October 2022 Newsletter

  • Delegation from Universidad de Costa Rica Visits UMB

    UMB hosted a delegation from the Universidad de Costa Rica to strengthen the relationship between the two universities.

  • Global Learning Event

    CGE hosted an Innovations in Global Learning event at the Graduate Research Innovation District (Grid) with Transform Mid-Atlantic.

  • UMB Decolonizing Global Health Summit 2021: Updates

    The international UMB Decolonizing Global Health Summit held in 2021 has led to a number of scholarly outcomes for student and faculty participants.

CGE News

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UMB Global Hub Launches with Virtual Town Hall

Please join UMB President Dr. President Bruce Jarrell and representatives from the new International Operations Department and the Center for Global Engagement to learn about the UMB Global Hub launching Nov. 1.

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Delegation from Universidad de Costa Rica Visits UMB

In October, UMB hosted a delegation from the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) to strengthen the relationship between the two universities.

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Global Learning Event

On October 18, CGE hosted an Innovations in Global Learning event at the Graduate Research Innovation District (Grid) with Transform Mid-Atlantic.

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Second Year of PSLI's Global Leadership Specialization Focuses on Pandemic Leadership

Viewing leadership through a global perspective, this specialization provides candidates with an opportunity to attend seminars with speakers from across the globe. Watch the CGE website for the upcoming events.

CGE Events

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UMB Iranian American Gathering

If you identify as Iranian or Iranian American, come join this informal gathering to find community and discuss the formation of a campus-wide Iranian American Association.

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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 Events

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Rowthorn and Ogbolu Receive Additional RWJF Funding for Global Learning for Health Equity Network

Virginia Rowthorn and Yolanda Ogbolu have been awarded a three-year extension of their Global Learning to Advance Health Equity Network grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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UMB Decolonizing Global Health Summit 2021: Updates

The international UMB Decolonizing Global Health Summit held in 2021, sponsored by the Graduate School and Professors Carlos Faerron Guzmán and Virginia Rowthorn, has led to a number of scholarly outcomes for student and faculty participants.

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Social Justice through an International and Interprofessional Lens Spring 2023 Course

In this 3-credit elective course, UMB students will have an opportunity to explore social justice through an international and interprofessional lens.

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Global Public Health Emergencies Spring 2023 Course

Complex humanitarian emergencies are caused by and result in a complicated set of social and often political circumstances, oftentimes having lasting and detrimental effects on a society's health.

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Apply Today for Global Health Aging in Japan Course with Summer Travel

A faculty-led travel experience, the three credit Global Health Aging in Japan course explores and analyzes how broader cultural norms and social institutions of contemporary Japan shape individuals’ experiences of growing older.

UMB Global Events

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Health Information Resources for Culturally Diverse Patients

Want to improve your communication with patients whose native language is not English? In this workshop you will learn about patient education resources, including medical information available in other languages.

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International Law Symposium: Aggressive War

The Maryland Journal of International Law's 2020 Symposium on Aggressive War will evaluate the legal and historical roots of the international norm of outlawing aggressive war and assess whether and how Russia and its leaders may be held accountable for aggression.

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United Students of African Descent Hosts Pan-African Festival

Join the United Students of African Descent for a Pan-African Festival Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m. in the SMC Campus Center's ballroom.

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The Anti-Racist Leader

As a leader, you have an opportunity to lead your organization in recognizing the impact of systemic racism and bias. This virtual workshop will engage you in understanding your role in anti-racism efforts and how you can help make a more equitable and just society.

External Global Events & Opportunities

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INSIGHT Accepting Applications for Training Program

The Integrated Network of Scholars in Global Health Research Training (INSIGHT) is accepting applications for the 2023-23 NIH Fogarty Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training program.

Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Conference

Globally-focused students, faculty, and staff: UMB and University of Maryland College Park are co- sponsors of the next Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) conference