of Stamp) to test out the potential furniture for the five new Cultural Centers:

APIDA Cultural Center
Disability Cultural Center
Latinx Cultural Center
Multiracial Cultural Center
Native and Indigenous Cultural Center

This is a drop-in event, meaning you can stop in at any point to test out the furniture and share your feedback. They are seeking feedback from undergraduate and graduate students who will be using the cultural centers.
They will randomly give away Terrapin Express cards for students who participate throughout the day. Faculty and staff are also welcome to come test out the furniture.
For questions or accommodations, please email Yvette Lerma Jones at ylerma@umd.edu.

Giving Day 2024
2024-03-06 | MD
Every year in early March, the University of Maryland community comes together for a 24-hour fundraising event. Students, alums, faculty, staff, parents, families and friends join in on the largest day of giving because when thousands of Terps come together, the possibilities are endless.
Our goal is simple: raise critical funding and engage our community to move UMD Fearlessly Forward. Go Terps!

Author Talk with Hua Hsu
2024-03-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Tawes Hall, College Park, MD, United States
New Yorker staff writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will be in College Park for a public reading and conversation on March 7 at 5 p.m. in Tawes Hall as this year’s Spring Speaker for UMD’s Honors Humanities program. There will be a book signing following the event with copies of Stay True available for purchase through DC’s Solid State Books.

Pitch Perfect with the Mokhtarzada Brothers
2024-03-07 18:30 - 20:00 | IDEA Factory, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Startup Shell for an engaging event featuring the Mokhtarzada brothers, entrepreneurs now turning their focus toward investing. Experience a unique session where they dissect startup pitches, inviting your input before sharing their expert insights. Learn what it takes to impress investors and refine your pitch.
RSVP required.

Global Communities Student Association & Honors Global Communities Present: Cultural Explosion - Our Annual Talent Show
2024-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Global Communities Student Association (GCSA) is partnering with Honors Global Communities (HGLO) to host this year’s Cultural Explosion. This event showcases cultural talent around campus.

Terp Thon Dance Marathon
2024-03-09 12:00 - 23:59 | The Armory, 4490 Rossborough Lane, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Dance Marathon is coming to College Park! Join Terp Thon on March 9 from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the Armory to raise funds and awareness for Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C. Terp Thon’s Dance Marathon will be a day full of dancing, activities, food, Miracle Kids (past or current patients at the hospital), and FUN! You do not need to dance or be a good dancer to attend.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns join the Info Session on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom bit.ly/terpthonzoom.

2024 Libraries Gemstone Awards
2024-03-11 17:30 - 19:30 | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Come join the Gemstone Honors Program and the Libraries for presentations by the 2024 Gemstone team finalists. Enjoy refreshments while the judges make their final deliberations and then help celebrate with this years winners.
1st prize: $2000
2nd prize: $1000 each (two prizes awarded)
The library awards recognize student teams that demonstrate excellence in the integration of principles of information literacy and who conduct research with integrity and diligence.
Learn more about the student research teams and their work with UMD librarians.
Location: McKeldin Library Special Events Room (6137)

Pre-med research info session with University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
2024-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
If you’re a pre-med student interested in research, come learn about the opportunities that are possible to conduct meaningful research in medical school! The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is a research powerhouse with great clinical training and welcomes applications from students residing outside of Pennsylvania. The program is a part of the University of Pittsburgh’s PSTP, a 5-year medical school program that adds a year of basic or translational research to the regular Pitt Med experience.
Benefits include:

Protected research time
$10,000 of tuition assistance for each year of medical school
Individualized mentoring and an innovative enrichment curriculum

All levels of study are welcome.

Spring 2024 Informational Rush for the Eta Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
2024-03-11 19:22 - 20:22 | MD
Are you looking to join a sorority with a trailblazing and impactful history and future? Look no further than the Eta Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Their focuses include education, health awareness, and leadership development; however, there is a place in Sigmaland for all talents and interests!
Their Spring 2024 Informational Rush will take place on Monday, March 11 at 7:22 p.m. Whether you’re looking for a formal introduction to the organization or are seriously considering membership, rush is a great time to:

learn more about their organization and membership requirements,
meet members,
and ask questions.

The dress code is business professional. They will confirm the final location via email.

BSOS Student Faculty Social
2024-03-12 17:45 - 19:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
BSOS Terps are invited to join the Dean’s Student Advisory Council’s annual Student Faculty Social. Make new friends and network with esteemed BSOS faculty outside the classroom. Food and refreshments will be provided. The night promises to be fun and interesting.

The BSOS Student Faculty Social is on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:45 p.m. in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. Breakout sessions will allow students the opportunity to meet multiple faculty members. Please RSVP here by February 27 at 11:59 p.m.

AI Law 001 with Juliana Neelbauer
2024-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | IDEA Factory, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
This rapid-fire review of AI law, specifically focused on GenAI, data protection, privacy, copyright, trademark, and patenting issues, covers key aspects like model development, training data, prompt engineering, and AI outputs.

Honors College Spring Clean Out
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-15 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Honors College will be doing a Spring Cleaning from March 13 to 15. We will be giving away lots of Honors swag items—available while supplies last. Come by Anne Arundel Hall to get your free Honors vintage swag!

Honors Ice Cream Social - Pi Day
2024-03-14 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 Thursday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Anne Arundel basement! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). We will also have pie for Pi Day, as well as Pi Day-themed contests, word searches and more! A pie recitation competition will start at noon. No registration is required, and the winner gets Honors swag!

Fireside Chat: Power of the Network with John Hill
2024-03-28 18:30 - 19:30 | IDEA Factory, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
John Hill, Techstars Evangelist and former VP of Network, represents the globally leading investor in seed-stage tech companies. Hill will delve into the Power of the Network, emphasizing the strategic use of relational capital, including UMD’s alumni network, for funding, talent, customer acquisition, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.

Small Artist, Big Talent
2024-03-29 17:00 - 21:00 | IDEA Factory, 4462 Stadium Drive Room #1101, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Startup Shell and Dare to Dream are bringing together talented spoken word artists, comedians, student businesses, dancers, and musicians for a night filled with live performances, vendors, and networking!

Cookie Baking and Decorating with PrePAIR Connections Mentoring
2024-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Get your aprons ready and your sweet tooth prepared because the PrePAIR Connections Mentoring program is hosting a Cookie Baking and Decorating Event that you won’t want to miss!
Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or simply love indulging in sweet treats, this event is perfect for you. Come join us for a day filled with laughter, creativity, and, most importantly, lots of cookies!
Bring your friends along for even more fun!
The event will take place in the Anne Arundel Hall basement.
