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Regional College Fair Representative

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking alums to represent the University of Maryland at select regional career fairs. If you are interested in speaking with high school students about your time at Maryland please complete the form below. More information will be share on locations, timing as well as training. 

Terp Alumni Ambassador Interest Form

Upcoming Opportunities

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Holiday Party Silent Auction

Support student scholarships by volunteering for the Alumni Association Holiday Party Silent Auction. New this year, the Silent Auction will raise critical scholarship funds for Maryland students. Get involved by securing auction items, and/or make an in-kind donation of a good or service. Both opportunities allow you to give back to the next generation of Terps while supporting your alma mater. Interested in helping, or want to learn more?

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Nominate a Terp for Maryland Awards

Each year, we celebrate and honor the achievements of seven outstanding Terps at A Celebration of Terps: Featuring The Maryland Awards. These awards recognize fearless alumni who have risen to the highest levels of public service, launched successful companies and made groundbreaking discoveries.

Nominate a Terp
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Host a BSOS Career Chat

Share Your Experiences
Do you have 30 minutes to talk about your job or industry? Students want to hear from you! Join a virtual session featuring alumni sharing their career paths, industry/job insights, and/or tips for applying to your industry with students. This opportunity is best suited for alumni with less than five years of experience.

Express Interest Here

Ongoing Opportunities

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Send a postcard to an incoming student

When was the last time you received a handwritten note in the mail? What better way to welcome an incoming freshmen than to send a quick note welcoming them to UMD! Click here to be contacted when the next opportunity arises.

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Host an event in your community

Looking for a way to connect with fellow Terps while volunteering at a local organization? Packaging food, park clean up, etc.? Complete the form below to get started. 

Host an Event
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Connect with Prospective Students

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Alumni Associations hosts events in the early spring to connect alums and prospective students. If you are interested in attending and or speaking at these future events please complete the brief form below and we will be in touch once the dates are scheduled. 

Terp Alumni Ambassador Interest Form
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Philly Terps Alumni Board

The Philly Terps Alumni Network is looking to expand their board with 2 young alums to join their board. The primary goal of this position would be to assist in planning events to engage alums in the region and build Maryland pride. If you are interested in learning more click here

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Smith School of Business Advisory Councils

If you are a Smith School of Business graduate, please consider joining an advisory council. These are two-year terms, 2-4 hours per semester.

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Northern Virginia Terps Alumni Board

Do you enjoy planning events? Connecting with fellow Terps? Building Terp pride and expanding our community? The NovA Terps board is looking for (2) at large board members to join their active network. Learn more here

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Supporting Student Teachers and New Teachers

Currently, there is a nationwide teacher shortage that is placing stress on new educators. Volunteering to support student teachers and new teachers is one way of addressing this grand challenge. Alumni will be given a menu of volunteer opportunities to choose from. All opportunities will focus on preparing and supporting the next generation of K-12 educators through classroom visits, job search preparation, or sending notes of encouragement.

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Geography Department-Guest Presenters

The Department of Geography is looking for alums to share their work and experience during their virtual weekly seminars. The seminar takes place on Thursday's throughout the semester. If you are interested in learning more and to get added to the schedule, reach out to Renata. 

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Mentor a student in the Iribe Center

The I4C Mentoring Program will facilitate community building, support academic success, and provide professional development for all students in computing at the University of Maryland.

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Questions about volunteering with UMD? Contact Angela Dimopoulos '07, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Outreach