Large Group Fellowship
2024-03-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-25 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Coblentz Seminar Room
Join InterVarsity each week for a time of fellowship from 5:30-6:30pm in Coblentz Seminar Room. Our time together will alternate weekly between hanging out & playing group games or sharing in a time of corporate worship & hearing from guest speakers! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!

What it means to be a social work major
2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:00
The Student Social Work Major will be honoring National Social Work Month by discussing the ins and outs of the major in a Q&A setting with current students.

3v3 Basketball Tournament Game 3
2024-03-18 20:30 - 21:30 | Hood College Gambril Gym, 541 Hodson Drive, Fredrick, Maryland, 21701, United States
Welcome to the 3v3 Intramural Basketball League.

This league will consist of 3 nights of competition, playing 2-4 games a night. The championship games will be held on March 25, hosting the top 2nd and 3rd seeded teams in a double elimination format with the 1st seed playing the winner in a best of 3 series.

Here’s what you need to know:

* Each individual teammate must register on their own.

* Each team must be multi-gender – at least 1.

* Dress in athletic attire every game day.

* Report 30 mins early to check in, stretch, and shoot around.

* Games will be 10 mins in length or first one to 21 points.

* If a team does not have 4 players at the start of the game, the game will be forfeited.

* The use of profanity, racist, or sexist comments will not be tolerated.

First Day of Spring Walk Around Campus
2024-03-19 12:00 - 12:30
March 19 is the first day of spring. Let’s go for a 30-minute walk around campus to enjoy the beauty of a new season. All are welcome!

We will meet at the fountain in front of Hodson Science at 12PM.

Tuesday Yoga (FREE)
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Coffman Chapel
Every Tuesday, bring a mat/towel and join these FREE gentle yoga classes led by Life’sWork Yoga. Classes are held from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm in the Hood Chapel (sanctuary area). These sessions are open to Hood staff, faculty, and students, providing a rejuvenating break for our community. To secure your spot, please complete the brief registration form, as space is limited.

Athlete's Bible Study
2024-03-19 17:30 - 18:03, 2024-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Coblentz Seminar Room
This is an athlete focused Bible study that will incorporate scripture readings applicable to life and life as an athlete. All students, athlete or not, are welcome!

Student Government Association General Meeting
2024-03-19 20:00 - 21:00 | Coblentz Seminar Room
Join us at our Student Government Association General Meeting to voice your concerns and/or share your opinions about Hood. Anyone is welcome!

Remember attendance is MANDATORY for clubs requesting a budget for the following academic year!

Student Government Association General Meeting

Mindful Hood - Destress Your Brain
2024-03-20 12:30 - 13:00, 2024-03-27 12:30 - 13:00 | Coffman Chapel
Join us every Wednesday when school is session to learn skills to calm yourself and quiet your mind. Everyone is welcome and drop-ins are encouraged!

(We use resources from MIEA, the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults, formerly Koru Mindfulness)

General Bible Study
2024-03-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Whitaker 220
Join us for bible study on Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 in Whit 220! We will be studying the book of Ephesians this semester. All are welcome!

Entrepreneur Night
2024-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Whit Commons
Join CAB for Entrepreneur Night!

Psychology Club Research Fair
2024-03-21 11:30 - 16:00 | Beneficial-Hodson Library Lobby 01 Rosemont Ave, Fredrick, MD
Support fellow Hood Students by participating in their research experiments to help them reach their goal!

Ice cream will be provided for participants!

Library Lobby 3/21/24–>11:30am-4pm

How to Have Good Sex
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Whitaker 220
Join HCCS, SPARC, and the Office of Wellness in welcoming guest speaker Haylin Belay to campus for a workshop and Q&A that will help student demystify consent, offer practical tips for communication, and teach skills on setting and enforcing boundaries. The workshop will take place in Whitaker 220 on Thursday March 21, 2024, from 1-2 pm, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.

Workshop description: What does the word “consent” actually mean? This workshop will demystify the history of this often misunderstood term, plus offer practical tips for practicing healthy sexual communication and enforcing sexual (and non-sexual) boundaries. Join us for a queer-inclusive, trauma-informed exploration of what it means to create a consent culture – and have better sex – starting with our own loved ones and communities.

Speaker bio: Haylin Belay is a comprehensive sex educator and psychoeducation professional with expertise in reproductive justice and trauma-informed practice. With over a decade of hands-on experience developing award-winning health education programming from an interdisciplinary and intersectional framework, her mission is to teach people of all ages practical skills for a healthier, more pleasurable life.

Spring 2024 Career and Internship Fair
2024-03-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Whit Commons
Are you seeking a summer internship or employment after graduation? This event is for you! Meet with more than 40 employers who are seeking interns and new hires. Thurs., March 21, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Whitaker Campus Center. Open to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. Register in advance of this event in Handshake to see a complete list of employers. Registration link: https://hood.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/40322

Need a professional outfit to wear to the Career Fair? Visit the Career Closet in the Career Center, 2nd Floor Apple Building, to pick out free items to wear. Stop by or make an appointment in Handshake.

Men's Bible Study
2024-03-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Whitaker Campus Center
The Men’s Bible Study is a perfect introduction for those curious about the bible or Christianity or those seeking to develop their faith. We will be walking through a fascinating study on the Gospel of John. There is no requirement to be a Christian or have any spiritual background whatsoever to join us; all are welcome! Join us to make new friends in a relaxed setting, satisfy your curiosity of who Jesus is and receive encouragement during your semester. We will be meeting on Thursdays at 5pm on the 1st floor Whit lounge area near the info desk/switchboard, and we’ll play ping pong afterwards!

Ping Pong Tournament
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Whitaker Campus Center
Join us for a Ping Pong Tournament in Whitaker Campus Center! No experience required.

Pre-Health Club Guest Speaker: Denise Sanata from Sherman College
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:00
Join Pre-Health in welcoming Denise Sanata from Sherman College of Chiropractic to speak to students about chiropractic care and potential career opportunities.

Prayer Fellowship
2024-03-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Whitaker Campus Center
Join us for weekly prayer fellowship on first floor Whitaker near switchboard on Friday’s at 9am! There will be time to be in stillness, pray individually, and come together to share prayer requests and pray over one another. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!

Rotaract Frederick Rescue Mission Volunteering
2024-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Frederick Rescue Mission , , Frederick, MD, 419 W South St, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Need volunteering hours? Want to help or volunteer? Join Rotaract and volunteer at FRM on March 22nd!

Margaret Hood Ball - Starry Night Prom
2024-03-23 22:00 - 2024-03-24 01:00 | Whit Commons
Join CAB for the annual Margaret Hood Ball. This year’s theme is a Starry Night Prom!

There will be food, refreshments, DJ, and a photobooth!

Formal wear is recommended but not required!

2 guests per student allowed. Guests have free admission.

Nursing Club Study Night
2024-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Ruth Whitaker Homes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Join your peers in a study night for upcoming exams, Hesi practice, concepts you may be having trouble understanding and many more! There will be drinks and snacks first come first serve.

3v3 Basketball Tournament - Championship Game
2024-03-25 20:30 - 22:30 | Hood College Gambril Gym, 541 Hodson Drive, Fredrick, Maryland, 21701, United States

Career Trek - Frederick National Labs
2024-03-26 13:00 - 16:00
Travel to Frederick National Labs to explore careers, meet professionals, tour lab spaces, learn about internships, and employment opportunities! Space is limited for this rare behind-the-scenes trip.

You must register in advance in Handshake to be included. https://hood.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1490379

Round trip transportation provided. Meet in the Whitaker Campus Center Information Desk at 12:30 p.m. to ride in the Hood vans.

Adulting 101: Coping with College Group Therapy
2024-03-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Tatem 213
Adulting 101: Coping with College is a psychoeducational group therapy where undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join one of two weekly sessions. This group runs for 8 weeks and ends in the first week of May. This group will aim to teach about coping during college and learning how to navigate changes in life as students begin to branch out on their own and build their independent lives.

There will be two weekly, hour-long sessions to choose from:

-Tuesday Cohort lead by Jason Francis, NCTC counselor intern, 4-5 pm, Tatem 213

-Thursday Cohort lead by Taylor Hahn, HCCS mental health counselor, 2-3 pm, Tatem 213

Pick the cohort that best fit your weekly schedule and access information, group connection, social support about the following topics:

-Distress tolerance and coping skills

-Navigating relationships and sexual wellness

-Mental wellness and coping strategies for stress

-Exploring goals for career, life, and general goal setting

-Balancing physical and mental health

-Understanding financial health

These groups are open, meaning that any students, undergraduate or graduate, can join at any time through the semester. The earlier you join, the more topics you can receive skills, feedback, and connection about.

For questions email counselingservices@hood.edu

If interested, please follow the link to allow clinicians to send you client documents and reminder emails:

Adulting 101 Microsoft Form

Game Club Game Night
2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:30
Please join us for Game Club’s general meeting to play board games, card games, chess, or just to hang out! We are located in Rosenstock 1 in the basement between 6:30 and 8:30. The environment that we strive for is fun and comfortable. Feel free to come over!

Modeling Club Practice Time
2024-03-26 19:00 - 20:30
Weekly Practice Times for the upcoming Spring Show

Mindful Teat Tasting with Fox Haven Farm
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Whitaker 220
Celebrate the official start of spring as we learn about herbs that can uplift and cleanse our bodies, mind and spirits. Join this seminar and tea tasting given by Ashley Hoffman of Fox Haven Learning Center Herb Farm (and a Hood graduate student) to learn about the benefits of herbs and then participate in a blind tea tasting of 3 teas grown with herbs on the Fox Haven Farm.
