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 Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center is excited to host GradImages for student portrait sessions October 26-29, 2026. Sessions will be held in the beautiful Chaney Library & Moxley Gradens (weather dependent).
Communication & Media Career & Internship Fair
Connects students with employers seeking to hire for full-time and part-time positions, as well as internships.
Language House International Film Series: "EXIT" (엑시트) with the Korean Cluster
Join us for a Korean movie night at the Language House!
Language Chats at the Language House
Come practice or share your language skills in a casual setting with drinks and snacks!
Resume Revamp Interactive Workshop
An interactive workshop designed to help students strengthen their resumes for internships, jobs, and other career opportunities.
Language House International Film Series: "Dance with Me" (جهان با من برقص) with the Persian Cluster
Join us for a Persian movie night at the Language House!
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...
Join the Faculty Staff Assistance Program for our November Lunch and Learn: Helping Students in Distress with Dr. Pepper Phillips of The Counseling Center
Language Chats at the Language House
Come practice or share your language skills in a casual setting with drinks and snacks!