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Welcome to Global UMD, a roundup of the latest international events, news and opportunities at the University of Maryland. Global UMD aims to foster open conversations, embrace our internationally diverse community, and elevate projects to create global impact. Please share and engage with us on social media with #GlobalUMD.
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#IEW2021 is fast approaching--submit your global events!
International Education Week 2021 is Nov. 15-19! IEW celebrates the benefits and importance of international education and exchange worldwide. The Office of International Affairs wants to help highlight the globally-focused and cultural events you’re planning for that time period and the surrounding weeks.
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Help Us Help You!
The Office of International Affairs is updating our website to better serve the needs of our community and is seeking volunteers to participate in interviews to examine how students and faculty find information about global opportunities and resources at the University of Maryland.
Selected volunteers will participate in a virtual one-hour interview session, and will receive a Maryland-branded swag item in appreciation of their participation. Participants may be asked about their experience using the OIA website to address their needs and interests.
Please fill out this form to express your interest.
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Global Engagement Opportunities
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Global Classrooms Winter 2022 Registration Opens Oct. 19
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Apply by Nov. 12 to be an International Orientation Leader!
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Meet and partner with students at other U21 universities!
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U21 Global Student Information Sessions
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Attend an information session between Oct. 26 and Nov. 16 to hear more about U21 Global Student programs, U21 Sustainable micro-internships, and the RISE Showcase & Awards! Register below for the opportunity to meet other U21 university students interested in entering these programs and take part in an international, cross-university team for RISE.
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Apply to the UMD Peace Corps Prep Program
Gain the skills and experience needed to be a competitive candidate for the Peace Corps post graduation. Applications are due on Friday, Oct. 22.
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The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center's Graduate Student Survey
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The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center (LACS) wants to hear from graduate students! Complete this short survey to help the center better understand the LACS graduate community. If you have any interest in or prior experience with the center, provide that feedback to help improve their programming.
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U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
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Would you like to study one of these critical languages this summer?
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Arabic | Azerbaijani | Bangla | Chinese | Hindi | Indonesian | Japanese | Korean | Persian | Portuguese | Punjabi | Russian | Swahili | Turkish | Urdu
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Fill out this brief survey to learn more about the Summer 2022 CLS program, and UMD’s National Scholarship Office will enroll you in the CLS resource page on ELMS.
Application Deadline: Nov. 16, 2021
For more information about the CLS Program and eligibility, visit the CLS website.
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The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START)
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START is accepting applications for its Spring 2022 Internship Program! Experience working with a team of researchers, deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security, receive mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment, and earn academic credit.
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Attend an upcoming virtual information session on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. ET or Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET to learn more about the program, explore resume and cover letter tips, and to ask questions.
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The priority application deadline is Monday, Nov. 1, and the final application deadline is Sunday, Nov. 14.
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The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
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The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) has opened their 2022 application! Apply to serve as an Assistant Language Teacher or Coordinator for International Relations in Japan. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 12. Find more information on the JET Program’s website.
A virtual information session for students for JET will be held at the UMD Fall Language Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Register for the session here.
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Global Engagement Opportunities
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Jefferson Science Fellows (JSF) Program
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2022 Jefferson Science Fellows (JSF) program.
The JSF program is open to tenured, or similarly ranked, faculty from U.S. institutions of higher learning who are U.S. citizens. Online applications will be accepted from August 2, 2021 through October 15, 2021 at 5 p.m. ET. To learn more about the JSF program and to apply, visit www.nas.edu/jsf.
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Fulbright Specialist Program
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UMD faculty and staff seeking a Fulbright opportunity other than a traditional four to nine-month teaching and/or research award should consider applying for the Fulbright Specialist Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, this branch of the "Fulbright Family" provides a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe.
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UMD to Host HEIBO 2022 Conference
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Maryland Today
Conservation Crime Fighter
Geographical sciences researcher Meredith Gore shapes a new way to understand offenses against the earth.
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Maryland Today
A Groundbreaking Naming
The university dedicated Pyon-Chen Hall with the descendants of the pioneering students.
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Mondays
Sept. 20 - Dec. 13
4:30-5:30 p.m. ET
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School of Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Language House Coffee Conversation
All are welcome to come practice foreign language skills over coffee and snacks at H.J.Patterson Hall 2114-2118. Languages available this semester are: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
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Thursday, Oct. 14
3:30 p.m. ET
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Thursday, Oct. 14
4 p.m. ET
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Thursday, Oct. 14
5-6:30 p.m. ET
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Thursday, Oct. 14
7 p.m. ET
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Friday, Oct. 15
9 a.m. ET
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The Roshan Institute for Persian Studies
Pouran Derakhshandeh in Conversation
Join a virtual conversation with award-winning filmmaker and cinematic pioneer, Pouran Derakhshandeh, who will discuss her contributions to cinema of disability. Join the Zoom here, and learn more at this video.
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Maryland Made | Worldwide Terps | Pre-Health Terps
MSc. Physiotherapy Information Session
Partnering with fellow U21 school McMaster University, the Maryland Made student-athlete development team, Pre-Health Terps, and Worldwide Terps are collaborating to bring student athletes a physical therapy information session open to all students, with a focus on NCAA international student-athletes.
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Promote your Global UMD event
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Do you have a class, initiative, news or event focused on international topics, communities or impact? Do you like free publicity?
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Share your global opportunities and events with us and use the #GlobalUMD hashtag on social media.
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Brought to you by the University of Maryland Office of International Affairs.
Learn more about our work at globalmaryland.umd.edu. |
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