November 2021 Newsletter

  • Leading During an Emergency Webinar

    Join us for "Leading During an Emergency: The Peace Corps Response to a Global Pandemic" with Dr. Jody Olsen, Director of the Peace Corps (2018-2021) and CGE senior fellow.
  • Henrietta Tiri Scholars Inaugural Cohort Holds First Meeting

    The inaugural cohort represents global scholars primarily from the African continent who are affiliated with UMB and studying in the MS in Health Science or MS in Global Health programs.

CGE Events

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Don't Miss Final PSLI Global Leadership Event in November

Join CGE for "Leading During an Emergency: The Peace Corps Response to a Global Pandemic," the final webinar this fall for the Global Leadership specialization of the President’s Student Leadership Institute.

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J-1 Scholar Orientation

Join the Office of International Services to review the rules for maintaining J-1 Scholar status, as well as other topics about getting to know the UMB campus.

UMB Global News

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Henrietta Tiri Scholars Inaugural Cohort Holds First Meeting

The inaugural cohort of Henrietta Tiri Scholars met for the first time Oct. 26. The inaugural cohort represents global scholars primarily from the African continent who are affiliated with UMB and studying in the MS in Health Science or MS in Global Health programs.

Register for Global/Local Community-Based Participatory Research for Spring Semester

Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a partnership between researchers and the community that builds on community strengths and resources. Students enrolled in this course will learn the basics of the CBPR model with a particular focus on where multi-disciplined research plays a role.

Register for Global Public Health Emergencies

The goal of Global Public Health Emergencies is to provide an understanding of the public health implications of complex humanitarian emergencies.

UMB Global Events

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Dying to Belong: Racism, Public Health, and the Law

Join UMB's Diversity Advisory Council for an event that examines racism as a public health issue.

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Guide to Indigenous Baltimore

Learn about Dr. Elizabeth Rule's latest digital project: Guide to Indigenous Baltimore.

"International Applicants: Applying 101" School of Nursing Workshop Wednesdays

Are you an international applicant applying to the University of Maryland School of Nursing? "International Applicants: Applying 101" on Nov. 17 from 1-2 p.m. will provide detailed information about the additional supplemental items that are required to apply.

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"Urukundo Today: Love, Education, a Hope Made Real" with Founder Arlene Brown

Arlene Brown, founder of the Urukundo Learning Center in Muhunga, Rwanda will speak on "Urukundo Today: Love, Education, a Hope Made Real."

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Celebrate Diwali at the UMB Indian Association's 2021 Gala

Join the UMB Indian Association for an evening celebrating Indian culture, tradition, and food at the Diwali 2021 Gala.

External Global Events & Opportunities

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Women Leaders in Global Health Annual Conference

The free virtual conference will focus on centering diverse women and girls in health, catalyzing institutional change, optimizing pathways to leadership, and building integrated and resilient health systems.

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What's It Like Traveling During Covid?

Join Kaya Responsible Travel to discuss international education and cultural exchange during this phase of the pandemic.

Protecting Health Workers in Conflict Zones Webinar

Violence against healthcare workers and facilities are tragically pervasive in modern conflicts. International experts will outline the scope of these atrocities and what could be done to stop them and bring the perpetrators to justice.