Events for the Week of February 29

2-29 Events

UMD EVENTS:

Professional Use of Social Media Workshop

WHEN: Monday, February 29 (4:00-5:00pm)
WHERE: Hornbake Library, South Wing, University Career Center & The President’s Promise, Room 3100
DESCRIPTION: Did you know that many internships and entry-level jobs look for candidates with professional-level knowledge of social media? Pick up valuable skills for your resume during this workshop, which will provide background on how to run social media platforms as part of an internship or job.

Our presenter, UMD/ARHU alumna Veronica Segovia, Project Coordinator with AARP, will also provide insight into careers in the exciting and ever evolving field of social media.

Please RSVP for this event via the ARHU Student Affairs Facebook page!
LINK/RSVP: http://go.umd.edu/rsvpsocm

Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar: Advancing Technological Capabilities to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism

WHEN: Monday, February 29 (4:30pm)

WHERE: Computer and Space Sciences, 2400 Atrium

DESCRIPTION: This talk will be conducted by Joel C. Rynes, Asst. Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, Dept. of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is solely focused on preventing nuclear terrorism through nuclear detection and technical nuclear forensics. DNDO’s Transformational and Applied Research (TAR) Directorate has the mission to develop break-through technologies that will have a dramatic impact on capabilities to detect nuclear and radiological threats through an aggressive and expedited research and development (R&D) program. This talk will provide an overview of DNDO and its approach to solve the technical grand challenges derived from gaps in the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA) and Technical

Nuclear Forensics (TNF). The talk will emphasize emerging technologies to solve these problems as well as remaining technological needs.

LINK: http://space.umd.edu/seminars/showAbstract/0229161630

Innovation, Technology and Economic Policy

WHEN: Tuesday, March 1 (12:00-1:15pm)

WHERE: 1203 Van Munching Hall

DESCRIPTION: David Mussington is assistant director of the Information Technology and Systems Division at the Institute for Defense Analyses (March 2015). From 2014 to 2015, he directed a project to create the cybersecurity framework for the Bank of Canada, which became the cyber plan for the nation's leading banks. He is also heavily involved in consulting for a wide array of organizations on cyberpolicy, including NATO. He served in the White House (2011-13) and was chief of corporate security for AMTRAK (2009-10).  He written an extensive array of influential reports, including the report on Canada's financial cybersecurity, and he has taught at Georgetown. He has a PhD in political science from Carleton University.

Human Trafficking Panel (MLAW)
WHEN: Tuesday, March 1 (3:30-5:30pm)
WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Studnet Union, Charles Carroll Room
DESCRIPTION: Join MLaw Programs and our distinguished panel in examining a global human rights tragedy experienced in our own backyard.

Peace Corps Week Service Panel: Employer Networking Sessions

WHEN: Tuesday, March 1 (4:30-5:30pm)

WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom Lounge

DESCRIPTION: Join us for this Peace Corps Week Panel to learn more about the importance of giving back. Doing community service is a great way explore different careers and is one of the most important parts of your application to serve in the Peace Corps.

LINK/RSVP: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=0f410f235e50a496dc19c7104847ddbf&s=event&ss=is

Careers in: Public Policy Panel

WHEN: Tuesday, March 1 (4:30-5:30pm)
WHERE: Hornbake Library, South Wing, University Career Center & The President’s Promise, Room 3100
DESCRIPTION: Interested in a career in public policy?

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from and network directly with professionals in the field. Gain inside knowledge by learning what skills employers are seeking, entry level job titles, and how to differentiate yourself in the very crowded field of public policy.
LINK/RSVP: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=event&ss=ws&mode=form&id=ecd3a99bbc790a3b379b6bd51fc66c31

The Future of Climate Action with Former Vice President Al Gore

WHEN: Tuesday, March 1 (5:00pm)
WHERE: CSPAC, Dekelboum Concert Hall
DESCRIPTION: In celebration of the launch of the Center for Global Sustainability, the University of Maryland welcomes former Vice President Al Gore. The Paris Agreement set up a comprehensive framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gore will discuss outcomes following this history climate accord and the next steps in terms of implementation of the agreement.

LINK: http://publicpolicy.umd.edu/events/future-climate-action

ENSP - Beyond Flint: Environmental Justice, Urban Planning and Public Health
WHEN: Thursday, March 3 (12:00-2:00pm)
WHERE: School of Public Health - Student Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Vernice Miller Travis, an urban planner, environmental justice activist, leader, and icon will be the guest speaker. We will serve refreshments from 12-12:30 pm.  Ms. Miller-Travis will speak at 12:30 pm.

Vernice Miller-Travis is the principal of an environmental consulting group called Miller-Travis & Associates, and a Senior Associate at Skeo Solutions.  Through both Miller-Travis & Associates and Skeo Solutions, she targets her efforts to working with communities that have undergone economic disinvestment and environmental degradation to facilitate and implement community revitalization and sustainable redevelopment initiatives and projects.
LINK: http://enspadvisingnews.blogspot.com/2016/03/beyond-flint-environmental-justice.html?m=1

2016 Social Enterprise Symposium

WHEN: Friday, March 4 (1:00-5:00pm)
WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union
DESCRIPTION: We invite you to join the Center for Social Value Creation and the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the 8th Social Enterprise Symposium (SES) on Friday,March 4, 2016 at the Stamp Student Union. Covering a range of topics from corporate sustainability to social entrepreneurship, the Symposium explores the role of business in creating economic prosperity and lasting social and environmental change. This year's Symposium features two keynotes and an impressive line-up of social impact leaders. The theme, "Invest in the Long Term," will inform a dialogue that considers how individuals and organizations are seeking prosperity that includes both profit and positive long-term impact. The Symposium is one of the premier events on social impact and innovation in the Washington DC region.

LINK/RSVP: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/student-life-resources/signature-events/social-enterprise-symposium

DC EVENTS:

A Debate: The Executive Branch Vs. Congressional Prerogatives in National Security Decisions

WHEN: Monday, February 29 (11:00am-1:00pm)
WHERE: Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 106
DESCRIPTION: Introductory remarks: Herman Pirchner, Jr. president of American Foreign Policy Council.

Debate Panel One: What does the Constitution say and why does it say it?  What is the track record of Congress and the Executive Branch on America’s use of force? What Congressional and Executive Branch practices, if any, should change?

Speakers:

Louis Fisher, PhD. previously served as the Congressional Research Service's Senior Specialist in Separation of Powers (1970 and 2006).

Robert Turner, LLD, a former U.S. Senate staffer and executive branch official, is a co-founder of the Center for National Security law at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Moderator:

Will Ruger, PhD. is Vice President of the Charles Koch Institute

Debate Panel Two: Can Congress enact whatever laws it may choose restricting the President’s freedom of action in foreign affairs?  Or does the President have certain powers and responsibilities that Congress may not deny?

Speakers:

Michael Chertoff is a former Secretary of Homeland Security and now Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the Chertoff Group.

Jon Kyl is the former Minority Whip of the United States Senate.

Moderator:

Michelle Van Cleave, JD, is a Senior Advisor at the Jack Kemp Foundation and a former National Counterintelligence Executive.
LINK/RSVP: RSVP to events@afpc.org

Beyond 2016: Security Challenges and Opportunities for the Next Administration

WHEN: Tuesday, March 1 (9:00am-4:15pm)
WHERE: Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW
DESCRIPTION: On March 1, the seventh annual military and federal fellow research symposium will feature the independent research produced by members of the military services and federal agencies who are currently serving at think-tanks and universities across the nation. Organized by the fellows themselves, the symposium provides a platform for building greater awareness of the cutting-edge work that America’s military and governmental leaders are producing on key national security policy issues.

With presidential primary season well underway, it’s clear that whoever emerges in November 2016 as the next commander-in-chief will have their hands full with a number of foreign policy and national security choices. This year’s panels will explore these developing issues and their prospects for resolution after the final votes have been counted. During their keynote conversation, the Honorable Michèle Flournoy will discuss her assessment of the strategic threat environment with General John Allen, USMC (Ret.), who will also provide opening remarks on strategic leadership and the importance of military and other federal fellowship experiences.

After each panel and discussion, participants will take audience questions.

LINK: http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-attend-security-challenges-next-administration

Narconomics: How to Run a Drug Cartel

WHEN: Wednesday, March 2 (12:00-1:30pm)
WHERE: CATO Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
DESCRIPTION: Drug trafficking is one of the most resilient and lucrative industries in the world, with estimated revenues of $300 billion a year. Despite the tens of billions of dollars that governments spend every year trying to disrupt them, drug cartels have shown tremendous ingenuity, adaptability, and entrepreneurship to satisfy over a quarter billion customers worldwide. Tom Wainwright will use insights from classical economics and modern business theory to explain how drug cartels work, why they’re thriving, and how the illicit business could be defeated by the laws of economics—that is, by recognizing the futility of prohibition. Moisés Naím will relate the book’s insights to current hemispheric affairs.

LINK: http://www.cato.org/events/narconomics-how-run-drug-cartel

"The Paris Agreement: Next Steps on Climate Change" - Foreign Policy Classroom:
WHEN: Thursday, March 3 (11:00am-12:00pm)
WHERE: U.S. Department of State, Loy Henderson Auditorium
DESCRIPTION: Foreign Policy Classroom is an on-going series of briefings for students, featuring State Department officials speaking on a variety of foreign policy topics.  You must be a student enrolled in a U.S. academic institution or faculty member to attend.  You may forward this invitation to any additional students who may be interested.

Event hosted by: Lauren Sanchez, Climate Negotiator for the U.S. Department of State
In December 2015, over 190 countries agreed to take ambitious climate action. This FPC will include a brief overview of what the Paris Agreement means for the world and what’s next for our battle against climate change.

*After this session we invite you to stay for an additional 20 minutes for a discussion with HR/Recruitment on careers at State.

IMPORTANT: This program will be held in the Loy Henderson Auditorium of the State Department. You will enter the building through the 23rd Street entrance between C and D streets on the west side of the building. This entrance is currently undergoing construction, and the temporary security checkpoint is to the right of the entrance. Check-in will open at 10:15 a.m. Please arrive no later than 10:45 a.m., and remember to bring photo identification.

*DOS interns with a Department badge may proceed directly to the room.

Dress is business casual.
LINK/RSVP: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=gtlhvajab&oeidk=a07ecb7awaj704276ea

Events for the Week of February 22

2-22 Events

FGS Events:

Workshop: How to Manage your LinkedIn Profile

WHEN: Wednesday, February 24 (11:00am-12:00pm) and Thursday, February 25 (11:00am-12:00pm)

WHERE: FGS Office (2407 Marie Mount Hall)

DESCRIPTION: In today’s ultra-connected world, having a stand-out LinkedIn profile is critical to finding a job post-graduation. Not only is LinkedIn a great place to find job opportunities, but it is your resume for the world to see. If you apply to a job, people will check your LinkedIn profile to see how you present yourself online. Attend this workshop to learn how to make your LinkedIn page standout, as well as what features LinkedIn has to discover new job opportunities. Make sure to bring your laptop so after the session we can work on individual LinkedIn pages together!

LINK/RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/y6XmFlq8tV

UMD Events:

Career Fair Prep: What to Wear & How to Act – Presented by Trunk Club
WHEN: Monday, February 22 (2:00-3:00pm)

WHERE: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

DESCRIPTION: Come learn how to dress for, prepare for, and network during the Spring Career & Internship Fair 2016!

A stylist from Trunk Club, an innovative, personalized fashion company, will be attending to help teach you tips to dress for success and impress the recruiters at the career fair. Come hear it all directly from the employers' perspective!

LINK/RSVP: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=5766

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – Office of Food for Peace: Employer Networking Sessions

WHEN: Monday, February 22 (4:00-5:00pm)

WHERE: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

DESCRIPTION: USAID's Office of Food for Peace provides emergency food assistance to those affected by conflict and natural disasters and provides development food assistance to address the underlying causes of hunger. Come learn about U.S. Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) - a unique hiring mechanism that USAID/FFP utilizes to implement and achieve the office's programmatic goals and objectives. A member of USAID/FFP will provide insights on current and future opportunities, where job announcements are posted, and how candidates should prepare their application materials for submission.

LINK/RSVP: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=5805

Finance Fellows Speaker – Keith Hall

WHEN: Tuesday, February 23 (6:00-8:00pm)
WHERE: 1524 Van Munching Hall
DESCRIPTION: Finance Fellows Speaker: Dr. Keith Hall, Director, congressional Budget Office will be speaking to provide thought leadership to students.
LINK/RSVP: http://blogs.rhsmith.umd.edu/rsvp/?event=finance-fellows-speaker-keith-hall

Rethinking Political Participation
WHEN: Wednesday, February 24 (11:00am-12:30pm)
WHERE: Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall
DESCRIPTION: Dr. Stokes research interests include democratic theory and how democracy functions in developing societies; distributive politics; and comparative political behavior.  Her co-authored book, Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism (Cambirdge, 2013) won best-book prizes from the Comparative Politics (Luebbert Prize) and Comparative Democratization sections of APSA.  Among her earlier books, Mandates and Democracy: Neoliberalism by Surprise in Latin America (Cambridge, 2001), received prizes from the APSA Comparative Democratization section and from the Society for Comparative Research.  Her articles have appeared in top journals in political science such as the American Political Science Review, World Politics, and the Latin American Research Review.  Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, Fulbright, the American Philosophical Society, and the Russell Sage Foundation.  She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Spring Career and Internship Fair

WHEN: Wednesday, February 24 – Friday, February 26 (12:00-5:00pm all days)
WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union
DESCRIPTION: This week is the semi-annual UMD Spring Career and Internship Fair. It is a great opportunity for all of you to check out summer positions, see what other internships are available for the fall, and for graduating seniors to potentially find a job! Make sure to check the career center list of offices and businesses attending so you can do preliminary research and know which days which offices are attending! I have created a catered Word Document of interesting agencies and businesses, so if any of you would like that in advance please let me know!

Social Enterprise Symposium (SES)

WHEN: Friday, March 4 (1:00-5:00pm) (MUST REGISTER NOW)
WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union
DESCRIPTION: The Social Enterprise Symposium is one of the largest annual events at the University of Maryland, and in the Washington, D.C. area. Created and hosted by the Center for Social Value Creation at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, the 2016 Symposium will explore social, environmental, and economic change from a variety of lenses. Students, faculty, and professionals will enjoy a dynamic one-of-a-kind event focused on interactive learning, entrepreneurial thinking, and positive social change.

We’re delighted to welcome Alex Counts, Founder of the Grameen Foundation as our keynote speaker! The Grameen Foundation is a global nonprofit that helps the world’s poorest people reach their full potential by proving access to essential financial services and information. We’re also pleased to welcome Jonathan Atwood, Unilever Vice President of Sustainable Living in North America as our afternoon keynote speaker! Unilever is an industry leader in corporate sustainability among global companies.
LINK/RSVP: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/student-life-resources/signature-events/social-enterprise-symposium

DC Events:

Can you be an environmentalist without embracing nuclear energy?

WHEN: Monday, February 22 (12:15-1:45pm)

WHERE: New America, 740 15^th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
DESCRIPTION: Thirty-nine years after the meltdown at Three Mile Island and almost five years post-Fukushima, nuclear power seems to be emerging from its long funk as a promising alternative to the carbon economy. Innovative new designs are changing the landscape of nuclear power and have the potential to redefine affordable, emission-free, and carbon-free clean energy. So why, is it still a hotly contested issue?

The need for “urgent and concrete action” to cut greenhouse-gas emissions is fresh in our minds post-Paris and there will never be a better time to employ new and old sustainable solutions to the threat of climate change.

Will proliferation of nuclear energy be among the solutions the world seeks or will our long memory of the fallout from first and second generation reactors prevent us from embracing the promise of clean energy that new models provide?

Join Future Tense on Monday, Feb. 22, at 12:15 p.m., for lunch and conversation in Washington, D.C., to consider whether you can truly be an environmentalist without embracing nuclear energy.
LINK/RSVP: https://www.newamerica.org/future-tense/can-you-be-an-environmentalist-without-embracing-nuclear-energy/

Human Security in the Face of Violent Extremism

WHEN: Monday, February 22 (4:00-5:30pm)
WHERE: Georgetown University, Gaston Hall, 37^th and O St.
DESCRIPTION: The Office of the President, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, the Georgetown Global Futures Initiative, and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs will cohost a lecture and discussion featuring H.E. Zainab Bangura, United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Alissa Rubin, Paris Bureau Chief, New York Times.
LINK/RSVP: http://guevents.georgetown.edu/event/human_security_in_the_face_of_violent_extremism

China and the Global Financial System: A Clash of Civilizations

WHEN: Monday, February 22 (5:00-7:00pm)
WHERE: Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Kenney-Herter Auditorium (Nitze Building)
DESCRIPTION: Dr. Scott Kennedy, director of the Project on Chinese Business & Political Economy, CSIS will speak on this topic.

LINK: https://www.sais-jhu.edu/content/china-and-global-financial-system-clash-civilizations-0

CSIS Careers in Development with Gloria Steele

WHEN: Tuesday, February 23 (9:30-10:30am)
WHERE: Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1616 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20036
DESCRIPTION: Please join us for Careers in Development with Ms. Gloria Steele, senior deputy assistant administrator at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). She will discuss her time serving as Mission Director in the Philippines, and how she worked with local counterparts to develop USAID’s country strategy. Ms. Steele will also offer advice to young professionals considering a career in international development or the U.S. Foreign Service.

A career member of the U.S. Senior Executive Service, Gloria D. Steele currently serves as the US Agency for International Development’s Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Asia. Prior to her current appointment, Steele served as USAID’s Mission Director for the Philippines, the Pacific Islands, and Mongolia (2010-2015). She was Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Bureau for Global Health from 2005-2010. Steele received a master's degree in agricultural economics from Kansas State University, and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Maryknoll College in the Philippines.
RSVP: RSVP to USLD@csis.org

The Global Refugee and Humanitarian Crisis: Implications for International Development

WHEN: Tuesday, February 23 (1:30-3:30pm)
WHERE: CSIS, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
DESCRIPTION: Please join us for an expert panel discussion on the implications of the global refugee and humanitarian crisis for international development. The discussion will feature opening keynote remarks from Andrew Natsios, former USAID administrator and current Director of the Scowcroft Institute for International Affairs at Texas A&M University.

With nearly 60 million refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons, worldwide displacement is at a record high. The current system for processing and assisting refugees is at a breaking point. A variety of solutions that meet the complex realities of refugees, countries of origin, and host countries must be generated to encourage stability and create a precedent for human rights and security. Finding the appropriate blend of official development assistance, restructuring existing roles for outside actors, and reducing the fragility and conflict that drives people away from their countries of origin will lead to a more stable and productive future.
LINK/RSVP: RSVP to PPD@CSIS.ORG with your name and affiliation (say you are with UMD)

Women and Girls Rising: Progress and Resistance Around the World
WHEN: Thursday, February 25 (3:00-4:00pm)
WHERE: 5th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
DESCRIPTION: How do we encourage the empowerment of women and girls in societies that find this threatening? How can women in public service help the rise of women and girls globally? And how can women’s rights and women’s movements pave the way for policy change?   Join the Women in Public Service Project for this panel discussion on the relationship between women’s rights and politics.   Copies of Women and Girls Rising: Progress and Resistance Around the World will be available for purchase.
LINK/RSVP: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/women-and-girls-rising-progress-and-resistance-around-the-world

The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities
WHEN: Thursday, February 25 (3:00-4:00pm)
WHERE: The Newseum, Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW
DESCRIPTION: The Honorable Stephen G. Breyer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, will discuss his latest book, “The Court and the World:  American Law and the New Global Realities,” with NBC Justice correspondent Pete Williams. The book examines the U.S. Supreme Court in the context of a world of instant communication, lightning-fast commerce and shared problems, and argues that the Court is obliged to understand and consider circumstances beyond America’s borders.

Justice Breyer was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton and took office on August 3, 1994.  Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, he was a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, a congressional staff member and a law professor.

A native of Wyoming, Pete Williams has been a justice correspondent with NBC News since 1993, and previously served in government as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and as a press official on Capitol Hill.

The conversation will be held in conjunction with the Supreme Court Fellows Program Annual Events and is co-sponsored by the Supreme Court Fellows Alumni Association and the Freedom Forum.
LINK/RSVP: http://www.newseum.org/event/the-court-and-the-world-american-law-and-the-new-global-realities/

Planning Colombia's Future: A Decade of Transformation
WHEN: Thursday, February 25 (6:00-7:30pm)
WHERE: George Washington University, Lindner Family Commons, 6th Floor, Elliot School of International Affairs
DESCRIPTION: The Elliot School of International Affairs at GW is hosting Colombia's former President and current Senator, President Alvaro Uribe for a conversation about Colombia's future.
LINK/RSVP: go.gwu.edu/uribe

Events for the Week of February 15

UMD Events:

How to Stand Out at the Brand & Marketing Management Interview

WHEN: Wednesday, February 17 (3:00-4:00pm)

WHERE: Hornbake Library, South Wing, University Career Center & The President’s Promise, Room 3100

DESCRIPTION: Want to learn how to stand out? Join us for a screening of the webinar "How to Stand Out at the Brand & Marketing Management Interview."

Lewis C. Lin, author of "Rise Above the Noise" and previous Director of Product Management at Microsoft, has recorded this webinar to teach you about brand management and how to stand out during the interview process.

This webinar will be screened in the University Career Center & The President's Promise. If you cannot attend but are interested in viewing, please contact Caroline Lee (clee91@umd.edu) for instructions on how to view the webinar remotely.

Workhsop: Linking Ecosystem Services and Governance of Water Resources in Urbanized Landscapes

WHEN: Wednesday, February 17 (10:30am-12:00pm)

WHERE: 1101 Parren Mitchell Art-Sociology Building

DESCRIPTION: Talk by Mitchell Adam Pavao-Zukerman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology.

Making the Most of the Career Fair Workshop

WHEN: Thursday, February 18 (3:00-4:00pm)

WHERE: Hornbake Library, South Wing, University Career Center & The President’s Promise, Room 3100

DESCRIPTION: Come learn about how to prep for the Spring Career & Internship Fair 2016!

-You'll learn how to interact with employers, navigate the fair, and utilize the new Careers by Symplicity app.

-For more information please check out:http://www.careers.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=302

-Must RSVP below - See more at: http://calendar.umd.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo#sthash.atxFO7Ig.dpuf

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Seminar: Regulation of axon numbers in the development of interhemispheric projects

WHEN: Friday, February 19 (10:15am)
WHERE: Room 1103 Bioscience Research Building
DESCRIPTION: The corpus callosum that bridges the left and right cerebral hemispheres is the largest axonal tract within the mammalian brain, and plays a critical role in interhemispheric communication. Deficits in this structure such as agenesis and hypoplasia of the corpus callosum result in devastating consequences, and are linked to multiple neurological diseases. In addition, the corpus callosum has been of particular focus in several neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and schizophrenia, as anatomical and physiological deficits of this structure have been reported in patients with these disorders. Development of the corpus callosum is a multistage process involving pathfinding of axons during prenatal stages and the refinement of axons during postnatal periods. However, the factors and mechanisms driving postnatal refinement, which includes unique, coordinated elimination and

maintenance of initially overproduced callosal projections, remain largely unknown and grossly understudied. Our current investigations using the mouse model found a prominent expression of several members of the Plexin receptor family in axons within the corpus callosum during the early postnatal stage. In this talk, I will report our recent findings on the role of Plexins in the regulation of the axon number in the early postnatal corpus callosum.

DC Events:

Research Priorities to Inform Public Health and Medical Practice for Domestic Zika Virus: A Workshop

WHEN: Tuesday, February 16 (8:30am-5:00pm)
WHERE: NAS Building, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20418
DESCRIPTION: Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family, transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, is endemic to parts of Africa and Asia, and has recently spread to South and Central America, and the Caribbean. In the Americas, the Zika virus first emerged in Brazil in 2015 and has since spread rapidly across the region, with local transmission in 26 countries in South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Given the rapid spread of the Zika virus throughout the Americas and the presence of its vector mosquito species in parts of the U.S., concern is growing across the country.

Although an estimated 80% of people infected with the Zika virus never develop signs or symptoms, and symptoms for those that do are usually mild—rarely requiring hospitalization—there is a growing concern about the association between Zika virus infection in pregnant women and babies born with microcephaly and other severe neurodevelopmental birth defects. Questions have also been raised about the potential link between Zika virus infection and Guillain Barré Syndrome

(GBS), a rare neurologic syndrome where the body attacks the nerves and can cause temporary weakness or paralysis.

There is an urgent need for additional research to better characterize the Zika virus, especially those issues related to infection during pregnancy. Additional research of the real-world environmental characteristics and behaviors of Zika virus could provide additional evidence-based information to inform medical and public health efforts to protect those at-risk. Such research could also provide much needed answers to questions about health risks and appropriate public health and medical interventions.

This proposed workshop will bring together key stakeholders and experts to discuss the research priorities needed to inform medical and public health practice that can be implemented under real-world conditions to better understand the true risk that the Zika virus poses to the public in the U.S. and adequate prevention efforts and interventions to mitigate that risk.

LINK/RSVP: http://nam.edu/event/research-priorities-to-inform-public-health-and-medical-practice-for-domestic-zika-virus-a-workshop/

Why the right went wrong: Conservatism from Goldwater to the Tea Party and beyond

WHEN: Tuesday, February 16 (2:00-3:30pm)
WHERE: Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW
DESCRIPTION: How did conservatism become so radicalized? In his new book, "Why the Right Went Wrong: Conservatism – From Goldwater to the Tea Party and Beyond" (Simon & Schuster, 2016), Governance Studies Senior Fellow E.J. Dionne Jr. posits that the condition of today’s conservatism is the product of a long march that began with a wrong turn when the Republican party adopted Barry Goldwater’s worldview during the 1964 campaign. Dionne’s in-depth analysis illustrates how the Republican Party’s transformation from the Goldwater 1960s to the present day Tea Party has resulted in broken promises and an ideological purity that drives away moderates.

On February 16, Governance Studies at Brookings will host a discussion between Dionne and The Weekly Standard’s Bill Kristol to explore the Republican shift toward a more radical brand of conservatism, and whether and how a moderate Republican Party might be revived. After the discussion, Dionne and Kristol will take audience questions.
LINK/RSVP: http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-attend-right-conservatism-tea-party

Jihadism Through an Insider’s Eyes with Dr. Tawfik Hamid

WHEN: Tuesday, February 16 (3:00pm)
WHERE: The Institute of World Politics, 1521 16^th Street NW
DESCRIPTION: Dr. Tawfik Hamid is an Islamic thinker and reformer, and one time Islamic extremist from Egypt. He was a member of a radical Islamic organization Jamaa Islameia JI (of Egypt) with Dr. Ayman Al-Zawaherri who later became the second in command of Al-Qaeda. After being radicalized in the JI (approximately thirty-five years ago), he had an awakening of his human conscience, recognized the threat of Radical Islam, and started to teach modern peaceful interpretations of classical Islamic core texts.

Dr. Hamid is the author of Inside Jihad: How Radical Islam Works; Why It Should Terrify Us; How to Defeat It.

Dr. Hamid has appeared on shows spanning the spectrum from CNN to Fox News and C-SPAN, and his articles and op-ed pieces have appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the New York Daily News, VOA, France 24, RT (Russia Today), and the Jerusalem Post. Dr. Hamid's comments have also appeared in the Washington Post, Foreign Policy magazine, USA Today, The Huffington Post, the National Journal, and Wired magazine.

Currently Dr. Hamid MD, MLit (Edu) is a Senior Fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies (PIPS).
LINK/RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jihadism-through-an-insiders-eyes-tickets-21316553385

Mounting challenges in the Middle East for Japan and the United States

WHEN: Wednesday, February 17 (1:00-3:00pm)

WHERE: Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW

DESCRIPTION: As various related and converging factors continue to drive instability in the greater Middle East, the rules of the regional game are changing and the ability of the United States to shape the outcomes is declining. With more international stakeholders involved and competing strategies at stake, the issue of burden-sharing becomes more opportunities and challenges for U.S. policy in the Middle East region.

On February 17, the Center for East Asia Policy Studies at Brookings will hold a public forum bringing together experts from Japan and the United States to examine the economic and security issues in the Middle East that impact American and Japanese interests, values and strategies. Panelists will analyze areas where these interests may diverge, and how both sides can identify and develop effective policies. After the panel discussion, the speakers will take audience questions

LINK/RSVP: http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-attend-middle-east-japan%20

Five rising democracies and the fate of the international liberal order

WHEN: Thursday, February 18 (5:30-7:00pm)
WHERE: Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW
DESCRIPTION: Is the global march toward democracy and human rights inevitable or facing a new crisis of confidence? Shifting power balances in the world are shaking the foundations of the international liberal order, revealing new fault lines at the intersection of international security and human rights. Will these new global trends help or hinder the world’s long struggle for human rights and democracy? The answer depends on the role of five rising democracies—India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and Indonesia—as both examples and supporters of liberal ideas and practices.

On February 18, Brookings will host senior fellow and author Ted Piccone for its second Brookings Book Club to address these questions and more from his new book, "Five Rising Democracies and the Fate of the International Liberal Order" (Brookings Press, 2016). Piccone will be joined by James Traub of Foreign Policy magazine and New York University for a lively discussion followed by audience Q&A. The program will conclude with a book signing and cocktail reception with the author.

LINK/RSVP: http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-attend-five-rising-democracies

Who we really are: A conversation with Syrian refugees in America

WHEN: Friday, February 19 (3:30-5:00pm)
WHERE: Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Rooms, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW
DESCRIPTION: The Syrian crisis has cost the lives of nearly 250,000 people, displaced nearly half of the population, and sent 4.6 million Syrian refugees into neighboring countries. The United States has taken in approximately 2,500 Syrian refugees since 2011, and the Obama administration announced that it plans to admit an additional 10,000 refugees this year. As debates over refugee resettlement facts and figures continue within a polarized election cycle, a real need exists to better understand the lives and experiences of refugees.

On Friday February 19, the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World at Brookings will host a conversation with recent Syrian refugees on their experiences of forced migration, resettlement, and integration in the United States. Robert McKenzie, visiting fellow for the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World at Brookings, will provide introductory remarks, and Leon Wieseltier, the Isaiah Berlin Senior Fellow in Culture and Policy at Brookings, will moderate the conversation. Following the conversation, the panelists will take questions from the audience.

This event is the latest in a series of Foreign Policy at Brookings events focusing on the Syrian refugee crisis and the U.S. and international community’s response.
LINK/RSVP: http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-attend-syria-refugees-america

Events for the Week of February 8

UMD EVENTS:

Cybersecurity and Environmental Security: Relationships in Critical National Priorities

WHEN: Tuesday, February 9 (12:00-1:00pm)
WHERE: ESSIC Headquarters, 5825 University Research Court, Room 4012, College Park

DESCRIPTION: Speaker:  Robert F. Brammer (M.A. '70, Ph.D. '72, Mathematics), President and CEO of Brammer Technology, LLC

Despite some continuing skepticism, many people agree that cybersecurity and environmental security have become very significant issues for the US and many other countries. For example, they are now both high priorities in the current US national and homeland security strategies. Despite their significance and wide public discussion, most people regard them as disconnected from one another. However, there are important and growing relationships between them in many economic, military, and political areas. This lecture will survey current trends and provide examples of current and likely near-term developments in these relationships.

LINK/RSVP: https://cmns.umd.edu/news-events/events/3411

Saul I. Stern Lecture – Preventing Violent Extremism: UNESCO Acting for Peace

WHEN: Thursday, February 11 (12:00-1:15pm)

WHERE: SPP Atrium, Van Munching hall

DESCRIPTION: Irina Bokova, born on July 12, 1952 in Sofia (Bulgaria) has been the director-general of UNESCO since November 15, 2009, and was successfully reelected for a second term in 2013. She is the first woman and the first Eastern European to lead the organization.

As director-general of UNESCO, Irina Bokova is actively engaged in international efforts to advance gender equality, promote quality education for all and combat terrorist financing by preventing the illicit traffic of cultural goods. A leading champion in the fight against racism and anti-Semitism, Bokova has spearheaded UNESCO’s activities on Holocaust remembrance and awareness and is the first director-general of the organization to appoint a Special Envoy for Holocaust Education.

She is a leading advocate for ensuring quality education for all and has championed gender equality, making this her own personal priority for the organization. Other fields of action include enabling scientific cooperation for sustainable development, such as early warning systems for tsunamis or trans-boundary water management agreements and global advocacy for the safety of journalists and freedom of expression. 

Having graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations, and studied at the University of Maryland (Washington) and the John F. Kennedy School of Government (Harvard University), Irina Bokova joined the United Nations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria in 1977. In charge of political and legal affairs at the Permanent Mission of Bulgaria to the United Nations in New York, she was also member of the Bulgarian Delegation at the United Nations conferences on the equality of women in Copenhagen (1980), Nairobi (1985) and Beijing (1995). As member of Parliament (1990-1991 and 2001-2005), she advocated for Bulgaria’s membership in EU and NATO and participated in the drafting of Bulgaria’s new constitution.

Irina Bokova was minister for foreign affairs a.i, coordinator of Bulgaria-European Union relations and ambassador of Bulgaria to France, Monaco and UNESCO and personal representative of the president of the Republic of Bulgaria to the “Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.” As secretary of the Council of Ministers for European Integration and as foreign minister a.i, Irina Bokova has always advocated for European integration. She is a founding member and chairman of the European Policy Forum, an NGO created to promote European identity and encourage dialogue to overcome divisions in Europe. This is an example of her work to endorse the values of dialogue, diversity, human dignity and human rights. Irina Bokova is executive secretary of the steering committee of the UN secretary-general’s Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) and co-vice-chair of the Broadband Commission.

Irina Bokova has received state distinctions from countries across the world and is Doctor Honoris causa of leading universities.

In addition to her mother tongue, she speaks English, French, Spanish and Russian. She is married with two grown children who live and work in the United States.

LINK/RSVP: http://publicpolicy.umd.edu/events/saul-i-stern-lecture-preventing-violent-extremism-unesco-acting-peace-0

Study Abroad Fair

WHEN: Thursday, February 11 (3:00-6:00pm)

WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom

DESCRIPTION: Fearless Terps get out of the classroom!

Explore the possibilities and get inspired at the Study Abroad Fair! Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary in China. Be a social entrepreneur in Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the UK or Spain. Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. At the Study Abroad Fair, you can meet with Program Directors, College representatives, and advisors to find your perfect program.

The Fair will take place on Thursday, February 11th from 3:00 - 6:00PM in the Grand Ballroom at Stamp. For more information, please email educationabroad@umd.edu or call 301-314-7746.

LINK: http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/study-abroad-fair-0

DC EVENTS:

The Syrian refugee crisis and the United States

WHEN: Monday, February 8 (10:00-11:30am)

WHERE: Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Rooms, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.

DESCRIPTION: Terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino have stoked fears among some Americans regarding the possible entry of Syrian refugees into the United States. Concerns exist that, along with refugees, members of the Islamic State and other terrorist organizations might enter the country and carry out attacks against the U.S. homeland. These fears, coupled with often vitriolic political rhetoric, have alarmed American Muslims. What is the true level of danger refugees pose? How can the United States best contribute to managing the Syrian refugee problem? Given the 2016 presidential elections, what options are politically viable?

On February 8, the Center for Middle East Policy and the Governance Studies program at Brookings will host a discussion on the U.S. role in addressing the Syrian refugee crisis. The panel will include Elizabeth Ferris and William Galston of Brookings, experts on refugee resettlement and U.S. politics respectively, as well as Robert McKenzie, a new Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World visiting fellow whose research focuses on Muslim communities in the West. Daniel Byman, senior fellow and research director of the Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings, will provide introductory remarks and moderate the panel. Following the discussion, the panelists will take audience questions.

This discussion is part of a series of Foreign Policy at Brookings events focusing on the refugee crisis and the U.S. and international community’s response.

LINK/RSVP: http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/01/25-syrian-refugees-united-states

United States of Jihad (DC Launch): Investigating America’s Homegrown

WHEN: Tuesday, February 9 (12:15-1:45pm)

WHERE: 740 15^th Street N.W., Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20005

DESCRIPTION: The recent tragic attacks in Paris and San Bernardino provide fresh evidence that “homegrown” terrorism is a real and present danger. In UNITED STATES OF JIHAD: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorists (Crown; February 2, 2016), Peter Bergen offers an unprecedented look at the factors that lead to the radicalization of American citizens and offers expert insights into the shape of the threat confronting us.

For over two decades, CNN national security analyst and New York Times bestselling author Peter Bergen has been our foremost chronicler of Islamist terrorism, through groundbreaking reporting on the Middle East, al-Qaeda, and homeland security. Since 9/11, more than 300 Americans have been indicted or convicted on charges of Islamist terrorism. With hometowns in New Mexico and New Jersey, Minnesota and Alabama, dozens of American citizens have sought to join overseas terrorist groups including al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab, and more recently ISIS. Among those who have succeeded, some have risen to positions of deadly influence. Who are these individuals? What motivates them? And what can be done to stem the tide of extremism?

LINK/RSVP: https://www.newamerica.org/international-security/united-states-of-jihad-dc-launch/

Inside the Iran Negotiations: A Conversation with Chief Negotiator Wendy Sherman
WHEN: Tuesday, February 9 (4:00-5:00pm)
WHERE: 6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
DESCRIPTION: What was it like to be inside the room during the roller coaster saga of the historic nuclear deal with Iran? What role did personal relationships and domestic politics play in this landmark accord? What were the key moments that made success possible or could have threatened the deal? And what lessons can be learned from U.S.-Iranian negotiations?

Join us for an extraordinary event as Chief U.S. Negotiator Ambassador Wendy Sherman takes us inside thbe room for an intimate look at the personalities, politics and negotiating dynamics that defined the nuclear agreement.
LINK/RSVP: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/inside-the-iran-negotiations-conversation-chief-negotiator-wendy-sherman

Tremors in the Chinese economy: Debating the road ahead

WHEN: Wednesday, February 10 (11:00am-12:30pm)

WHERE: Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.

DESCRIPTION: A cascade of events has jolted China’s economy and rattled markets around the world. In just the first two weeks of the new year, the Chinese stock market shed nearly a fifth of its value. Unnerved by the volatility, investors in the United States sent the Dow Jones plunging more than 8 percent. Even China’s top leadership has acknowledged the serious challenge it faces in keeping growth apace. How profound are the risks to the Chinese and global economies? Are recent events signs of turmoil to come or merely isolated disturbances? Do the doomsayers go too far in forecasting China’s economic collapse?

On February 10, the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution will convene a debate between leading economists on the risks and opportunities that lie ahead for China.

Questions will be taken from the audience following the discussion.

LINK/RSVP: http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/02/10-chinese-economy-debate-road-ahead

The future of securing global cities

WHEN: Wednesday, February 10 (2:00-3:30pm)
WHERE: Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.

DESCRIPTION: On February 10, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings will convene a panel discussion to introduce Securing Global Cities, a new project based in Foreign Policy's Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence. Securing Global Cities will be co-chaired by Michael O’Hanlon, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and General Ray Odierno, former chief of staff of the U.S. Army and JPMorgan Chase senior advisor. It is part of the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase.

The goal of the project is to help cities around the world improve the physical safety of their citizens from various forms of violence. The overarching motivation of the project is the belief that cities have much to learn from each other by analyzing systematically and sharing best practices that strengthen their roles in a globalized world, bolster their economies, and protect their communities and citizens.

The project will identify different types of threats--from terrorists to narcotraffickers and other international criminal networks, gangs, insurgents, and abusive security forces--and examine the various tools that governments can deploy to address these diverse and complex problems. The tools will include reformed and strengthened police forces, justice systems, paramilitary and military institutions, intelligence capabilities, and a range of other instruments.

The discussion will be moderated by Martin Indyk, executive vice president of Brookings. Following the discussion, the panelists will take audience questions.

JPMorgan Chase is a donor to the Brookings Institution. Brookings recognizes the value it provides is in its absolute commitment to quality, independence and impact. Activities supported by its donors reflect this commitment.

This event will be live webcast. Join the conversation on Twitter at #GlobalCities.

LINK/RSVP: http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/02/10-securing-global-cities

Tibet: Intensified Crackdown, Popular Resistance

WHEN: Thursday, February 11 (12:30-1:30pm)

WHERE: Freedom House, 1850 M Street N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20036
DESCRIPTION: Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Lobsang Sangay, prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, about intensified repression in the region under Chinese President Xi Jinping, ongoing popular resistance by Tibetans, priorities of his administration, and prospects for change in Tibet in the coming years.

Dr. Sangay has served since 2011 as the democratically elected head of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the political successor to Tibetans’ spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Dr. Sangay has worked to advance self-reliance and strategic nonviolent resistance, promote high-quality education and youth empowerment among the Tibetan diaspora, and garner further international attention and support for freedom in Tibet.

The conversation will be moderated by Freedom House Executive Vice President Daniel Calingaert. Senior Research Analyst for East Asia, Sarah Cook, will serve as discussant.

Lunch will be served at noon; the program will begin at 12:30 p.m.
LINK/RSVP: http://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6580/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=80673

Events for the Week of February 1

UMD EVENTS:

Slavery and International Law: Historical and Contemporary

WHEN: Wednesday, February 3 (4:00pm)

WHERE: 2110 Taliaferro Hall

DESCRIPTION: When the Atlantic Slave Trade was coming to an end in Brazil in the 1850s, a new form of trafficking was starting between the borders of Brazil and its neighboring countries. Free persons, mainly women and children living in small communities in Uruguay and Argentina, were kidnapped to be sold as slaves in Brazil. This lecture will address cases of kidnapping and illegal enslavement, its effects in the making of South American International Law and its impacts on the concept of human trafficking.

Dr. Keila Grinberg is Associate Professor of History at the Universidade Federal do Estado do

Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) and a researcher at The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq, Brazil). She has been a visiting professor at Northwestern University (2009) and the University of Michigan (2011-2012), and a Tinker Visiting Professor at the University of Chicago (2015-2016). Her new project examines 19th century cases of kidnapping and illegal enslavement in the Southern Brazilian border and their larger effects on the making of South American international relations.

RSVP: To RSVP contact milercenter@umd.edu or (301) 405-4299

Asian American Studies: Alumni Career Panel

WHEN: Wednesday, February 3 (5:00-7:00pm)

WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Margeret Brent Room 2112A

DESCRIPTION: Join the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA) and the Asian American Studies Program (AAST) for the Welcome and Career Reflections panel! Hear from public service professionals with years of experience in the Asian Pacific American community, learn how to navigate the job market, and turn your passion for social justice into a career. Pizza will be provided!

LINK/RSVP: https://www.aast.umd.edu/LeadershipInstitute16/#sthash.W31dL66a.dpuf

"Reasons for Not Seeking Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Variations by Health Insurance Coverage" - Research by Mir M. Ali
WHEN: Thursday, February 4 (10:00-11:00am)
WHERE: Dean's Conference Room, SPH 2242H
DESCRIPTION: Mir M. Ali is a Health Economist at the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). A specialist in behavioral health and adolescent health policy, Dr. Ali focuses his research on examining consequences of childhood mental illness, substance abuse and obesity, social network effects on adolescent health outcomes and factors influencing utilization of behavioral health services. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from Stony Brook University in 2007 and prior to joining SAMHSA in 2012 he was an Economist with the Food & Drug Administration (2010-2012) and an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Toledo (2007-2012). His work has been published in numerous peer reviewed health economics journals as well as journals in public health, health services research and general-interest economics journals. His research has been widely covered in the media, including stories in Reuters, NPR, CNN, Fox, ABC News, the Freakonomics blog and many others. Read more about his research here: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hBfuVDMAAAAJ&hl=en

A large number of adults with substance use disorder (SUD) do not receive treatment for their condition. Using data from the 2008 - 2013 National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), this study analyzes why individuals with SUD report not receiving treatment even when they perceived a need for it. It further examines the variations in reported reasons for not receiving treatment by health insurance status. The results suggest that attitudinal barriers such as stigma, lack of readiness to stop using substances, and not making treatment a priority are more common among the insured population, especially among those with private insurance. Financial barriers, such as not being able to afford the cost of treatment, are more prominent among the uninsured population. Efforts to improve utilization of treatment services will need to address financial and treatment access, as well as attitudinal barriers.

The Rise of Emerging Markets: Forging a New Partnership for Growth

WHEN: Thursday, February 4 (10:00-11:00am)

WHERE: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, Orem Hall

DESCRIPTION: You are cordially invited to a conversation with Christine Lagarde, the International Monetary Fund Managing Director. She will discuss emerging markets and developing economies, why they matter to the rest of the world, and how to promote faster convergence with advanced economies.

LINK: https://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/events/rise-85-percent-and-new-global-economy-0

DC EVENTS:

Wilson Center: "Iranian Public Opinion on Foreign Affairs on the Eve of Parliamentary Elections"

WHEN: Wednesday, February 3 (10:00am)

WHERE: Wilson Center's 5th Floor Conference Room, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania, Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20004.

DESCRIPTION: Dr. Ebrahim Mohseni will present findings from a new study of Iranian public opinion on the upcoming Iranian parliamentary elections, regional security issues, and expectations from the JCPOA. Three experts on Iran will comment on the survey results and discuss prospects for the February 26 elections, highlighting possible domestic, regional, and international implications.

LINK: http://cissm.umd.edu/events/special-event-iranian-public-opinion-foreign-affairs-eve-parliamentary-elections

Afghanistan’s Journey to the World Trade Organization Accession

WHEN: Wednesday, February 3 (3:30-5:00pm)

WHERE: 1717 H Street NW, Washington D.C. 20006

DESCRIPTION: On December 17, 2015, The World Trade Organization (WTO) formally adopted Afghanistan's terms of accession into the multilateral trading system. This milestone in Afghanistan's modern economic history began in 2004, when Afghanistan first submitted its application for WTO membership and gained observer status. Since 2009, USAID and Chemonics International have assisted Afghanistan with navigating the process of joining the WTO, including complex trade reforms in areas such as trade policy, customs, food safety, animal and plant health, intellectual property, and standardization.

What were the key elements in Afghanistan's path to WTO accession, and how did development partners help facilitate these accomplishments? What are the remaining implementation challenges for post-accession compliance with WTO regulations, and how will membership benefit Afghanistan's economy?

Please join us from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, as we hear a variety of perspectives about Afghanistan's WTO accession and its implications for the country's future.

LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afghanistans-journey-to-world-trade-organization-accession-tickets-20790978376

2016 Women’s Foreign Policy Group DC Mentoring Fair

WHEN: Wednesday, February 3 (6:00-9:00pm)

WHERE: The George Washington University Marvin Center, Grand Ballroom, 800 21^st Street NW, Washington, D.C.

DESCRIPTION: Women's Foreign Policy Group Mentoring Fairs provide an opportunity for students and young professionals to meet with international affairs professionals and learn from their career experiences. Unlike a career fair, the focus is on entering and succeeding in international career fields, not just opportunities at particular companies. This year we are cosponsoring the event with The George Washington University.

Mentors are mid- to senior-level women and men working in international affairs who want to sit down with aspiring leaders to give career guidance and practical advice. Sectors include international development, NGOs, human rights, international law, international health, international business, diplomatic service, the UN, journalism, and communications.

LINK/RSVP: http://www.wfpg.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=365

Brookings: The global refugee crisis: Moral dimensions and practical solutions

WHEN: Friday, February 5 (2:00-4:00pm)

WHERE: The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.

DESCRIPTION: On February 5, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings will host the American Academy in Berlin for the 2016 Richard C. Holbrooke Forum for a two-part public event focusing on the global refugee crisis. Brookings Isaiah Berlin Senior Fellow in Culture and Policy Leon Wieseltier will deliver featured remarks on the moral dimensions of the refugee crisis. Wieseltier is currently completing an essay on certain moral, historical, and philosophical dimensions of the refugee crisis. Michael Ignatieff, Edward R. Murrow professor of practice at the Harvard Kennedy School, will moderate a question and answer session following Wieseltier’s remarks.

The second panel will feature experts addressing the first-step policies needed to ameliorate the crisis. Bruce Katz, Brookings centennial scholar, Tamara Wittes, director of Brookings’s Center for Middle East Policy, Elizabeth Ferris, research professor at Georgetown University and Brookings nonresident senior fellow, will speak to the multiple aspects of the refugee crisis. Brookings Executive Vice President Martin Indyk will moderate the panel discussion.

Bruce Jones, vice president and director for the Foreign Policy program, will provide introductory remarks.

LINK/RSVP: http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-attend-global-refugee-crisis