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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The Circle: Finding Belonging on Campus
This circle will emphasize the importance of building community and a sense of belonging while away from home.
Building Reciprocal Partnerships for Community Engagement
Build community partnerships that are mutually beneficial and built to last. Explore partnership models, map key stakeholders, and learn what to share, ask, and listen for.
Language Chats at the Language House
Come practice or share your language skills in a casual setting with drinks and snacks!
TerrapinSTRONG Symposium: Sustaining People, Shaping Change
The TerrapinSTRONG Symposium is a unique annual opportunity for faculty and staff to gather and share scholarship, skills, and expertise for creating a more inclusive university community.
Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together
Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together is an interactive educational opportunity designed to explore the roots of bias, how it manifests in everyday interactions, and strategies to confront it effectively.
Language Chats at the Language House
Come practice or share your language skills in a casual setting with drinks and snacks!
Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together
Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together is an interactive educational opportunity designed to explore the roots of bias, how it manifests in everyday interactions, and strategies to confront it effectively.
Reflection: Deeper Learning From Community Engagement
Turn community experiences into meaningful learning. Explore reflection models, assignments, and assessment strategies that help students move beyond retelling to deeper learning.
Language Chats at the Language House
Come practice or share your language skills in a casual setting with drinks and snacks!
Alternative Grading Strategies
Do you wish your grading practices better reflected what you value in your discipline? This workshop will introduce you to the principles of alternative grading and explore practical strategies for making grading more transparent, equitable, and learn...
Language Chats at the Language House
Come practice or share your language skills in a casual setting with drinks and snacks!
Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together
Building Bridges: Addressing Bias Together is an interactive educational opportunity designed to explore the roots of bias, how it manifests in everyday interactions, and strategies to confront it effectively.