April 2021 Newsletter

  • Join Us May 25-27 for the 2nd Global Health Summit 2021

    The theme this year is Decolonizing Global Health Education and we invite you to join us to co-create a shared new vision to guide UMB’s global health work towards greater equity.

  • Vulnerability, Victimology, and Breaking the Cycle Webinar

    Join the University of Maryland Graduate School April 27 for the last webinar in its Vulnerability and Violence Reduction Program Series.

CGE News

Save the Date for the UMB Global Health Summit May 25-27

Focused on Decolonizing Global Health Education, we invite all UMB faculty and students to co-create a shared new vision to guide UMB’s global health work towards greater equity.

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Two New President's Global Impact Fund Grantees

Managed by the Center for Global Engagement, the President’s Global Impact Fund (PGIF) provides initial support for transformative initiatives that develop cross-campus and international collaborations and enhance UMB’s global engagement and reach.

CGE Events

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Vulnerability, Victimology, and Breaking the Cycle Webinar

University of Maryland Graduate School holds final webinar in Vulnerability and Violence Reduction Program Series April 27

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Global Hang Out

Join UMB students for a global social event with students from universities across the globe

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J-1 Scholar Orientation

At the virtual J-1 Scholar Orientation May 12, UMB's Office of International Services will review the rules for maintaining J-1 Scholar status and review topics about getting to know the UMB campus.

UMB Global Profile

Internationalization a Integral Part of Work for SOM Orthopaedist

To find a good example of international capacity building and training to build local expertise, you don’t have to look any further than the work of Dr. Joshua Abzug.

UMB Global News

Now Accepting Applications for GLOBALtimore Teaching Fellowship

All UMB faculty interested in teaching about global topics are eligible to apply to become a GLOBALtimore Teaching Fellow.

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Global Health Passports Debated

As more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, some business leaders have suggested a vaccine passport, a verifiable certification that someone has been vaccinated.

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UMSOM Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Faculty Members Take Lead in Global Health Education in PT

Cara E. Felter, PT, DPT, MPH; Leslie B. Glickman, PT, PhD; and Victoria Marchese, PhD, PT, co-authored an article in Physical Therapy Review: "International global health education for doctor of physical therapy students: a scoping review."

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Join an Interprofessional Conversational Spanish Group

Are you interested in practicing your Spanish? Join a free Interprofessional Conversational Spanish Group to practice language and communication skills!

UMB Global Events

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Intercultural Center Virtual Open House

Don't miss the Intercultural Center Virtual Open House April 16 at 2 p.m.

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Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Identity at UMB Panel

Did you know that Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) as a racial and/or ethnic identity is not counted by the U.S. census? Learn more at the panel on Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Identity at UMB.

Social Work Abroad: Career Panel

At the Social Work Abroad: Career Panel, explore what social work looks like in varying cultural, political, and social contexts.

External Events and Opportunities

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Post-COVID-19 International Exchanges

Post-COVID-19 International Exchanges webinar series will discuss the post-pandemic impact on international exchanges, including scholars programs, student programs, and professional exchanges.