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Ever wonder who Adele H. Stamp was? Discover more about Adele's life by viewing photos from her youth and from her days as a dean, reading love letters she received, and examining excerpts from her travel diaries.

Doctors from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry will provide comprehensive oral cancer exams.

Participate in an interactive computer game from the National Institutes of Health to figure out what makes animals learn better. Investigate the effects of different environments, exercise, and social interaction on learning.

Come visit the Arabic and Persian flagship programs and explore aspects of Arabic and Persian culture through mini language courses, career talks, food and other activities.

Look for photo opportunities across campus to snap a postcard view of Maryland Day in the campus wide Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Look for samples posted at www.arboretum.umd.edu.

Arboretum staff and volunteers will answer your questions about this contemplative garden, campus plant collections and the role they play in our daily lives.

Arboretum staff and volunteers will be available to answer your questions about Maryland native plant collections on campus and the role they play in our daily lives.

Meet the staff of the Learning Assistance Service and Disability Support Service of the university's Counseling Center to learn what you need to do to be ready for college. Get specific tips on the math placement exam, information for students with disabilities, and skills you'll need to succeed.

Using our green screen photo booth, have your picture taken in front of the country or your choice, then send an e-postcard to friends and family.

Find out about the Asian American Studies Program (AAST) and the various publications and resources it offers. Learn about AAST's ethnic-specific research and what that means for us today. Meet our staff, play games and win prizes!

Get answers to your toughest questions from librarians representing Maryland's statewide information service. It's available 24/7 to any resident or student of Maryland.

People from Jewish studies will be available to answer your questions regarding Jewish history, religion or culture and provide information about the Jewish Studies Program.

Stump an information professional from the iSchool with a trivia question of your choice. If we can't answer your question, you'll win a prize.

Can you tell baby boys from girls? Take a quick quiz featuring baby pictures of famous Americans. Associate Professor Jo Paoletti, author of "Pink and Blue: Telling the Boys from the Girls in America", will answer questions about the history of baby clothing.

Take home a balloon creation from Mike the Balloon Guy! The line will end at 3 p.m.

Join us to learn how to make fitness fun. Participate in a variety of fun fitness challenges that will be sure to get you moving.

Start and end Maryland Day on the right wheel. Ride your bicycle to campus and take advantage of the free bicycle valet and tune-up stations brought to you by the Department of Transportation Services, bikeUMD and the Campus Bike Shop.

B-Terps is the UMD break-dance club. Battles are a defining element of the break-dance culture, so watch as some of our members take on one another under the Big Top!

DaCadence is Maryland's newest a cappella group featuring a wide range of styles. They just recently celebrated their one year anniversary!

Explosive combative street-fighting! Come watch black-belt experts demonstrate the hand-to-hand combat system of Krav Maga, developed in Israel and used by Israeli Defense Forces.

Watch a Salsa performance and learn the basics of this lively dance! Lesson by teachers from DanceInTime, who also offer classes at the Arts & Learning Center.

Laugh with UMD's only all-improv performance group. Over 25 years old, Erasable Inc. provides the campus community with a free show every Friday from 1-2 PM in front of McKeldin Library!

Air Force ROTC cadets display their teamwork and talents through an expert demonstration of performance drill.

Off the Wall is UMD's only student group exclusively dedicated to stand-up comedy. Its members appeared in "National Treasure 3: Return of the Treasure Goblin."

Music without Instruments, PandemoniUM A Cappella - Listen to beautiful music created purely by voices. One of the university's oldest a cappella groups will be sure to please your ears with their contemporary, upbeat songs.

Feel the groove with Phunktions Hip Hop Dance Company. Blending classic street style and innovative popular forms of hip hop dance, Phunktions provides the opportunity for dancers to express themselves and entertain various audiences.

Come dance with Revolutions Dance Ensemble— a student run and student choreographed, on-campus dance ensemble with a love for all styles of dance. See you under the Big Top!

Royal country Scottish Dance at Maryland showcases Scottish heritage. This social tradition is still danced in Scotland and around the world to the tunes of fiddles and bagpipes.

Did you know that over half of the world is bilingual? Being bilingual might change the way we think! Learn how the language(s) you speak can influence what you see, hear, and say.

Sometimes it's hard for us to break old habits so that we can learn new rules. Stop by and do the Stroop task and learn how hard it is to break an easy and common rule.

Meet student members of Kappa Delta Pi and hear them explain how bubbles are formed and why they float. While there, have a little fun and blow some bubbles of your own.

Check out the inflatable bungee run on the Mitchell Lawn, sponsored by Cisco Systems!

Kids color their favorite "Sesame Street" characters at the National Public Broadcasting Archives booth.

The Chesapeake's rockfish is famous for its flavor. Chef Rob Fahey's soup will prove a filling and healthy alternative to a three-course meal. The chowder is packed with heart-healthy fish, nutrient-packed vegetables and delicious fruit. Adding fruits like apples is a great way to add fiber while giving a sweet flavor to tempt children.

Stay connected with the college even after you have left the halls of Benjamin. Visit the college tent, meet your alumni chapter board members and learn about upcoming alumni events. Update your contact information and receive a gift.

Explore the campus during a leisurely one-hour walk led by a student tour guide. Tours leave every half-hour.

Bring your kids to play beanbag toss, win prizes like puzzle-piece Silly Bandz and get temporary tattoos. While there, learn about juvenile autism with the ladies of Kappa Lambda Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc.

Learn about CASL, doing language research in service to the country.

Prepared by chef Thomas Schraa, this fresh salad is a perfect way to showcase Maryland's vegetable and dairy farms. Goat cheese offers more protein and calcium, protein and greens is a refreshing low glycemic meal.

Welcome to the City of College Park, home of the University of Maryland. Meet city officials, civic organizations and regional recreation/tourist agencies. Learn about local services, resources and other public interests.

Guests can participate in a game show, answering questions using the same "clicker" technology that is being used in classrooms across campus.

Spin the "Do You Know" wheel and test your knowledge about the University of Maryland and surrounding area.

Explore the different graduate education programs offered by the college in the areas of curriculum and instruction; human development, counseling and personnel; education leadership, higher education and international education; policy studies; measurement, statistics and evaluation; and special education.

State Farm offers more discounts to more drivers than any other insurance company. Come see how you can save on auto, home, life and more.

Join the University of Maryland chefs as they update classic Maryland dishes to reflect today's trend toward healthy, local and sustainable cuisine. Ingredients in these recipes utilize the best of Maryland's fields, farms, streams and the Chesapeake Bay. "Today" show nutrition/health expert and New York Times bestselling author Joy Bauer '86 will host the 1 p.m. cooking segment and present a nutrition talk at 1:30 p.m. Meet reporters from the ABC 2 news team who will host all other cooking segments. Lucky guests will be treated to samples. All events are on Hornbake Plaza.

Recreate College Park, Md., (or make your own dream neighborhood) with tissue boxes, cereal boxes and oatmeal canisters through a miniature "box city". Urban Planning students will be on hand to help you think like a city planner (ages 6 and up)

Learn how to crochet your own turtle bookmark, with instructors from A Tangled Skein in Hyattsville, Md. Patterns and supplies will be available. Classes start every 30 minutes, on the hour and half-hour.

Submit your photos and videos from today to create a digital archive of this year's Maryland Day activities.

Learn a new fitness/dance routine to burn a few extra calories. No experience required.

Come by to receive a provocative piece of wisdom from the greatest thinkers and sages in human history and register to win a free Amazon Kindle on which you can access them all!

Meet students and staff from this undergraduate research program. Learn about current projects and join in an activity.

Geography concerns the interactions between people and the natural world. Find out how the #3 Geographical Sciences program in the country is helping to monitor and increase well-being of humans and the environment, both globally and locally. Play geographical games for prizes! All ages are welcome.

Discover the Smith School's top-ranked undergraduate and graduate business programs. Explore our centers and learn about the Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams (QUEST), an honors program for business, engineering and College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences undergraduates. Enjoy fun activities for the family.

Make origami figures; try your hand at traditional Chinese-character paper cutting; view demonstrations of calligraphy in Chinese, Japanese and Korean; and attend an East Asian cultural performance.

Explore our world of employment opportunities and see why UMD is a great place to work. Cheer the Turtle!

Say hello to representatives from MIX 107.3 FM and 105.9/WMAL. Enjoy music as your children play on our inflatable activities.

Gain perspectives on environmental and sustainable practices at this green-themed film festival. Bring your lunch, sit back, and enjoy one or more of the following films: 11:00 a.m., "Bag It" 12:30 p.m., "Extreme Commuting" 1 p.m., "Carbon Nation" 2:30 p.m., "Nourish: Food + Community"

Do you love literature, history, the arts or foreign languages? Meet students and advisers from the College of Arts and Humanities to learn how you can explore your passion, broaden your mind and embrace your role in the world through academic majors and other exciting opportunities in the college.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission operates the public park systems, provides land-use planning for the majority of Montgomery and Prince George's counties and operates the public recreation program in Prince George's County. Learn about the programs, facilities and services available from M-NCPPC in both counties.

See video-relay communication, scrolling-text digitization and tactile graphics production. Learn how screen readers and screen magnifiers work and how software for dictation, notes organization and high-speed scanning assists students on campus. Create a tactile graphic souvenir. Decipher Braille!

Meet with representatives from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism to find out everything you need to know about the College's admissions, academics, activities and what it takes to be a journalist. ABC 2 reporter and UMD alumna Linda So will spend the morning in the tent.

Learn how the the nations of the world develop their policies and how they are implemented.

Join us as we explore the campus as it was 150 years ago and highlight the physical changes that have supported the transformation of our campus into the world class institution it is today. Enjoy interactive activities that show how Facilities Management is involved in preserving, maintaining and shaping our campus for future generations.

Experience firsthand how fire and emergency services have integrated 21st-century technology into training and operations.

Children are invited to fish for terrapins in the ODK Fountain. Win prizes!

Explore Chinese culture with the Confucius Institute. Discover your zodiac animal sign, receive a unique Chinese name and try your luck with a traditional temple activity called "pick a stick."

TerpZone will be offering half-price specials on bowling and billiards, cosmic bowling with color pins & prizes, and free PS3, XBOX 360 and Wii video gaming.

The Maryland Insurance Administration regulates the business of insurance in the state. Representatives are on hand to distribute information regarding all types of insurance and address your questions and concerns.

Meet deans, academic advisers, students and alumni. Learn about academic majors, research opportunities, internships, education abroad opportunities and other programs in the college.

How quickly can you and your friends assemble a giant map of the People's Republic of China? Rivers and mountain ranges will offer clues, but this is going to be tricky. There will be prizes for the top times and Chinese treats for all participants.

Flex your knowledge of world geography, heads of state, and current events by taking the Global Communities Trivia Challenge! Winners take home prizes, as well as information about the University of Maryland's premier global engagement living-learning program.

Prospective students are invited to a brief presentation to learn about our highly ranked graduate programs, cutting-edge research, world-class facilities and location. Includes an overview of the admission's process and funding opportunities.

Visit the Bursar's Office and win prizes if you guess the amount in the money jar.

Enjoy a performance from the Gymkana troupe. These athletes will put on a high-flying show full of gymnastics and acrobatics while demonstrating the importance and benefits of a healthy drug-, alcohol, and tobacco-free lifestyle.

Get ready to blast into the past with Riversdale House Museum. Stop by to play with toys that were popular 200 years ago when Charles Benedict Calvert, the founder of the university, was growing up just down the road in Riversdale. You can even make a toy of your own.

Test your knowledge on hydration and general nutrition for a chance to win a prize. Get a free blood pressure screening and check your peak flow level. Learn about the importance of sun safety and how to properly apply sunscreen.

Make and decorate a placemat for your home that displays the importance of eating together as a family, as well as nutritional guidelines for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Enjoy a colorful way to learn a language. Children can participate in a coloring activity with "hello" written many languages. Have your name written in a new language!

Stop by to learn the theme of the Homecoming 2012 celebration. Photo opportunities available.

Discover the Honors College and meet current students. Learn about this living and learning community and take your picture as the "Honors Thinking Terp." Bring your camera for this opportunity to be in a picture cutout.

Learn about the university's excellent and lively Honors College for students with exceptional academic talents. Ask a dynamic panel of current Honors students all your questions.

Learn about the state-of-the-art MRI machine and cutting-edge research at the new Maryland Neuroimaging Center. Interactive activities with magnets show how the magnetic field is used to create images.

Get tips on how to save for college with the College Savings Plan of Maryland.

Ready to test your ethical aptitude? Come join the University Student Judiciary members in the Game of Life and Integrity. See how your integrity holds up; join USJ members and others in playing a fun game that tests how you act with ethics and integrity. Other activities will help educate how we can all Act with Integrity. Free give-a-ways (while supplies last).

Sing, dance, laugh, pray. Experience the many faith traditions on campus as they share their unique and common ways to nurture your spirit and heal your soul.

International members of the UM community have had an influence all over campus. Earn a prize by following the clues to each location of our International Scavenger Hunt!

Come learn about Internet safety from Faux Paw, the Techno-Cat (the Internet Keep Safe Coalition's costumed character), and a team of information technology security experts. Experience interactive activities and literature on a variety of topics, including keeping kids safe online, protecting personal information and developing good IT security habits.

Bring your family and join the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha as we watch "The Dark Knight" at the first Maryland Day big screen event, in an effort to go green and save energy.

Toss waste (bean bags) into the correct hole. Is it recyclable or is it truly garbage? Learn what not to throw away.

Test your leg muscle strength by visiting out vertical jump test.

Discover all the ways UMD students can study abroad! Play geography games, explore exotic locales, and get inspired. Are you a UMD alum who studied abroad? Come by to share memories and connect with old classmates. Want to learn more about study abroad at UMD? We'll have 2 info sessions: 11am and 1pm to give you the scoop.

Curator of Literary Manuscripts Beth Alvarez will be available to give guided tours of the room.

Bring your kids for photos and fingerprints by Department of Public Safety personnel. For more information, call 301.405.3555.

Win prizes at carnival games, have your face painted, make arts and crafts and more with UMD student organizations.

Join Letters and Sciences staff for fun at the Prepare to Declare games and learn more about all the services Letters and Sciences has to offer.

The Sexually Transmitted Infections Community Coalition is a partnership of more than 30 public and private groups in the metro D.C. area that have a common interest in reducing the impact of sexually transmitted infections.

Indulge your botanical side while participating in the national Let's Move! initiative. Submit photos at the Arboretum Outreach Center for prize eligibility and visit the Edward Reiley Rhododendron Collection.

Join us in writing thank-you letters to soldiers serving overseas. You can also try on vests, helmets and other clothing worn by military personnel.

Take a tour of a modern brain and behavioral studies labs. Get a picture of your brain activity or see your eye movements in real time as you read a sentence.

Design your very own Civil-War-themed postcard! And while the kids color, parents can visit the Civil War exhibits in the Hornbake gallery.

The Maryland Healthy Smiles dental program is Maryland's Medicaid Dental Program for children, pregnant women and rare and expensive case management (REM) individuals. We're here to help Maryland families stay healthy.

Stop by and challenge the deans and department chairs in a Maryland football game bean bag throw. Win a prize.

Meet Dean Kevin Klose at the Merrill College tent on the Mall.

Visit the University Archives to check out the REAL Testudo and learn more about the history of UMD's mascot.

Challenge yourself to mini boot- camp PT! Face painting and balloons for the children! Co-sponsored by the University of Maryland's Veteran Student Life Office and Army ROTC.

Take a historical journey through the globe by engaging in games and activities to assess your knowledge and awareness of different cultures. Guests can also create their own multi-cultural arts and crafts. The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education team will provide an overview of their services to the UMD student body and community. www.omse.umd.edu.

Undergraduate Admissions representatives offer an hour-long presentation about admission to the university for prospective students and their families.

Prospective undergraduate students and their families are invited to an hour-long introduction to the university.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions representatives offer an hour-long presentation about admission to the university for prospective students and their families.

Learn more about the National Archives' electrifying new exhibition, "Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World" and discover his impact on the world. Before you leave, take a picture in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom and sign a copy of the Declaration of Independence.

Dance team, tae kwon do demo, step teams, African dancers, gospel ensembles, student groups and professional artists perform. Join us for popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. Children activities on terrace.

The Art & Learning Center invites you to enjoy fun craft activities. Paint your own Terp to bring home (while supplies last)

Visit a modern behavioral studies lab on campus and participate in an actual behavioral research study!

Come experience some of the many pathways to peace at the university with fun, interactive games and interesting ideas to nurture your spiritual and mental health.

Learn how to finance your college education, including grants, loans, scholarships and federal work-study programs.

Bring your best radio voice. Scripts, microphones and sound effects are provided. Participants get a tape of their radio debut.

Learn about how philanthropy can promote humantarian efforts in your community and around the world.

The philosopher is in. Bring your philosophical questions to members of our philosophy department. Nickels are free.

Get involved with retro gaming consoles and talk with students about the research projects we have involving the preservation of video games.

See a display of police-related equipment, staffed by public safety personnel.

An opportunity for middle school students to learn how to prepare for success in college.

Maryland Wishes will take a picture of your face in a life-size cutout of this famous reptile. This student organization helps raise funds to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Learn about the history of immigration to Maryland and participate in a map-building project where you can record and preserve your own compelling story that illustrates the ethnic diversity in Maryland

Join the UMD Quidditch team for a fun muggle-style match. This sport is based on the Harry Potter series, and although members don't fly, they still have quaffles, bludgers and even a snitch. Visitors of all ages are welcome to play!

Visit our display of the great strides UMD veterans and the university administration are making toward becoming a premier institution that serves veterans of the U.S. military.

Learn how UMD research, technology and service are helping Maryland citizens and businesses grow based on Maryland's role as a land-grant university. Play "Who Wants to Win a University of Maryland Fun Meter" quiz. Alumni and UMD friends can try their hands at the "UMD Light-Emitting Diode" toss.

Join us for an inside look at living on campus! Meet members of the Department of Resident Life and get a tour of these traditional-style buildings.

Pancakes and strawberries—everyone loves them. Chef Will Rogers uses ricotta cheese to lighten up the pancakes making something ethereal and good. Strawberries spooned over top make this dessert perfect. Once again applying good portion control means never having to deny yourself anything, including dessert.

The Sexually Transmitted Infections Community Coalition of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., will provide testing for STIs.

Come and dress up as a firefighter, a scientist, or a hazardous waste technician, then have Mom snap a photo.

Express what safety means to you. Add your personal touch to our safety mural.

Draw an age-appropriate safety prepardness question. If you answer correctly, you'll receive a prize for being prepared.

Impress loved ones by saying "I love you" in another language. Students from the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures will be on hand to teach you many ways to say this phrase.

Una presentacion de una hora sobre la Universidad para las familias y estudiantes que desean hacer sus estudios universitarios en la Universidad de Maryland. Prospective undergraduate students and their families are invited to an hour-long introduction to the university.

Our brains are wired to recognize language, whether it is spoken or signed. See a unique presentation both in English and American Sign Language. Learn about the similarities and differences between spoken and signed languages.

Use your imagination to design and construct buildings, bridges or the next Washington monument. Children ages 6 and up are welcome.

Reimagining comfort food to make it healthy and delicious means using new ingredients like beta carotene-rich sweet potatoes. Chef John Gray mixes fresh vegetables, fat-free chicken stock and smoked chicken inside a crispy crust of sweet potato pastry. This dish will tempt the taste buds without breaking the calorie bank.

Stop by the Stamp Gallery for a special opening of this year's student-and-staff-curated exhibit featuring three national artists, selected by the students.

Join the University of Maryland Wellness Coalition to learn how to turn screen time into family time with fun and healthy alternatives to the TV. Come play together and relieve stress with games and art.

See performances from student dance groups, improv troupes, musical ensembles, a cappella groups and more.

Ask an Information Desk Worker in the Stamp a question, and if they can't answer in two minutes or less, you win a prize!

Bring in your rare book treasures for informal appraisals from our rare-book curator. Learn how to research rare book values.

Good balance is important not just for surfers and snowboarders. Poor balance leads to falls and injuries numbering in the millions annually. Try our Bongo board challenge and test your balance.

Come visit some campus groups dedicated to promoting sustainable food and agriculture. Related student-led organizations will display ongoing projects, activities and work promoting sustainable food and agriculture. Learn about food, take home recipes and try some samples.

Create your own diamondback terrapin craft.

The Infant and Child Studies Consortium offers parents with infants and young children an opportunity to take a break from the sun and fun. We'll have chairs, changing tables, juice and water for parents and kids before they hit the next round of Maryland Day activities.

The Office of Information Technology showcases a variety of new technologies in partnership with Cisco, Dell and Graybar.

Play "Terp Trivia." Win a prize if you answer the question correctly.

Do you have five minutes and want to try something with the whole family? Get off the couch and back to what real gaming is all about. Join our Terp Quest Summer Day Camp counselors for quick fun and laughter galore. Ever play Alaskan baseball? How many ways can you use a rubber chicken? We have the answers.

Bring your children and join Richie Frieman '01 as he shares the life and times of Terple, a young turtle who leaves the comforts of his pond to go on a journey to learn about the world.

Test your luck and learn about UM's nationally ranked graduate programs,cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities and exciting location. Find out how graduate education can help you reach new heights!

Match factoids and win a prize while discovering interesting information about UMD's land-grant mission as well as its statewide outreach.

Different people can hear the same sound different ways. Learn how we make sense of speech-sounds by analyzing sound pictures of your voice and talking about parts of the brain that process speech.

From the shores of the Chesapeake to the edges of the universe, the Smithsonian helps us better understand the world we live in. Meet some of the Institution's curators, historians and scientists whose global research starts right here in Maryland.

Learn about the undergraduate and graduate teacher certification programs in the College of Education.

Place your face in a cutout and see yourself engaging in a public health activity. You'll get a link to a website where you can see and download your picture!

Want to transfer to UMD? Learn how to transfer credits and successfully complete the admissions process.

See the world through the eyes of public policy. Discover how well you know political leaders, geography and other facts to win a prize.

Join the Office of Sustainability and learn how to conserve energy and make your home more energy-efficient. We'll feature games, resources and hands-on demonstrations to help you save energy, money and the environment.

Margaret Hall and Linda Martin, UMD grads, are proud loyal Terps taking pride in sharing their unique, though somewhat wacky, perspective on UMD's traditions.

Did you know that your sense of smell and sight are important for how you taste things? Participate in our jellybean demo to learn how using more than one sense is important for taste!

Visit the Veteran Center and see where students, faculty, and staff alike join forces to create a welcoming environment for our Veterans. The Veteran Center is home to the TerpVets student run organization. Light refreshments will be served.

Do you have time or skills to share? Learn about the many volunteer opportunities available on campus and the benefits of joining the Senior Volunteer Service Corps.

The Physical Education Student Organization (PESO) leads a variety of activities that are not only, fun but, also good for developing physical fitness.

Choose a TLC terrapin tattoo, compliments of the new Terrapin Learning Commons in McKeldin Library.

Visit us for information on Academic Achievement programs, College Park Scholars, the National Scholarship Office, First Year programs, the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research, Beyond the Classroom, University Honors, Global Communities, ROTC programs, Letters and Sciences, the Asian American Studies program and more.

Newly admitted students are invited to meet the students, faculty and staff of the iSchool and learn helpful hints to prepare for your first semester. For more information and to RSVP, call 301-405-2038.

Meet the researchers who study the brain and mind and what their research can tell you about yourself.

Bring your questions and your curiosity to find out how language and languages work, by talking to the linguists and other language scientists here.

Spin the wheel and answer a safety question for a chance to win a home safety prize.

Come and make a bead bracelet with Environmental Safety, with beads that change color in sunlight to remind you when you need to take precautions from UV radiation.

Chef Ivory Kornegay demonstrates that even healthy recipes can get a kick of satisfying flavor from bacon. Wild mushrooms from Maryland's forests are packed with antioxidants and minerals. These tarts are an easy way to bring something tasty and different to the table while enforcing portion control.

Stop by to learn how to write your name and introduce yourself in Greek and Latin.

Join Campus Recreation Services zumba instructors for this high energy Latin-inspired dance workout, perfect for Terps of all ages and skill levels.

Experience directly the kind of research we do by playing with different science apps!