April 2023 Newsletter

  • MPower Sponsored CUGH Conference and Panel

    Over three days in April, UMB faculty, staff, and students attended the Consortium of Universities for Global Health annual conference in Washington, D.C.

  • Join the UMB Team Traveling to Costa Rica to Partner in Aging Research

    With the support of the Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research, a UMB team is traveling to the University of Costa Rica to develop partnerships with Costa Rican scholars in the area of aging research

  • Last Chance to Apply for Faculty Development Institute

    Applications are now open for the immersive faculty development program in Costa Rica.

UMB Global News

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MPower Sponsored CUGH Conference and Panel

Over three days in April, UMB faculty, staff, and students attended the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) annual conference, "Global Health at a Crossroads: Equity, Climate Change and Microbial Threats" in Washington, D.C.

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Join the UMB Team Traveling to Costa Rica to Partner in Aging Research

With the support of the Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research, a UMB team is traveling  to the University of Costa Rica to develop partnerships with Costa Rican scholars in the area of aging research.

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Applications Open for Faculty Development Institute in Costa Rica

Applications are now open for the second UMB/Costa Rica Faculty Development Institute, an immersive faculty development program in Costa Rica for UMB faculty members to globalize their courses, modules, tracks, or clinical electives.

UMB Global News

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Celebrate and Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at UMB

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and UMB's Intercultural Center will be honoring and celebrating with The Table Dialogue: Unpacking the Model Minority Myth in Education.

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Health Outcomes in Costa Rican Older Adults: The Role of Obesity & Stress Webinar

Carolina Santamaria-Ulloa, PhD, Health Research Institute, University of Costa Rica, will present, “Health Outcomes in Costa Rican Older Adults: The Role of Obesity and Stress”

Register for the IHV 25th Anniversary and Dr. Robert Gallo Scientific Legacy Symposium

Join the Institute of Human Virology September 28-29 for the IHV 25th Anniversary and Dr. Robert Gallo Scientific Legacy Symposium.

CGE Events

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International Student Advisor Named Employee of the Month

Mio Kamijo, International Student Advisor in the Office of International Services, was named Employee of the Month in March in recognition for her dedication to supporting international students.

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Apply for Board Position with United Students of African Descent

United Students of African Descent (USAD) has some positions open for its 2023-2024 executive board.

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Inaugural LEAPS Symposium Featured UMB Global Leaders

UMB'S Leaders in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars (LEAPS) initiative held its inaugural symposium on “Fostering Inclusive Teaching and Learning Environments” April 11.

CGE Events

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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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Apply for RWJF Health Equity Scholars for Action Program

Sponsored by the Office of International Services and the Writing Center, the Global Perspectives Conversation Program is looking for both facilitators and participants.

Submit a Proposal for Global Learning for Global Challenges Conference

In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, how are you preparing your students to meet today’s global realities? Submit a proposal for the AAC&U Conference on Global Learning, "Meeting Global Challenges," and highlight your work on meeting global challenges.

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PAs and PA Students: Apply for Global Outreach Grants

the PA Foundation’s Global Outreach Grants Program provides grants to support projects involving PAs and PA students in humanitarian activities designed to improve the quality of life in underserved areas outside the United States or its territories.