Experience Virtual UMD Classes
During the week of Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20, UMD faculty will open their doors to alumni who want to revisit the classroom experience. This special opportunity allows alumni to sit in on real-time virtual courses, engage with current content, and see firsthand how teaching and learning are happening at UMD today. All sessions will be hosted on Zoom, and alumni are welcome to join as many classes as they like.
Browse the available courses for each day below and choose the session(s) you’d like to attend. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
If you have any questions, please contact Alumni Relations at [email protected]. We look forward to having you join us back in the (virtual) classroom!
Virtual Class Schedule
Monday, March 16
English, Linguistics, & Writing Studies: Writing & Cultures
Monday, March 16 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM (CT)
Available Spots: 10
Instructor: David Beard, Writing Studies BA Program Coordinator & Professor of Rhetoric
In this course, students explore nonfiction graphic novels that examine themes of loneliness, distance, and rural life. They then participate in a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project with students in Ecuador, working together to co-edit an international collection of writings on these themes. The final collection is published and made available on Amazon.
Applied Human Sciences: Administrative Aspects of Coaching
Monday, March 16 | 10:00 - 10:50 AM (CT)
Available Spots: 20
Instructor: Laura Schnell, Leadership Annual Giving Officer
This course, a core component of the coaching minor, introduces students to the administrative responsibilities essential to leading athletic programs. Topics include state governing organizations, budgeting, scheduling, insurance, contest administration, and public relations—all approached from the perspective of a coach or athletic administrator.
Tuesday, March 17
Civil & Environmental Engineering: Geotechnical Design
Tuesday, March 17 | 8:00 - 9:20 AM (CT)
Available Spots: No limit
Instructor: Dr. David Saftner, Associate Professor and Department Head, Civil Engineering
This course is the required 4xxx-level elective in geotechnical engineering. Topics include lab and field soil testing, shallow and deep foundation design, and retaining wall design.
Civil & Environmental Engineering: Soil Mechanics
Tuesday, March 17 | 9:30 - 10:50 AM (CT)
Available Spots: No limit
Instructor: Dr. David Saftner, Associate Professor and Department Head, Civil Engineering
This course is the required 3xxx-level introduction to geotechnical engineering. Topics include soil classification, compaction, water flow in soils, settlement, and soil strength.
Wednesday, March 18
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Material Processing, IE 3130
Wednesday, March 18 | 8:00 - 8:50 AM (CT)
Available Spots: 5
Instructor: Emmanuel Enemuoh, Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
An introduction to methods of transforming materials from raw to useful products including material responses, thermal and mechanical processing of metals, polymers, composite materials, and additive manufacturing techniques.
Thursday, March 19
Discover Thursday’s Courses
- Class details coming soon! Check back for the full list of courses, times, and Zoom links for Thursday, March 19. Alumni are welcome to join as many sessions as they like.
Friday, March 20
Management Studies: Spreadsheet Modeling and Data Analysis
Friday, March 20 | 9:00 - 9:50 AM (CT)
Available Spots: 5
Instructor: Dr. Wenqing Zhang, Associate Professor, Labovitz School of Business and Economics
Alumni are welcome to share insights on technology-focused topics such as AI, data science, business analytics, and analytical or modeling skills.
Management Studies: Project Management
Friday, March 20 | 11:00 - 11:50 AM (CT)
Available Spots: 5
Instructor: Dr. Wenqing Zhang, Associate Professor, Labovitz School of Business and Economics
Alumni are invited to share their project management experience leading or contributing to projects in their roles.
What to Expect
Your Virtual Classroom Experience
- Attend as many classes as you like: There are no limits.
- Interactive sessions: Engage with faculty and current content.
- Technical details: All sessions are hosted on Zoom; links will be provided.
- Flexibility: Join sessions that match your schedule and interests.
Questions?
Connect with Us
- Questions about Alumni Back to Class? Contact Alumni Relations at [email protected].