2014-2015 Selected Speeches
UMBC Annual Retreat
August 2015—In these remarks to UMBC's leadership, faculty, and staff, Dr. Perman talks about the close relationship between UMB and UMBC and the power of our sustained collaboration.
Interprofessional Education: Capitol Hill Briefing
June 2015—Dr. Perman talks to congressional staffers about the importance of interprofessional education and how to operationalize, incentivize, and validate interprofessional care.
School of Dentistry: 175 Years
May 2015—In this video message, Dr. Perman congratulates the School of Dentistry on 175 years of excellence.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
May 2015—Dr. Perman congratulates UMB's newest PhD graduates and explores the material and transcendent effect of their scholarship.
The State of the University Address: Renew the State. Repair the World.
May 10, 2016
May 2015—Dr. Perman reflects on recent Baltimore riots and in that context explores UMB's purpose.
A Conversation About Race
May 2015—Dr. Perman opens this forum on race and racism in Baltimore in the wake of citywide unrest provoked by the death of Freddie Gray in police custody.
Employee Service Awards
April 2015—Dr. Perman honors UMB's long-serving and award-winning employees.
On the School of Nursing's 125th Anniversary
April 2015—In this video address, Dr. Perman celebrates the School of Nursing's milestone anniversary.
What Business Is It of Ours: Why UMB Cares About The Gambia
March 2015—In this address to Maryland's business leaders, Dr. Perman shares how UMB applies the lessons learned through expansive global outreach to the pervasive challenges we confront here at home.
<i>Vesalius</i> Unveiled
February 2015—Dr. Perman remarks on the installation of <i>Vesalius</i>, a painting by renowed artist Joseph Sheppard, in the University's Health Sciences and Human Services Library.
Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Awards
February 2015—Dr. Perman celebrates Black History Month and the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recognizing faculty, staff, and students whose scholarship and service honor Dr. King's legacy.
UMB CURE Scholars
October 2014—Dr. Perman launches the UMB CURE Scholars Program, a project to prepare West Baltimore students for high-paying—and life-saving—jobs in the health sciences.
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