Join the Anti-Black Racism Initiative and the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace on October 17 for the Eradicating Anti-Black Racism in the DMV conference. This one-day event will feature dynamic conversations with leading scholars and thought leaders from across disciplines in the DMV. Open to faculty, staff, students, and community partners, the conference offers a unique opportunity to engage in critical dialogue and collective action.
Join for a screening of Dying to Vote, a powerful documentary about the challenges and barriers to voting in the U.S., followed by a discussion on civic engagement and ways to make your voice heard.
The Honors College admissions staff will host virtual information sessions in October to provide insights into both the Honors College program and the admission process.
The Center for Social Value Creation is hosting their annual TATA Innovation Dialogue on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Van Munching Hall! Participate in a discussion on technology and innovation in retail with P.C. Thomas, Head of Tata's Retail Business Unit. You'll also learn about the Tata Global Internships Program, which is open to all majors and class years. Free dinner will be provided.
The SGA's Sustainability Committee and Sustainable Ocean Alliance are excited to invite you to a special event co-hosted with the Sierra Club, the first environmental organization in the United States. Following the film, they will host a Panel of Hope featuring local leaders and sustainability advocates who are making a meaningful impact in our community.
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is hosting a Q&A with the Student Affairs directors. If you have questions, or want more information, about on-campus sustainability, res life, facilities, transportation, community and belonging, or dining services, join us for Town Hall on October 23rd, 6 p.m., in Symons hall 0200. All students are welcome and encouraged to come.
The Honors College admissions staff will host virtual information sessions in October to provide insights into both the Honors College program and the admission process.
Mark your calendar for Caminhando e Cantando, a multimedia dance performance which examines the history and lasting impact of the Brazilian Military Dictatorship (1964-1985), choreographed by HDCC Alum Beatriz ML and designed by fellow DCC students. There will be two performances on October 25th in The Clarice's Dance Theater at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are not required. Honors students are highly encouraged to attend the invited dress rehearsal on Thursday, October 23, and Q&A on Friday, October 24.
This fall, the UnLocked Project is hosting a panel event themed around reentry and its impact on families and children of incarcerated parents. Panelists include Dr. Kevin Roy, Dr. John Hart, Waunita Scott, and Carmelle Norice.
The Steamboat Debate will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park, on Tuesday, October 28th. The resolution for the debate is, "Be it resolved, the government should ban all DEI programs." Arguing the affirmative is Jason Riley, Columnist for The Wall Street Journal; Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute. Arguing the negative is Ralph Richard Banks, Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of Law, Stanford Law School. Moderator is Carine Hajjar, Opinion Writer and Editorial Board Member at The Boston Globe; Steamboat Institute Fellow for Public Policy and American Exceptionalism.
