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Social Action Award 

This merit-based award, given each spring while funds permit, will recognize one Public Health student or a team of students who demonstrate excellence in social action through a planned event, campaign, or project designed to improve the well-being of traditionally marginalized groups. 

Portrait of Boris D. Lushniak

Boris D. Lushniak

Professor and Dean, School of Public Health
Sep
12
Friday
McKeldin Mall

First Look Fair

The First Look Fair is one of the longest running involvement traditions at the University of Maryland. First Look Fair hosts over 650 student clubs and organizations and campus departments! The festive atmosphere is the perfect place to gather resources, learn more about how to get involved, and...

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Past Events
Aug
4
Monday
Organized by University Human Resources

UMD New Employee Orientation

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Feb
6
Friday
Virtual

Flash Mentoring Session with the Maryland Department Primary Care Program Management Office

Join up to ten public health champions from the Maryland Primary Care Program Management Office to network, learn more about public health roles, and ask career questions. The flash mentors come from a variety of different backgrounds and have very different roles within the office.

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Oct
23
Thursday
Zoom

Maximizing Your Experience at APHA and Other National Conferences

Join the Graduate Student Services team for a session on maximizing your experience at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference and other national conferences. Discover valuable tips and strategies on SPH branding, student-specific events, effective networking, social activities...

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Oct
21
Tuesday
Zoom

Fellowships and Internships with the Center for Diversity in Public Health Leadership Training @ the Kennedy Krieger Institute

The team from the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Center for Excellence in Public Health Leadership will present insights into their two prestigious fellowships beginning with the Ferguson RISE graduate fellowship. Applications are due in February 2026. 12-12:30 - Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging...

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Sep
18
Thursday
Zoom

Pitching with Purpose: Crafting Your Elevator Pitch

Get your elevator pitch ready for upcoming conferences and the SPH career fair! You only get one chance to make a great first impression! Engaging in networking activities raises your awareness of your personal “brand” by meeting other professionals and sharing your abilities, skills, and background...

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two students hold pickleball paddles

Community through pickleball

When freshmen arrive at the University of Maryland (UMD), they’re placed in orientation classes designed to ease the transition into college life. But transfer students, many of whom come from two-year colleges and have already earned associate’s degrees, are often navigating a new campus, major requirements and social systems alone. 

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