Things heat up when the sun goes down.
Join the Division of Student Affairs and campus partners as we kick off another year of Terps After Dark, six weeks of late-night events for you to meet friends, have all sorts of fun, get FREE stuff, and learn more about our beautiful campus. We're glad you're here!
Week 5:
TerpZone: Bowling Tournament
Thursday, September 21st | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: TerpZone, STAMP
Open to all skill levels. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to show off your bowling skills and make new friends on the lanes. Grab your bowling buddies and let the good times roll!
RSVP on TerpLink.
RecWell: DIY Hot/Cold Packs
Thursday, September 21st | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Richie Coliseum
Get ready to soothe your aches and pains or simply relax with a fun and creative DIY Hot and Cold Pack Event!
STAMP & BSOS: The African American History and Landmarks Tour at UMD
Thursday, September 21st | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Starts at Rossborough, goes all over campus
Explore the legacy of African Americans and their impact on the campus of UMD through a 90-minute walking tour. The tour, developed by Dr. Kim Nickerson (BSOS), is an affirmation of the positive and meaningful African American presence and existence on our campus. For questions, please contact Brittney Robinson: brobins7@umd.edu. RSVP required.
Studio A: Crochet Workshop
Thursday, September 21st | 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Studio A, STAMP
Join us at Studio A for a Crochet Workshop! RSVP on TerpLink.
University Career Center & The President’s Promise: Caricatures and Cornhole
Thursday, September 21st | 8:30 - 11:30 PM
Location: Prince George's Room 1211, Stamp
We will have caricature artists available to draw your caricature, cornhole games, and did we mention we'll have ice cream? Caricatures and ice cream are only available on a first-come-first-served basis. Learn more here.
SEE: Back to School Lecture
Thursday, September 21st | 9:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Grand Ballroom, Stamp
Join SEE for our annual Back to School Lecture featuring Michelle Zauner. This event is FREE and open to the UMD community. Get your tickets here!
Res Life & Dining: Party in the Dining Hall
Friday, September 22nd | 8:30 - 11:30 PM
Location: 251 North Dining Hall
Make your Friday night spectacular with delicious late night snacks and Bingo at 251 North. Come for the food, stay for the games, as there will be a number of prizes and giveaways to enjoy!
TerpZone: Cosmic Bowling
Friday, September 22nd & Saturday, September 23rd | 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: TerpZone, Stamp
Come and enjoy our cosmic bowling events every Friday and Saturday night from 8 PM - 1 AM. Colored lights, pins, spinning disco balls, and black lights will be sure to have everyone enjoying the fun. Bowl on a strike with the colored pin in front and win a free game! It's Cosmic Bowling on a college campus like you have never seen before! You don't want to miss it!
RecWell: Softball Tournament
Friday, September 22nd | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: RecWell Turf Fields
Preregistration is required for this event! Head to intramurals.umd.edu to sign up your team.
STAMP/UMPD: Build a Terp with UMPD
Friday, September 22nd | 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Grand Ballroom, STAMP
Create a new cuddly Teddy the Terp or a new Terp Turtle friend at the Terp's After Dark Build a Terp. (RSVP Full)
Stamp/Residential Facilities: Fast X
Saturday, September 23rd | 9:00 - 11:00 PM
Location: Hoff Theater, STAMP
Terps After Dark Film Series: Movies after dark! Join the campus community most weekend nights to see all of these summers blockbusters. Bring your friends and Get free Terps After Dark swag.
RSVP on TerpLink.
RecWell: Neon Night at Climbing Wall and Alpine Tower
Saturday, September 23rd | 9:00 - 11:00 PM
Location: ERC Climbing Wall
Are you ready to light up the night? Join us for an electrifying adventure at the Climbing Wall and Alpine Tower! Learn more.
Maryland Hillel: Havdalah Ice Cream Social
Saturday, September 23rd | 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Maryland Hillel
Enjoy welcoming the week with a short Havdalah service and ice cream!
NPHC: All Nite-ish
Saturday, September 23rd | 8:30 PM
Location: Nyumburu Amphitheater
Join us for an exciting evening presented by the National Pan-Hellenic Council! Learn more.
Thank you to our Sponsor!

Thank you to our UMD Parents and Families, and to the Parents Philanthropy Board, for their support of Terps After Dark though the Terp Family Fund.
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