Paddle around the Monuments
Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 7:30am to 3:30pm
Meet at Outdoor Recreation Center
Location: Washington D.C.
Cost: $15 per person

Join Graduate Student Life and the Outdoor Recreation Center and view the monuments and historic areas of DC from a new angle: a canoe! We will paddle our canoes around Teddy Roosevelt Island, along the Lincoln Memorial and near Georgetown. We will then break for lunch and a short hike on Roosevelt Island. No prior paddling experience necessary. Transportation will be provided; please bring a bag lunch. Limit one guest per student.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

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Newseum
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 10:30am.
Location: Newsuem
Cost: $10 per person

Join Graduate Student Life in touring the brand new Newseum, the “world’s most interactive museum”.  The Newseum offers an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.  With seven levels of galleries, theaters, and retail spaces it offers a unique environment that takes museumgoers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made.  Tickets are just $10 and will be on sale beginning Monday, June 30, at 12 noon.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
WAITLIST REGISTRATION IS NOW TAKEN

Read this information before proceeding to the ticket waitlist process.

Due to the level of interest anticipated for this event, we will be using a ticket reservation system, followed by a separate payment process.

• We will take online reservations for the 20 available tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on transaction completion time. After all the tickets have been reserved, students may sign up on a waitlist.
• Reservations are NOT a guarantee that you have tickets. Please note that while the website might indicate there are tickets available when you begin to fill out your sign-up form, if multiple people are logged on and submit their forms before you, it is possible that no tickets will be available by the time you complete your form. In such a circumstance, you will be automatically put on the waitlist in order of your transaction completion time.
• Those who are first to reserve the 20 available tickets will be notified by email to complete a separate payment process (payable by credit card only; purchases are non-refundable). Payments must be completed within 72 hours of notification or the reservation will be canceled. The tickets will then be offered to the next person on the waitlist.
• If a student on the waitlist is offered tickets, s/he will be instructed to fill out an online reservation form and complete payment online within 72 hours of notification.
• Those who have purchased tickets will be notified when the tickets will be ready for pick-up. Tickets must be picked up in person by the student who reserved and purchased them; ID is required. Tickets cannot be mailed or delivered day-of the event. The tickets will be available for pick-up at the Office of Campus Programs in 0110 Stamp Student Union, Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm, after GSL has sent notification.

By beginning the ticket waitlist process, you are agreeing to the terms described on this website.

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

Click here for more information about newseum

Live Jazz in the Sculpture Garden
Friday, June 27, 2008 at 5pm.
Location: National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

Click here for more information about Jazz in the Garden

Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Saturday, February 9, 2008, 12:00pm
Location: National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

Come celebrate winter with Graduate Student Life with ice skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Join other graduate students at the Pavilion Cafe housed at the National Gallery of Art on the Mall for lunch. We will stake out some tables near the entrance to the cafe. It is a great space and serves freshly made wraps, sandwiches, gourmet pizzas and salads. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are also available. At 1:30 we will then head to the Sculpture Garden for two hours of ice-skating (feel free to just come to ice skate too!)

Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for students (with valid id) and children 12 and under; skate rental is $3 (id required). Please RSVP to Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu with your name, department, and the number of people you plan on bringing with you (there is no limit).

For more information about ice skating at the National Gallery, click here

Directions to the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Art, click here

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

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Introduction to Wine Tasting
Saturday, February 23, 2008, 6:30pm
Location: University of Maryland, Golf Course
Cost: $25 per person

Interested in learning more about wine? Join Graduate Student Life at the University of Maryland Golf Course for an Introduction to Wine Tasting workshop. A wine expert will lead us through a tasting of five wines (including both reds and whites) and will provide you with a chance to compare and contrast “heavier” and “lighter” wines and discover your own palate. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. After the tasting, you will have a chance to mingle with other graduate students. A cash bar will be available to purchase additional glasses of the featured wines ($5.00-7.50), as well as sodas ($2.00).

Reservations are required; limit one guest per student.

Note: All participants (including guests) must be 21 or older and must bring a valid ID as proof

Directions to the Golf Course

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

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Paddle around the Monuments
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Location: Washington D.C.
Cost: $15 per person

Join Graduate Student Life and the Outdoor Recreation Center and view the monuments and historic areas of DC from a new angle: a canoe! We will paddle our canoes around Teddy Roosevelt Island, along the Lincoln Memorial and near Georgetown. We will then break for lunch and a short hike on Roosevelt Island. No prior paddling experience necessary. Transportation will be provided; please bring a bag lunch. Limit one guest per student.

This event has sold out.

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

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Jazz Concert: Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis
Sunday, April 13, 2008, 7:00pm
Location: Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
Cost: $20 per person

Join Graduate Student Life for an evening of jazz with renowned jazz pianists Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis. Brubeck is best known for the instrumental jazz hits such as “Take Five,” while Lewis is best known for “The In Crowd.” Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event. Tickets are limited; one guest per student.

This event has sold out.

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

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Death of a Salesman
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 7:30pm
Location: Arena Stage, Arlington, VA
Cost: $14 per person

Join Graduate Student Life to see the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Death of a Salesman at the Arena Stage. Hailed by the New York Times as “one of the finest dramas in the whole range of the American theater,” this classic examines our national obsession with wealth and success through the characters of Linda and Willy Loman. Tickets are just $14 each ($28 value); limit of one guest per student.

For more information about the play and Arena Stage, visit: http://www.arenastage.org/season/07-08/death-of-a-salesman/

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

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Hiking at Shenandoah National Park
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 7:00am
Cost: $15 per person

Join Graduate Student Life hiking Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park. Old Rag Mountain is one of the highest peaks (3291 feet) in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Its bald summit commands a spectacular view of the Piedmont to the east and the Shenandoah Valley to the west. Cost includes transportation, park fees, and experienced guides. Bring your own water, lunch, and snacks for the hike. Limit of one guest per student.

For more information about Old Rag Mountain, visit: http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/OldRag/

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

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DC United vs Real Salt Lake
Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 7:30pm
Location: RFK Stadium
Cost: $12 per person

Join Graduate Student Life in cheering on DC’s professional soccer team as they take on former DC United player Freddy Adu and Real Salt Lake at RFK Stadium. Tickets are on sale for just $12 each ($26 value) for UM graduate students.

This event has sold out.

Directions to RFK Stadium

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

Capitol Steps
Friday, September 21, 2007, 8:00pm
Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Amphitheater
Cost: $15 per person

Join Graduate Student Life for an evening of political comedy and satire with the Capitol Steps. Started by former congressional staffers, the Capitol Steps are a DC favorite, entertaining audiences and skewering current events for over 25 years. Tickets are just $15 each ($35 value) for UM graduate students.

This event has sold out.

For more information about the Capitol Steps, visit www.capsteps.com.

Directions to Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Amphitheater

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

Halloween High Heel Race
Tuesday, October 30, 2007, 7:30pm
Location: Dupont Circle (17th Street, NW, between R and Church Streets), Washington, DC
Cost: FREE

You’ve never seen a 50-yard dash like this! Come see a bunch of well balanced Washingtonians say goodbye to sneakers and hello to heels: it’s the annual Halloween High Heel race! A popular local tradition, this annual neighborhood event features elaborately costumed contestants racing down 17th Street (from R to Church Streets) and attracts a large crowd eager to cheer them on.

The race begins at 9:00pm, but the real fun takes place before the main event, as the contestants parade up and down the race course showing off their outfits starting around 7:30pm.

We will be meeting at College Park metro station at 5:45pm in order to get there early and stake out a good spot. You can also meet us at the corner of 17th and Q Sts at 6:45pm. This event is FREE, however please respond to Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu and give your name, department, and the number of people you plan on bringing (there is no limit).

To view a video from a previous race, Click here

Click here for directions to the Halloween High Heel Race

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

Corcoran Gallery Tour:
Ansel Adams and Annie Leibovitz
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 10:30am
Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20006
Cost: $8 per person

Join Graduate Student Life for a visit to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington’s oldest art museum, to see the Ansel Adams and Annie Leibovitz photography exhibits. The visit will include a guided tour focusing on the unique and innovative style of Ansel Adams’ landscape photography, as well as time to view over 200 portraits from Annie Leibovitz, who is considered one of the America’s best portrait photographers. Tickets are just $8 each ($14 value), and include admission into both the Adams and Leibovitz exhibits, as well as the regular collections.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Only UMD graduate students are permitted to purchase tickets.
Each grad student may only purchase up to two tickets.
Online ticket sales are NOT available on Sundays (see right for details).
Ticket sales are NON-REFUNDABLE.

This event has sold out.

For more information about the Corcoran, visit www.corcoran.org/index.asp.

Directions to Corcoran Gallery of Art

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

Shear Madness
Thursday, November 8, 2007, 8:00pm
Location: Kennedy Center
Cost: $15 per person

Join Graduate Student Life for Shear Madness, one of the longest running plays in American theater, at the Kennedy Center. Set in a hairstyling salon that is the scene of a wacky murder, the audience gets to solve the crime. The mixture of audience sleuthing and up-to-the-minute improvisational humor delights both Washingtonians and visitors alike. Tickets are just $15 ($40 value).

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Only UMD graduate students are permitted to purchase tickets.
Each grad student may only purchase up to two tickets.
Online ticket sales are NOT available on Sundays (see right for details).
Ticket sales are NON-REFUNDABLE.

For more information about Shear Madness, visit www.shearmadness.com. . For information about the Kennedy Center, visit http://www.kennedy-center.org.

Directions to Kennedy Center

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

Tour of National Aquarium
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Meet at Union Lane by Adele H. Stamp Student Union at 8:30am
Location: Baltimore, MD
Cost: $15 per person

Take a trip with Graduate Student Life to Baltimore to visit the National Aquarium, described by the Washington Post as one of the region’s world-class family attractions. Cost for this event, which includes admission to the museum and dolphin show and transportation from campus, is just $15 per person ($30 value; no refunds or discounts). After the tour, we will have lunch together in the Inner Harbor.

We will meet at Union Lane (between Stamp Student Union and Union Lane Garage) at 8:30am. We anticipate returning to campus around 2:00pm.

INFORMATION ABOUT DATE CHANGE
It was brought to our attention that the Baltimore Marathon was scheduled for the original date of this event (Oct. 13). We changed the event to Sunday, November 11, in order to avoid the traffic, parking, and congestion issues expected due to the marathon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

This event has sold out.

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

Avenue Q
Sunday, December 2, 2007, 7:30pm
Location: National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20004
Cost: $40 per person

Join Graduate Student Life for the Tony-award winning musical Avenue Q. It tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q, where he soon meets a variety of weird and wonderful friends and neighbors. We have 38 tickets available in the front mezzanine, and they will be on sale for just $40 ($86.50 value).

For more information about Avenue Q, visit www.avenueq.com. For information about the National Theatre, visit http://www.nationaltheatre.org.

Directions to National Theatre

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

International Spy Museum Tour
Saturday, July 21, 2007, 11:00am
Location: 800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
Cost: $8 per person

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a spy? Do you love spy "who-done-its" from film noir and the movies, or spy page-turners from literature? Perhaps you have a fascination with history and a desire to learn secrets behind world events?

Learn about the authentic tradecraft that has been used throughout time and around the world. Join Graduate Student Life for a tour of the International Spy Museum on Saturday, July 21 at 11:00am. The tour lasts about 2 hours; afterwards, we’ll have lunch at Gallery Place. Graduate Student Life has reserved a limited number of tickets and will be selling them for $8 each ($16 face value). Note that tickets are date and time-specific. Grad students are permitted to purchase one additional ticket for a guest.

If you have any questions about the event, contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

The International Spy Museum is located one block from the Gallery Place metro station. For more information about the museum, visit http://www.spymuseum.org/.

Screen on the Green: "Wait Until Dark"
Monday, July 30, 2007 at sunset
Location: National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets, Washington DC
Meet at College Park Metro Station at 4:30pm
Cost: FREE

Join Graduate Student Life on Monday, July 30, for a popular DC summer pastime, Screen on the Green, a free movie showing on the National Mall. Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks, and some friends to see the classic suspense film, “Wait Until Dark,” starring Audrey Hepburn. The movie starts at sunset (around 8:00pm), but you have to arrive early to stake out a good seat.

We’ll meet at the Navy Archives metro station at 5:00pm and then walk to the Mall together. The event is free, but please RSVP to Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu and include your department and how many guests you plan to bring (there is no limit).

Contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu with questions.

More information about Screen on the Green.

Ice Skating
Saturday, February 17, 2007, 1:15pm
Location: Herbert Wells Ice Rink
Cost: $5 - Adults | $4 - Children | $2 - Skate Rental

Winter is finally here! Join Graduate Student Life staff and fellow graduate students for ice skating at Herbert Wells Ice Rink, just down the road from UMCP, on Saturday, February 17. We will meet at the ice rink at 1:15pm. Public skating is from 1:30-3:30pm. Afterwards we will head over to College Perk to warm up over coffee and hot chocolate. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children; $2 for skate rental. The Herbert Wells Ice Rink is just down the road from the College Park Metro station at 5211 Paint Branch Parkway (formerly Calvert Road), College Park, MD 20740;
Website: Click Here

Directions to Herbert Wells Ice Rink

To RSVP, email Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu with your name, department information, phone number, and number of people you are planning on bringing along (there is no limit).

Washington Capitals v. San Jose Sharks
Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 7pm
Location: Verizon Center
Cost: $7 - Tickets are now available at the Stamp Student Union Ticket Office
The ticket office will open 30 mins before the first show of the day at Hoff Theatre and close 15 mins after the last show of the day

Join fellow grad students for a night of National Hockey League action! Cheer on the Caps as they take on the San Jose Sharks at the Verizon Center. Tickets are $7 (face value of $14) and will be available soon at the Stamp Student Union Ticket Office. For those interested in taking the metro, we will be meeting at College Park Metro at 5:45pm to head to the Verizon Center together.
Website: Click Here

Directions to Verizon Center

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu or 301.405.0839.

Kiss Me Kate - Musical
Friday, March 2nd, 2007, 8pm
Location:Atlas Performing Arts Center
Cost: $20
SOLD OUT

Loosely based on Shakespeare's comedy, "Kiss Me, Kate" tells the story of Fred and Lilli, an estranged couple starring in the musical version of "Taming of the Shrew" and the hilarious conflicts that follow. Winner of 5 Tony Awards, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter.

We will meet at the College Park Metro station at 5:15pm to metro into the city and take a shuttle from Union Station to the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for $20 ($40 face value) at the Stamp Student Union Ticket Office; limit of 2 tickets/person.

Address:
1333 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Website: Click Here

Directions to Atlas Performing Arts Center

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.
or 301-405-0839

FREE Salsa Lessons and Dancing
Monday, March 26th, 2007
Location: Lucky Bar, Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
Cost: FREE

Tired of classes already? Join Graduate Student Life and shake off some mid-term stress for salsa dancing at Lucky Bar in Dupont Circle on Monday, March 26. If you are a beginner or feeling a bit rusty, there is a free lesson starting at 8pm, followed by dancing until 1am. For more info about Lucky Bar and directions, visit the website: http://www.luckybardc.com/

Please RSVP to Laura Polk (lpolk2@umd.edu) including your name, e-mail address, department info, and the number of people you plan on bringing. The more the merrier (there is no limit) but remember to bring your id (must be 21 and older). We will be at the corner lounge area by the pool tables in the back bar for those who need a break. There is no cover charge, but there is a dress code: no hats, sneakers, baggy pants or bandanas.

The Lucky Bar is an easy walk from both the Dupont Circle and Farragut North metro stations on the red line. The address is 1221 Connecticut Avenue in northwest DC. For those wanting to take the metro together, meet at College Park station at 7pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Website: Click Here
Address: 1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
          Washington, DC 20036.

Directions to Lucky Bar

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.
or 301-405-0839

Cherry Blossom Yacht Tour
Saturday, April 7th, 2007, 11 am
Location: Washington Marina
Cost: $12/person
SOLD OUT

It is time for the Cherry Blossom Festival again! And what better way to view the blossoms then on a yacht tour through the Potomac. Join Graduate Student Life on Saturday, April 7, for a guided riverboat tour of over 3000 cherry blossoms. The tour begins at 11:00am and ends at 12:30pm. Afterward, we will eat lunch on the Waterfront. Reserve your spot at the Union Ticket Office by completing and submitting an Event Form (mandatory) with your name, department, e-mail address, and name of your guest (only 1 guest per person). The cost is only $12/person ($20 value). Further information will be emailed to those who are registered.

For more information about the Cherry Blossom festival, visit the website: http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/.

Website: Click Here
Address: 1300 Maine Avenue, SW
     Washington, DC

Directions to Washington Marina

For questions, please contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.
or 301-405-0839

Saturday of Service
Saturday, April 14th, 2007, 8:15am - 2:00pm
Location: Lake Artemesia

Graduate Student Life will no longer be hosting a group for this event.  However, you are welcome to participate individually.

Looking for a service project to make a difference in the community? Join Graduate Student Life at the 5th Annual Saturday of Service on Saturday, April 14, 8:15am-2:00pm. Together we will engage in stream and trail clean-up in areas surrounding local Lake Artemesia. It's a great chance to celebrate the month of Earth Day by enhancing our shared environment. Enjoy the spring weather and beautiful surroundings of Lake Artemesia, meet new people, and make a difference in the community. Bring your friends!

For more information about the schedule, registration, what to wear and bring with you, and more, check out the Community Service-Learning website:
http://www.csl.umd.edu/Programs/SaturdayofService/SOS-07/SOS-07index.htm#reg
In order to guarantee free lunch and t-shirt, please register by Wednesday, April 11, 2007.

If you are interested in joining fellow graduate students at Saturday of Service, or if you have any questions, send an e-mail to Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu with your name, email, phone number, and academic department/program.

Eastern Market Trip
Saturday, May 5th, 2007, 10:30am
Location: Eastern Market

On Saturday, May 5th, join Graduate Student Life to visit the bustling Eastern Market in Capitol Hill. Among the many things you’ll find at Eastern Market are: unique furniture for your house, original works of art, street performers, and farmers market produce. Come along to browse the market voted "Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners" in washingtonpost.com's Best Bets 2006 Readers' Choice contest.

We will meet in front of the Eastern Market metro station in front of Pennsylvania Avenue at 10:30am and head over to the market. After shopping, we’ll have lunch at one of the market vendors.

The event is free; RSVP to Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu, and include your name, department, and number of people you plan on bringing (there is no limit)

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Website: Click Here
Address: 7th St. and North Carolina Ave. SE
     Washington, DC

Hiking and Sightseeing trip to Harpers Ferry, WV
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Hapers Ferry, West Virginia

Only 20 Spaces Available: SOLD OUT

Summer is finally here! Join Graduate Student Life and the Outdoor Recreation Center for a day of hiking and sightseeing in beautiful Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

We’ll spend the morning hiking a portion of the scenic Appalachian Trail, which stretches 2,174 miles, through the Appalachian Mountains from Mount Katahdin, Maine, all the way to Springer Mountain, Georgia. Lunch will be on the trail; please bring along a sack lunch and snacks (such as trail mix).
After lunch, we’ll spend a couple hours exploring the shops and museums of the historic town of Harpers Ferry, so bring along spending money for souvenirs.

This is an all-day event; we’ll leave from the Outdoor Recreation Center at 8:00am and will return about 6:00pm.
The cost is $10/per person ($26 value), which will cover transportation, 2 hiking guides, and park fees. Space is limited; only 1 additional guest per grad student. To buy tickets, please fill out an event sign-up form; be sure to include your UID number, your e-mail address, and an emergency contact.
Tickets will be on sale May 8 at the Union Ticket Office. The ticket office is only open from May 7th through 10th.

From May 7-10, the ticket office is open:
5/7: 2:30-7:30pm
5/8: 12:30pm-7:00pm
5/9: 10am-11:30pm
5/10: 2:30pm-12:30am

If you have questions, contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu

Website: Click Here

Jazz in the Garden
Friday, June 29, 2007, 4:30pm
Location: National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
(We will meet at 7th & Constitution NW)
Cost: FREE

Join Graduate Student Life and enjoy the summer evening listening to live jazz music at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on Friday, June 29, 2007. Jazz in the Garden features an eclectic mix of top Washington-area jazz artists. Concerts take place in front of the Pavilion Café next to the grand reflecting pool and fountain. The café also offers a seasonal light fare menu and beverages (such as sodas, sangria, wine, and beer). Feel free to bring blankets and food along; outside alcohol is not permitted.

The event is free, but please RSVP to Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu with your department and how many guests you plan to bring (there is no limit).

We will meet at 4:30pm at the corner of 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, by the Sculpture Garden. The nearest Metro stops are Judiciary Square on the Red Line, Archives on the Yellow/Green Lines, and Smithsonian on the Blue/Orange Lines.

Contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu with questions.

For more information about the Jazz in the Garden series,
visit the National Gallery of Art's site.

International Spy Museum Tour
Saturday, July 21, 2007, 11:00am
Location: 800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
Cost: $8 per person

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a spy? Do you love spy "who-done-its" from film noir and the movies, or spy page-turners from literature? Perhaps you have a fascination with history and a desire to learn secrets behind world events?

Learn about the authentic tradecraft that has been used throughout time and around the world. Join Graduate Student Life for a tour of the International Spy Museum on Saturday, July 21 at 11:00am. The tour lasts about 2 hours; afterwards, we’ll have lunch at Gallery Place. Graduate Student Life has reserved a limited number of tickets and will be selling them for $8 each ($16 face value). Note that tickets are date and time-specific. Grad students are permitted to purchase one additional ticket for a guest.

Tickets are available for purchase online now!

NOTE:
Only UMD graduate students are permitted to purchase tickets.
Each grad student may only purchase up to two tickets.

Follow the steps below to buy your ticket(s):

1. Click on "Buy Your Ticket Now" below and log in with your Directory ID and password. You will be automatically returned to this site after logging in.

2. After logging in, complete the online registration form.

3. When you submit your registration, you will be taken to another page to make your payment by credit card.

4. You will receive two confirmation emails, one confirming your payment and the other confirming your registration.

Buy Your Ticket Now

If you have any questions about the event, contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu.

The International Spy Museum is located one block from the Gallery Place metro station. For more information about the museum, visit http://www.spymuseum.org/.

Screen on the Green: "Wait Until Dark"
Monday, July 30, 2007 at sunset
Location: National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets, Washington DC
Meet at College Park Metro Station at 4:30pm
Cost: FREE

Join Graduate Student Life on Monday, July 30, for a popular DC summer pastime, Screen on the Green, a free movie showing on the National Mall. Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks, and some friends to see the classic suspense film, “Wait Until Dark,” starring Audrey Hepburn. The movie starts at sunset (around 8:00pm), but you have to arrive early to stake out a good seat.

We’ll meet at the Navy Archives metro station at 5:00pm and then walk to the Mall together. The event is free, but please RSVP to Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu and include your department and how many guests you plan to bring (there is no limit).

Contact Laura Polk at lpolk2@umd.edu with questions.

More information about Screen on the Green.

DC United vs. New York Red Bulls
Saturday, September 23, 2006, 7:30pm
Location: RFK Stadium
Cost: $10 per person

So you are behind on reading and feeling totally stressed about upcoming assignments. Relieve the stress at the first Office of Graduate Student Life social outing of the year. Join other graduate students for a night of professional football (a.k.a. soccer) as top-ranked DC United takes on the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. We have purchased 20 premium sideline tickets, normally $18/ticket, and are offering them to you for $10/ticket on a first come, first serve basis. Submit your event form and buy your ticket with cash or credit card at the Stamp Student Union Ticket Office. Limit two tickets per person.

Directions to RFK Stadium

For questions, please contact Mark Stewart at mstewa4@umd.edu.