August 2021 Alumni Newsletter

Featured Event UMD Alumni Crab Feasts & BBQs Throughout August and September Let's feast! Mix, mingle and network with fellow University of Maryland alums, friends and family at our upcoming crab feasts and barbecues taking place across the country. We’ll be grilling up some delicious eats, and Alumni Association members will receive can koozies to keep their drink of choice cool. Find Your Feast

Terp Profile Association Welcomes New Board of Governor Members New Members will Drive Strategic Direction - See the Full Roster, Including School and College Reps at alumni.umd.edu/board. Read More Terp Profile Terps Take Tokyo As Olympics Continue, Meet 6 Alum Athletes Going for Gold Read More

Featured Video How to Plan a (Post-COVID) Wedding Last month, alums tuned into a virtual panel discussion to gain insight into current trends within the wedding industry. One lucky attendee won our spectacular wedding package, including a free reception venue and hotel stay. Congratulations to Rosy Chacon '19! View Recording Thank you to our sponsor, The Hotel at the University of Maryland.

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Free Career Guides Your Alumni Association is here to guide you at every stage of your career. Whether you're a first-time job-seeker, or looking to brush up on your interviewing skills for a career change, access these Terp-exclusive guides to stay up to date with best practices and industry trends in your professional world. Download Now

The Social Institute, an online learning platform that empowers students to navigate their social world, is searching for a Senior Backend Engineer. ProShare Advisors, an internationally recognized investment management firm, is in search of a DevOps Specialist. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking for a Office of Generic Drugs, Office of Safety and Clinical Evaluation Director. See All Jobs

Marching On, After a Year Like No Other Alumni Blog Instead of being discouraged by COVID-19 restrictions, the Alumni Association found new ways to help alums and students engage with each other, find meaningful career and social support, and embrace their university. Read More

UMD Champions This free Maryland bragging program is the perfect opportunity to share your UMD pride with the world. We send you curated and tailored pride points about Maryland, and you simply click to share with your social networks. Sign Up Summer Reading Looking for a book to bring on your August vacation? Join the Alumni Association's Virtual Book Club and check out our two new reads starting this month, "Think Like a Rocket Scientist" and "The Leavers." Learn More

Membership An ice cream cone from the Maryland Dairy, a dip into the ODK Fountain and a rub of Testudo's nose for good luck: These are just some of the traditions that make Maryland special. Your University of Maryland Alumni Association is uniquely positioned to help preserve Maryland traditions and boost your Terp pride through membership. Become a member in the Alumni Association and unlock members-only benefits and exclusive opportunities to show your love for the black and gold. Join Today Cool off this summer and show off your love for Maryland with your choice of a 24" x 60" travel microfiber towel or insulated can koozie as a thank you for your membership. Become a member by Sept. 30, 2021 to receive your gift. Choice of gift while supplies last. One gift per membership.

Travel Cuba and Its People March 2-9, 2022 Join an inspiring seven-night Cuban adventure. Learn about the lives and experiences of local Cubans during meaningful encounters. Explore Fusterlandia, Matanzas, Caimito and more. Travel With Terps

STAY INFORMED News Maryland Today – 'A Celebration of My Blackness' Maryland Today – UMD Names New Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Maryland Today – Terps, as Seen on TV! Stay plugged into the Maryland experience with a free subscription to Maryland Today, the university's daily e-digest of stories, announcements and other information about student life, the latest research and events that everyone's talking about. Subscribe Now

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Pop Quiz This month, Pyon-Chen Hall will become the newest residence hall on campus to open its doors to students. Which building was the latest addition before Pyon-Chen Hall? Prince Frederick Hall Oakland Hall Somerset Hall Cumberland Hall La Plata Hall Submit Your Answer Three Terps who respond correctly will be randomly selected to win a Testudo pillow.

Kodak via Instagram @kiing_kodakk hello? Yes, is it football season yet? I miss sports, let's go terps!!! #dachshund #sausagedog #dogsofinstagram #umd Ashley Henyan via Instagram @ashleyhenyan How cool is this!?!? Thanks @maryland_alumni... and it arrived on my birthday!

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