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Friday, October 12 |
11am-5pm |
Give the Red Blood Drive |
Atrium, Stamp |
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Sunday, October 14 |
1pm |
UMD Field Hockey vs. UC Davis |
Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex |
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1pm |
UMD Volleyball vs. Florida State |
Comcast Center Pavilion |
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Monday, October 15 |
11am-2pm |
Homecoming Week Kickoff |
Hornbake Plaza, Rain Location Stamp |
Stop by tables focused on recent decades and get a FREE t-shirt! Also giving away FREE food! |
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4pm-5pm |
Lecture- “One Leg at a Time: How the Trouser Role Became an Integral Item in the Mezzo-Soprano’s Wardrobe” |
Gildenhorn Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center |
In
this Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Recital, faculty artist Delores
Ziegler discusses and demonstrates the mezzzo’s many styles of “pants
roles.” http://music.umd.edu |
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7pm |
Residence Hall Decorating Contest Judging |
Residence Halls |
Judges
will critique the decorations coordinated by the various residence
halls. A prize will be awarded to the winning floor/hall. |
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7pm-10pm |
Juke Joint |
Hoff Theater |
An
opportunity for self-expression, students may read poetry, sing,
perform a spoken word, or share another kind of performance. Sign-ups
will be coordinated through Nyumburu Cultural Center. |
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Tuesday, October 16 |
2:30pm |
Lecture- “Sheesh, What’s With All the THATCamps?” |
301 Hornbake Library |
The
Maryland Institute for Technology in Humanities (MITH) offers the
latest installment of its weekly “Digital Dialogues” lectures. http://mith.umd.edu |
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4pm |
First Year Book Lecture |
Hoff Theater, Stamp |
The First Year Book Program will host Brooke Gladstone, author of The Influencing Machine. http://firstyearbook.umd.edu/2012 |
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6pm-7pm |
Operation 1856: UMD’s Largest Zumba Class |
Cole Field House |
Campus Recreation Services hosts what hopes to be a record-breaking Zumba class. Contact Emily Schmitt at eschmit2@umd.edu or 301-226-4407 for more info. |
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7pm |
UMD Field Hockey vs. Towson |
Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex |
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7:30pm |
Panel Discussion- “Creativity and the Elder Artist” |
Gildenhorn Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center |
Numerous
studies reveal that older adults who engage in creative activities can
slow down the aging process by maximizing the use of their brains and
bodies. Hear more from distinguished guest panels. http://claricesmithcenter.umd.edu |
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7:30pm |
UMD Men’s Soccer vs. Colgate |
Ludwig Field |
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8:30pm-11:00pm |
Acapella Showcase |
Memorial Chapel |
Cheer on your favorite acapella group! To participate, email homecoming@umd.edu. |
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Wednesday, October 17 – Friday, October 19 |
8pm, each night |
“And God Created Great Whales” |
Kogod Theatre, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center |
This
musical adventure follows Nathan, a piano tuner and composer, on a mad
quest to finish his final opus, an opera based on Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, before lowing his mind and his memory. Visit http://claricesmithcenter.umd.edu for ticket information, including cost. |
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Wednesday, October 17 |
11am-3pm |
Farmer’s Market |
In front of Cole Field House |
Visit http://farmersmarket.umd.edu for information about the items available this week. |
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2pm-5pm |
School of Public Health Career Expo |
School of Public Health Building |
SPH students and alumni are invited to network with industry representatives. http://sph.umd.edu |
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7pm-9pm |
Writers Here & Now- Danielle Evans and Mary Ruefle |
1121 Tawes Hall |
The
Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House, the Department of English’s living and
learning program, brings writers of national and international
prominence to campus. |
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7pm-10pm |
Mash-Up |
Grand Ballroom |
Participate in this facilitated workshop and discussion on the topics of identity. |
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Thursday, October 18 |
8:30am-6pm |
Annual Fischell Festival: A Celebration of Bioengineering’s Potential to Improve Life for Millions of People |
Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building |
The
Fischell Department of Bioengineering invites alumni, students,
faculty, and the public to this annual celebration of bioengineering’s
potential to improve our lives. Registration required. http://fischellfestival.umd.edu |
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5pm |
Whiting-Turner Business & Entrepreneurial Lecture- “The Plight of the Innovator: How to Get Out” |
Kim Lecture Hall, Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building |
Featuring Thomas Fogarty, Professor of Surgery at Stanford and inventor of the balloon catheter Open to the public. |
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7pm |
UMD Women’s Soccer vs. Miami |
Ludwig Field |
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8pm |
SEE Comedy Show |
Cole Field House |
For information on the line-up and how to purchase tickets, visit http://see.umd.edu |
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Friday, October 19 – Sunday, October 21 |
All Day |
½ price Bowling and Billiards |
TerpZone, Stamp |
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Friday, October 19 |
9am-1:30pm |
Research Interaction Day |
School of Public Health Building |
Join
students, faculty members, the campus community, and community partners
for presentations and posters featuring SPH’s latest research. http://sph.umd.edu |
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12:30pm |
Panel Discussion- “Forty Years of Title IX: Action and Coverage” |
Eaton Theater, Knight Hall |
A
panel of journalists, athletes, and coaches will discuss the impact of
Title IX at the University of Maryland and for the journalism industry
that covered the passage of the law itself as well as the college
athletes it produced. Moderated by USA Today reporter Christine Brennean. http://merrill.umd.edu |
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2:30pm-4:30pm |
SPH Alumni and Faculty Ice Cream Social |
School of Public Health Faculty-Staff Lounge |
SPH alumni are invited to meet new Dean Jane Clark, socialize, and network with faculty and staff. Registration required. http://alumni.umd.edu/sphicecream |
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3:30pm |
Lecture- “Why Americans Should Read The Book of Mormon” |
2115 Tawes Hall |
The
Department of English invites alumni and friends to join Elizabeth
Fenton, author and associate professor of English at the University of
Vermont, for a discussion about The Book of Mormon. http://english.umd.edu/events/3166 |
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3:30pm-5pm |
CMNS Alumni Festival and Ice Cream Social |
G. Forrest Woods Memorial Atrium, Chemistry Building |
Join
the College of Computer, Mathematcial, and Natural Sciences to
celebrate the achievement of alumni from each of its departments. http://cmns.umd.edu/alumni-events.htm |
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4pm |
Homecoming Parade |
Campus, Along Regents Drive, ending at the Main Administration Building |
Watch
students, faculty, and staff show off their creative side by building
floats, decorating cars, and painting banners. Prizes awarded to the
best entries. |
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5pm-6pm |
Soccer Pre-Bash |
Ludwig Field |
Come
by for food, music, and games, and see who won the best Parade entries!
Show off your Maryland Pride by competing in the Spirit Contest. Must
have ticket to the Soccer game to enter. Discounted tickets offered to
the public using promo code HOMECOMING. |
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5:30pm Reception 6:30pm Presentation |
SPH VIP Alumni Reception and Presentation |
School of Public Health Student Lounge |
SPH
Alumni have been invited to hear “The Today Show” nutritionist and
health expert Joy Bauer ’86 and Teresa Holley ’87, CEO and owner of
Holley Creative and health educator. Registration required. http://alumni.umd.edu/sphreception |
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6pm |
UMD Men’s Soccer vs. UNC |
Ludwig Field |
Cheer on the Men’s Soccer team as they compete against top-ranked UNC. |
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6pm-10pm |
UMD Black Alumni Bowling Party |
TerpZone, Stamp |
$10 in advance ($12 on site). http://alumni.umd.edu/umbabowling |
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Saturday, October 20 |
4 hours before kick-off |
Tailgate Competition |
Campus |
Compete to see who has the best tailgate! Criteria include food, decoration and overall Terp Spirit! Registration required to participate. Email homecoming-tailgate@umd.edu to register. |
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4 hours before kick-off |
Alumni Association Lifetime Member Wall Unveiling |
The Eric S. & Frann G. Francis Lifetime Member Wall, Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center |
See the names of the newest lifetime members of the Alumni Association etched into the wall. Invitation Only. http://alumni.umd.edu |
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3 hours before kick-off |
Homecoming Bash |
Orem Hall, Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center |
The Maryland Alumni Association welcomes members and their guests to the Homecoming Bash featuring food, fun, and live music. Alumni Association members are free, though there is a cost associated with their guests. http://alumni.umd.edu |
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3 hours before kick-off |
Capital One Bank Terp Town |
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center |
All Terp fans welcome to this tailgate! Listen to music, enjoy family-friendly activities, and food for purchase. Open to the public. http://alumni.umd.edu |
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3 hours before kick-off |
BSOS Meet and Greet |
Terp Town, Sauel Riggs IV Alumni Center |
College
of Behavorial and Social Sciences alumni are invited to stop by the
BSOS table at Terp Town to meet BSOS leadership and members of the
college’s Alumni Chapter Board, and to receive a BSOS gift. http://bsos.umd.edu/news-and-events/calendar.aspx |
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3 hours before kick-off |
College of Education Meet and Greet |
Benjamin Building Gardens |
The
College of Education Alumni Board invites alumni to enjoy light
refreshments, visit with fellow alumni, and receive a spirit giveaway. Registration required. http://Ter.ps/EDhomecoming |
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3 hours before kick-off |
Ag-tober Fest |
Campus Farm |
The
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources welcomes alumni, students,
faculty, staff, and friends to an Ag-tober Fest tailgate with food,
games, and activities. Registration required. http://agrn.umd.edu/news/events |
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2 hours before kick-off |
Philip Merrill College of Journalism Alumni Tailgate |
Knight Hall |
Mingle with current students, alumni, faculty, and staff from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism. $5, includes one beer ticket. RSVP required. Email Molly Schwartz at mschwartz@jmail.umd.edu to RSVP. |
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1pm |
UMD Field Hockey vs. UNC |
Field Hockey and Lacrosee Complex |
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TBD |
Homecoming Football Game vs. NC State |
Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium |
Cheer on your Terps! Purchase tickets at http://umterps.com |
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