UMD Veteran Student Life

Please join us after the New Student Veteran Orientation for happy hour at Denizens Riverdale Park this Saturday at 2PM! This will be a great opportunity to meet the new transfer and freshman veteran students, as well as reconnect with familiar faces before the semester begins.

Can't wait to see you there!

Don't forget to apply for the 2024 NAVPA Scholarship!

One $1,000 scholarship is awarded to active military, veterans, or military dependents per each of the 8 NAVPA regions.

The deadline is in one week on July 15th, apply today here: https://navpa.simpliselect.com

We invite you to apply for the 2024 NAVPA Scholarship!

One $1,000 scholarship is awarded to active military, veterans, or military dependents per each of the 8 NAVPA regions.

The deadline is July 15th, apply today here: https://navpa.simpliselect.com

The VSL Team hopes you are all staying cool in this hot start to the summer!

We invite you to check out the following paddling and volunteer opportunities to help the whole family cool down this season:

Sunday Family Paddling Program
Sun June 30 from 2-5PM
Riley's Lock at 13015 Riley's Lock Rd Poolesville MD
Family paddling event with boats, gear, and instruction provided; kayaks adapted for a variety of physical disabilities.
POC: [email protected] | 301-502-0896
Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B44AFA623A3FA7-sunday2 #/

Volunteers Only: Weekday River Rec Therapy Program
Wednesdays: July 17, 31; Aug 7, 21 from 10AM-12PM
Fridays: July 12, 19; Aug 2, 9, 16; Sept 6, 13, 20 from 10AM-12PM
All programs at Riley's Lock.

Volunteers Only: Weekday Pool Rec Therapy Programs
Tues July 2, 30 from 12-2PM
All programs at the Walter Reed Pool; base access required.

Volunteers register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B44AFA623A3FA7-49013349-tuesday #/

Happy Monday TerpVets! We are on the search for student veterans that can serve as sponsors for the VSL Sponsorship Program this Fall.

Sponsors will assist incoming student vets with the transition to higher education and will be thanked for their time with included monthly meals from the STAMP food court!

Please follow the link to apply: https://forms.gle/vneJpzCCvFC4R94Y7

Are you lacking adventure this Summer? The UMD Adventure Program has plenty of Summer trips for you to participate in ranging from Kayaking to Backpacking to Biking! For a list of the Adventure Program's events, please visit: https://stamp.umd.edu/Summer24AdventureTrips

The Adventure Program is also looking for student Veteran trip leaders for the upcoming academic years. Trip leaders plan and execute recreation and wellness events for all students and is a great way to get outdoors and use skills you learned in the military. If you're interested in more information about becoming a trip leader, please visit: https://recwell.umd.edu/about-us/student-employment

Over the past few days, members of the UMD community have been receiving phishing emails containing alarming messages such as “your account has been set for deactivation” and asking the recipient to provide information in a Google Form, including a passcode from Duo, to prevent their account from being disabled. These messages often have concerning subject lines like "WARNING!" or "Account Deactivation!" and may appear to come from another member of the UMD community.

These unsolicited messages are phishing messages from online scammers who are attempting to get you to provide your username, passphrase, and a Duo passcode so they can utilize your email account to send additional phishing or spam messages to others.

The Division of Information Technology (DIT) and other UMD units will NEVER ask you to enter your username, passphrase, or Duo passcode into a Google Form or other online form. If you encounter a form asking for login details or other sensitive information, stop and contact the IT Service Desk to report the form URL and email message.

Send a message to learn more

Tune in below for some summer programming through Team River Runner with water activities as well as some volunteer opportunities!

TRR is in search of volunteers to help load/unload kayaks, distribute gear, help paddlers launch and take-out, and guide on water for the following:
-Weekday River Programs at Riley's Lock from 10AM-12PM on Wednesdays and Fridays
-Sunday Family Paddling at Riley's Lock from 2-5PM

Special Event Volunteer Opportunity in June:
-TRR National Adaptive Paddling Conference June 18-23 at the Smith Environmental Education Ctr in Rockville, MD

Happy Summer TerpVets! Take a look at the following scholarship opportunity with application deadline of July 15, 2024.

Happy first day of graduations for those who are graduating!

We wanted to ensure that those of you wanting to submit applications for our Veteran scholarships are aware that those applications close TONIGHT at 11:59pm.

We also wanted to share information about additional scholarships that STAMP will be awarding. For more information on these opportunities, please visit https://stamp.umd.edu/studentleaderscholarships

Last call for scholarships! Don't forget to apply for UMD Veteran Scholarships by next Monday, May 20th! For new applicants please follow:

https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/628014

If you are a returning scholar who received a scholarship in the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out this form to be eligible again this year:

https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/638585

We hope that finals are going well, almost done!

Don't forget to apply for UMD Veteran Scholarships by next Monday, May 20th! For new applicants please follow: https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/628014

If you are a returning scholar that received a scholarship in the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out this form to be eligible again this year: https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/638585

Happy Mother's Day VSL! SmithVets has extended an invitation to the TerpVets/VSL family to attend their Graduation Celebration this Thursday.

Please RSVP at the following link: https://cvent.me/G27WKb

The English poet John Milton once wrote: “They also serve who only stand and wait.”

Thank you, Military Spouses, for your sacrifice and devotion to our service members; we appreciate you!

We still have 6 cords left to pick up if you are graduating. We are in the Engagement Office on the ground floor of Stamp.

Attention grads! Don't forget to come by the Engagement Suite and pick up your graduation cord for student veterans graduating this Spring!

We hope to see you tonight for our End of Year/Graduation party! A PSA to those attending that pets will be allowed to accompany guests as we will be outside at The Hall.

Don't forget to apply for UMD Veteran Scholarships! For new applicants please follow: https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/628014

If you are a returning scholar that received a scholarship in the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out this form to be eligible again this year: https://terplink.umd.edu/submitter/form/start/638585

Come down and join the Engagement Team for a night of trivia fun! Grand prizes will be distributed to the winning teams; and don't fret if you can't find a group prior, we will set you up with one at the event.

Make sure to RSVP at: https://go.umd.edu/EngagementTrivia3

Don't forget to RSVP to our End of Year and Graduation Celebration at The Hall in College Park this Thursday, May 2nd from 5-8pm. Please bring your plus ones and families to celebrate our graduating TerpVets and enjoy a catered dinner with drinks.

RSVP Here: stamp.umd.edu/terpvetsgrad

A reminder that our Spa day is tomorrow in Studio A, basement floor of the STAMP. Come get some probably-needed relaxation before passing these upcoming finals.

Attention grads! Don't forget to come by the Engagement Suite and pick up your graduation cord for student veterans graduating this Spring!

Mark your calendars! The VSL Networking Social is coming up this Thursday, April 25th, no RSVP required. Come down to connect with fellow veteran students, community supporters, and business contacts in a casual environment with refreshments and appetizers provided. Business casual dress is encouraged.

This will also be the first opportunity for some of you to meet our new VSL Coordinator, Will Jones! Please join us in congratulating and welcoming him to the team.

The PADI Discover Scuba Program is a quick and easy introduction into what it takes to explore the underwater world. In each session participants will have some fun swimming around and exploring in the Eppley outdoor pool.

There is a short online instruction course and health waiver to fill out before participation!

Sign up at the link: https://forms.gle/hidhANmszVEeTLmV6

Tickets are still left for the Twins at Orioles game next Tuesday, April 16th at Camden Yards!

It'll be Bark at Oriole Park day where fans are invited to bring their four-legged pals to enjoy the ball game as well.

Tickets are $15 each and include an all-you-can-eat ball park buffet!

Buy tickets here: https://stampunion.umd.edu/tickets/ (select VSL)

Spots are still open for the Woodworking Event this week! Chick-fila-A will be catered and you will have the opportunity to be lead through a project of your choice; perfect for upcoming birthdays or a Mother's Day gift!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/uVBsGmn5G5hffhxB7

Join us to see the Orioles face the Twins on Tuesday, April 16th @ 6:35 pm. Tickets are only $15 with a buffet included. There will also be dogs at the ballpark!

Early Registration opens this Thursday, sign up for the best times possible before classes fill up!

Happy Pi Day TerpVets! Celebrate tonight at our private screening of 'Mending the Line' at Hoff Theater. There will be a popcorn station, beverages, and a chance to speak with the CEO of the non-profit organization the film centers around, Project Healing Waters.

All members of the community are invited to this free event, and the more the merrier! We will see you tonight!

It’s almost the weekend UMDVSL! Don’t forget about the TerpVets Denizens meet-up tonight starting at 6pm. Swing by to connect with your peers and enjoy some free appetizers!

Enjoy your Friday and see you soon 🍻🥨

Happy Giving Day TerpVets! Together, we will make a fearless difference.

In the next 24 hours, each of us can do something monumental for our community: no matter which area you support, you are helping advance Maryland's commitment to excellence and student success!

Visit https://givingday.umd.edu to see how you can make a difference.