TerrapinSTRONG Undergrad Action Plan
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TerrapinSTRONG Action Plan for Undergraduate Students
You are a part of our community, striving alongside us to be TerrapinSTRONG. The Action Plan is your opportunity to decide how you want to continue this TerrapinSTRONG journey. Commit yourself to learning more about our community, building meaningful connections, and pursuing inclusion for a University of Maryland where everyone can reach their full potential.
Tag us on social media while completing an action plan item for a chance to win TerrapinSTRONG swag!
Community
Get to know the University of Maryland and show your pride.
- Take a self-guided campus tour
- campus landmarks tour
- African American History Tour - Take the UMD M-Book Challenge.
- Learn about the 1856 Project, the study of UMD's history with slavery.
- Find one of the 7 Testudo statues, rub his nose and post a picture with #terrapinstrong!
Follow on social media for opportunities to win t-shirts and other swag!
- Instagram: @terrapinstrong
- X/Twitter: @terrapin_strong - Get involved with Maryland Athletics
- Join The Pride, the official student organization for fans of Maryland Athletics.
- Learn our Maryland Victory Song and Alma Mater to sing at a UMD sporting event.
- Take part in the Maryland Flash Mob at basketball games or unfurl the flag at football games. - Follow the University of Maryland on social media.
- Instagram: univofmaryland
- X/Twitter: UofMaryland
Connection
Build meaningful relationships with the people who will support your journey.
- Get involved in the Student Government Association. Apply for a role in the legislature, executive or judicial branch or join an Open Committee.
- Get involved in the Residence Hall Association, the student-run governing body for on-campus students.
- Join a student organization through Terplink or the First Look Fair.
- Join an intramural sports team, outdoor adventure or group fitness class with RecWell.
- Take part in Technica, the world’s largest all-women and nonbinary hackathon.
- Join TerraPeers and be matched with an upperclass student who wants to share their experience and knowledge with you.
- Connect with your faith community through campus Chaplains and student organizations.
- Get Involved with an affinity group via MICA, the Nyumburu Cultural Center, the Student Disability Affinity Space or the LGBTQ+ Equity Center
- Participate in experiential and community-based learning to become a socially responsible leader through Leadership & Community Service Learning.
Inclusion
Action for Inclusion
- Participate in the Common Ground Dialogue Program or Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue Program and join peer-led multicultural dialogues around current issues affecting our world.
- Donate to the Campus Pantry, serving all members of the campus community in times of food insecurity. They accept funds and food, as well as items for the Terp to Terp Campus Reuse Store.
- Participate in the Do Good Challenge by developing solutions for pressing social issues and competing for prize money to make your idea a reality.
- Attend a workshop or symposium with the Social Justice Alliance, the collaboration between UMD and Bowie State University developed to honor 1st Lt. Richard W. Collins III.
- Get involved in sustainability efforts to help tackle the climate crisis. SustainableUMD offers events, internships, and other opportunities.
- Register to vote and VOTE!
- Apply for a Vital Signs: Creative Arts for Black Lives Mini-Grant for your art project affirming Black life and interrogating white supremacy.
Learning for Inclusion
- Learn about bias resources in a Bias Incident Support Services Stop the Hate workshop.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the Israel/Palestine conflict, antisemitism & Islamophobia.
- Get certified in Mental Health First Aid and learn how to recognize, intervene and get help for people with mental health challenges.
- Read the First Year Book, attend the events and discuss it with your classmates.
- Attend a lecture from the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace.
- Learn more about pronouns and ways to support members of the trans community.
- Sign up to receive the Office of Diversity and Inclusion newsletter and stay up-to-date about events, initiatives, and resources.
- Attend a weekly NEWSBREAK program at the Nyumburu Cultural Center for an opportunity to meet new people and expand your worldview on topics related to civic engagement, popular culture, campus diversity issues, politics, health, and student leadership.
- Learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion through the arts
- The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
- Stamp gallery and the Contemporary Art Collection
- David C. Driskell Center, preserving the rich heritage of African American visual art and culture - Take a class or participate in an event with one of the many cultural & ethnic studies programs in the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) to expand your understanding of DEI.
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