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title: "#UMDSOCIAL"
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# #UMDSOCIAL

*Wednesday, July 29, 2026*

**#UMDsocial**

Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center Room 0224

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thank you for joining us for the 12th annual #UMDsocial! The 2026 conference is now over. We look forward to seeing you again next year for another day of learning, networking and ice cream!



<span>Catch up on your favorite #UMDsocial moments by watching </span>[<span>this year's conference recording</span>](https://youtu.be/rx4xsQgeZ-M)<span>.</span>  
  
<span>Help us make #UMDsocial even better by completing our </span>[<span>attendee survey</span>](https://go.umd.edu/umdsocial26)<span>. We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas as we plan for future conferences.</span>

<span>And don’t forget to upload your conference photos to the </span>[<span>\#UMDsocial Photo Album</span>](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k7DXwmFHtr4cQFZttI3wabHB2j9NfLaB?usp=drive_link)<span>!</span>





*The University of Maryland Social Media Conference*


- **Dr. Jen Golbeck** — Director of the Social Intelligence Lab / Professor in the College of Information (University of Maryland)

## 2026 Conference Presentations

*Review presentation materials from this year’s #UMDsocial Conference*



- **The Future of Digital Communications: AI, Search and Social** — Danielle Tarr  
Director of Social Media  
*Office of Marketing and Communications* <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WedYNJitXvxjf4R9RVvP07urwCrd1sPR0mW_bPn7vl8/edit?usp=sharing>
- **All Things Accessibility** — Ana Palla  
Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist  
Associate Director of Community Engagement  
*Division of Information Technology*  
*Maryland Institute for Digital Accessibility*

Megan Masters  
Director of Academic Technology Experience  
*Division of Information Technology*

Camila Velloso  
Web Development and Digital Content Specialist  
*Division of Student Affairs*

Myriam Fuentes  
Email Marketing Manager  
*Office of Marketing and Communications* <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GdrRuP3z7ByJ_zLLpsLOAxUErpxBx_jyzLkL4FouOVM/edit?usp=sharing>
- **Blueprint for Engaging Content** — Cameron Rivera  
Communications Specialist  
*School of Public Policy*

Katie Bemb  
Communications Manager  
*College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences*

Lena Williams  
Events &amp;amp; Marketing Manager  
*Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship* <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-CCc-uC7L7Xtp9qG9oEn_1nMIcBfHifJMbV3yVk9iQs/edit?usp=sharing>
- **#UMDsocial Content Showcase** — A recap of standout social media content featured in this year&#039;s showcase. <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1U4gZGdD4mp0wWo5tl9LmoWJq5lQHd9UfllGpZUc0vIM/edit?usp=sharing>


*Employees pose with with an emoji surprised face sign and a hashtag UMD social sign as a photographer takes their photo in the foreground*





*Faculty and staff smile as they look on in a meeting room during the UMD Social conference*





## Join the conversation

Want to join the conversation and share your experiences from the conference? Use #UMDsocial on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/umdsocial), [Twitter/X](https://x.com/hashtag/UMDsocial?src=hashtag) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/UMDSocial).



- **@UofMaryland** <https://x.com/UofMaryland>
- **@TerrapinLife** <https://x.com/TerrapinLife>
- **UnivofMaryland** <https://www.facebook.com/UnivofMaryland>
- **@univofmaryland** <https://www.instagram.com/univofmaryland/>
- **@umdstudentaffairs** <https://www.instagram.com/umdstudentaffairs/>


## Conference Accessibility Information



### ADA-accessible Parking

[Accessible parking](https://transportation.umd.edu/parking/accessible-parking) is expected to be available in ADA parking spaces to the east of Edward St. John (ESJ), facing Symons Hall (building 076). Additional spaces are available on Regents Drive outside Main Admin or inside lot L. Guests with a state-issued license plate or hangtag can park in any marked space, with or without DOTS registration. The University of Maryland does not issue ADA hang tags.


### Path of Travel

Use the [UMD campus map](https://maps.umd.edu/map/index.html?zoom=17&basemap=detailed&layers=bottle) to find the latest accessible walking and wheelchair routes on campus.  
  
Due to the Purple Line construction, some traditional routes may become unavailable. In these instances, UMD makes every effort to make navigating the terrain easier. Navigating certain pathways like McKeldin Mall and Campus Drive, which are on an incline, may pose challenges. Paved entry points all around the mall may make navigation easier.


### Shuttle Service

[Shuttle-UM](https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um) buses are wheelchair-accessible and can help transport passengers to and from ESJ.


### Accessibility Within ESJ

The event space (ESJ 0224) has accessible seating at both the rear (top) and front (lower) areas of the room. Each option includes detached wheeled seating or the ability to pull up a wheelchair. The front (lower) area of the space is accessible via a ramp, outside the space, on the west side. A Ground Floor Map showing this ramp is available [**here**](https://esj.umd.edu/spaces/building-maps).

Due to construction in Wing 1, the closest single-stall restroom is on the first floor at the bottom of the red stairs. All floors of ESJ are accessible by elevator.

Find further accessibility info on entrances, restrooms and more [**here**](https://esj.umd.edu/about/accessibility-resources).


### Information Technology Resources

- All ESJ classrooms are equipped with assisted listening systems. Find further information on [Communication Access Services](https://ads.umd.edu/accommodations-services/communication-access-services) on campus.
- Assisted listening devices may be checked out from [Communication Access Services](https://ads.umd.edu/accommodations-services/communication-access-services).


### Dietary Restrictions

For the conference lunch and ice cream social, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options will be available. Attendees may also bring their own food to enjoy. Keep a refillable water bottle handy to stay hydrated throughout the day; filling stations are available inside ESJ.


### Request an Accommodation

Please contact our event organizers at <social@umd.edu> at least one week prior to the event to request disability accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.  
  
For more information about ADA access around campus, please visit our [accessibility website](https://accessibility.umd.edu/campus-areas/visitors-to-campus).