October's CARE in Conversation will focus on online relationships, specifically navigating the dynamics of online dating apps. We will explore healthy/unhealthy interactions, red flags, as well as digital consent and communication. This will be our first IN-PERSON CARE in Conversation and we are so excited to engage in student-driven dialogue on issues related to power-based violence! If you can only join us for part of the time, feel free to drop in. All are welcome!

SUSTAIN is an educational, skill-based support group where participants will learn practical skills to navigate the experience of caring for/about someone with concerning substance use patterns, while getting a chance to build relationships with peers who are navigating similar experiences.

Due to the nature of this group, we will need to cap registration at 8 participants. Please fill out this form to sign up, and you will receive an email letting you know about the next steps in joining the group!

Organizations share information about their leadership programs designed to develop and promote diversity within their organizations.

In light of recent events regarding sexual assault allegations on campus, the Student Government Association will be hosting the “Reclaim the Red: Rally for Respect” on October 8 from 1-3 p.m.

This rally is in support of sexual assault survivors and to hold the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life (DFSL) and the Intra-fraternity council (IFC) accountable for their roles in preventing sexual assault. The rally will begin at the Administration Building and end at Fraternity Row. Make sure to wear red!

Please note this event will be monitored by police.

During Mental Health Awareness week (October 4-8), we would like to center those who wish to process the impact of bias on individuals and communities. Whether you have been directly harmed or have witnessed others being hurt by harmful speech and actions, we hold you with compassion and care.

The Circle sessions will never be recorded as we provide centering and support in this sacred space.

In this panel from the Teaching & Learning Transformation Center, you will hear from instructors on campus who are exploring what it means to be an anti-racist educator. Join in to learn from their experiences and ask questions!

Join the Teaching & Learning Transformation Center to review some trends related to students on college campuses, including ours, and explore strategies to be intentionally inclusive in your teaching practice, classroom climate, course content, and assessment.

Join us for our virtual speaker series featuring exciting and innovative nonprofit and social impact leaders. Up next in our speaker series is Jose Antonio Tijerino who will talk to us about the power and importance of storytelling, effecting change for Latinx communities, responding to workforce and societal needs, and his leadership journey.

Join the Latinx Alumni Network as we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by cooking some comida peruana! In this virtual session, you will learn how to cook a delicioso ceviche and make a refreshing Incajito. Yuki Nakandakari, a renowned Peruvian chef living in the DMV, will guide attendees through this step-by-step cooking session. Guests will also be entertained with a musical performance from a fellow alum Oscar Quispe ’21.

For some people with disabilities, standard computing technology such as a monitor and computer mouse can be impossible to operate when navigating the digital world. Come learn about assistive technologies used to supplement or replace computing devices and why every website should be made accessible to work with these Assistive Technologies.

Please contact PCDI at pcdi@umd.edu with questions or if you need accommodations.