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  • People attending an NCSG summit

    NCSG Fall Colloquium Series

    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...

    2026-09-17T12:00:00
    2026-12-14T12:00:00
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  • A bird flying over layers of mountains

    Research | Practice Development Workshop Series

    12 - 1 p.m.

    These workshop series are open to the University of Maryland community. Faculty, researchers, staff and graduate students are all welcome!Fall 2026 R|P Workshops & Events:Writing Accountability Groups (WAG)Tuesday, September 22, 12 - 1 p.m. by zoomTara Burke will lead this presentation.RSVP for ...

    2026-09-22T12:00:00
    2026-11-17T12:00:00
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  • Students filling up the auditorium for a lecture

    Architecture Lecture Series: Fall 2026

    4 - 5:20 p.m.

    Fall 2026 Architecture Lecture Series:September 23, 2026Johannes WidodoNational University of Singapore College of Design and EngineeringLearn more about Johannes Widodo's lecture. October 14, 2026Craig & Mimi Spangler Architecture Lecture: David T. FortinProfessor at University of Waterloo and ...

    2026-09-23T12:00:00
    2026-11-04T12:00:00
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  • Gallery exhibit featuring architecture moldings

    Molding et al.

    Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Molding et al. examines architectural molding as the most overlooked, yet highly influential, element of architectural design. The exhibition examines molding through the lenses of form, materiality, history, and spatial experience. Through original research, drawings, models, material studies, and ...

    2026-09-25T12:00:00
    2026-12-11T12:00:00
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  • Doors to a red brick building

    Prospective Master's Student In-Person Open House

    12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

    This event is open to the public. This in-person interactive session introduces prospective students to the directors and advisors leading University of Maryland's master's programs in architecture, real estate development, urban planning and historic preservation. Come learn about our hands-on, int...

    2026-10-16T12:00:00
    2026-10-16T12:00:00
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  • ULI Hines project rendering for "The Cascades"

    ULI Hines Competition Information Session

    6 - 7 p.m.

    This event is for the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation (MAPP) Community only.Join us for information session on the 2027 ULI Hines Student Competition on urban design and development. The competition is part of the Institute’s ongoing effort to raise interest among young people in...

    2026-10-20T12:00:00
    2026-10-20T12:00:00
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  • Silhouette of Chicago skyline at sunset

    The Politics of Design: A Conversation with Maurice Cox

    5:30 p.m. Reception to follow

    This Karl F.G. DuPuy Endowed Lecture in Urban Design is open to the public. Additional funding support made possible by the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Fund through the Urban Studies and Planning Program.This event will be live streamed on Youtube. A post-lecture discussion will be held for Zoom part...

    2026-10-21T12:00:00
    2026-10-21T12:00:00
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  • Postcard graphics and stampage with a UMD logo and turtle shell

    DIY Postcard Making Stress-Buster

    12 noon - 1 p.m.

    This event is for the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation (MAPP) community only.Come together within the MAPP community for a mid-semester stress-buster that gets students thinking and making creatively!

    2026-10-26T12:00:00
    2026-10-26T12:00:00
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  • A silhouette of a person in front of a large moon or sun

    AI + Architecture Summit

    October 26: 4 - 5:20 p.m. | October 28: 4 - 6:30 p.m. | October 30: 12 noon - 4 p.m.

    Exploring the Future of Architecture with AIPlease note the AI Summit will be held on October 26, 28 and 30. This summit is sponsored by University of Maryland's Artificial Intelligence Institute (AIM) and the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation's Architecture Program. This AI week w...

    2026-10-26T12:00:00
    2026-10-30T12:00:00
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  • Collage of images and renderings from African influences

    Colden Florence-Thomas Eichbaum Lecture: Carin Smuts

    4 - 5:30 p.m.

    This Colden Florence-Thomas Eichbaum Lecture is open to the publicSpeaker:Carin SmutsPrinciple, CS Studio and ArchitectsAbout the lecture:WHY LISTEN?WHAT IS AN AFRICAN PRACTICE? One that primarily draws inspiration from African influences. The work is contextual, be it environmental, cultural, socia...

    2026-11-04T12:00:00
    2026-11-04T12:00:00
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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

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When UMD Was the Center of the Internet

When UMD Was the Center of the Internet: Exploring the University of Maryland’s role in establishing the early foundations of the internet

October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
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Flyer for Building Reciprocal Partnerships for Community Engagement

Building Reciprocal Partnerships for Community Engagement

Build community partnerships that are mutually beneficial and built to last. Explore partnership models, map key stakeholders, and learn what to share, ask, and listen for.

October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
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Flyer for Reimagining Learning Experiences to Prioritize Connection

Reimagining Learning Experiences to Prioritize Connection

Co-hosted by the TLTC and the Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this workshop invites instructors to reclaim joy in the classroom. Participants will collaborate to imagine new possibilities for creating connected learning experiences.

October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
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