The Stamp invites you, your organization, your company, or your family to support our many student activities, programs, scholarships and initiatives at the University of Maryland, College Park. Through the generosity of our alumni and corporate partnerships, the Stamp is able to continue offering important services and programs for our students.
Your support helps The Stamp achieve its mission of transforming and enriching the Maryland student experience.
Scholarships & Funds
Alternative Breaks
Alternative Breaks Fund
The Alternative Breaks (AB) Program integrates leadership and community service opportunities through intensive multi-day national and international service trips over University class breaks. The powerful learning and serving experiences make a difference in the lives of students and in the communities in which they serve. Alternative Breaks sends hundreds of students each year on service-learning trips to address some of the most pressing social, political and environmental issues of our time.
Berlage Alternative Break Scholarship
The Berlage Alternative Spring Break Fund was established in June 2007 by Bruce and Donna Berlage. The Fund provides support for students to participate in Alternative Spring Break, a substance-free, community service-learning program in the Community Service-Learning Office of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.
Margaret Moose Swallow Alternative Break Scholarship Fund
The Margaret Moose Swallow Alternative Breaks Scholarship Fund annually awards scholarships to students attending a winter, spring or summer Alternative Break Trip with demonstrated financial need, willingness to serve others, and community engagement.
Maryland Mentor Corps
Maryland Mentor Corps Scholarship Fund
Maryland Mentor Corps, a partnership between the University of Maryland and Prince George's County Public Schools, provides a high quality mentoring program that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students.
Your support ensures that these programs continue to provide University of Maryland students with the opportunity to spend their team and energy tutoring elementary school students and thus investing in their community, while also making the investment yourself in future generations by positioning them to have the math and reading skills they need to become future Terps and give back to their community someday.
Maryland Reading Program
Maryland Reading Program is a partnership between UM and Prince George's County Public Schools which provides high quality mentoring for elementary school students, helping them with reading, homework, critical thinking, reflective writing and hands-on group activities. Through their experiences with Maryland Reading Program many UM students have looked into careers in teaching or non-profit management to help continue giving back to local communities.
Maryland Math Program
Maryland Math Program is a partnership between UM and Prince George's County Public Schools which provides high quality after-school mentoring for elementary school students, helping them with reading, basic math skills, homework, problem solving and group activities. Maryland Math Program offers strong civic engagement opportunities for college students and through their experiences many students have followed careers in teaching or non-profit management.
Contemporary Art Purchasing Program (CAPP)
Art Purchase Program Fund
Every other year, five students are selected to serve on the Union Contemporary Art Purchasing Program (CAPP) Committee. The students take a class in contemporary art, learning contemporary art styles, price and value, how to work with galleries and how to build an art collection. During the spring semester, they research potential pieces and travel to Washington, D.C., Baltimore and New York City to purchase art for the Union’s permanent collection. Students present their recommendations to a panel of curators, collectors and artists for final selection of the works. The selected pieces become the property of the University and are showcased around the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, opening the eyes of students and community members to the varied perspectives and cultures of contemporary artists.
Corporate Sponsorship
Today, you can connect with students, faculty/staff, community members and even alumni by becoming a corporate sponsor and investing in the student programs that make Maryland such a special place.
Home to over 800 student groups and departments, the Stamp sees on average 20,000 visitors a day who use its facilities for events, meetings, meals, coffee and special programs. The Stamp serves as a hub for students and faculty/staff on campus and provides a great opportunity for exposure.
For more information about how your organization can become a corporate partner of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, please contact Casey Bell, Senior Associate Director of Development at (301) 314-3694 or cbell9@umd.edu.
Garden & Memorial Chapel
Memorial Chapel Fund
The Memorial Chapel is a multi-faceted campus facility serving numerous on-and off- campus populations and is home to a diverse range of events and personnel. Dedicated in 1952 as a living memorial to members of the University community that gave their lives in times of war, the Memorial Chapel is the center of religious life on campus and supports all fourteen university recognized chaplaincies and their programs.
Garden of Reflection and Remembrance Fund
In a time when most people run their lives with an overcrowded calendar and the world seems a bit more fragile, finding time—let alone a place—to reflect is difficult. The Garden of Reflection and Remembrance is such a place. We invite you to join us in creating this special campus addition.
Friends of Marsha Guenzler-Stevens Fund
The Friends of Marsha Guenzler-Stevens Garden of Reflection and Remembrance Fund was established to name a significant element of the Garden in honor of Marsha Guenzler-Stevens. A gift to the Fund recognizes and celebrates her work as the firesoul that brought this Garden to life.
Stamp Student Union Enhancement Fund
Stamp Student Union Enhancement Fund
The Stamp Student Union Enhancement Fund provides critical funding to support building renovations and other projects related to the improvement of the Stamp Student Union. In addition, funding provides support for student programming and other initiatives supporting student learning in the Stamp.
Student Entertainment Events (SEE)
SEE Scholarship Fund
The Student Entertainment Events Scholarship Fund shall be used to provide annual scholarship support to one or more current or incoming Student Entertainment Events Directors in good standing at the University. The time commitment involved with being a SEE student leader often prevents these students from having the opportunity to work a part time job. In recognition of this sacrifice, SEE and SUPC alumni, lead by Kirk S. Litton '95 and C. Kristopher Simpson '94, established in an endowed fund to support scholarships for SEE student leaders at the University of Maryland.
Student Involvement Suite
The Stamp Student Involvement Suite Fund supports the renovation, maintenance and operation of the Stamp Student Union Student Involvement Suite. The Suite houses the offices for the Student Organization Resource Center, Student Government Association and Student Entertainment Events, and also has a ton of open space with modern technology for students to meet and engage in campus activities.
Terps for Change
Terps for Change Leadership Scholarship
The Terps for Change Leadership Scholarship supports socially responsible student leadership development in service of our local community! Terps for Change student leaders dedicate over 150 hours of their time each semester to running our local community service-learning programs. Their work includes leading groups of students in volunteering with local nonprofit organizations and facilitating weekly dialogues to help volunteers engage more deeply with the social issues that their work seeks to address. We recognize that not all students can afford to volunteer such significant time without pay, so this scholarship will support Terps for Change student leaders who may not otherwise be financially able to participate in our program.
Veterans Initiative
Veterans Initiative Fund
Through the University of Maryland Veterans Initiative the University is taking the lead nationally in providing services to our veterans, and has become a model for other colleges and universities developing a comprehensive approach to the needs of veterans. The UM Veterans Initiative provides the incentive and support necessary to help veterans achieve their academic and personal goals and enhances the support offered by the GI Bill. We believe it is a privilege and a responsibility to provide the best possible opportunity for veterans to obtain the education and skills they desire. These men and women have made enormous sacrifices for our nation, and the University takes pride in promoting their readjustment to academic and civilian life and their continued success. We invite interested donors to join us in this important endeavor.
Edward and Janet Friedson Memorial Scholarship
The Edward and Janet Friedson Memorial Veterans Scholarship was established by the Friedson family in Ed and Janet's loving memory. Ed served as a Marine underwater demolitions expert during WWII. They became active Terps fans after opening Standard Pontiac in College Park in 1954 and were committed to educational causes, founding a career training program for incarcerated youths and a mentoring program for inner-city students.
Paul E. and Jane F. Butler Veterans Scholarship Fund
The Paul E. and Jane F. Butler Scholarship provides annual scholarships for veterans with financial need who are enrolled in the Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Ernest M. Willcher Scholarship Fund
The Ernest M. Willcher Veterans Scholarship was established in loving memory by his wife and sons to support veteran students at the University of Maryland College Park. Ernest was dedicated to education and earned a BS from the University of Maryland and a degree from the Washington College of Law. He was the proud father of two sons who also graduated from the University of Maryland.
UM Veterans Family Scholarship Fund
The UM Veterans Family Scholarship Fund was created with the purpose of supporting annual undergraduate scholarships to dependents, spouses or domestic partners of current Veterans.
Other Giving Opportunities
For additional information on giving opportunities to the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, please contact Casey Bell, Senior Associate Director of Development at 301-314-3694 or cbell9@umd.edu.
Today, you can connect with students, faculty/staff, community members and even alumni by becoming a corporate sponsor and investing in the student programs that make Maryland such a special place.
Home to over 800 student groups and departments, the Stamp sees on average 20,000 visitors a day who use its facilities for events, meetings, meals, coffee and special programs. The Stamp serves as a hub for students and faculty/staff on campus and provides a great opportunity for exposure.
Student Involvement Suite Named Gift Opportunities
We envision an innovative space that will better serve our students and provide them with more opportunities for growth. A gift to the Student Involvement Suite will help us achieve this vision. We are excited to offer several named gift opportunities to recognize your generous support of the Student Involvement Suite. From conference rooms where student organizations will host their meetings, to various open meeting spaces that will facilitate a collaborative work environment, to the Student Entertainment Events suite, we offer many opportunities to honor your gift to our students.
| Room Type | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Student Involvement Suite | $2.5 million | The newly designed 11,000 square foot suite provides conference rooms, huddle spaces, technology, student group spaces, mentors, programs, and other resources necessary for student organizations and students seeking involvement opportunities to thrive. |
| SEE Suite | $250,000 | The SEE Suite is where planning for concerts, comedy, performing arts, movies, special events, lectures and more come together. This space serves as home to the over 20 student directors of SEE. |
| Large Conference Room | $150,000 | These state of the art meeting spaces are where student groups will host their meetings, offer workshops, and mentor new students. |
| Medium Conference Room* | $100,000 | These state of the art meeting spaces are where student groups will host their meetings, offer workshops, and mentor new students. |
| Small Conference Room* | $75,000 | These state of the art meeting spaces are where student groups will host their meetings, offer workshops, and mentor new students. |
| Large Open Meeting Lounges | $100,000 | Here students have the opportunity to meet in an open setting to brainstorm ideas and collaborate with a variety of student groups. |
| Small Open Meeting Lounges* | $50,000 | Here students have the opportunity to meet in an open setting to brainstorm ideas and collaborate with a variety of student groups. |
| Technology Lab | $75,000 | This lab includes state-of-the-art technology to provide for the technology and digital needs of our student groups. |
| Resource Center | $75,000 | The Resource Center and “maker space” plays hosts to a suite of printers, supplies, and space for students to work on large-scale projects. |
| SEE Coordinator’s Office | $50,000 | This office is home to the SEE Staff Coordinator who works closely with the students of SEE and oversees the day to day and long term activities of SEE. |
| Signature Meeting Table | $50,000 | Also known as our “family table,” this centerpiece is accompanied by 24 signature chairs with the University seal. This area provides a space for our student leaders to convene and for groups to do outreach to prospective members. |
| Signature Chairs* | $2,500 | Also known as our “family table,” this centerpiece is accompanied by 24 signature chairs with the University seal. This area provides a space for our student leaders to convene and for groups to do outreach to prospective members. |
| Student Activities Staff Offices* | $50,000 | These offices are home to our staff who provide leadership along with programmatic and administrative support to our over 800 student groups. |
| Signature Bench | $20,000 | This large custom made bench is a featured piece in the large lounge area. This will be a hallmark gathering place for all students. |
| Large Table Open Lounge | $20,000 | This large table features custom crafted stools and provides a large space for students to meet and map out their activities for the year. |
| Custom Crafted Stools* | $1,000 | This large table features custom crafted stools and provides a large space for students to meet and map out their activities for the year. |
| Booths/Open Tables* | $7,500 | The booths and open tables provide informal open spaces for students to come together for impromptu meetings and strategy sessions. |
| Student Organization Lockers* | $1,000 | These new and large lockers address the storage needs of our student organizations. |
*Multiple units available. Price is per unit.
To discuss a gift or for more information about the Student Involvement Suite, please contact Terry Zacker at 301-314-7165 or tzacker@umd.edu.