The Blue and Grey

Discover Hood Day
2025-11-18 12:00 (America/New_York)
-Explore 30 unique academic programs

-Learn about internships, study abroad and off-campus research

-Tour state-of-the-art learning facilities

-Meet current students and faculty

For more information visit hood.edu/visit.

IEW2025 Global Film Screening: Blizzard of Souls
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:45
The Microbiology, Public Health, and History Film Festival presents the 2019 Latvian feature film, Blizzard of Souls. As part of the ongoing series, “From Great War to Great Flu”, we explore the lesser-known Eastern Front of World War I, 110 years after Latvia entered the war as part of the Russian ​Imperial Army. Following the film, we will explore how the Great War led to the Russian Revolution and Latvian independence before helping to sweep the 1918 influenza pandemic eastwards. The panel discussion aims to help the audience understand present-day relations between Russia and the Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Free refreshments will be provided.

International Drink Tasting & Gingerbread Making
2025-11-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Whitaker Campus Center Commons
Cozy up with CAB and hot drinks inspired from countries around the world! Decorate a gingerbread cookie, sample beverages, and enjoy the last Whit Wednesday of the fall semester.

Diwali Celebration
2025-11-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Whit Commons
Join us for this beautiful traditional Hindu festival of lights, organized by our Indian students. For info about this event, contact the International Student Office.

On-Campus Employment Workshop for International Students
2026-01-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Career Center – Apple Building
Still looking for an on-campus employment opportunity? Join us at our on-campus employment workshop on Tuesday, January 27, at 4:00 p.m. in the Career Center, Apple Building (2nd floor). You will meet the Career Center team to navigate resources and opportunities. A panel of F-1 students will share their success

stories in securing on-campus employment. Email PDSO@hood.edu if you have questions.

Virtual "Lunch & Loans" for Grad Students
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00
Graduate students are invited to join us on February 4 @ noon for a casual “Lunch and Loans” with our Financial Aid team to learn about upcoming changes to federal student loan programs. This session will provide timely guidance on what is expected to change on July 1, 2026, and the steps you can take now to be grandfathered into current loan benefits. The team will also answer questions and help you understand how these changes may affect your financial planning. We encourage all current graduate students to attend and come prepared with questions. Use this Zoom link or email your questions to GradDean@hood.edu.

Communication Career Fair
2026-02-05 00:30 - 14:00 | Whitaker Campus Center
You’re invited to explore internships and career opportunities at our upcoming on-campus Career Fair. This event is open to all students, no matter your major or class year. If you’re interested in communication-related careers, this is a valuable chance to connect with employers and take a step toward your goals.

To view the full list of participating employers and help us plan for your visit, please register through Handshake: https://hood.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/63369

HOOD Talks: "AI and the New Era in Bioinformatics" with Eckart Bindewald
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Bioinformatics is undergoing a paradigm shift: deep learning methods are reshaping foundational analyses across every molecular scale. In this talk, several areas are highlighted to illustrate the new capabilities and methodologies, such as rapid prediction of three-dimensional protein structures directly from sequence, improved forecasting of protein properties, and sensitive detection of molecular relationships. These data-driven techniques accelerate discovery workflows and place model-based reasoning at the center of routine life science research. In this talk, an overview is provided of how AI-inspired approaches are reshaping the bioinformatics toolkit and opening new avenues for understanding biological mechanisms and advancing drug design.

Women in Science Speak 2026
2026-02-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Hodson Auditorium- Rosenstock Hall
In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), our event focuses on creating space for women in science to share their insights and unique journeys in STEM. We encourage future women in science, allies, and STEM professionals to join us as we elevate these voices and foster community.

Register here.

No Fear, No Failure with Lorraine Marchand
2026-02-16 17:00 - 18:00
Join Marchand for a reading from her latest book, “No Fear, No Failure: Five Principles for Sustaining Growth through Innovation.” Hosted by the Bioscience Research and Education Center.

Career Center: Etiquette Dinner
2026-02-20 13:00 - 20:30

Iftar Dinner
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:30
The entire campus community is invited to an Iftar dinner in observance of Ramadan on March 2 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a delicious meal and learn more about the Muslim tradition of Ramadan from a Muslim imam (chaplain). For more information, please email our director of international student services, Amani Al-Dajane, MBA’20, at al-dajane@hood.edu

The Power of Story: How Hood College Shaped My Path to Immigration & Advocacy
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Whit Commons
Free and open to the general public. Light refreshments are reserved and sponsored by the Shirley Conner Hardinge Center for Global Studies and the Office of the Provost. For more information, contact Paige Eager at eager@hood.edu.

International Women's Day Celebration
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for an early celebration of International Women’s Day on March 4 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Whitaker Atrium. For more information or to volunteer to support this event, email Ms. Al Dajane at PDSO@hood.edu.

Leading with Impact: The Art and Science of Power Skills
2026-03-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Hodson Science
Success in project management depends as much on people as on process. This 3-PDU workshop blends theory and practice to help participants strengthen their influence, resilience, and interpersonal awareness. Through guided discussions and collaborative exercises, you’ll gain practical tools to communicate with clarity, build trust, and lead teams through uncertainty. Elevate your leadership and make your projects—and your people—thrive. • Facilitator Kyle LeBlanc = communication for project managers • Facilitator Mahesh Joshi = strategic thinking • Facilitator Reinhardt = collaborative leadership

Accepted Students Day
2026-03-21 08:00 - 17:00

Holi Celebration of Color
2026-03-25 15:30 - 17:30 | Whitaker Patio
The entire campus community is invited to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on March 25 at 3:30 p.m. on the Whitaker Campus Center Patio. You will enjoy traditional food, music, dance and festivities! Partake in the optional Holi practice of chalk throwing. For more information, please email our director of international student services, Amani Al-Dajane, MBA’20, at aldajane@hood.edu

Career Center: Spring Career Fair
2026-03-26 12:00 - 14:00
Are you looking for an internship, CPT or that next career opportunity? The Hood College Career Center is hosting the Spring Career Fair for all disciplines on March 26 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in the Whitaker Campus Center. Register through Handshake here.

Flying Cows Basketball Game
2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:00
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Flying Cows Basketball Game

St. Johns Easter Service
2026-04-05 08:00 - 12:00

Take Back the Night
2026-04-09 09:00 - 21:00

Summer Job Fair
2026-04-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Whitaker Campus Center
Meet with organizations seeking summer interns and new hires!

Graduation Fair
2026-04-16 12:00 - 18:00

Hood College Dance Ensemble Spring Performance
2026-04-17 17:00 - 23:00

SPIRE Symposium Celebrating Scholarship, Performance, Innovation, Research & Experience
2026-04-20 09:00 - 19:30 | Beneficial-Hodson Library 400 Hood College Drive Frederick MD 21701
