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Winter Welcome Events

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Sunday, January 21

New Student and Family Welcome Reception
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

New spring residence hall students and their families are invited to join us for the spring welcome reception. You will meet staff and other new Terps and learn more about important university resources. New on-campus Terps will also complete the Dining Services biometric scan for dining hall access. Light refreshment and fun will be had!


Monday, January 22

Frost Fest at the Stamp Student Union
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Stamp Student Union

Come over to the Stamp Student Union for a festival of activities, including free bowling, billiards, and games at the Terp Zone, crafts at Studio A, special experience at the University Book Center, games and crafts with MICA (Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy) in the Baltimore Room, Blanket Making for Project Linus from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and more!

Terp Bingo
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

Play Bingo. Win Prizes. Join your fellow Terps in the Stamp Student Union for an evening of prizes and giveaways!


Tuesday, January 23

RecWell Open Tours
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Eppley Recreation Center

Stop by the lobby of Eppley Recreation Center to learn more about the facilities, classes, and other fitness and wellness provided by Recreation & Wellness. Tours will take place each half hour.

Room to Share: Reflecting on Identity Through Crafts
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cambridge Community Center

Join your fellow Terps and the Multicultural Advocates to express your creativity through origami building while reflecting on your identity and what an inclusive community means to you. Let the beauty of diversity take shape in every delicate crease.

The Chill Zone
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Atrium & Prince George’s Room, Stamp Student Union

Connect with your fellow Terps and take a moment to refocus for the start of a new semester. Enjoy mini massages, make your own bamboo plant, lip balm, and lotion stations, games, crafts, and snacks!

Academic Success Workshop: Starting the Semester Off on the Right Foot
5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Prince George’s Room, Stamp Student Union

How did your fall semester go? Are you looking to have a strong(er) spring semester? Join us during The Chill Zone for reflection on your strengths and areas for improvement, learn about campus resources, and gain strategies for organization and time management. This session aims to help you get the spring semester started out on the right foot.


RA Meet and Greets

Cambridge Community
Sunday, January 21
4:00 p.m.
Cambridge Community Center, Room 1100

Ellicott Community
Sunday, January 21
4:00 p.m.
La Plata Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR)
*For Ellicott Hall, La Plata Hall, and Hagerstown Hall residents

Denton Community
Sunday, January 21
4:00 p.m.
Denton MPR, Easton Lobby Classroom, Elkton Lobby Fishbowl Lounge

Heritage Community
Sunday, January 21
4:00 p.m.
Johnson-Whittle Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR), Pyon-Chen Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR), Oakland Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR)

North Hill Community
Sunday, January 21
4:00 p.m.
Prince Frederick Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR)

South Hill Community
Sunday, January 21
4:00 p.m.
Annapolis Hall Multipurpose Room (MPR)

Leonardtown Community
Sunday, January 21
4:00 p.m.
Leonardtown Community Center


RecWell Facility Hours

Eppley Recreation Center (ERC)

Sunday, January 21: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Monday, January 22: 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 23: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Ritchie Coliseum

Sunday, January 21: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Monday, January 22: 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 23: 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Reckord Armory

Sunday, January 21: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday, January 22: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

School of Public Health

Sunday, January 21: 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (drop-in volleyball)
Monday, January 22: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (0101 & 0103), 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (2101)

To learn more and for information on how to access these facilities, please visit the University Recreation & Wellness website.


Dining Hall Hours

Yahentamitsi

Sunday, January 21: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, January 22: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

South Campus Dining Hall

Sunday, January 21: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, January 22: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

251 North

Sunday, January 21: CLOSED
Monday, January 22: CLOSED
Tuesday, January 23: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

To learn more, please visit the Dining Services website.

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