Where: Physics : 1410
Event Type(s): Seminar

Are you working with undergraduate researchers this summer? Please invite them to attend the Summer Seminar Series. The Summer Seminar Series offers six sessions for all undergraduate researchers. The seminars are open to all and are held each Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 from June 4 to July 9 in Physics 1410. For seminar topics and more information, please see www.ugresearch.umd.edu.

The seminar series is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research.

For more information, contact:
Lisa J. Kiely
+1 301 405 0966
lkiely@umd.edu
www.ugresearch.umd.edu

Event Type(s): Recreation

Are you looking to learn a new skill over the summer? Would you like to learn how to relax with one of our yoga classes, or how to shimmy in our belly dancing class? Well, look no further! Campus Recreation Services is offering a plethora of courses this summer to the entire community! Bring your friends, neighbors, loved ones, but most importantly: yourself! We offer a diverse group of classes at various times to accommodate all! A full list of our summer courses, as well as registration, is available at our website: http://www.crs.umd.edu/wwwnet/noncredit/main/. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Website: www.crs.umd.edu/wwwnet/noncredit/main/

For more information, contact:
Mary Mires
301 226 4409
mmires@umd.edu
www.crs.umd.edu/wwwnet/noncredit/main/

When: Saturday, May 17, 2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex
Event Type(s): Athletics

Attention Terp Fans! Saturday, May 17, at 1 p.m. your #3 Women's Lacrosse team will be hosting a NCAA Quarterfinal game. In this pivotal matchup they will face ACC rival Duke at the Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex! It's important that the Terrapins use their home field advantage so come out and join the exciting atmosphere and cheer on the Terps!

The winner goes on to play in the NCAA Semifinals at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md. May 23 at 8:30pm.

Ticket Information:
Charges: Adults $6; Youth/Seniors $4;
Available at: Terrapin Ticket Office at Comcast Center
Phone: 1-800-IM-A-TERP
Website: http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AUMD%3AWL08%3AN2%3A&linkID=umd&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

For more information, contact:
Kirsten Olson
+1 301 314 7162
kirsten@umd.edu

When: Sunday, June 22, 2008 7:00 AM - Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:00 AM
Event Type(s): Other

LIFT is a pre-college program at the University of Maryland that is designed to improve the academic standing of high school students (grades 10  12) who need an extra LIFT to help them meet their full potential.

Lift provides a unique opportunity for participants to hone their math, reading, and writing skills. Participating in the LIFT pre-college program would enhance a students' competency and confidence to successfully complete high school and prepare them for college through:

Academic Instruction
SAT Practice
College Career Counseling Seminars
An Introduction to College Experience Course (ICE)
College Living Experience
Cultural and Social Enrichment Activities

To apply go to: http://www.precollege.umd.edu/lift.html

We are still accepting applications, but spaces are limited!

Applicants are accepted on a first come first serve basis!

Website: www.precollege.umd.edu/lift.html

For more information, contact:
Tiffany Nicole Jones
+1 301 405 6785
tjones21@umd.edu

When: Monday, May 19, 2008 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Van Munching : 1524
Event Type(s): Lecture

Dr. Arun Shourie, eminent journalist, economist, and former Indian central government minister, will speak at the Robert H. Smith School of Business:

Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., followed by reception
Topic: Innovation and Globalization
Venue: Frank Auditorium, 1524 Van Munching Hall

Dr. Shourie has received several national and international awards, including the International Editor of the Year Award, and has been acclaimed as one of "World Press Freedom Heroes" by the International Press Institute and a "Star of Asia" by Business Week.

For more information, contact:
Janet Woodruff
+1 301 405 0200
jwoodruff@umd.edu