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Lessons from Negotiations: Working Towards Deals that Last in the Middle East
Join this panel conversation with speakers Dalia Ziada and Dr. Einat Wilf. With an emphasis on challenging assumptions, and engaging in respectful, action-oriented, future looking dialogue, this event is hosted by the Fact Based Discourse Initiative, part of the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets.
BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance – Legacies of Loss: From The Barn to the Bus Stop
Join the BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance for a powerful and thought-provoking discussion on the lynching of Emmett Till and the modern-day murder of Lt. Richard W. Collins III with The Barn author Wright Thompson and mother of Lt. Collins, Dawn Collins. Moderated by Sociology Professor Rashawn Ray, this conversation will discuss how echoes of our country’s lynching past create shadows of racial violence in the present. We hope this dialogue will elicit a reckoning that contributes to healing and the pursuit of social justice.
Pre-Med and Pre-Dent Workshop at Nyumburu Cultural Center
The Nyumburu Cultural Center is hosting an important PRE-MED and PRE-DENT workshop for students who are interested in going to Medical School and Dental School! If you have an interest in nursing school you may attend as well. Meet with a seasoned professional who will provide you with the information you need to increase your chances of getting into professional school on your first application—everything from pre-requisite courses to the 5 Pillars of your application.
Understanding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Webinar
This webinar will explain how to obtain student loan relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education and is designed to forgive the student loan balances of those employed by a government or non-profit organization. This webinar is for UMD faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are interested in learning more about the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Global FEWture Alliance Symposium
Join the FREE Global FEWture Alliance Annual Symposium at the Stamp Student Union, April 23-24! Faculty, students, and staff with interest in any aspect of the Food-Energy-Water nexus, climate change, and global public health, are welcome to present short talks and posters. No presentation is required to attend, and registrants will enjoy free food, drinks, and exciting conversations with new contacts.