University of Maryland Honors College

Terp Thon Fall Fest
2025-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hornbake Plaza, Hornbake Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Terp Thon is a year-long student-run philanthropy organization that benefits Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Their efforts culminate in a 12-hour Dance Marathon in March every year. Learn more about Terp Thon at this year’s Fall Fest in Hornbake Plaza.

Honors College info session
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
The Honors College admissions staff will host virtual information sessions in October to provide insights into both the Honors College program and the admission process. These sessions will be held on:

Wednesday, October 1, 7-8 p.m. EST
Monday, October 6, 6-7 p.m. EST
Tuesday, October 21, 7-8 p.m. EST
Thursday, October 23, 6-7 p.m. EST

All sessions will feature the same presentation, with plenty of time for Q&A. Please join any of these sessions via Zoom.

Fall Break Reset
2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | MD
Take a moment to rewind and recharge at the Fall Break Reset on Tuesday, October 14 from 4–6 PM on McKeldin Mall! Come enjoy free sandwiches from Panera and sports equipment provided by RecWell (including soccer balls, footballs, yard pong, frisbees, and spike ball). This is a relaxed, no-RSVP-needed event designed to help you reconnect with fellow students and enjoy some time outside. Supported/sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Division of Student Affairs.

Conference: Eradicating Anti-Black Racism in the DMV
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Anti-Black Racism Initiative and the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace on October 16-17 for the Eradicating Anti-Black Racism in the DMV conference. This two-day event will feature dynamic conversations with leading scholars and thought leaders from across disciplines in the DMV. Open to faculty, staff, students, and community partners, the conference offers a unique opportunity to engage in critical dialogue and collective action.

First Year Book presents Dying to Vote (screening and discussion)
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Hoff Theater, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join for a screening of Dying to Vote, a powerful documentary about the challenges and barriers to voting in the U.S., followed by a discussion on civic engagement and ways to make your voice heard.

TATA Innovation Dialogue
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Center for Social Value Creation is hosting their annual TATA Innovation Dialogue on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Van Munching Hall! Participate in a discussion on technology and innovation in retail with P.C. Thomas, Head of Tata’s Retail Business Unit. You’ll also learn about the Tata Global Internships Program, which is open to all majors and class years. Free dinner will be provided.

Film Screening: Plastic People – The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
2025-10-22 19:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The SGA’s Sustainability Committee and Sustainable Ocean Alliance are excited to invite you to a special event co-hosted with the Sierra Club, the first environmental organization in the United States.
Film Screening: Plastic People – The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
Location: Hoff Theatre, STAMP Student Union
Following the film, they will host a Panel of Hope featuring local leaders and sustainability advocates who are making a meaningful impact in our community. Panelists include:

Delegate Mary Lehman – Maryland House of Delegates
Lisa Alexander – Terp to Terp ReUse Store
Sally DeLeon – Office of Sustainability
Donnie Lewis – r.World Reuse

The panel will discuss the work they are doing locally and offer practical ways we can all engage in more sustainable practices.

Residence Hall Association Town Hall
2025-10-23 18:00 | Symons Hall, Symons Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is hosting a Q&A with the Student Affairs directors. If you have questions, or want more information, about on-campus sustainability, res life, facilities, transportation, community and belonging, or dining services, join us for Town Hall on October 23rd, 6 p.m., in Symons hall 0200. All students are welcome and encouraged to come.
RSVP to submit your questions ahead of time.

Caminhando e Cantando (dance performance): A historical analysis of arts censorship and dictatorships
2025-10-25 | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Mark your calendar for Caminhando e Cantando, a multimedia dance performance which examines the history and lasting impact of the Brazilian Military Dictatorship (1964-1985), choreographed by DCC alum Beatriz Moreira Leite and designed by fellow DCC students.
There will be two performances on October 25th in The Clarice’s Dance Theater at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are not required.
Honors students are highly encouraged to attend the invited dress rehearsal on Thursday, October 23, and Q&A on Friday, October 24.
To attend the invited dress rehearsal, please sign up here.
Caminhando e Cantando will be presented at the Experimental Performance Series, following work from fellow TDPS students Lottie Owens and Jamie Chen.

Unlocking Life After Incarceration: Reentry Reimagined (UnLocked Project)
2025-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
This fall, the UnLocked Project is hosting a panel event themed around reentry and its impact on families and children of incarcerated parents.
Panelists include:

Dr. Kevin Roy: Dr. Roy is a professor at UMD who works with low income families and community based parenting programs. He is well known for his research evaluating fatherhood and adulthood, and has explored incarceration and its impacts on men, as well many other influences.
Dr. John Hart: With a Ph.D. in Family Science from UMD, Dr. Hart works with prisons and jails to help improve incarceration systems and address causes of incarceration. He provides counseling and support through trauma-informed therapy to families with at-risk youth. Dr. Hart has also been prominent in the research field at the Vera Institute, conducting meaningful work evaluating the reentry of young, Black fathers post-incarceration.
Waunita Scott: Ms. Scott provides reentry housing services in Baltimore to help individuals following release from incarceration. Having lived experience with a justice involved parent and loved one during her childhood, Ms. Scott has expertise and valuable personal insights.
Carmelle Norice: Dr. Carmelle T. Norice, MD-PhD, is a personally impacted justice reform advocate and lead volunteer for Love Justice, a prison and reentry mission of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. She also serves on the Board of The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. An accomplished Clinical Director for a global biopharmaceutical company, Dr. Norice represents the resilience and capability achieved by children of incarcerated parents.

Event Details:

Date: October 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Stamp Student Union
Room: Thurgood Marshall Room

Steamboat Institute Debate: Should the Government Ban All DEI Programs?
2025-10-28 19:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Steamboat Debate will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park, on Tuesday, October 28th. The resolution for the debate is, “Be it resolved, the government should ban all DEI programs.” Arguing the affirmative is Jason Riley, Columnist for The Wall Street Journal; Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute. Arguing the negative is Ralph Richard Banks, Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of Law, Stanford Law School. Moderator is Carine Hajjar, Opinion Writer and Editorial Board Member at The Boston Globe; Steamboat Institute Fellow for Public Policy and American Exceptionalism.
The event will be held in the Frank Auditorium of Van Munching Hall.

We Give Blood Drive
2025-10-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The We Give Blood Drive Competition is a Big Ten initiative launched in partnership with Abbott, a global healthcare company. The program aims to address the nation’s blood shortage and inspire young people to become lifelong donors. Throughout the football season, students, faculty, alumni, and athletes across the Big Ten are competing to save lives and help their university win a $1 million grant. Last year, more than 20,000 people donated nationwide, and UMD is excited to build on that momentum. Here at UMD, the goal is to rally as many Terps as possible to keep our school strong in the competition and support this life-saving cause.
Sign up for an appointment to give blood on October 29 at the Stamp Student Union between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. All blood donors will receive a free t-shirt.

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #1: The Fight for Citizenship
2025-10-29 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the University of Maryland Honors College and the Black Honors Caucus for the opening session of our six-part series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. Guided by Professor Richard Bell (Department of History), this session explores the long struggle for citizenship for African Americans following the Civil War. Attendees will view the first episode of the acclaimed docu-series Amend: The Fight for America, followed by an engaging discussion on how the promises of citizenship were contested, redefined, and defended throughout U.S. history.
This event also marks the 54th anniversary of the Black Honors Caucus, honoring its legacy of advocacy and academic excellence. Offered in connection with the University of Maryland’s 2025 First Year Book, The U.S. Constitution, this program invites all members of the UMD community to reflect on what “equal protection” means today.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. | Anne Arundel Hall Basement (enter through the basement doors from the patio facing the back of McKeldin Library)
RSVP here: go.umd.edu/freedom25

College Park City Council: Candidate Forum
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Thurgood Marshall Hall, Thurgood Marshall Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Meet the candidates running in the upcoming College Park City Council election. Hear their visions for the College Park community and take part in meaningful one-on-one conversations to share your thoughts and questions.
Hosted by The College Park Student Liaisons.
Event details:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Thurgood Marshall Hall, Room 0301

UMSOM Summer Research Information Session
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Bioscence Research Building (BRB), Bioscience Research Building (#413), College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Learn about summer research opportunities at the UM School of Medicine! Faculty directors from UMSOM will be on hand to share information about the Summer Scholars Program, the Nathan Schapner Intern Program (NSIP), Supporting Undergraduate Members in Microbiology and Immunology Research Program (SUMMIR), and the Diversity in Cancer Research Program (DICR). All are welcome.
Event details:

Monday, November 3, 5-6 p.m.
Bioscience Research Building, Room 1103

Program information flyers:

NSIP 2026 flyer
SUMMIR 2026 flyer

AAP Fearless First Celebration Station
2025-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Students, faculty, and staff who identify as or support first-generation students are invited to stop by the Stamp Student Union (outside the entrance closest to the Nyumburu Cultural Center) and visit the celebration and resource station.

The Art of the Protest: A Conversation with Dr. Dan Zipp
2025-11-11 18:30 - 19:30 | UH Commons, 4136 Stadium Dr, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Can one person really make a difference when standing against a system of oppression? Can one person ever truly create effective change, acting against overwhelming power? Using real-world examples of different media, Dr. Dan Zipp will explain different ways in which art has been used to creatively frame social movements, to deeply resonate with different populations, and to skillfully confront (internalized) dominant ideologies. Through art and our ability to express ourselves freely, anyone can impact meaningful change.

An Afternoon with Austen: Celebrating Jane Austen's 250th Birthday
2025-11-12 14:00 - 18:00 | McKeldin Library, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Honors Humanities alumni Tacy Lambiase and Dani Dredger will have their Winston Prize-winning project featured as part of the University Libraries’ celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Their creative final project from a 2012 Jane Austen seminar—a research essay and board game—taught by Honors Humanities faculty fellow Ingrid Satelmajer will be presented by Dr. Satelmajer and will be on display during the McKeldin Library event on Wednesday, November 12.
All are invited to join, whether longtime Austen admirers, Bridgerton fans, or gaming enthusiasts. Costumes are welcome but not required, and refreshments will be provided.

MD/PhD workshop
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Considering an MD/PhD program? The HPAO invites students to attend the “Are You Ready?” MD/PhD Workshop on Wednesday, November 12, from 5–6 p.m. on Zoom. The session will cover the differences in the application process for Medical Scientist Training Programs (MSTPs) and feature UMD alumni who will share their experiences and advice. All interested students are welcome.

First Generation Terps Panel
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the University of Maryland Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) for the First Generation Terps Panel on November 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center! Connect with inspiring first-generation Terp alums as they share their journeys navigating college and beyond. Hear from our exciting panelists: Ume Habiba ’24, Joe Levin-Manning, MBA ’17, and Norka Padilla ’87. The program will begin with remarks from Alethia N. Nancoo ’90, M.Ed. ’92, Alumni Association Board of Governors Member, and will be moderated by Urszula Cieslak ’26, SALC Vice President of Alumni Programming. Enjoy an evening of storytelling, networking, and community.
Learn more and register today.

Honors After Hours with Coffee@UMD and Honors Humanities
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Calling all Honors students! Coffee@UMD and Honors Humanities have collaborated to bring an evening of chill cafe study vibes to the Honors College for students within all eight programs. Come out to the Anne Arundel Hall Basement on November 13 at 5 p.m. for this unforgettable collaboration.

Careers in Humanities and Health: Interdisciplinary Pathways
2025-11-14 12:00 | Online
The College of Arts and Humanities, School of Public Health, and the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies have teamed up to present Careers in Humanities and Health: Interdisciplinary Pathways on November 14th at 12 p.m.
Have you wondered how the humanities or a WGSS education can prepare you for a career in Health or Medicine? This online panel includes UMD alums of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Programs who also have degrees in English, Psychology, and Family Science and have gone on to study and work in fields of Epidemiology, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Family Science.
They will be joined by Associate Professor Typhanye Vielka Dyer, of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, in the School of Public Health; and an Affiliate Faculty member of the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Honors Citation Ceremony - Fall 2025
2025-11-14 16:30 | UMD Memorial Chapel, 7744 Regents Dr, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Our Fall 2025 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel at 4:30 p.m.
View the program here.

A Role for PDE11A4 in Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease
2025-11-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Bioscence Research Building (BRB), Bioscience Research Building (#413), College Park, MD, 20742, United States
ILS will host invited speaker Michy P. Kelly, Ph.D., associate professor from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) on Monday, November 17, in the Biosciences Research Building, Room 1103.

Combating Crypto Crime: Forfeiture, Fraud, Emerging Solutions
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) during International Fraud Awareness Week to hear from leading organizations and experts in forensic accounting, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention.
Combating Crypto Crime: Forfeiture, Fraud, Emerging Solutions

Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Van Munching Hall Room 1524 (Frank Auditorium)
Pizza will be provided

Virtual Info Session: Why Graduate School?
2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree-granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more money over a career and gain access to management and leadership roles. This fall, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions about the benefits of earning a graduate degree.

To attend one of these sessions, please sign up here.

Graduate School Information sessions (virtual)

Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 at 3:30 p.m.

Topics covered during the sessions

Benefits of earning a graduate degree
Tips on selecting a graduate school
Cutting the cost of graduate tuition

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #2: Resistance to Equal Protection
2025-11-19 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Continue exploring the 14th Amendment with Session #2 of the Honors College series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. Facilitated by Dr. Shauna Rigaud (University Honors), this discussion focuses on the enduring resistance to equal protection and the societal forces that have shaped and opposed efforts to achieve true equality.
Participants will watch the second episode of Amend: The Fight for America, followed by an interactive conversation that examines how the Amendment’s ideals have been challenged across generations. In alignment with the University of Maryland’s 2025 First Year Book, The U.S. Constitution, this session deepens our understanding of how constitutional promises can both inspire and be tested in the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. | Anne Arundel Hall Basement (enter through the basement doors from the patio facing the back of McKeldin Library)
RSVP here: go.umd.edu/freedom25
