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Name:
Stamp Special Events and Programs
Category:
Common Interest - Activities
Description:
Be the first to know what's happening in the Stamp and around campus! This is your one-stop shop for Stamp Events.
Privacy Type:
Open: All content is public to the Maryland network.

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http://www.stamp.umd.edu/specialevents/
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Stamp Special Events and Programs
Location:
College Park, MD

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News:
It's FALL and that means HOMECOMING! The full Homecoming Calendar events ready to roll - don't miss it! Get more info at www.homecoming.umd.edu

ALL WEEK
ALL WEEK LONG (October 11-17, 2009)
Maryland's "M"azing Race
We text you the clues and you text us the answers! Run completely through text message, Maryland's "M"azing Race will take place all week during Homecoming Week - October 11-16. Teams can be 1-4 people, and the winning team gets a free 50 minute massage at the Health Center for each member of their team. We'll announce the winning team at the Post-Parade Party on October 16 at 5 p.m.!

Penny Wars!
Bring all that extra change laying around your room to our events and raise money for your class. Pennies count for your class (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior), but silver change can count against another class! A percentage of the proceeds go to the winning group, with the rest going towards the Student Crisis Fund. More info on the Crisis fund can be found here: http://www.studentaffairs.umd.edu/students.html

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
On-Campus Tree Planting with the Arbor Day Foundation and the Semester on Peace
11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Morrill Quad (behind Tydings Hall)
Make your mark on campus and plant a tree that will be here forever. Maryland is one of 10 campuses nationwide to recieve funding from the Arbor Day Foundation for this important "Tree Campus USA" event. LUNCH and TSHIRTS are provided!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Official Homecoming Kick-Off in the TerpZone!
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., TerpZone, The Stamp
Join us in the TerpZone for FREE FOOD, PRIZES, and FREE BOWLING AND BILLIARDS! Kick off Homecoming Week with a bang!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
"Melting Pot" Ice Cream Mixer
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Atrium, The Stamp
Come to this event for FREE ICE CREAM, and info about organizations and upcoming events that represent our diverse campus community.
Katie Winstead

Annual Homecoming A Cappella Show
6:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Hear the very best of Maryland's A Cappella Groups at this awesome campus tradition. Come early because seats fill up fast!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Homecoming Pep Rally and SEE Comedy Show featuring Russell Peters with special guest Kevin Nealon
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Cole Fieldhouse
Get fired up and ready to see The Terps beat Virginia in Saturday's Homecoming Football game! Attendees must purchase a ticket for the comedy show. Tickets are available at the Hoff Box Office. More information is available online at www.see.umd.edu

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Homecoming Parade
4:00-5:00 p.m., Regent's Drive
Check out this year's Homecoming Parade as it winds it's way through campus. Designated viewing areas are: the steps of LaPlata Hall, in Front of the Chemistry Building, and the steps of Main Administration. This year, see performances by Gymkana, cars from College Park Tuning, and our Grand Marshal, Today Show health expert and UMD Alum Joy Bauer!

Post-Parade Party
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., McKeldin Mall
Keep the party going at the Homecoming Post-Parade Party. Come for FOOD, PRIZES, MUSIC and more!

PHC Step Show
7:00 p.m., Ritchie Colliseum
An annual tradition brought to you by the PanHellenic Council. For more information, contact the Fraternity and Sorority Life office.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Homecoming Tailgate Competition
3 hours before kickoff, Parking lots surrounding Byrd Stadium
Let Your iMagination Run Wild and show us YOUR wild side! Competition winners get the much coveted Tailgate cup and a banner for their vehicle.

Homecoming Football vs. University of Virginia
Byrd Stadium, Game time TBA
The main event! Cheer on the Terps in their game against the University of Virginia!

SEE YOU THERE!

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