Belonging and Community

Student Resource Retreat Calling all student leaders! Learn about resources and offerings from SORC, The Unity Center, and The LGBTQ+ Equity Center. Connect and network with staff and fellow student leaders. Open to all graduate and undergraduate student leaders. Lunch and incentives will be provided.  Student Resource Retreat When: Friday, October 23, 12 PM to 2 PM Where: STAMP TerpZone Activities Room Hosted by: LGBTQ+ Equity Center RSVP for Student Leadership Resource Retreat For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact lgbtq@umd.edu.

You're Invited: OMSE Fall 2026 Meet & Greet! Join the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) for an evening of connection, community, and dessert at the Fall 2026 Meet & Greet! Meet the OMSE team, hear from students in our direct programs, and get the inside scoop on the resources we offer to help Terps thrive, from boosting GPA and retention to celebrating every step toward graduation. Deans, directors, faculty, staff, OMSE students, parents/caretakers, and the entire UMD campus community are all invited. Dessert reception included! OMSE Meet & Greet When: Monday, November 9, 5 PM to 7 PM Where: Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union Hosted by: The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) RSVP for OMSE Meet & Greet by October 28 For access needs, accommodations, and questions, contact joya@umd.edu. Interfaith Approaches to Anti-Racism You are invited to the next gathering in the Hope, Heal, and Mobilize Against Hate series, a panel discussion and facilitated community conversation on interfaith approaches to anti-racism. Through a panel discussion and facilitated activities, we will consider the possibilities and complexities of interfaith approaches to anti-racism. Panelists Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, Simran Kaur-Colbert, and David Dashifen Kees will share wisdom from their respective traditions, communities, and experiences, while reflecting on the responsibilities and opportunities for people of faith, people who are spiritual but not religious, and people who do not identify within a faith tradition toward the work of liberation. Moderated by Rev. Ron Padrón. We extend a friendly request to keep this gathering fragrance free. Everyone is welcome! Hope, Heal, and Mobilize Against Hate: Interfaith Approaches to Anti-Racism When: Friday, November 6, 2 PM to 4:30 PM Where: Iribe 1207 Hosted by: Anti-Black Racism Initiative, the Division of Student Affairs, the School of Public Health, College of Information OACES, TerrapinSTRONG Education, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, the University Libraries, and Bias Incident Support Services (BISS) Register for Interfaith Approaches to Anti-Racism For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact hopeheal@umd.edu.

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National Transfer Student Week!

Hi Transfer Terps,

It’s not too late to join us for National Transfer Student Week! Your journey deserves recognition, and we’d love for you to stop by the NEUR suite to connect and celebrate with us.

Here are a few ways to participate:

• Transfer Terp Spotlight: Get to know fellow transfer students through our student highlight.
• Build Connections with LEGOs: Stop by the NEUR advising suite today and get creative while connecting with fellow students, staff and faculty. 
• Stop, Say Hello & Grab a Treat: Take a study break and connect with your NEUR community.
• Maryland Dairy Ice Cream: Stop by Thursday for a sweet celebration!

We’re glad you’re part of our NEUR community and hope to see you this week!

Warm Regards, 

The NEUR Advising Team

The Graduate School at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for Our Futures Weekend!

The Graduate School at the University of Notre Dame is excited to invite applications for Our Futures Weekend. The program will bring approximately 60–70 high-achieving college juniors and non-graduating seniors to Notre Dame’s beautiful South Bend campus for an unforgettable weekend of exploration, connection, and possibility.

Selected students will:

• Experience life as a graduate student at Notre Dame.
• Connect with faculty, current graduate students, and Graduate School staff.
• Learn about the graduate admissions process, degree programs, funding opportunities, and available resources.
• Explore whether graduate education aligns with their academic and professional goals.

Program Dates: January 28–31, 2027
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Additional information about the program and application instructions are available at: https://graduateschool.nd.edu/admissions/recruitment/our-futures-weekend/

If you have any questions about the program or application process, please contact Dr. Jamila Lee-Johnson, Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence, at jleejohn@nd.edu.

The National Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) Chapter

UMD's chapter of the national oSTEM organization, dedicated to increasing the representation and inclusion of underrepresented genders and sexualities in STEM spaces through professional development and social opportunities!

36th Annual Neuroscience Winter Symposium

Invitation to Submit Your Neuroscience Abstract for the USU 36th Annual Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Winter Symposium

We cordially invite you to submit an abstract for the upcoming USU Neuroscience Winter Symposium, an event bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, undergraduates, post-bacs, postdocs and graduate students in the field of neuroscience, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This symposium aims to foster collaboration, share groundbreaking discoveries, and discuss future directions in neuroscience research.

The USU Neuroscience Winter Symposium will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 3:00pm–5:00pm at the Uniformed Services University, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD. This year’s symposium will feature poster sessions covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Brain Imaging and Connectomics
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuropharmacology

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We encourage submissions that present original research, innovative methodologies, or significant reviews in any area of neuroscience. Please adhere to the following submission guidelines:

•Who can submit an abstract: Undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, postbacs, etc
•Who can attend: Open to all, register below
•Abstract Length: Abstracts should not exceed 300 words.
•Poster Size: 4' x 6'
•Formatting: Use a standard font (e.g., Arial, Times New Roman) with a font size of 12pt.
•Content: The abstract should clearly state the research question, methods, results, and conclusions.
•Submission Deadline: All abstracts must be submitted by Monday, November 23rd at 5pm.

Please submit your abstract here either by clicking the link or scanning the QR Code: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDfcTFZXQQ6vhb3fNZG36FfgbQuEi_ydXBDZDW3YDLcnGG1Q/viewform 

IMPORTANT DATES
USU Neuroscience Winter Symposium - Thursday, December 3, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline - Nov 23, 2026 5:00 PM
Notification of Acceptance - Nov 27, 2026
Registration Deadline - Nov 30, 2026

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and to a stimulating and insightful symposium.
Sincerely,
The Neuroscience Winter Symposium Organizing Committee

For any inquiries, please contact Dr. Kimberly Byrnes at kimberly.byrnes@usuhs.edu or Ms. Tina Finley at netina.finley@usuhs.edu.

Tina Finley
Program Specialist

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PAID RISC Behavioral and Social Science Internship

PAID RISC Behavioral and Social Science Internship- UMD, Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS)

 Decode Human Behavior. Protect Global Security. Apply if you fit the criteria below by November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

• Academic Standing: Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited U.S. college or university as of Fall 2026. Rising juniors, or rising seniors are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Degree Tracks: Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Sociology, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Anthropology, Human Geography, Public Policy, or related social science fields.

Apply now. For questions regarding project topics or eligibility, contact the RISC program team.

Program: Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Initiative

Host Organization: Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), University of Maryland, College Park

Duration: 10 Weeks | Paid Internship (40 hrs/week)

Format: Mostly Virtual + Mandatory In-Person Final Week (College Park, MD | Travel Supported)

Eligibility: All U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited college/university program as of Fall 2026 (Undergraduate & Graduate)

Learn more on their webpage