October 2023 Newsletter

  • Global Learning for Health Equity Grantees Convene in Baltimore

    In late September, the seven GL4HEN grantees convened in Baltimore to work and learn together. The toured Baltimore with community site visits and learned about the Global Learning Framework.

  • Tiri Scholarship: Applications Open for Full Scholarship for UMB Affiliates Outside the U.S.

    The Henriatta Selle Tiri Scholarship program of the UMB Graduate School is a competitive full-tuition scholarship program for UMB affiliates/collaborators based outside the US. The application deadline is February 16. 

UMB Global News

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Global Learning for Health Equity Grantees Convene in Baltimore

The Global Learning for Health Equity Network (GL4HEN) is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded effort to build a framework that will support the adaptation of health equity interventions from overseas to U.S. settings with a strong focus on community engagement and bidirectional learning.

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Application Deadline Extended to Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research Fellowship

The Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research is a UMB Graduate School program of research, service, and teaching in the fields of gerontology and aging.

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Graduate School Tiri Scholarship: Applications Open for Full Scholarship for UMB Affiliates Outside the U.S.

The Henriatta Selle Tiri Scholarship program of the UMB Graduate School is a competitive full-tuition scholarship program for UMB affiliates/collaborators based outside the US.

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Watch in November for the Focus on Fulbright Launch

In November, CGE is launching a Focus on Fulbright to help UMB students prepare for and apply for the U.S. Fulbright Program. Watch The Elm and your inbox for more information!

UMB Global Events

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Annual International Law Symposium Focuses on Economic Statecraft in a Multipolar World

The Maryland Journal of International Law and the International Law Society's 2023 MJIL and ILS Symposium: Economic Statecraft in a Multipolar World November 3.

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Join the United Students of African Descent for a General Body Meeting

United Students of African Descent (USAD) will be having General Body Meeting November 14 at 6 p.m. in SMC Campus Center Room 349. For more information, check out the group's Instagram.

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Engage in UMB's Inaugural Diversity Strategic Plan

Join President Bruce E. Jarrell and Chief EDI Officer and Vice President Dr. Diane Forbes Berthoud for a hybrid Diversity Strategic Plan Town Hall.

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Nourish & Connect Dinner Series: Cultural Wellness

Nourish & Connect is a student dinner series that supports students holistically and fosters community support. Students are invited to share a meal and connect with fellow UMB students.

CGE News

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Welcome New CGE Employee, Emily Markes

The Center for Global Engagement has a new face in the office: Emily Markes, Senior International Scholar Advisor.

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CGE Shares Its Knowledge at Academic Conferences

This fall, CGE staff have been busy presenting at academic conferences and sharing their expertise.

CGE News

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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.

External Global Events & Opportunities

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Apply for Year-Long Global Health Fellowship Opportunity

Applications are being accepted for the Integrated Network of Scholars in Global Health Research Training (INSIGHT) Program through November 1.

Attend a Virtual Session as Part of CUGH's Virtual Global Health Week

Before its annual conference in March, the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is holding virtual satellite sessions as part of Virtual Global Health Week.