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Photo Credit: Office of Sustainability, 2024 |
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Happy Campus Sustainability Month, Terps!
October is all about celebrating our campus commitment to a greener future and the progress we’ve made in making UMD more sustainable. All month long, you’ll find events, activities, and conversations that highlight how every Terp can make a difference in supporting our planet.
 Don’t miss the chance to take part in the third annual Campus Sustainability Month celebration! Mark your calendars: On October 23rd from 1–3 pm, join the Office of Sustainability in Hornbake Plaza for games, prizes, and interactive activities with student organizations and departments.
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| Sustainability Fund Priority Applications due October 15!—  Have an idea for a greener UMD? The Sustainability Fund provides over $800,000 each year to support projects that advance sustainability. Since 2011, 198 projects have received over $4.6 million in funding. Only two weeks remain until the priority deadline— turn your vision into reality by applying! Click here to view past grant recipients.
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| Weed Warriors- Help Remove Invasive Species—  Want to get involved in conservation efforts on campus? Weed Warriors on Campus is a volunteer event open to all, hosting educational invasive species removal events. Each event includes an educational overview, a plant ID demo, and removal activities that improve the health of our campus ecosystem. Upcoming sessions run Saturday mornings this fall.
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| Volunteer with the Campus Pantry—  On the first Thursday of the month between 9 am and 2 pm, The Campus Pantry (located on the ground floor of the South Campus Dining Hall) hosts a food hub that helps distribute food to neighborhood organizations. Volunteering at the Pantry is a great way to engage with your community. Sign up for an hour or the whole morning!
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| Safety is Not a Game: Level up Campus Road Safety!—  Join the Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) in celebrating Safety Month this October! Whether you’re biking, scootering, or power-walking to class, following the road rules helps everyone get where they’re going safely. Check out events, demos, and giveaways all October long, and pledge to “share the road” for a chance to win prizes!
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| Counseling Center’s Wellness Series—  UMD’s Mental Health Awareness Week runs Sept. 29th—Oct. 3rd, but the conversation continues all semester long! The Counseling Center’s Wellness Series offers 16 skills-based sessions on topics to support your well-being, held Tuesdays-Thursdays at 4pm through early December. Advanced registration is not required- just click the link and join at the time of the session.
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| Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break Transportation to New York, New Jersey & BWI—  The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) is once again offering safe, convenient and comfortable break transportation for students, now with new options for Fall Break! Reserve your seat on a sleek, fully equipped motor coach to New York, New Jersey or BWI.
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Tuesday, October 7th 7:00pm–8:30pm |
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Voxtopia: Sustainable Storytelling through Music Come together to explore your creativity and express your emotions about climate change through music. Join us for an evening of group circle singing and collaboration with Clarice Assad and fellow UMD community members. Please complete the registration form. |
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Tuesday, October 14th 8:30am–4:00pm |
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Climate Change, Health and Policy Symposium Spend a day of active learning with climate change and health equity leaders, UMD faculty and students, local nonprofits, and community groups. Connect with colleagues and community organizations, and take part in action-oriented discussions on climate, health equity, and environmental justice. Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman will deliver the keynote address. Be sure to register in advance here. |
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Tuesday, October 21st 12:30pm–3:00pm |
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Environmental & GIS Career Fair Looking for your next step in the environmental field? The Environmental Career & Internship Fair brings together students and employers hiring for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and internships in policy, communication, research, GIS, conservation, and sustainability. RSVP! |
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 6:00pm-7:00pm |
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Career Chat: Agriculture Communications Explore the world of agricultural communications! Join College of AGNR alum, Katrina Stacey, Senior Communications Manager at Field to Market: the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. She’ll share her career journey, insights from her current role, and offer advice for breaking into and advancing in the field of ag communications. Learn more and register here. |
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Thursday, October 23rd, 1:00pm-3:00pm |
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Campus Sustainability Month Celebration Join us at Hornbake Plaza on Thursday, October 23rd, from 1-3 pm to celebrate campus sustainability with interactive activities, sweet treats, and the chance to earn Green Terp Bucket List pins while connecting with sustainability organizations. If your student organization or department would like to table at this event, fill out this Google Form! |
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Wednesday, November 5th 1:00pm-3:00pm |
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School of Public Health Career Expo Explore your future in public health at the UMD Public Health Career Expo on November 5th, 1-3pm. Meet employers, network with professionals, and discover career paths in areas like epidemiology, health policy, kinesiology, and global health. Don’t miss this chance to connect with opportunities that can shape your career! Don’t forget to register! |
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 What We’re Reading: Ever heard of agrivoltaics? A Sustainability Fund-backed initiative is showing how farmland can grow food and generate clean solar energy simultaneously. Read more about this incredible innovation here.
 Tip: Don’t toss your green onion scraps! Place the white root ends in a glass of water on a sunny windowsill and watch them sprout in just a few days. Keep them in water or transfer to soil, trim, and enjoy fresh green onions again and again!
 Big News, Terps! According to the newly released AASHE 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, UMD is the top-ranked U.S. institution in the Research category under STARS 3.0! With a perfect score of 100%+, UMD was recognized for advancing sustainability through innovative research, campus collaboration, and solutions that drive a sustainable future.
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A student researcher in the School of Public Health collects data on water reuse for agriculture and climate solutions for vulnerable urban communities. |
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