December 2021 Alumni Newsletter

Make Your Year-End Contribution Did you know membership dues are tax-deductible and count as a charitable contribution? Membership in the Maryland Alumni Association supports programs that connect alumni and nurture the next generation of Terps through Alumni Association scholarships. Become a Member P.S. When you become a member by Dec. 31, you'll receive the exclusive long-sleeve alumni shirt pictured above. Become a member by Dec. 31, 2021 to receive your gift. One gift per membership. The IRS requires us to inform you that the full amount of your donation is tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes and is limited to the excess of the amount of any money (and value of any property other than money) contributed by you, over the value of the goods and services provided by the University of Maryland Alumni Association, College Park, Inc. to you.

Featured Video Happy Holidays From Darryll and Sylvia Pines President and Family Celebrate the New Year Watch the Video Terp Profile Alum's Children's Books to the Rescue Expanding Series, Foundation Educate About Shelter Dogs Read More

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Kits to Heart With Terps Sunday, Dec. 12 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST Join the Alumni Association and Kits to Heart in a hands-on service project to prepare handwritten cards and no-sew pillows with your fellow Terps. Kits to Heart is an organization that distributes thoughtfully designed, curated cancer care kits to patients locally and nationwide. Learn More

Save the Date: Career Week 2022 Jan. 24-28, 2022 Mark your calendars for our second annual Career Week, geared toward supporting Terps at any career stage. Want to be the first to know about workshops, programs and exclusive offerings during this week? Get Updates See why Terps loved Career Week 2021 here.

Survey: University of Maryland Strategic Plan Strategic planning at the University of Maryland presents an important moment in our history for us to examine our current state and build a blueprint for the future of the university. Please share your thoughts in this quick, five-question survey on how we can make UMD a more respectful, inclusive and supportive place to live, work and learn. Take the Survey

A Chance Encounter Alum Commemorates a WWII Fighter Pilot and Fellow Terp Read More The Alumni Blog connects you with the latest at UMD. Check out articles on advancing your personal and professional goals, elevating your UMD pride, and celebrating Terp traditions, legacies and accomplishments.

Cadmus, a strategic and technical consultancy compelled to solve the world's most challenging problems, is searching for an international sustainable development professional. Duty First Consulting, a small business providing management consulting services to the federal government, is searching for a junior human capital analyst. L'Oreal is searching for a scientist to join its Instrumental and Clinical Claims teams. Come work for your alma mater! The University of Maryland is searching for a director of marketing, advancement and a marketing manager, brand. See All Jobs

Travel Dutch Waterways, featuring Floriade April 15-23, 2022 Join us for a seven-night cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium aboard a first-class river ship! Discover Amsterdam, Bruges, Antwerp and one of the world's best gardening events, Floriade Expo 2022, wonderfully abloom with green ideas! Enjoy excursions that speak to you. Stroll through a sea of cheerful tulips, behold paintings by Dutch masters, visit a Belgian chocolaterie or bike through quaint villages. Travel With Terps

Terps to Face Virginia Tech in New Era Pinstripe Bowl Dec. 29 | Kickoff at 2:15 p.m. EST | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y. The Maryland football team will make its 28th bowl appearance when they meet Virginia Tech in the 2021 New Era Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 29 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The game is scheduled for a 2:15 p.m. EST kickoff and will be televised nationally on ESPN. Get Tickets

STAY INFORMED UMD Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Looking for the perfect gift for the Maryland fan in your life? Browse Terp-created custom cheese boxes, anti-aging skincare, award-winning books and more in our holiday gift guide. Start Shopping Today News Maryland Today – New Film Explores Life, Legacy of Len Bias Maryland Today – 'Wimpy Kid' Creator Jeff Kinney '93 to Address Winter 2021 Graduates UMD Right Now – $32.5M NASA & UMD Funding Agreement Supports Study of Comets, Asteroids and Meteorites UMD Right Now – $2.5M Gift From Clarvit Family to Fund Art and Education Resources at the University of Maryland 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 "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author Jeff Kinney '93 will be the commencement speaker at this year's Winter 2021 commencement on Dec. 20. What was the name of the comic strip Kinney drew for The Diamondback during his time at UMD? "University2" "Everything But the Kitchen Sink" "Second Nature" "Plenty More" "Igdoof" Submit Your Answer Three Terps who respond correctly will be randomly selected to win a pair of Testudo socks.

Barbara Friedlander via Twitter @barbaradanoff @UMDCollegeofEd @Maryland_Alumni College of Education alumni-Together again! Michael Locksley via Twitter @CoachLocks For all my former Terp football alumni #IYKYK From Gossett to JHH #Jose - the secret weapon in the house!

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