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.
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/
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.
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/
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.
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
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!
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.
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/
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
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
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.
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
LINK: http://www.brookings.edu/events/2016/04/07-securing-development-insecure-places
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