October 2020 Newsletter

  • Global Perspectives Series: Human Rights at Home

     
    The Center for Global Engagement is hosting a Global Perspective Series on "Human Rights at Home," a three-part fall series.
Global Perspectives Series: Human Rights at Home

CGE is hosting a Global Perspective Series on "Human Rights at Home," a three-part fall series. Experts will discuss why the United States has taken a divergent route on human rights and how embracing the international human rights system could make a critical impact in addressing system racism.

CGE Events

Webinar: "Global Health Education: The Need for an Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Approach"

Join the UM Graduate School October 29 at noon for the first of its new Global Health Programs webinar series: "Global Health Education: The Need for an Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Approach."

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Global Cafe: Thanksgiving Celebration

We invite you to share a special harvest recipe with a photo and description of your favorite holiday and its food.

UMB Global News

CGE's Virginia Rowthorn Featured Speaker in CUGH Webinar

On October 20, the Consortium of Universities for Global Health is holding a webinar on "Improving Short-Term Global Health Activities: Introducing Declaration and Advocacy for Global Health Partnerships."

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Join a Spanish Conversation Group

Are you interested in practicing your Spanish? Join a free Interprofessional Conversational Spanish Group to speak to others and strengthen your language skills in a fun, casual, and flexible format.

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CGE Experts Explored Racial Injustice in the U.S. from a Human Rights Perspective

On September 17, the Center for Global Engagement hosted the first "Human Rights at Home," a three-part Global Perspective Series webinar.

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Black UMB Students, Scholars and Alumni Talk About Race, Human Rights

On October 13, the Center for Global Engagement continued the conversation around racial injustice as part of the "Human Rights at Home" Global Perspectives Series webinar.

External Global Events & Opportunities

Grant Proposals: Dr. Tom Hall Education Grant

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health is accepting applications for the Dr. Tom Hall Educational Grants program. Proposed projects should include educational activities that focus on improving the health of the planet, sustainability and human health.

National Academy of Medicine Scientific Symposium

Join the National Academy of Medicine for a scientific symposium Oct. 19 on "Confronting Urgent Threats to Human Health and Society: COVID-19 and Climate Change."

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Professional Development: NAFSA Academy for International Education

Take your career to the next level by applying for NAFSA's Academy for International Education, designed to increase your skills as an international educator with an individualized learning plan, training, and networking. Deadline to apply for the 18th class is Nov. 13.

CUGH Virtual Conference: Addressing Critical Gaps in Global Health and Development

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health's annual conference March 12-14 has gone virtual for 2021, but is a must-attend event for anyone working in global health. Satellite Sessions run March 1-11.

COVID-19 Resources

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UMB'S COVID-19 RESOURCES

For the latest information and resources on COVID-19 at UMB, check out the university's FAQs and community guidance.

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CUGH COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on COVID-19 with CUGH's weekly newsletter, including teaching resources, articles and webinars focused on the global pandemic.