MAPP Events
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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...
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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...
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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...
2026-12-02T12:00:002026-12-02T12:00:00View Event Details for Research in Motion -
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
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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...
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"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...
2026-12-14T12:00:002026-12-14T12:00:00View Event Details for "Fighting for a Foothold" Book Talk with Dr. Angela Simms -
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...
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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...
2027-04-28T12:00:002027-04-28T12:00:00View Event Details for Architecture Program Lecture: Pascale Sablan (Kea Professor) -
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...
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Photo Gallery
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Ice Cream Social 2026
Affordable Connected Communities (ACC) Summit
Celebration of Excellence 2026
UMD Events
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.
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...
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.