JANUARY 2021 Alumni Newsletter

Featured Story Scott Plank '88: Investor, Convener, Innovator From being a partner in Under Armour to investing in Greater College Park's Discovery District, Scott Plank '88 works to bring people together to support job growth and opportunities within communities. Read More

Featured Video Join President Pines as an Alumni Association Member Add Your Name to the Frann G. & Eric S. Francis Lifetime Member Wall Alongside More Than 12,000 Terps Watch the Video Terp Profile Motivating Movies, With a Maryland Touch Disney+ Release 'Safety' Becomes the Latest on Terp Producer's List of Underdog Films Read More

STAY ACTIVE

Events Career Week Monday, Jan. 25–Friday, Jan. 29 Virtual Steer and advance your career with the Alumni Association's inaugural Career Week. With over 20 programs, workshops, panels, member-exclusive and industry events, there is something for every Terp. Schedule of Events

New Year, New You Every Wednesday, Jan. 6–27 Virtual Join us for a four-part interactive series to help you set your 2021 goals. Each Wednesday will have a theme, focusing on personal, professional, fitness or mental/emotional goals. Learn More

When Terrapins Connect Terrapins Connect is an online platform that allows Terps access to each other for networking, job opportunities, and industry-specific guidance and insight. Read the story of how alums Danilo de Sousa Nhantumbo M.A. '18 and Chris Light '92, '93 made a meaningful connection through the platform that enhanced their careers and grew their Terp network. Read More

Membership After last year, we could all use a refresh. Start your 2021 off right by joining the University of Maryland Alumni Association. By becoming a member of the Alumni Association, you'll gain access to all the new member experiences we've developed to help make you the best version of yourself. Join Today Don't wait. Join as a lifetime member and save up to $250 when you join by March 31, 2021. You'll also get this quarter-zip pullover for free! Current members: Refer a friend and you'll get a pullover too. To receive credit for your recommendation: Share this link: alumni.umd.edu/Member21 Ensure they provide your first name, last name and class year during registration. Become a member by March 31, 2021 to receive your free quarter-zip pullover. One gift per membership.

STAY INFORMED

News Maryland Today – $6.8M Gift to Extend Opportunities to Underserved Montgomery County Students Maryland Today – Spring 2021 Plans to Look Much Like Fall's Maryland Today – Portraits From a Pandemic Maryland Today – Championship Chat Maryland Today – Alum's Sweet Idea: Virtual Honey Tastings

Stay active. Stay informed. Stay Connected. How do you stay fearless? Share your pictures with us on social media!

Pop Quiz UMD's marching band, the Mighty Sound of Maryland, has played in the inaugural parades of four presidents. Who was the first president for whom the band performed? William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson Franklin D. Roosevelt Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan Submit Your Answer Three Terps who respond correctly will be randomly selected to win an Alumni Association hat and scarf set.

Tessa via Instagram @allthecheeseplz Had a blast last night hosting a cheesy virtual cooking demo with @maryland_alumni! Swipe for the finished product - Beer Cheese in a Pretzel Ring. Thanks to @a.terrell4 for cooking along with me and @crookedcrabbeer for providing the beverages! Frenchy via Twitter @ph_OnedermomPhD Enjoyed virtual paint n sip hosted by @UMDPublicHealth @Maryland_Alumni with my mentee & fellow SPH alumni. It was just the social event we both needed. Exposing my mentee to our amazing alumni was the icing on the cake. #ProudMentor #HappyAlumna #SPH2017 #FearTheTurtle

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