Partners in Health Engage @UMD, a chapter of the global health and social justice non-profit Partners in Health, is planning a Lobby Day for the Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution (PFMR) during the week of April 24th-April 28th.
The annual Do Good Challenge inspires students to make a difference for the issues, ideas and communities they care about. Students from across campus spend the year advocating, fundraising, volunteering and developing solutions to tackle pressing social issues. Six Finalist teams will pitch their project or venture and the impact they’ve created for the chance to win a share of more than $20,000.
Interested in harm reduction? Join Combating Overdoses in Rural Areas (CORA) at Jimenez Hall 0205 for an In-Person Overdose Response Training on April 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Become certified in opioid overdose response and learn how to use Naloxone. Upon completion of CORA's MD BHA-approved training, you will receive a certificate of training. This a great resume booster and no prior experience is required.
Join the Counseling Center and RecWell on April 27 at 5 p.m. on La Plata Beach for a yoga practice for all levels focused on creating harmony between the mind and body through breath and movement.
Honor the life and legacy of Lt. Richard Collins III at the annual BSU/UMD SJA Symposium on Friday, April 28, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided from UMD to BSU.
Our Spring 2023 Citation Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 28 at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Join the University of Maryland to celebrate 25 years of Maryland Day! Bring family and friends to our signature campus event dedicated to learning, discovery and new ideas.
CP Flea is a pop-up outdoor flea market that will showcase various student-run small businesses selling vintage and handmade goods to promote sustainable shopping. The fashion industry accounts for an astonishing 10% of carbon emissions and is one of the biggest polluters in the world. CP Flea encourages college students to shop purposefully while discouraging the “disposable” mentality so prevalent in the world of fast fashion. A portion of all sales proceeds will be donated to Remake, a nonprofit organization that advocates for fair pay and climate justice in the clothing industry.
This event is organized as part of DCC student Samantha Liu's capstone project.
Looking for a post-graduation career opportunity, internship or summer job? The University Career Center & The President's Promise is hosting a Just In Time Jobs Meetup on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 12-2 p.m.
The event will be held in person, on campus in the Atrium room, located in the Stamp Student Union. This is an informal event where students can explore full-time entry-level positions, summer internship opportunities, and part-time employment.
The Mid-Atlantic Research Day is a collaborative event between the BMES of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, College Park where students are able to showcase their research in a poster format (and compete against others for a $5000 prize pool). This year, it will be held on the JHU campus on May 6, 2023, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Abstract submissions are due March 31, 2023.
The Office of the President Ombuds Officers and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion are hosting a talk by esteemed author, professor and speaker, Dr. Tania Israel.
Maryland English Prison Initiative is holding a book drive on May 12 and 15. Drop-off locations are McKeldin Library (May 12) and Prince Frederick Hall (May 15).
You can help by donating new, like new, and good condition paperbacks. Donations should be in either English or Spanish and contain no excessive underlining, highlighting, or margin notes. Books will be distributed to support prison libraries, education programs, and more.
By participating, you will be entered to win prizes at local businesses like RJ Bentley's Restaurant, Ledo's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts.
