Monday, April 25, 2016

Events for the Week of April 25

FGS EVENTS

FGSM Alumni & Student Mixer
WHEN: Thursday, April 28 (5:30-7:30pm)
WHERE: Elephant & Castle, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
DESCRIPTION:
Join the Federal and Global Semester staff in putting together our annual Alumni and Student happy hour mixer. Come and mingle with Federal and Global Fellows past and present to celebrate the end of the year!
RSVP:
http://evite.me/T6qgXEUSKW

UMD EVENTS

Creating Change through the Political Process
WHEN: Monday, April 25 (5:00-6:30pm)
WHERE:
1126 Taliferro Hall
DESCRIPTION:
This panel discussion and forum aims to bring together local government officials and UMD students explore the challenges and benefits of engaging in local government and political processes in order to foster change; engage in dialogue around current issues affecting the College Park community and UMD students; and understand students' role and ability in influencing local government and political processes.

Undergraduate Research Day
WHEN: Wednesday, April 27 (1:00-4:00pm)
WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom
DESCRIPTION: This event is proudly sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Maryland Libraries.  Undergraduate Research Day is held every April. Undergraduate Research Day 2015 was a great success.

With students involved in so many research opportunities, Undergraduate Research Day provides the perfect opportunity for them to share their work with the campus community.  Held each April, Undergraduate Research Day showcases current research, scholarship, and artistic endeavors.  Presentations, posters, and performances are open to the public and approximately 700 students participated in 2015, presenting 200 individual or team research projects.  Any work conducted as a part of a campus course, internship, or program is eligible for presentation.

This will count as a Federal/Global Semester event only if you are presenting your poster. Please reflect on the overall experience of submitting and presenting a poster for the event, and your thoughts of how it ran overall.
LINK: http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-ugresearchday.html

Spatial Analysis GIS Workshop
WHEN: Thursday, April 28 (9:30am-12:00pm)
WHERE:
6101 McKeldin Library
DESCRIPTION:
Come join the UMD Libraries for a FREE Spatial Analysis workshop. In this workshop, you will learn the five most common tools used in GIS analysis and perform geoprocessing tasks on both vector and raster data.

Stern Student Symposium: Mitigating Racial Injustice by Designing Non-Discriminatory Economic Policies for Minorities
WHEN: Thursday, April 28 (4:00-7:00pm)
WHERE:
Van Munching Hall, SPP Atrium
DESCRIPTION:
This student-led conference on an underappreciated policy topic will feature opening remarks by School of Public Policy Dean Robert Orr and a panel of UMD Assistant Professor of criminology and criminal justice Rashawn Ray; UMD Associate Professor of sociology Brian Johnson; Georgetown University Professor of sociology Leslie Hinkson; Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, director of the Racial Wealth Divide Project, Corporation for Enterprise Development; and Ashley Brown M.P.P. ’12, program associate, Center for Global Policy Solutions.

Student Organizers: Sharice Davis, Whitney Dixon, Shaudra Patterson, Michon Tart. Generous Support From: The Saul I. Stern Professor of Civic Engagement, I. M. “Mac” Destler

For further questions, please contact: sternsymposium@umd.edu.
LINK/RSVP:
http://www.publicpolicy.umd.edu/events/saul-i-stern-symposium-mitigating-racial-injustice-designing-non-discriminatory-economic

Colonel Jimmy Blackmon - The Price of War
WHEN: Thursday, April 28 (4:30-5:30pm)
WHERE: 0131 Reckord Armory
DESCRIPTION: Colonel Jimmy Blackmon will be speaking on the Price of War based off his book entitled Pale Horse: Hunting Terrorists and Commanding Heroes with the 101st Airborne Division. Colonel Blackmon will be talking about current military engagements, and touching on his military leadership experiences. For more information about the Colonel, visit his website https://jimmyfblackmon.com/

6th Annual Emerging Markets Forum: Doing Business with India: The Promise and the Perils
WHEN: Friday, April 29 (8:30am-4:15pm)
WHERE:
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20004
DESCRIPTION:
India is an emerging economic powerhouse and US-India commercial ties are of increasing importance to both countries. At a time when many emerging markets are facing economic difficulties, India remains a bright spot on the firmament - holding considerable promise, but also complex and difficult to navigate.

For these reasons, this year's Emerging Markets Forum will focus on doing business with India. Hosted by the Smith School's Center for International Business Education and Research, this year's conference will cover a wide range of topics.
LINK/RSVP:
http://rhsmith.umd.edu/student-life-resources/signature-events/emerging-markets-forum

2016 Debate: The Market for Talent: What are the incentives? What should be the pay?
WHEN: Friday, April 29 (5:00pm)
WHERE: Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall
DESCRIPTION:
Join Steven N. Kaplan (Booth School of Business, University of Chicago) and Roger Martin (Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto) to debate issues surrounding increasing levels of compensation going to financial, technology, and executive leadership sectors in the face of overall stagnating wages for American workers. These highly regarded scholars will question if this trend is problematic and, if so, how industry and government should approach the problem.

The event, hosted by Ed Snider Center and the Office of Executive Education, will take place Friday, April 29, 2016 at 5 p.m. in the Frank Auditorium and is open to the public.
LINK/RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xAsWQHtbs0adB_4bsYEPw0g2E8bFCBva0sbMIxF1J1U/viewform?edit_requested=true

DC EVENTS

China’s overseas investments in Europe and beyond
WHEN: Monday, April 25 (2:30-4:00pm)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Rooms
DESCRIPTION:
For decades Chinese companies focused their international investment on unearthing natural resources in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In recent years, Chinese money has spread across the globe into diverse sectors including the real estate, energy, hospitality, and transportation industries. So far in 2016, Chinese investment in offshore mergers and acquisitions has already reached $101 billion, on track to surpass its $109 billion total for all of 2015. What do these investments reveal about China’s intentions in the West? How is China’s image being shaped by its muscular international investments? Should the West respond to this new wave, and if so, how?

On April 25, 2016, the Center on the United States and Europe and the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings will host the launch of "China’s Offensive in Europe" (Brookings Institution Press, 2016), the newly-published, revised book co-authored by Visiting Fellow Philippe Le Corre (with Alain Sepulchre). During the event, Le Corre will offer an assessment of the trends, sectors, and target countries of Chinese investments on the Continent. Following the presentation, Senior Fellow Mireya Solis will moderate a discussion with Le Corre and Senior Fellows Constanze Stelzenmüller and David Dollar.
LINK/RSVP:
http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/25-china-overseas-investment-europe-beyond

A Rage for Order; The Middle East in Turmoil, from Tahrir Square to ISIS
WHEN: Tuesday, April 26 (9:30-11:00am)
WHERE:
Woodrow Wilson Center, 5th Floor
DESCRIPTION:
A Rage for Order is a narrative account of the Arab Spring’s unraveling, from the euphoric protests of Tahrir Square in 2011 to the televised atrocities of ISIS four years later. It is a story that takes place across five different countries and many characters, but all are united by a single arc: the collapse of political authority in the Arab world, and the unveiling of social conflicts—of tribe, of class, of religion—that had lain mostly dormant during the decades of dictatorship. The book narrates these spiraling crises through the eyes of a group of people who looked to the 2011 uprisings as a liberation, only to see their own lives torn apart in the aftermath.
LINK/RSVP:
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/rage-for-order-the-middle-east-turmoil-tahrir-square-to-isis

Criminal Aliens Released by the Department of Homeland Security
WHEN: Wednesday, April 28 (9:30am)
WHERE: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building
DESCRIPTION: The Full House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will host a hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) policies and procedures relating to the release of criminal aliens and to assess the impact of those policies on public safety. Each year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement releases tens of thousands of criminal aliens eligible for deportation. After release, many go on to commit additional crimes. With new restrictions on immigration enforcement through the President’s executive actions, only narrow classes of removable aliens are priorities for arrest, questioning, detention, or removal. Therefore, millions of removable aliens will be able to remain in the country.
LINK: https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/criminal-aliens-released-by-the-department-of-homeland-security/

Food Safety in China: Regulatory revisions and consumer confidence
WHEN: Thursday, April 28 (10:00am-12:00pm)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:
China’s food safety challenges are well known. Exposés of unsafe foods have become all too common, especially after the 2008 scandal over melamine-tainted milk. From gutter oil to fake eggs to contaminated strawberries, the long list of food safety incidents in China has alarmed domestic and international consumers alike. In October 2015, China enacted its revised Food Safety Law, which aims to strengthen the regulation of food companies and enhance oversight along the supply chain. As with other issues, the key challenge rests not in setting regulations, but rather in enforcing them. Addressing China’s food safety woes is essential for maintaining the health and confidence of a steadily urbanizing population, increasing the competitiveness of the country’s agricultural sector, and meeting the needs of all food companies doing business in or with China.

On April 28, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings will host an event to explore the evolving landscape of China’s food safety policies, consumer responses and initiatives, and the implications for related industries. Clement Leung, Hong Kong’s commissioner for economic and trade affairs in the United States, will deliver a keynote address on the roles of regulators, enforcers, and businesses in confronting the challenges of food safety in Hong Kong, drawing on his previous experience as Hong Kong’s director of food and environmental hygiene. Following Commissioner Leung’s remarks, a panel will evaluate the merits and limitations of China’s revised Food Safety Law, including challenges facing its implementation and lessons from the international community.
LINK/RSVP:
http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/28-food-safety-china-regulations-consumer-confidence

The Key to Nuclear Restraint
WHEN: Thursday, April 28 (3:30-5:00pm)
WHERE:
Woodrow Wilson Center, 6th Floor
DESCRIPTION:
Why have some nations acquired nuclear weapons while others have refrained? In this seminar, Dr. Thomas Jonter will analyze Sweden’s Cold War plans to acquire nuclear weapons and explore why some states choose restraint.

Sweden’s leadership nearly chose develop a nuclear weapon in the 1960s, but instead steered their country to become one of the most recognized actors in the disarmament movement. Drawing on recently declassified documents from Sweden and the United States, Jonter will present a comprehensive analysis of the Swedish nuclear weapons program—and why it was abandoned.


Thomas Jonter is the author of The Key to Nuclear Restraint: Swedish Plans to Acquire Nuclear Weapons During the Cold War (2016), Director of the Stockholm University Graduate School of International Studies, Sweden, and Professor of International Relations at the Department of Economic History. He is a partner of the Nuclear Proliferation International History Project and has been visiting scholar at Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Stanford University, and Cornell University. Professor Jonter is also chair of Swedish Pugwash and served as advisor to the Swedish delegation to the 2015 Review Conference to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, at the United Nations in New York.
LINK/RSVP:
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/the-key-to-nuclear-restraint

Monday, April 18, 2016

Events for the Week of April 18



UMD EVENTS:

Fulbright Info Sessions
WHEN: Monday, April 18 (4:30pm); April 19 (12:00pm); April 20 (12:00pm); April 21 (4:30pm)
WHERE:
2403 Marie Mount Hall
DESCRIPTION:
ATTENTION Juniors, Seniors and recent graduates: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international research or English teaching opportunities after graduation?
Attend an info session to learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program!
Fulbright awards are designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 1800 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations. There are two distinct types of grant: study/research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad, and English Teaching Assistantships. You will find below some brief introductory information about Fulbright awards. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting information several workshops on Fulbright research and teaching opportunities – please RSVP using the links below if you plan to attend.
LINK:
RSVP to
fulbright@umd.edu

Different Color, Same Struggle (Ft. Felipe Luciano and Paul Pumphrey)
WHEN: Monday, April 18 (6:30-9:00pm)
WHERE: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom
DESCRIPTION: Meet iconic social justice activists from the Latino and African-American communities to discuss the intersectionality of the various prevalent social justice movements taking place today! Paul Pumphrey (Black Panther) and Felipe Luciano (Young Lord) will be guest speakers discussing their experiences and with our student body about the parallel struggles faced within the Black and Latino communities. The end goal is to ultimately to use their stories and experiences on how radical social movements of the past can help teach young activists of all cultural bakgrounds important lessons on coalition building and organizing for impact given recent events. Everyone is welcome!!
LINK/RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/different-color-same-struggle-ft-felipe-luciano-and-paul-pumphrey-tickets-24333026738

Power, Oppression & Resilience in our Food System: A Discussion on Diversity in Agriculture
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19 (6:00-7:30pm)
WHERE:
1123 Jull Hall
DESCRIPTION:
Join the Institute of Applied Agriculture for a discussion of diversity and inclusion in agriculture. As a Maryland Dialogues on Diversity event, this workshop will explore issues of power and oppression in the food system, as well as offer aspects of diversity training. Sarah Vazquez of DC Fair Food/Student Farmworker Alliance and Zachari Curtis of Good Sense Farm & Apiary will facilitate this interactive discussion.

This event is part of the annual spring Sustainable Agriculture Tuesdays lecture series, in which guest speakers help us explore a different hot topic in agriculture each week.
LINK: http://iaa.umd.edu/news/events/power-oppression-and-resilience-our-food-system

Tanya Tagaq: Indigenous Rights/Indigenous Oppresion: Native Artists and Activism
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20 (12:00-1:15pm)
WHERE:
1203 Van Munching Hall
DESCRIPTION:
For this discussion, Tanya will be joined by performance artists Maria Hupfield, Anishinaabe Native American from Canada and a member of Wasauksing First Nation, Ontario based in Brooklyn NY, and Anna Tsouhlarakis, Navajo/Creek, originally from New Mexico and currently based in Washington, DC. This discussion will include live performance and video and will be moderated by Stacy Kosko from the UMD Minor in International Development and Conflict Management and the Department of Government and Politics.
LINK/RSVP:
http://publicpolicy.umd.edu/events/tanya-tagaq-indigenous-rightsindigenous-oppression-part-2

Emerging Global Health Threats in a Globalized World with NPR’s Jason Beaubien
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20 (2:00-4:00pm)
WHERE:
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
DESCRIPTION: Global Health and Development Correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), Beaubien reports on a range of health related issues across the globe. He's covered circumcision drives in Kenya, abortion in El Salvador, drug-resistant malaria in Myanmar and tuberculosis in Tajikistan. He was part of the NPR team that won a Peabody Award in 2015 for its extensive coverage of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Welcome Remarks will be made by Dean Gregory Ball and Dean Jane Clark.

UnShelled: Startup Career and Internship Fair
WHEN: Thursday, April 21 (12:00-4:00pm)
WHERE:
Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom
DESCRIPTION:
The UnShelled: Startup Career & Internship is a fun and informative opportunity for students to connect with new and innovative companies, explore opportunities and develop lasting relationships with representatives. The Washington, DC and Baltimore areas are home to many startups looking for talented, diverse, and creative people like you. Do not miss your opportunity to network with these unique firms!

Advance registration is not required.

DC EVENTS:

India at the global high table
WHEN: Thursday, April 20 (3:30-5:00pm)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:
In recent decades, India has taken on a growing global presence, one that has been seen as increasing even more since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office nearly two years ago. In a new book, “India at the Global High Table: The Quest for Regional Primacy and Strategic Autonomy” (Brookings Institution Press, 2016), former U.S. ambassadors Teresita Schaffer and Howard Schaffer explore how India is managing its evolving international role, assessing the country’s strategic vision and foreign policy, and the negotiating behavior that links the two.

On April 20, The India Project at Brookings will host a panel discussion to discuss the book and, particularly, four elements highlighted in it: India’s exceptionalism; its nonalignment and drive for “strategic autonomy;” its determination to maintain regional primacy; and, more recently, its surging economy.
LINK/RSVP:
 http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/20-india-at-global-high-table-schaffers

A Changing World, A UN in Progress: A Conversation with UN Secretary-General Candidate Natalia Gherman
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20 (4:00-5:00pm)
WHERE: Bipartisan Policy Center
DESCRIPTION:
The nature of conflict has changed tremendously over the last decades, with the emergence of new actors and the scourge of international terrorism. The economic balance of power is shifting globally and transnational challenges to peace and sustainability persist. At the same time, there are renewed questions about the viability of mutual security arrangements in which some partners shoulder a greater burden than others. Against this backdrop the United Nations will vote this year to elect a new secretary-general to replace Ban Ki-moon.

Join us for a moderated conversation with UN secretary-general candidate Amb. Natalia Gherman to discuss her vision for the role of the UN in a changing world.
LINK/RSVP:
http://bipartisanpolicy.org/events/united-nations-natalia-gherman/

A Stronger UN for a Peaceful World - Conversation with Ambassador Natalia Gherman
WHEN: Thursday, April 21 (4:00-5:00pm)
WHERE: 6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
DESCRIPTION: The Women in Public Service Project and the Kennan Institute invite you to a discussion with Ambassador Natalia Gherman, candidate for United Nation Secretary General. Amb. Gherman will outline her unique perspective and goals for new UN leadership, before taking audience questions.

Ambassador Natalia Gherman has previously served as acting Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova. As a Chief Negotiator, she led Moldova towards the Association Agreement, Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, and visa liberalization regime with the EU. She served as Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the UN Agencies in Vienna and the OSCE, and Ambassador to Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
LINK/RSVP: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/stronger-un-for-peaceful-world-conversation-ambassador-natalia-gherman

Policies to Alleviate Food Insecurity: A Conversation with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHEN: Friday, April 21 (8:30-10:00am)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Rooms
DESCRIPTION:
Food insecurity impacts one in seven households in the United States and affects families with a range of incomes—two-thirds of food insecure households have incomes above the poverty line. However, the safety net—including the highly effective Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that lifts tens of millions of people out of poverty—can play an important role in reducing food insecurity. In fact, recent studies have shown that SNAP’s impact extends beyond providing basic nutrition, also improving health outcomes, households’ financial well-being, and even the later-life outcomes of children with access to the program.

On April 21, The Hamilton Project will host a breakfast forum exploring policy solutions to alleviate food insecurity. In conjunction with the event, The Hamilton Project will also release a new set of economic facts on food insecurity, SNAP and nutrition-support programs. The forum will begin with opening remarks by former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin, followed by framing remarks from Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, director of The Hamilton Project. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will then join in a fireside chat moderated by Robert Greenstein, founder and president of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
LINK/RSVP:
http://www.hamiltonproject.org/events/policies_to_alleviate_food_insecurity_a_conversation_with_u.s._agriculture


Change the World - Think Tank Consortium Conference and Career Fair
WHEN: Friday, April 22 (1:00-4:30pm)
WHERE: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:
Conference attendees will learn about careers in international, domestic and local policy.  Segments will feature speakers from think tanks, government and business.  Students will also participate in speed mentoring sessions focusing on policy and research jobs and have a chance to talk with think tank representatives during networking session.

To register, individual students or groups should email TTDC-Conference2016@ceip.org.  In addition to name(s) and email(s), please note affiliation (intern and your "employer's" name) and student status (e.g., Undergraduate Junior or Senior, Master’s degree student, Ph.D. student, etc.).  Registrations will be confirmed within 5-7 business days of receipt of the information above.


2016 Merienda with the Philippine Embassy Youth Round Table
WHEN: Sunday, April 24 (1:00-5:00pm)
WHERE:
Catholic University of America, Hannan Hall
DESCRIPTION:
FIND, Inc. District VI and the Embassy of the Philippines cordially invite you to 2016 Merienda with the Philippine Embassy Youth Round Table at Catholic University of America.

Leadership throughout D6 is integral to our success not only as a District but also as individual organizations. Identifying and cultivating young leaders encourages students to take on more active roles in our community. From each school’s Director Boards and Executive Boards, to District E-Board and external organizations, there are many opportunities for student leadership. What kind of leaders are there? How do you engage the general populace effectively? The roundtable discussions will address these questions, specifically focusing on culture, media, collaboration, mentorship, and advocacy.
LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/545079348987404/?active_tab=highlights




Monday, April 11, 2016

Events for the Week of April 11

UMD EVENTS:

Ethics at Work: Voicing Our Values
WHEN: Monday, April 11 (6:30-8:00pm)
WHERE:
1105 Kim Building – Pepco Room
DESCRIPTION:
SHPEUMD is hosting Lockheed Martin for a workshop focused on professional ethics. The workshop will be presented by Rielle Miller-Gabriel, the Manager for Ethics Operations and an Ethics Offier at Lockheed Martin. This event is for engineering majors exclusively.

See Yourself at State: Why Your Diverse Background Matters in International Careers:
WHEN: Tuesday, April 12 (3:00-4:00pm)
WHERE: Hornbake Career Center Resource Room (3rd Floor)
DESCRIPTION: Education Abroad and The University Career Center & President’s Promise will be hosting Diplomat in Residence, Elise Kleinwaks, from the Department of State to talk about why a diverse background is a valuable asset for a career in international affairs and the U.S. Department of State

At this event you will:

- Learn why diversity matters in diplomacy and a career with a global focus.
- Explore how to leverage international experience and diverse backgrounds for a job search in international affairs.
- Gain a better understanding of how a government agency views and values diversity.

CIA Employer Networking Session
WHEN: Tuesday, April 12 (5:00pm)
WHERE: 1105 Kim Engineering (PEPCO Room)
DESCRIPTION: CIA Information Session for students enrolled in the School of Engineering. U.S. Citizenship required.
LINK: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php/?mode=form&id=2189b935a31a88db5b052efbc3cbec74&s=event&ss=is

Financial Advising for Law School
WHEN: Tuesday, April 12 (6:00pm)
WHERE: PHY1201
DESCRIPTION: Join the Coordinator for Pre-Law Advising as a few law school admissions deans are coming for a valuable panel discussion on financing law school. Anyone who is going to start law school in the fall or any time in the future should plan to be there. The deans will discuss scholarships, need based aid, loans, repayment of loans, what debt looks like, etc. and is something that should not be missed.  As we know, law school is a significant investment, and this is a valuable opportunity to make your plan into a reality!

Careers in Environmental Health Panel
WHEN: Wednesday, April 13 (4:00-5:30pm)
WHERE: 3100 Hornbake Library, University Career Center & The President's Promise
DESCRIPTION: Looking for a summer internship or full-time job working towards improving the health and lives of the community? Are you interested in making our environment safer for the future generations? Planning to go into a career in this direction?
Join the University Career Center for the "Careers in Environmental Health" Panel tomorrow, April 13th from 4:00-5:30pm in 3100 Hornbake Library to meet the following panelists:

* Diversity Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
* Coastal Planning Section Chief - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
* Associate Director- Digital Fundraising and Outreach, Ocean Conservancy
* Public Health Advocacy Coordinator, Maryland Environmental Health Network
* Deputy Director – Environmental Health Bureau, Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
* Assistant Director- New Initiatives, UMD Dining Services


Don't miss this opportunity to network with potential employers and learn about different career options in this growing industry.

Advance RSVP is NOT required. Light refreshments will be served! See you there!


MLAW Presents - What Will You Inherit? A Lecture by Law Professor Paula Monopoli
WHEN: Tuesday, April 12 (4:00-6:30pm)
WHERE:
Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Benjamin Banneker Room B
DESCRIPTION:
Do you have a constitutional right to inherit from your parents? A mock law class on inheritance law taught by Professor Paula Monopoli, an award-winning professor at the UM Carey School of Law will be hosted this Tuesday, April 12th from 4:00-6:30pm. Join us for a lively, law school class discussion and learn how to analyze a legal opinion like a law student. This event will be followed by a catered reception.
RSVP:
Please RSVP to
mlawprograms@umd.edu, say that you are with Federal/Global Semester.

Transportation Innovation & Policy Summit
WHEN: Thursday, April 14 (9:30am-4:00pm)
WHERE:
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
DESCRIPTION:
Join the National Transportation Center at Maryland (NTC@Maryland) and more than 150 transportation experts from across the United States for the University of Maryland's inaugural Transportation Innovation & Policy Summit, supporting the theme "Innovative Multimodal Solutions for Reducing Congestion."

This daylong event will feature a plenary talk from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, as well as presentations from representatives of industry, government, and academe. Additional keynotes include University of Maryland President Wallace Loh, Maryland Secretary of Transportation Pete K. Rahn, and Maryland State Highway Administrator Gregory C. Johnson.

Registration for this event is free, but space is limited. Those planning to attend must RSVP (link is external) by close of business on Wednesday, April 6.
LINK:
https://umdtransportationsummit.splashthat.com/

Careers in Sustainability Workshop
WHEN: Thursday, April 14 (4:00-6:00pm)
WHERE:
Hornbake Library, University Career Center & The President’s Promise, Room 3100
DESCRIPTION:
Interested in a career in sustainability, but you don't know how to get started? Torn between law school, being an activist, or starting your own business? These questions, and others, are ones many passionate people constantly ask themselves, all trying to figure out the right path to take where our talents can be utilized to make the biggest impact on sustaining our communities and the planet. As sustainability becomes an even more important topic in businesses, nonprofits, and the government, it's important to know how to strategically build up your experiences and skills to land your dream job.

Drop in with your questions and meet one-on-one with professionals, all from diverse sectors and working on different issues. This informal setting will give you the opportunity to learn about your industry, network with representatives currently working on sustainability and get advice on how to start your career search.
LINK:
https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=event&ss=is&mode=form&id=9a3665c399dc023cebb711ce9d738f71#sthash.hBKfM8Vt.dpuf



DC EVENTS:

Conflict Prevention and Resolution Forum: Preventing Mass Atrocities and Deadly Conflict
WHEN: Tuesday, April 12 (9:30-11:00am)
WHERE:
Johns Hopkins University – School of Advanced International Studies, Kenney Auditorium, 1740 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
DESCRIPTION:
As we look around the world today, the question of how to prevent mass atrocities and deadly conflict is undeniably relevant. From Central African Republic Syria to Myanmar, international actors are seeking to understand what has worked in the past and what can be done in the future to protect civilians. They are faced with a number of key questions arise relating to this topic: How does prevention work, both at a policy and at an operational level? What can be done when usual practices fail? What are examples of past successes? What mechanisms for prevention exist and at what stages of conflict? How can prevention be measured?

In recognition of April as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month, the Conflict Resolution and Prevention Forum will bring together a distinguished group of panelists to examine how to prevent mass atrocities and deadly conflict. Panelists will speak about the latest research, practices, and policies shaping this field and will engage with the audience about the future of prevention. Dr. I. William Zartman, Professor Emeritus at Johns Hopkins SAIS, will discuss his new book Preventing Deadly Conflict and the norms, processes, and mechanisms to mitigate the risks of widespread violence. Adrienne Lemon, Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist at Search for Common Ground, will provide case studies from on-the-ground programming in high risk environments, including Central African Republic, Burundi, and South Sudan. An additional panelist will focus on policy initiatives to prevent mass atrocities, including the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.
LINK:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/conflict-prevention-and-resolution-forum-preventing-mass-atrocities-and-deadly-conflict-tickets-24439740923?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventname_text

Made in Africa: Toward an industrialization strategy for the continent
WHEN: Tuesday, April 12 (9:30-11:00am)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:
Since 1995, Africa’s explosive economic growth has taken place without the changes in economic structure that normally occur as incomes per person rise. In particular, Africa’s experience with industrialization has been disappointing, especially as, historically, industry has been a driving force behind structural change. The East Asian “Miracle” is a manufacturing success story, but sub-Saharan Africa’s average share of manufacturing in GDP has remained about 10 percent, the same as in the late 1960s. The slow pace of Africa’s industrialization is responsible for the region’s disappointing performance in translating growth into good jobs and poverty reduction. Now, as commodity prices decline and global grow slows, Africa’s failure to industrialize has also raised questions about the durability of the “African Growth Miracle.”

On April 12, the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative, African Development Bank, and United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research will co-host a conversation on the new book Made in Africa: Learning to Compete in Industry. The book presents the main results of Learning to Compete (L2C), a multi-year, comparative research program investigating the seemingly simple, but frustratingly puzzling question: Why is there so little industry in Africa?

Panelists will discuss why industry matters for Africa, whether it is realistic for Africa to attempt to break into global markets in manufacturing, and policy options available to African governments to promote industrial development. It will also explore the role of Africa’s “development partners” in supporting a new agenda for industrialization.
LINK:
http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/12-made-in-africa

A new trade agenda for the Americas
WHEN: Tuesday, April 12 (2:00-3:45pm)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:
The global trading system is undergoing fundamental changes. While World Trade Organization members continue to work towards an agreement tailored to the exigencies of 21st century commerce, countries are focusing their attention on new regional trade and investment initiatives. In particular, some mega-regional trade agreements currently under negotiation have the potential to reshape the global trade landscape in years to come. As this new architecture emerges, the Western Hemisphere finds itself without a coherent vision to promote integration. Many observers believe that political differences within the region stand in the way of region-wide initiatives. However, the emergence of new drivers of trade integration beyond tariffs and other traditional market access issues—in particular, in the area of trade facilitation measures—present opportunities for a renewed strategic vision to promote integration in the Americas. The moment is therefore right for a dialogue on the future of trade in the Americas to address key challenges and discuss policy frameworks that could strengthen the region’s economic connectivity in a pragmatic yet powerful way.

On April 12, the Brookings Global-CERES Economic and Social Policy in Latin America Initiative (ESPLA) and the Integration and Trade Sector at the Inter-American Development Bank will host a panel discussion on the future of trade in the Americas.

After the program, panelists will take audience questions.
LINK:
http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/12-trade-agenda-americas

Building social cohesion and an inclusive economy: A conversation with South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan
WHEN: Thursday, April 14 (8:00-9:00am)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Rooms
DESCRIPTION:
  South Africa serves as an economic and political leader for the continent. On the global stage, it represents Africa among the major emerging market BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). In recent years, however, persistent domestic challenges including unemployment, income inequality, difficult labor relations, and high energy costs have undermined economic growth—expected to hover around 1 percent GDP growth in 2016. External shocks, including falling commodity prices, a possible slowdown in China, and tightening financial conditions, have further exacerbated these issues. In order to mitigate these shocks and break from the trajectory of stagnating growth, South Africa has presented a bold agenda in its 2016 budget, which strives to strengthen the country’s resilience, expand economic opportunities particularly among the youth, and promote inclusive, pro-poor growth.

On April 14, the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings will host a conversation with the Honorable Pravin Gordhan, minister of finance for the Republic of South Africa, on strategies for building social cohesion and promoting inclusive development in South Africa and the African continent. Minister Gordhan’s remarks will be followed by a conversation with Brookings Senior Fellow and Director of the Africa Growth Initiative Amadou Sy and questions from the audience. 
LINK:
http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/14-south-africa-pravin-gordhan

Europe’s troubled neighborhood: From a “circle of friends” to a “ring of fire”?
WHEN: Friday, April 15 (1:30-3:00pm)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Rooms
DESCRIPTION:
Sustaining stable, democratic, and economically-successful states in its surrounding regions is a strategic priority and core interest for the European Union. However, Europe’s neighborhood is currently confronting a series of critical humanitarian, security, and financial crises, with instability spilling over into EU member states. To respond to the challenges and radical changes taking place along its borders, the EU’s approach toward deepening relations with its neighbors, promoting stability, and supporting democratic and economic reforms must also evolve.

On April 15, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings, in cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Stiftung, will host a discussion to assess the current challenges the European Union faces in the region. Johannes Hahn, commissioner for European neighborhood policy and enlargement negotiations, will offer introductory remarks and Fiona Hill, senior fellow and director of CUSE, will moderate the discussion.


After the program, Hahn will take questions from the audience.
LINK:
http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/15-europe-troubled-neighborhood

Monday, April 4, 2016

Events for the Week of April 4

UMD EVENTS:

Public Health Research @ Maryland Day
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5 (8:30am-5:00pm)
WHERE:
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
DESCRIPTION:
Join us Tuesday April 5, 2016 for the fourth annual Public Health Research@Maryland day, an opportunity to explore and learn about recent advances in public health, ongoing research opportunities and the potential for new collaborations between the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore and other academic, community, state, federal and corporate partners.

This year’s theme—From Community Engagement to Population Health—will showcase how communities and researchers are working together to promote health and prevent disease. Learn about recent research developments and how they can be applied to promote and protect the health and well-being of communities in Maryland and beyond.
LINK:
http://publichealthresearch.umd.edu/

The Syrian Crisis: An Inside Look
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5 (7:00-9:00pm)
WHERE: Charles Carroll Room, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
DESCRIPTION:
Join No Lost Generation at UMD in welcoming Mostafa Hassoun and Dr. Hisham Naji as they share their inspiring stories and experiences with Syria. Come hear Mr. Hassoun, a 23 year old refugee fled Syria in 2015 and is currently living in Annapolis, MD., talk about his life in Syria, his life in America now, and the battles he has overcome and the challenges he faces today, living in an unfamiliar city and culture. Dr. Hisham Naji, a doctor and D.C. Chapter President of the Syrian American Medical Society, will be illustrating his role in aiding Syrian civilians impacted by the crisis, and his knowledge working in the emergency medical field in both Syria and America.

You will learn about the crisis from the unique first hand perspectives of Syrians who have witnessed the crisis to its fullest. Educate yourself, get inspired to take action, and bring your friends for a night you won’t forget!
LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/478206515717228/

A Conversation with a Judge: Student Activism on Campus
WHEN: Thursday, April 7 (12:00-1:15pm)
WHERE:
2141K Tydings Hall, Dean’s Conference Room
DESCRIPTION:
Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. was nominated by President Bill Clinton to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Judge Williams served as a federal judge from September 2, 1994 to January 3, 2014. Now retired, he has launched the judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Center for Education, Justice and Ethics at the University of Maryland which seeks to develop solutions for and provide a forum for discussing the prevailing issues facing underserved, minority communities today.

Judge Williams is a graduate of Howard University, where he earned a B.A. in Government; an M.A.R.S. (Master of Arts in Religious Studies); and a J.D. (cum laude). He also graduated from Temple University where he earned an M.A. in Religion/Ethics.
LINK:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V46lyGRBl6dERG65QIhuRUmZmAOMhk6rgvAeblBEKT8/viewform

Peace Corps Application Workshop: Tips for Success
WHEN: Thursday, April 7 (4:30-5:30pm)
WHERE:
3100 Hornbake Library, University Career Center and The President’s Promise
DESCRIPTION:
Make your application stand out from the rest! Attend this workshop to learn how to match your skills to the program openings, tailor your resume for program qualifications and strengthen your application. You will have your questions answered and gain valuable tips to guide you through your Peace Corps application. Food provided!

The Future of Data Science: A Fireside Chat with DJ Patil
WHEN: Friday, April 8 (10:00-11:00am)
WHERE:
Physical Sciences Complex, Lobby
DESCRIPTION:
Our 2016 Robert E. Fischell Lecture will be a "fireside chat" with DJ Patil (M.A. '99, Ph.D. '01, Applied Mathematics), U.S. Chief Data Scientist at The White House. The chat will be hosted by Ben Shneiderman, Distinguished University Professor of Computer Science at UMD. Light refreshments will be available following the chat, which will take place in the Physical Sciences Complex lobby.

Speaker Bio: DJ Patil is a University of Maryland alumnus (M.A. '99, Ph.D. '01, applied mathematics) who previously worked at LinkedIn, Skype, PayPal and eBay, among other companies. Personally recruited by President Obama to be U.S. Chief Data Scientist, DJ's role is to "responsibly unleash the power of data for the benefit of the American public and maximize the nation's return on its investment in data".
LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/514103712111393/

DC EVENTS:

World Energy China Outlook 2016
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5 (10:00-11:30am)
WHERE:
Center for Strategic & International Studies, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
DESCRIPTION:
The CSIS Energy and National Security Program and Freeman Chair in China Studies are pleased to host Xiaojie Xu, Chief Fellow at the Institute of World Economics and Politics, part of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, to present the World Energy China Outlook 2016. The annual outlook presents a Chinese perspective on world energy trends with a focus on domestic energy development and global implications. The 2016 edition compares the implications of a Current Policies Scenario (CPS), examining recently released government policies, as well as an Eco-friendly Energy Strategy (EES), an alternative set of policies emphasizing a new pattern of economic development with increasing quality of growth, an optimized energy system, higher efficiency and lower-carbon development. Jane Nakano, Senior Fellow with the CSIS Energy and National Security Program, will moderate.
LINK:
http://csis.org/event/world-energy-china-outlook-2016

Is There Any Hope for Peace Talks in Afghanistan? If Not, Then What?
WHEN: Wednesday, April 6 (2:30-4:30pm)
WHERE:
5th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
DESCRIPTION:
In recent months, the Taliban has intensified its insurgency in Afghanistan. It now holds more territory than at any time since 2001. Civilian casualties reached record levels in 2015, and scores of Afghans are fleeing the country. In an effort to finally bring an end to Afghanistan’s 14-year war, Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and the United States have formed a Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QDC) to prepare the ground for peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. Despite periods of progress, this effort has so far fallen short. What will it take to launch and conclude a successful peace process? And if it fails, what’s next for Afghanistan? This event will consider these questions and others, with particular focus on the thinking of the four QDC countries.
LINK:
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/there-any-hope-for-peace-talks-afghanistan-if-not-then-what

Securing development in insecure places
WHEN: Thursday, April 7 (10:00-11:30am)
WHERE:
Brookings Institution, Saul Room, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW
DESCRIPTION:
The defining development challenge for the next 15 years will be whether rapid progress can be made in conflict-affected places. The historical record is mixed. Some countries, for example Cambodia, have put conflict behind, achieved rapid economic growth, and brought down poverty levels significantly, while others, such as Afghanistan, continue to have stubbornly high rates of poverty with little discernable progress over the last decade.

On April 7, the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings will host a discussion on the links between security and development. Japan International Cooperation Agency President Shinichi Kitaoka will lead off with a keynote address on the interaction between security and development and what Japan has learned from its development cooperation in Mindanao, Syria, and South Sudan. He will then join a panel discussion moderated by Brookings Senior Fellow Homi Kharas. 


Afterward, questions will be taken from the audience.
LINK:
http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/07-securing-development-insecure-places