Belonging and Community Events

Celebrate First Gen Week November 8 is National First-Generation College Celebration Day! This annual celebration commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965—landmark legislation that expanded access to higher education for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Led by First-Gen Terps, UMD is celebrating with two full weeks of programming from November 2 through November 13! The entire UMD community is invited to join in celebrating the stories, successes and impact of First-Gen Terps. Check out the full First-Gen Week schedule of events and get involved!

OMSE University Partners Program workshop with Education Abroad Join OMSE and Education Abroad to learn how to articulate and market the academics and skills gained through an international education experience to future employers. We will discuss how to display your experiences on your resume and in job interviews. This presentation will be recorded and shared with UMD students. By participating, you consent to the recording of your audio and video. Open to all UMD students! From Passports to Paychecks: Showcasing International Experiences to Future Employers When: Thursday, November 5, 6 PM to 7 PM Where: Zoom Hosted by: The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) Register for From Passports to Paychecks: Showcasing International Experiences to Future Employers For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact Vivian Tung at upp@umd.edu.

TerrapinSTRONG Tidbits Staff and faculty, TerrapinSTRONG Onboarding set the tone in teaching about the history, resources, and ways to engage in building community upon entering the university. We are now in the process of creating the TerrapinSTRONG Renewal! Now that you've been here, TerrapinSTRONG Renewal will be a way to follow up with how your journey is going and what ways you still plan to infuse TerrapinSTRONG values in your time here.  Your voice can help shape the future of belonging, community, culture, and resources across our university. Stay on the lookout as we'll soon be sending dates to sign up for an upcoming TerrapinSTRONG Renewal focus group to learn what is important to you and should be included in the TerrapinSTRONG Renewal. We hope you'll join and help shape the future!

Pow-Wow Restorative Service Day The Department of Resident Life and Stamp's Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA) are teaming up for a Restorative Service Day at the Baltimore American Indian Center's 50th Annual Pow-Wow! We will arrive early to help the Center set up and prepare the grounds for the Pow-Wow, thus also earning a free entry to a day filled with cultural celebrations, traditional dances, drumming, and great food! Round trip transportation from campus will be provided. BAIC Pow-Wow Restorative Service Day When: Saturday, November 21 (meet at 9 AM) Where: Meet at Stamp; Pow-Wow is at Maryland State Fairgrounds Hosted by: Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA), Department of Resident Life Register for BAIC Pow-Wow Restorative Service Day For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact mica-office@umd.edu.