Belonging & Community at UMD works to cultivate well-being, belonging, and a vibrant learning and working community for all. This department includes Bias Incident Support Services, LGBTQ+ Equity Center, Nyumburu Cultural Center, Office of the ADA Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct, Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education, and TerrapinSTRONG Education.
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Intro to Mindfulness with Faculty Staff Assistance Program
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program will be teaching an Intro to Mindfulness Class in March for Employee Appreciation Month. It is a 4 week class for those who are new or returning to their mindfulness practice.
March is Employee Appreciation Month! As the weather starts to warm up, join us for some lunchtime laps around Mckeldin Mall.
March is Employee Appreciation Month! As the weather starts to warm up, join us for some lunchtime laps around Mckeldin Mall.
Join us Tuesday afternoons for some tea, art, and music to unwind and recharge.
Mindful Moments Walking Tour With the Faculty Staff Assistance Program
Guided Mindful Moments Tour with the Faculty Staff Assistance Program
Faculty Staff Assistance Program Closes out Employee Appreciation Month with Employee Fun Day!
March is Employee Appreciation Month! As the weather starts to warm up, join us for some lunchtime laps around Mckeldin Mall.
Come to the LGBTQ+ Equity Center to watch the movie Crossing (2024) and eat themed snacks!
Things We Imagined Screening and Discussion
The University of Maryland Anti-Black Racism Initiative and College of Education host a screening of Things We Imagined on March 27 at The Clarice. Reception 3–4 PM, film 4–5 PM, discussion 5–6 PM with filmmakers Candace Hall and Charles H. F. Davis
March is Employee Appreciation Month! As the weather starts to warm up, join us for some lunchtime laps around Mckeldin Mall.
The 3rd Annual UMD ATLAS 2026 Conference
This year's conference explores the theme of “Identity, Belonging, and Postcolonial Politics: Reflections and Futures” with a series of roundtable sessions featuring scholars from UMD and around the DMV on a range of pressing topics impacting Africa.
Trans Day of Visibility Community Day
Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center in honoring Trans Day of Visibility!