TerpService Weekend

Thank you to all those who served with us on April 21st and 22nd for TerpService Weekend.  The event was a great success - and all thanks to you!

 

     

"Hispanic Heroes" & "Memoirs of Speed Gonzales"

Join us for Hispanic Heroes and The Memoirs of Speedy Gonzales on Tuesday, May 1!

Fifty students from Northwestern High School will spend the day on campus and experience what it is like to be a college student at UMD. The Hispanic Heroes and Memoirs of Speedy Gonzales portions of the day are open to the public.

"Hispanic Heroes: A Hispanic College Fund Panel Presentation on the Journey to Success Via a College Education"

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Atrium 1107, Adele H. Stamp Student Union

"The Memoirs of Speedy Gonzales"

A collaborative performance featuring D.C. poet, artist, and performer Quique Avilés and Span 408F and USLT 202 Students

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Ulrich Recital Hall at Tawes Fine Arts Building

Reception following performance in Tawes Lobby

Hope to see you there!

Terp Service Weekend!!

Here Ye Here Ye, You are all cordially invited to sign up for Terp Service Weekend. Please, try and contain your excitement and applause.

I know some of you have heard of the festivities that is Terp Service Weekend but may not know a lot about it. Let me school you real quick on this fun fest. LEGGO!!

Terp Service Weekend helps to bring over 300 students together in the community who are looking for different ways to give back and also enjoy service-learning. If you want to make a difference in your community, this is a great way to get involved and make that impact. It’s never too late to start serving your community! Join us by giving a few hours of your weekend to a great cause such as providing furniture to low income families, supporting a group home for youth, or removing invasive species from creek beds in the area-- just to name a few!

To learn more & register, please visit at the Terp Service Days page, or email terpservice@umd.edu.
http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/events/terp_service_days/terp_service_weekend

Registration is open to any UMD student, student group, faculty/staff, or class. "REG opening by Wednesday April 4th". Now that you have the low down, we hope to see you there with a smile and your outerwear!

Maryland Science Olympiad Tournament Volunteering

Check out cool science projects and experiments!

Maryland Science Olympiad will conduct a science tournament on the College Park campus on February 25th. Volunteers can judge musical instruments constructed and played by competitors, judge robotics, judge aviation events, proctor and grade exams, help conduct chemistry and forensics labs. MSO is also requesting logistics: scoring and setup and registration table. The commitmentis 3 to 10 hours (meals provided).This should be a FUN experience, and MSO appreciates your SERVICE SPIRIT.

Location: Ritchie Coliseum, Physics Building, Chemistry Building, Armory

Date: February 25, 2012

Contact: Al Causey

Phone: 301-514-4555

Email: alcausey@gmail.com

Web: www.MarylandScienceOlympiad.org

Volunteer with Rooting DC

A great way for students to connect to the local DC urban agriculture scene.

Rooting DC, the District's own annual urban gardening conference, is just a few weeks away and we need your help in making this year's event a success. Rooting DC has always been totally volunteer-run, so we're able to keep it free for all. We're currently looking for volunteers to help out during the event. This is a really great way to get to know the urban agricultural community here in DC. Check out the program from last year's Rooting DC if you're unfamiliar with the forum.

Rooting DC will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

There are several ways you can help. See a description of the volunteer areas below and complete our Rooting DC Volunteer Form if you wish to help out this year!

• Friday afternoon set-up (2/17/12 after 4 pm): Carry tables & chairs indoors. Make & hang posterboard signs. Set up tables in the gym with signs for all the organizations/vendors. Carry supplies into the building & distribute around building as needed.

• Info Fair team (7:30am-9:00am) Last minute setup tasks as needed. Greet organizations & help them find their assigned table. Assist in carrying organization tablers’ stuff inside as needed. Set up water stations and start volunteer coffee station.

• Registration team (8:30-10:30; 10:30 - Noon) Check in attendees, speakers, organizations, etc. Distribute programs, name badges, evaluation sheets, golf pencils, etc. Collect donations!

• Food team (will miss 2nd session: noon-2:15): Setup lunch in the cafeteria. Collect & sort recycling/compost/trash during lunch. Collect money and distribute lunches. Basic cleanup of cafeteria after lunch.

• Speaker guide/AV team (all day; arrive by 9:30am) One person will be assigned to each presentation room to greet speakers, make sure all AV needs are met (find A/V guy when help is needed), fill pitchers of water/cups available, etc. Ensure attendees complete evaluation form.

• Cleanup crew (3:00-5:30): Check on trash/compost/recycling situation throughout the day. Clean up each room at the end of the day. Carry all Rooting DC’s supplies out to vehicles as we finish up with them.

• Attendee guides (Shifts all day): Walking around the building answering general questions, help everyone find their sessions, bathrooms, etc.

• Skilled Volunteers (all day) We need skilled volunteers for video taping, editing and production, photography and more. All skilled volunteers must arrive by 9:00am and have their own equipment.

Thanks and we hope to make Rooting DC a success!

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012

Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Contact: Kristin George

Email: kristin@neighborhoodfarminitiative.org

Web: http://fieldtoforknetwork.org/rootingdc/

Apply to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management

The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors interested in the fields of conflict resolution, international development, and humanitarian relief. Apply now to begin the program in fall 2012.

To apply, or for more information, visit the program website at www.cidcm.umd.edu/minor. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2012.

Deadline: 5:00 pm, Friday, February 24, 2012

Web: www.cidcm.umd.edu/minor

Apply to Terps for Change

Do you have a passion for community service? Want to make a difference in your community?

This semester, Terps for Change is focusing on the following social issues:
• youth education • bilingual tutoring • environmental preservation • urban agriculture • immigrant training • hunger • homelessness

APPLY NOW!

Spring 2012 Applications due February 6!

Deadline: February 6, 2012

Email: terpsforchange@umd.edu

Web: http://thestamp.umd.edu/lcsl/involvement/terps_for_change/Overview.html