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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Black History Month 2026

Black History Month

2026-02-01T00:00:00.000
2026-03-01T00:00:00.000

2026 represents a century of Black commemoration. This year, we reflect on the ways Black people have memorialized collective histories—through scholarship & storytelling, through the arts & activism, through ritual, healing & community-building.

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Love Data Week Scavenger Hunt

2026-02-06T12:00:00.000
2026-02-13T12:00:00.000

Scavenger Hunt: Where's the Data

Exhibition at the Driskell Center

America Will Be! Exhibition

2026-02-09T00:00:00.000
2026-05-15T00:00:00.000

Visit the David C. Driskell Center's Spring 2026 Exhibition!

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Impact Interns Student Information Session

2026-02-12T10:00:00.000
2026-02-12T10:30:00.000

Want to know how to score a paid summer internship with a nonprofit? Learn more about Impact Interns during a virtual Q and A session where you can hear about the application process , get tips and tricks on how to make your application stand out.

Where is UMD Data: Data Stewards Panel - Feb 12, 10am - LDW26 wordmark

Where is UMD Data: Data Stewards Panel

2026-02-12T10:00:00.000
2026-02-12T11:00:00.000

In this panel, data stewards from various offices will give an overview of the data they oversee, the respective access procedures, and much more!

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Foundations of Community Engaged Learning

2026-02-12T11:00:00.000
2026-02-12T12:15:00.000

Explore strategies for designing structured, ethical, and impactful community and client-based learning partnerships that help students apply course concepts, solve real-world problems, and build professional skills.

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Maximizing Tax Credits: A Strategic Tool to Attract Investors to Your Maryland Startup

2026-02-12T11:00:00.000
2026-02-12T12:00:00.000

Maximizing Tax Credits: A Strategic Tool to Attract Investors to Your Maryland Startup

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Defending the First Amendment: Journalism on the Front Lines on Campus and Beyond

2026-02-12T11:00:00.000
2026-02-12T15:15:00.000

Join Professor Lucy Dalglish's Journalism Law and Ethics class for a compelling conversation between a First Amendment expert and journalists on campus and off as we explore pressing issues facing our society.

On Our Toes, Not on Our Heels: Accessibility in Data Visualization  - Feb 12, 11am - LDW26 wordmark

On Our Toes, Not on Our Heels: Accessibility in Data Visualization

2026-02-12T11:00:00.000
2026-02-12T12:00:00.000

Join us for a conversation on how to create more universally accessible material, where we'll share practical strategies, tools, and tips and tricks to help make your data-related work more inclusive.

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ArcGIS Online Mapping and StoryMapping

2026-02-12T12:00:00.000
2026-02-12T13:00:00.000

The Data Science/GIS workshop series is powered by GIS and Data Service Center, and Research Education at University Libraries. This workshop series offers introductory to advanced level skills in GIS, Data Science, Data Visualization among others.

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ArcGIS Online Mapping and StoryMapping

2026-02-12T12:00:00.000
2026-02-12T13:00:00.000

The Data Science/GIS workshop series is powered by GIS and Data Service Center, and Research Education at University Libraries. This workshop series offers introductory to advanced level skills in GIS, Data Science, and Data Visualization.

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Queer Love Notes

2026-02-12T12:00:00.000
2026-02-12T14:00:00.000

Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for a DIY event celebrating queer love in all forms: platonic, romantic, familial, and more!

Inspiring Data Use Cases from our Colleagues: Sharon A. La Voy Data Impact Award Winners  - Feb 12, 12pm - LDW26 wordmark

Inspiring Data Use Cases from our Colleagues: Sharon A. La Voy Data Impact Award Winners

2026-02-12T12:00:00.000
2026-02-12T13:00:00.000

Come discover inspiring data work by our colleagues! The Sharon A. La Voy Data Impact Award recognizes members of the faculty or staff who have made exceptional contributions to the UMD community through effective utilization of institutional data.

Defining Your Research Questions and Crafting Meaningful Survey Questions - Feb 12, 1pm - LDW26 wordmark

Defining Your Research Questions and Crafting Meaningful Survey Questions

2026-02-12T13:00:00.000
2026-02-12T14:00:00.000

This session explores how the Campus Assessment Working Group (CAWG) has maintained being a reliable student experience assessment tool for 30 years by discussing their process of selecting topics, developing research questions, and writing items.

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Anti-Racism and Power-Based Violence Prevention: Connecting the Dots

2026-02-12T15:30:00.000
2026-02-12T17:00:00.000

Join us for CARE in Conversation - Anti-Racism and Power-Based Violence: Connecting the Dots on Thursday, February 12th

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The Wellness Series: Skills for Socializing

2026-02-12T16:00:00.000
2026-02-12T17:00:00.000
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Maryland Women's Basketball vs. Penn State

2026-02-12T19:00:00.000
2026-02-12T21:30:00.000