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MAPP Events

  • A potluck buffet with students

    Gratitude Day 2026

    11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

    This event is for the MAPP Community onlyThe MAPP community is invited to come together in celebration of Gratitude Day on Wednesday, November 18th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in The Great Space. The Dean will be providing a Thanksgiving-themed main course, and we invite you to bring a dish or desser...

    2026-11-18T12:00:00
    2026-11-18T12:00:00
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  • People attending an NCSG summit

    NCSG Fall Colloquium - 11/19/2026

    11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    This colloquium series is open to the public. Join National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) students, staff and faculty every month during the academic semester to hear more about ongoing research from NCSG and our many partners. NCSG’s research colloquium is a dedicated space curated by NCSG’s Execu...

    2026-11-19T12:00:00
    2026-11-19T12:00:00
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  • Collage of video shoots being done in a barber shop and coffee shop

    Research in Motion

    6 - 8 p.m.

    Storytelling that Informs, Engages, and InspiresBehind every project is a story: Learn how to tell yours. Join the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (MAPP) and the School of Public Health (SPH) for a screening of short videos highlighting research on the spaces, communities, and syst...

    2026-12-02T12:00:00
    2026-12-02T12:00:00
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  • Ariel Bierbaum and her book, Schools for Sale

    Speaking of Books with Ariel Bierbaum

    12:30 - 2 p.m.

    This event is for the University of Maryland community onlyAssociate Professor, Ariel Bierbaum will discuss her book: Schools For Sale: Disinvestment, Dispossession, and School Building Reuse in Philadelphia

    2026-12-02T12:00:00
    2026-12-02T12:00:00
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  • School of Architecture Planning & Preservation Celebration of Graduates and graduation hat graphic

    Fall 2026 Celebration of Graduates

    9 - 10:30 a.m.

    Come join us in celebrating our Fall 2026 Graduates! A short program will be held in the Architecture Building Auditorium, followed by a reception serving coffee, cookies and tea in the Kibel Gallery.Students will receive an email to RSVP. SPEAKER: Beth L. Savage (she/her)Chair, Board of VisitorsUni...

    2026-12-11T12:00:00
    2026-12-11T12:00:00
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  • People attending an NCSG summit

    "Fighting for a Foothold" Book Talk with Dr. Angela Simms

    11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    This event is part of the NCSG Fall Colloquium series and is open to the public. Visiting author Dr. Angela Simms will be sharing insights from her newly published book, “Fighting for a Foothold: How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middle-Class Suburbia.” Fighting for a Foothold is an in-dept...

    2026-12-14T12:00:00
    2026-12-14T12:00:00
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  • A career fair employee looking at a students portfolio

    MAPP Career and Internship Fair 2027

    1 - 5 p.m.

    This event is open to the publicPlease join us for UMD's annual Architecture, Planning, Preservation & Real Estate Development Career & Internship Fair in the STAMP Colony Ballroom on Friday, February 19, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Connect with talented Terps to share information about your...

    2027-02-19T12:00:00
    2027-02-19T12:00:00
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  • Students filling up the auditorium for a lecture

    Architecture Program Lecture: Pascale Sablan (Kea Professor)

    4 - 5:30 p.m.

    Speaker: Pascale Sablan, FAIA, NOMAC, LEED AP The Third OfficeAbout the speaker: Pascale Sablan, FAIA, NOMAC, LEED AP has over 20 years of experience, she has led major international, cultural, civic and commercial projects around the world. Pascale served a two-year term as the President of the Nat...

    2027-04-28T12:00:00
    2027-04-28T12:00:00
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  • Congressman Glenn Ivey attending the 2026 PALS Showcase

    PALS 2027 Showcase

    9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    This is a public event.The PALS showcase is an event held in an "open house" format, where students involved in PALS projects have the opportunity to prepare and present posters that highlight their work. The event is attended by students, faculty and project sponsors (members of local government, b...

    2027-05-11T12:00:00
    2027-05-11T12:00:00
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Students posing in the Architecture building with ice cream

Ice Cream Social 2026

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People interacting at the Affordable and Connected Communities Summit

Affordable Connected Communities (ACC) Summit

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Maria and Mady celebrating their retirement

Celebration of Excellence 2026

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UMD Events

Flyer for Reflection: Deeper Learning From Community Engagement

Reflection: Deeper Learning From Community Engagement

Turn community experiences into meaningful learning. Explore reflection models, assignments, and assessment strategies that help students move beyond retelling to deeper learning.

November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
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Flyer for Alternative Grading Strategies

Alternative Grading Strategies

Do you wish your grading practices better reflected what you value in your discipline? This workshop will introduce you to the principles of alternative grading and explore practical strategies for making grading more transparent, equitable, and learn...

November 10, 2026
November 10, 2026
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2026 Small Business Anti-Displacement Network Summit on Preventing Climate Displacement

SBAN's 2026 summit will focus on equitable climate resilience and recovery strategies that keep small businesses in place.

November 11, 2026
November 13, 2026
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