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Timeline and Listing of Events
The following is a preliminary Event Timeline. We are in the process of creating one all-inclusive, highly detailed, master calendar of Anniversary events that can be used as a resource by the entire campus community enabling committee members to access the information and download specific events that can incorporated into their existing communications (i.e. newsletters, web links, etc.). To submit an event, please fill out the attached form, and email it to Deborah Wiltrout at dwiltrou@umd.edu.Event Timeline for 150th Anniversary Celebration Year
Note: The following is a preliminary Event Timeline. If you would like to add an event to this Timeline, please send an email to: 150years@umd.edu
September 2005
Homecoming
Family Weekend
Football Season
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Hosts Bebe Miller
Riggs Alumni Center Dedication Event
- 9-23-56 College Park Senate Officially Established
- 1859 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Founded
- 1894 A. James Clark School of Engineering Founded
- 1859 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Founded
- (formerly known as the College of Engineering)
- 1919 College of Education Founded
- 1920 First Sorority Established (Kappa Kappa Gamma)
- 1921 Robert H. Smith School of Business Founded
- 1920 First Sorority Established (Kappa Kappa Gamma)
- (formerly known as the School of Commerce)
- 1921 College of Arts and Sciences Founded
- 1947 Philip Merrill College of Journalism Founded
- 1947 Philip Merrill College of Journalism Founded
- (formerly known as the College of Journalism)
- 1949 College of Health and Human Performance Founded
- (formerly known as the College of Physical Education, Recreation, and Health)
- 1965 College of Information Studies Founded
- (formerly known as the School of Library Science)
- 1967 School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation Founded
- (formerly known as the School of Architecture)
- 1981 School of Public Policy Founded
- (formerly known as the School of Public Affairs)
- 1986 College of Life Sciences Founded
- (formerly part of Division of Agricultural and Life Sciences)
- 1986 College of Arts and Humanities Founded
- (formerly part of College of Arts and Sciences)
- 1986 College of Computer, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences Founded
- (formerly part of Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and Engineering)
- 1986 College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Founded
- (formerly part of College of Arts and Sciences)
October 2005
Homecoming
Family Weekend
Football Season
Hunger Conference--International Programs
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Hosts Puppetry Program
10-6-1859 Opening Day of Maryland Agricultural College
November 2005
Football Season
Basketball Season
International Education Week
11-29-1912 Fire of 1912
December 2005
Football Season
Basketball Season
12-21-05 Main Commencement
12-22-05 College Commencements
January 2006
Basketball Season
February 2006
Basketball Season
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Showcase Piano
2-10-06 Maryland Student Affairs Conference
March 2006
Basketball Season
3-6-1856 Maryland Agricultural College Chartered
April 2006
4-29-06 Maryland Day
May 2006
5-20-06 Main Commencement
5-21-06 College Commencement
June 2006
July 2006
7-1-1988 USM Established--UM is Flagship
7-11-1862 First Degrees Awarded
7-1864 Military Spent Night on Campus Grounds for Confederate Raid
August 2006
September 2006
Homecoming
Family Weekend
9-23-1856 College Park Senate Officially Established
October 2006
Homecoming
Family Weekend
Campaign Kickoff
10-6-1859 Opening Day of Maryland Agricultural College
Email the 150th Anniversary Committee at 150years@umd.edu