Smith Holiday Party 2024

Friday, December 6
4 to 7 p.m.
Van Munching Hall Grand Atrium

Please join us to celebrate the holiday season, with great food, drinks and even better company! Feel free to bring a +1. Don’t forget to pick up a name tag and receive your raffle ticket, when you arrive!

Schedule

4 p.m.Dean’s welcome.
5:30 p.m.Raffle
6 p.m.Bingo – 5 rounds (5 winners)

General Contest Guidelines

  • All contests are entirely voluntary.
  • Decorations should celebrate the holiday season–be creative/inclusive/diverse and don't focus on a specific holiday! Tony and Gul will visit each contestant/office, starting at 1 p.m., on December 5. 
  • Winners will be announced on December 13.
  • Please email Gul Durmus at gdurmus@umd.edu if you have any questions.

Front Office Decorating Contest

  • The deadline to sign up is December 4.
  • Any department can participate. Please have one person per department sign up below.
  • Academic departments can use the elevator lobby area close to their offices within the unit.
  • The suggested budget is $150 (paid by your department).
  • The winning department will get lunch catered by an approved caterer.
  • Smith faculty and staff will determine the winner.

Sign up for the front office decorating contest

Door/Cubicle Decorating Contest

  • The deadline to sign up is December 4.
  • Anyone can participate – sign up below.
  • The suggested budget is $25 (self-paid).
  • The winner receives a gift at the holiday party.
  • Smith faculty and staff will determine the winner.

Sign up for the cubicle decorating contest

Ugly Sweater Contest

  • Participants must show up to the party in their best ugly sweaters and go to the registration table between 5:30 and 6 p.m., to get their photo taken.
  • Smith faculty and staff will determine the winner.

Sign up for the ugly sweater contest