TerrapinSTRONG Symposium: Belonging

The TerrapinSTRONG Symposium is an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn from each other about diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging (DEIJB) topics. The annual campus conference day provides space to bridge the work of scholars, researchers and practitioners to create greater collaboration and to provide insights from all sides that may inform our work.

Each year, the TerrapinSTRONG Symposium will select a theme and solicit presentation proposals from faculty and staff with expertise in the area. This year, a number of University Honors-affiliated faculty will be presenting: Jennifer Roberts, K. Frances Lieder, Robert Graham and Yu-Wei Yang.

Pathways to Success Panel – BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council

Online

Join the BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council for a panel on Zoom with the Feller Center, professors across the college, and alumni to take about gap years, careers, and working after undergrad. This will be an opportunity to get advice from experts, ask any burning questions you have, and network with various alumni.

Public Policy & International Affairs Virtual Graduate School & Career Fair

Online

Are you interested in having unparalleled access to decision-makers in the admissions process at the nation’s top policy schools? Are you interested in finding a fellowship, internship, or job in public policy or international affairs serving the public good? Register today for the 2023 PPIA Virtual Graduate School & Career Fair on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. 

First-Generation Student Mixer – BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council

TerpZone Adele H. Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, United States

If you are a first-generation student, bring your friends and come out for FREE BOWLING and CHIK-FIL-A at Terpzone on November 7th! Meet fellow first-generation students and enjoy a free dinner in celebration of First-Generation Student Day.

AMA Undergraduate Marketing Conference

Tickets are now available for UMD AMA's Undergraduate Marketing Conference on November 10th. Join the conference to hear from speakers at LinkedIn, Favorite Daughter, LLC, and many more about their marketing experience in the best ways to go viral and build your personal brand.

Building a Restorative Campus discussion

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

Participate in a discussion about restorative justice practices in classroom settings, across campus and beyond, featuring guest experts in restorative justice, Josh Bacon and Debra Budiani-Saberi. The event will be held in the Atrium at the Stamp Student Union.

Founders Forum & Tech Workshop with Startup Shell

Van Munching Hall College Park, MD, United States

Calling all college students with an entrepreneurial spirit! Get ready for a special November edition of Founders Forum - an event that's usually invite-only but is now open to all students who are hustling on their business dreams. Along with Founders Forum, there will be "Using Tech to Start a Business," a Startup Shell-led session that will explore how technology can supercharge your startup dreams! Learn the digital tools, strategies, and insights you need to turn your business idea into a reality.

Terp Thon “Days of Miracles”

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

Terp Thon is a year-long student-run philanthropy organization at UMD that benefits Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC. Days of Miracles is Terp Thon’s largest fundraiser and campus engagement push of the Fall semester, and it will take place from November 15th - 17th.

Career Readiness Panel hosted by The Spirit of Success

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

Join The Spirit of Success at the Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland in the MICA Conference Room for an exciting event about career readiness and using your future career for service and advancing our world positively. The panel will discuss questions like: What is the meaning of success? Why is service important?

PrePAIR Connections Program: Navigating Campus

TBD

The PrePAIR Connections will offer a variety of resources to help you navigate campus physically and your life on campus as a UMD student. The event will take place on Thursday, November 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Please RSVP by November 5.

Elevate! Diverse Founders Dinner

Van Munching Hall College Park, MD, United States

Join the Center for Social Value Creation on November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at VMH 2517 to learn about the journeys and experiences of underrepresented founders and funders from the University of Maryland community. Be sure to register early to attend the VIP pre-event networking opportunity starting at 5:30 p.m.

The UnLocked Project: Support Group for Students with Incarcerated Loved Ones

Do Good Accelerator 7878 Diamondback Dr, College Park, MD, United States

The UnLocked Project, founded by a child of a formerly incarcerated parent, aims to support the well-being of other children of incarcerated parents in the DMV area while also raising awareness of their unique life experiences. On Sunday, November 19, The UnLocked Project hosts their first support group event for students with incarcerated loved ones/parents to come together and talk about their experiences, as well as be provided with financial and educational resources.