Gemstone Friends & Family - GFF

It's What's Up Wednesday! Any class of 2024 families out there? Feel free to say hello! 👋

Congratulations to our Gemstone Class of 2020! On behalf of the entire Gemstone community, we express pride in all of our seniors. This cohort has accomplished so much in their team research, in their respective majors, and in our campus community. is better because of our Gemstone seniors! We invite the Gemstone Class of 2020 to become active in our alumni community and hope that you will keep us informed about the exciting developments in your careers and lives. Our heartfelt congratulations and warm best wishes go to our Class of 2020! You did it!

Hey Gemstone Friends & Family - GFF! Did you know we've raised over $5600 for the Gemstone Program GO Fund?? You can still donate until 11:59pm tonight. Help us keep GOing!!

Give to Honors College-Gemstone Fund in #givingdayumd! I’m ready to support Honors College-Gemstone Fund on March 6, 2019 during Giving Day. Learn more about Honors College-Gemstone Fund.

Have you RSVPed to our Gemstone Family Weekend Tailgate yet? Join us on Saturday, September 22nd at 9:30am (2.5 hours before game kickoff at 12pm). For more information and to RSVP, visit go.umd.edu/gfftailgate18.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gemstone Honors Program BBQ on Sunday, July 22nd has been cancelled. All ticket payments will be refunded directly via Eventbrite. We anticipate that refunds will be issued in approximately 5-7 business days depending on your bank. If you any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Happy June! Tickets for the Gemstone Program Summer BBQ are now LIVE! We're so excited to meet our incoming Gemstone students and catch up with our current Gemstone students and alumni.

Gemstone friends and family are welcome to attend. For tickets and more information, visit go.umd.edu/gemsbbq18 or email [email protected].

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Congrats to our raffle winners from our GFF Happy Hour last night: Jackie K., you win a Potomac Pizza gift card and Pete F., you win a Kapnos Taverna gift card! Hope to see everyone at the next Gemstone Friends & Family - GFF event!

Have you RSVPed for our Gemstone Friends & Family - GFF Happy Hour at The Hotel at the University of Maryland this Sunday? Visit go.umd.edu/gffhappyhour to RSVP!

Very interesting article about how Smith College is re-framing the way students experience failure. What do you think?

On Campus, Failure Is on the Syllabus A Smith College initiative called “Failing Well” is one of a crop of university programs that aim to help high achievers cope with basic setbacks.

Check your snail mailboxes, Gemstone Friends & Family - GFF! Your Fall 2017 Newsletter should be arriving this week. Biggest news? Our November 12th Happy Hour at The Hotel at the University of Maryland from 4-6pm. Let us know in the comments if you're planning to attend!

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