On-Campus Programs
Each semester we host numerous on-campus programs aimed at educating and engaging HGLO students in global issues and experiences. Many of our on-campus programs focus on personal and professional development - inspiring international-related careers and helping HGLO students gain an edge in the global economy. Click on the links for pictures of these events!
Our recent on-campus programs have included:
- Cultural Dinners - every semester we invite a cultural student organization to come speak with our students and order food from that country.
- Alfredo with Alfredo Series: focusing on Brazilian Culture (fall) and Social Issues (Spring).
- Educational Programs
- Resident Life x HGLO Housing Presentation - info session for students who want to return to campus for a 2nd year.
- Global Fellows Info Session & Alumni Panel (spring)
- HGLO Academic Track Info Session (spring)
- Wellness Day
- Resume Workshop
- HGLO Second Year Student Celebration & Awards
- Mental Health Awareness Month Program
- HGC Family Weekend Event (fall)
- Study Lounge (snacks; passive program)
- Guest Lectures with faculty from UMD and other universities
Off-Campus Programs
The success of a living-learning program depends as much on what happens outside the classroom as what happens inside it. Each semester, Honors Global Communities offers an diverse line-up of co-curricular programs, events, and excursions to help students expand their study of globalization. We take advantage of our proximity to the nation's capital by visiting relevant internationally-oriented organizations and by bringing prominent speakers to campus. We also foster bonds among Honors Global Communities participants and reach out to the campus community through cultural and social programming and special events.
Here is a partial list of recent HGLO co-curricular programs:
- World Culture Festival in Washington, D.C.
- Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival
- Field Trip: Visit to the White House
- Field Trip: Tour of the United States Congress
- Field Trip: Visit the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.)
- Field Trip: Visit to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Field Trip: Group tour of the National Geographic Museum
- Excursion to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Phillip Merrill Environmental Center
- Excursion to the Dorchester County
Community-Building
Our recent community-building activities have included:
- Annual Welcome Ice Cream Social
- HGLO takes on The Amazing Race in Washington D.C.
- General Body Meeting (fall)
- Cookies with Croco
- The Great Dorchester Bake-Off Competition
- Just Desserts: A Spring Welcome Back Social
- P²: The Pancake Party - an end of semester event where HGLO staff members make breakfast for HGLO students. This event happens on Reading Day.
Check out some moments captured this year!
For more pictures to to our instagram account.
