Belonging and Community Events

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.

Disability Culture Welcome: Ice Cream Party for all! Ice cream party for all! Join the Disability Culture Center for a fun afternoon of accessible scoops, games, swag, and prizes! Event Accessibility & Notes: This event is scent- and fragrance-free. The venue is wheelchair accessible. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) captions will be provided. Disability Culture Welcome & Ice Cream Party When: Wednesday, October 14, 12 PM to 3 PM Where: The Unity Center Hosted by: Disability Cultural Center For access needs, accommodations, and questions, contact disabilityculture@umd.edu.

The Circle: Finding Belonging on Campus This restorative circle from our Bias Incident Support Services team will emphasize the importance of building community and a sense of belonging while away from home.  The Circle: Finding Belonging on Campus When: Wednesday, October 21, 1 PM to 2 PM Where: Marie Mount Hall 2411 Hosted by: Bias Incident Support Services Register for Finding Belonging on Campus For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact bamedina@umd.edu.