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.
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.
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."
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/
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.
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
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?
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
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.”
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
LINK: http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/15-europe-troubled-neighborhood
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