Explore ARHU on Maryland Day 2023!
Explore ARHU on Maryland Day 2023!
Explore what the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) has to offer as the university celebrates 25 years of Maryland Day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. ARHU is represented across campus on Maryland Day with dozens of events in the performing and visual arts, history, languages, literatures and cultures. Check out our exciting schedule of events by neighborhood below. Admission and parking are free. For more information on what's happening campuswide, visit Maryland Day 2023. Unless otherwise listed, all events run from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
TERP TOWN CENTER
Arts & Humanities Tent
Arts, Humanities and You
College of Arts and Humanities
The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) is where global visionaries and creative problem solvers are born. Prospective students can ask questions and learn how ARHU can be an essential part of your time as a Terp.
Coloring Station
Performing Arts at Maryland
The performing arts at Maryland presents a coloring station.
COMM@Maryland, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Department of Communication
Join the UMD COMMunity to celebrate all things communication. Spin the wheel for speech prompts and prizes and—for the kiddos—explore communicating through art and color with squish painting.
Latin American and Caribbean Trivia and Selfie Station, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center
Guess fun facts about Latin America and the Caribbean (categories: pop culture, history, geography, sports and leisure, and wild card) and win a prize. Then pose in front of a Latin American scene and later find your pictures on the Center for Latin American Studies' social media.
Put Yourself on the Map
Center for Global Migration Studies
Participate in an interactive mapping project to create a visual representation of immigration to Maryland.
Travel the World: Trivia Games
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Language House; Language Flagships
Explore linguistic and cultural activities from around the world. Try your hand at trivia games to test your knowledge about languages and cultures.
Where in History? Find the Terp-storian Detective Game
Department of History
Play a history detective game where everyone has a part. When are you living? What event are you living through? What's it like? How do you feel? Most of all, who among you is the historian detective, and can you discover that person's identity?
Your Name in Greek
Department of Classics
Tell us your name, and members of the Department of Classics will write it in Greek characters.
Language House at St. Mary's Hall
Travel the World: A Cultural and Linguistic Adventure, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Outdoor Patio and Indoor Basement
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Language House; Language Flagships
Experience Italian culture by playing Bocce, and learn about different monuments, or attend workshops and demonstrations on the art of calligraphy presented by the Arabic and Chinese programs. The Spanish and Portuguese programs will offer a capoeira demonstration and give Zumba and Samba dance lessons. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about languages and cultures programs and sample international snacks.
Stamp Student Union
Arts Fest 2023, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Atrium, 1st Floor, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
College Park Scholars Arts Program
This annual showcase of student-produced artwork features a full program of performances, presentations and exhibitions.
ART & DESIGN PLACE
David C. Driskell Center: Cole Student Activities Building
Ringgold|Saar: Meeting on the Matrix
The David C. Driskell Center
Drawn from the robust print collection of the David C. Driskell Center and supporters, “Meeting on the Matrix” juxtaposes over 50 prints, archival materials and videos illuminating the printmaking practices of Faith Ringgold (b. 1930) and Betye Saar (b. 1926) over six decades.
Make-and-Take Printmaking, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The David C. Driskell Center
In celebration of the David C. Driskell Center's new exhibition, "Ringgold|Saar: Meeting on the Matrix," learn a printmaking process and take home your print. Plus, pick up a Discover Do Good activity card here!
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Various Locations at The Clarice
The Clarice; School of Music; School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
Explore the creativity of Terps and the local community at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center this Maryland Day. View the full list of performing arts events on Maryland Day.
Tawes Plaza
English Tent
Banned Book Giveaway, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Department of English
Controversy! Challenges! Censorship! Curious to see what the fuss over banned books is about? Pick up some contraband (while supplies last) and discover the power of literature.
Chalk Talk, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Department of English
Inscribe your favorite quotations on Tawes Plaza in chalk.
Lit Ink With Temporary Tattoos, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Department of English
Emboss and inspire yourself with a literary temporary tattoo using pre-printed special temporary tattoo paper. Choose from some of the Department of English’s favorite authors and quotations.
Make Your Mark, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Department of English
Typeset a bookmark on the Gutenberg-style letterpress in BookLab, the English department's makerspace, letterpress printing studio, library and center for the book arts.
Speedy Shakespeare: "A Midsummer Night's Dream," 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Maryland Shakespeare Players; Department of English
Join the Maryland Shakespeare Players as they perform a compressed, 40-minute, fun-filled version of “A Midsummer Night's Dream.” It starts hourly on the hour.
Word Play, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Department of English
Have fun with words with a literary Mad Libs, a quotation station and "writer's block."
Language Science Tent
Bilingualism & Second Language Acquisition
Maryland Language Science Center
Did you know that more than half the world is bilingual? Learn how languages differ in sometimes unexpected ways.
Brain Trivia
Maryland Language Science Center
You think you know about brains? Answer fun questions about the brain for a chance to win some treats.
Build a Neuron
Maryland Language Science Center
Learn about neurons, the cells of the brain and the brain itself by coloring in a brain cap and making neurons out of pipe cleaners.
Child Language
Maryland Language Science Center
How do babies learn their first words? Try to learn some mystery words to experience the challenges faced by young learners.
Cognitive Science, Neuroscience and Language Science
Maryland Language Science Center
Meet the researchers who study the brain, the mind and language. Learn about what they study and what their research can tell you about yourself.
Literacy and Equity in Maryland
Maryland Language Science Center
Literacy is at the core of equity, particularly for marginalized populations. Learn what UMD researchers are doing to combat enduring illiteracy in our state and region, and how you can help.
Explore what the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) has to offer as the university celebrates 25 years of Maryland Day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. ARHU is represented across campus on Maryland Day with dozens of events in the performing and visual arts, history, languages, literatures and cultures. Check out our exciting schedule of events by neighborhood below. Admission and parking are free. For more information on what's happening campuswide, visit Maryland Day 2023. Unless otherwise listed, all events run from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
TERP TOWN CENTER
Arts & Humanities Tent
Arts, Humanities and You
College of Arts and Humanities
The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) is where global visionaries and creative problem solvers are born. Prospective students can ask questions and learn how ARHU can be an essential part of your time as a Terp.
Coloring Station
Performing Arts at Maryland
The performing arts at Maryland presents a coloring station.
COMM@Maryland, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Department of Communication
Join the UMD COMMunity to celebrate all things communication. Spin the wheel for speech prompts and prizes and—for the kiddos—explore communicating through art and color with squish painting.
Latin American and Caribbean Trivia and Selfie Station, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center
Guess fun facts about Latin America and the Caribbean (categories: pop culture, history, geography, sports and leisure, and wild card) and win a prize. Then pose in front of a Latin American scene and later find your pictures on the Center for Latin American Studies' social media.
Put Yourself on the Map
Center for Global Migration Studies
Participate in an interactive mapping project to create a visual representation of immigration to Maryland.
Travel the World: Trivia Games
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Language House; Language Flagships
Explore linguistic and cultural activities from around the world. Try your hand at trivia games to test your knowledge about languages and cultures.
Where in History? Find the Terp-storian Detective Game
Department of History
Play a history detective game where everyone has a part. When are you living? What event are you living through? What's it like? How do you feel? Most of all, who among you is the historian detective, and can you discover that person's identity?
Your Name in Greek
Department of Classics
Tell us your name, and members of the Department of Classics will write it in Greek characters.
Language House at St. Mary's Hall
Travel the World: A Cultural and Linguistic Adventure, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Outdoor Patio and Indoor Basement
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Language House; Language Flagships
Experience Italian culture by playing Bocce, and learn about different monuments, or attend workshops and demonstrations on the art of calligraphy presented by the Arabic and Chinese programs. The Spanish and Portuguese programs will offer a capoeira demonstration and give Zumba and Samba dance lessons. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about languages and cultures programs and sample international snacks.
Stamp Student Union
Arts Fest 2023, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Atrium, 1st Floor, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
College Park Scholars Arts Program
This annual showcase of student-produced artwork features a full program of performances, presentations and exhibitions.
ART & DESIGN PLACE
David C. Driskell Center: Cole Student Activities Building
Ringgold|Saar: Meeting on the Matrix
The David C. Driskell Center
Drawn from the robust print collection of the David C. Driskell Center and supporters, “Meeting on the Matrix” juxtaposes over 50 prints, archival materials and videos illuminating the printmaking practices of Faith Ringgold (b. 1930) and Betye Saar (b. 1926) over six decades.
Make-and-Take Printmaking, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The David C. Driskell Center
In celebration of the David C. Driskell Center's new exhibition, "Ringgold|Saar: Meeting on the Matrix," learn a printmaking process and take home your print. Plus, pick up a Discover Do Good activity card here!
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Various Locations at The Clarice
The Clarice; School of Music; School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
Explore the creativity of Terps and the local community at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center this Maryland Day. View the full list of performing arts events on Maryland Day.
Tawes Plaza
English Tent
Banned Book Giveaway, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Department of English
Controversy! Challenges! Censorship! Curious to see what the fuss over banned books is about? Pick up some contraband (while supplies last) and discover the power of literature.
Chalk Talk, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Department of English
Inscribe your favorite quotations on Tawes Plaza in chalk.
Lit Ink With Temporary Tattoos, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Department of English
Emboss and inspire yourself with a literary temporary tattoo using pre-printed special temporary tattoo paper. Choose from some of the Department of English’s favorite authors and quotations.
Make Your Mark, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Department of English
Typeset a bookmark on the Gutenberg-style letterpress in BookLab, the English department's makerspace, letterpress printing studio, library and center for the book arts.
Speedy Shakespeare: "A Midsummer Night's Dream," 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Maryland Shakespeare Players; Department of English
Join the Maryland Shakespeare Players as they perform a compressed, 40-minute, fun-filled version of “A Midsummer Night's Dream.” It starts hourly on the hour.
Word Play, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Department of English
Have fun with words with a literary Mad Libs, a quotation station and "writer's block."
Language Science Tent
Bilingualism & Second Language Acquisition
Maryland Language Science Center
Did you know that more than half the world is bilingual? Learn how languages differ in sometimes unexpected ways.
Brain Trivia
Maryland Language Science Center
You think you know about brains? Answer fun questions about the brain for a chance to win some treats.
Build a Neuron
Maryland Language Science Center
Learn about neurons, the cells of the brain and the brain itself by coloring in a brain cap and making neurons out of pipe cleaners.
Child Language
Maryland Language Science Center
How do babies learn their first words? Try to learn some mystery words to experience the challenges faced by young learners.
Cognitive Science, Neuroscience and Language Science
Maryland Language Science Center
Meet the researchers who study the brain, the mind and language. Learn about what they study and what their research can tell you about yourself.
Literacy and Equity in Maryland
Maryland Language Science Center
Literacy is at the core of equity, particularly for marginalized populations. Learn what UMD researchers are doing to combat enduring illiteracy in our state and region, and how you can help.