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Debate: Will Taxing Capital Gains Create a Fairer Economy?
The Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets is hosting its annual debate in collaboration with The Steamboat Institute. The topic is: Will Taxing Capital Gains Create a Fairer Economy? This year's debaters will be Ben Harris PhD and Steve Moore. The event will be in Gildenhorn Recital Hall at The Clarice on Tuesday, October 22 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Honors College Prospective Student Online Information Session
The admissions staff of the Honors College will offer virtual information sessions in October, giving prospective students an opportunity to learn more about the Honors College, the admissions process, and what the Honors College offers.
Election Dialogues: What does this election mean for environmental regulations?
Join us throughout the month of October for a special Election Dialogue series about what this election means to you. Discussions will cover the following topics:
Wednesday, October 9: What state and local issues are at stake?
Wednesday, October 23: What does this election mean for environmental regulations?
Wednesday: October 30: What does this election mean for the cost of college?
The series is sponsored by BridgeUMD, the Honors College, College Park Scholars, and Carillon Communities.
Dis/Ability Inclusive Practices for Students – DEI Dinner
Dive into an interactive session designed to spark conversation around disability inclusion in higher education. Explore critical questions and engage in meaningful dialogue that challenges perceptions, to foster a more inclusive campus environment. FREE dinner provided to those who RSVP. Graduate and undergraduate students are welcome!
BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Workshop
You're invited to the annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Workshop on Friday, October 25th in 2202 Van Munching Hall on UMD's campus from 10 am to 3 pm. Transportation will be provided from Bowie State to the University of Maryland. Please RSVP at go.umd.edu/sjaw. All are welcome!