When: Tuesday, September 8, 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Where: 1203 Van Munching Hall
Link: http://publicpolicy.umd.edu/events/uprisings-and-their-discontents-what-did-arab-spring-do-egyptian-citizens
Description: Solava Ibrahim is lecturer in international development and director of the MSc in Poverty, Inequality and Development at the Institute for Development Policy and Management at the University of Manchester. In Egypt, she has previously worked for the United Nations Development Programme, Arab Women Organisation and Arab Reform Forum. Her main areas of specialization are human development, poverty reduction, political transformation, gender, political Islam, governance and grassroots democracy in the Middle East.
CISSM "Iranian and American Public Opinion on the Nuclear Deal"
When: Wednesday, September 9, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Butler Room, 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Link: http://www.cissm.umd.edu/events/special-event-%E2%80%9Ciranian-and-american-public-opinion-nuclear-deal%E2%80%9D
RSVP: cissmforum@umd.edu
Description: The Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM) and the Program for Public Consultation will present data and analysis from the latest public opinion studies of both American and Iranian attitudes toward the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the so-called Iran deal (The Iran data was gathered in cooperation with IranPoll.com). Both studies were conducted in early to mid-August and build on earlier studies on the P5+1 nuclear negotiations.
Making the Most of the Career Fair
When: Wednesday, September 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: University Career Center
Link: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=5600
RSVP: https://login.umd.edu/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fumd-csm.symplicity.com%2Fsso%2Fstudents%2Flogin&PHPSESSID=5991bbe50dbbcacbf05d20659c8dde5b
Description: Come learn about how to prep for the Fall Career & Internship Fair!
CISSM Forum/Development Circle: "The Policy and Politics of Development in Africa"
When: Thursday, September 10, 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Where: 1203 Van Munching Hall
How to Find and Internship
When: Thursday, September 10, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: Hornbake Library, S. Wing, University Career Center & The President's Promise, Room 3100
Link: http://calendar.umd.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo
Description: Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search? To help you with your internship search, we will discuss:
Where: 1203 Van Munching Hall
Link: http://publicpolicy.umd.edu/events/uprisings-and-their-discontents-what-did-arab-spring-do-egyptian-citizens
Description: Solava Ibrahim is lecturer in international development and director of the MSc in Poverty, Inequality and Development at the Institute for Development Policy and Management at the University of Manchester. In Egypt, she has previously worked for the United Nations Development Programme, Arab Women Organisation and Arab Reform Forum. Her main areas of specialization are human development, poverty reduction, political transformation, gender, political Islam, governance and grassroots democracy in the Middle East.
CISSM "Iranian and American Public Opinion on the Nuclear Deal"
When: Wednesday, September 9, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Butler Room, 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Link: http://www.cissm.umd.edu/events/special-event-%E2%80%9Ciranian-and-american-public-opinion-nuclear-deal%E2%80%9D
RSVP: cissmforum@umd.edu
Description: The Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM) and the Program for Public Consultation will present data and analysis from the latest public opinion studies of both American and Iranian attitudes toward the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the so-called Iran deal (The Iran data was gathered in cooperation with IranPoll.com). Both studies were conducted in early to mid-August and build on earlier studies on the P5+1 nuclear negotiations.
Making the Most of the Career Fair
When: Wednesday, September 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: University Career Center
Link: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=5600
RSVP: https://login.umd.edu/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fumd-csm.symplicity.com%2Fsso%2Fstudents%2Flogin&PHPSESSID=5991bbe50dbbcacbf05d20659c8dde5b
Description: Come learn about how to prep for the Fall Career & Internship Fair!
You'll learn how to interact with employers, navigate the fair, and utilize the new Careers by Symplicity app. Our employer guest, Morgan Stanley, will answer any questions you may have and help you practice for the day of the fair
CISSM Forum/Development Circle: "The Policy and Politics of Development in Africa"
When: Thursday, September 10, 12:00-1:15 p.m.
Where: 1203 Van Munching Hall
Link: http://www.cissm.umd.edu/events/cissm-forumdevelopment-circle-policy-and-politics-development-africa
Description: Students who participated in the School of Public Policy's Summer 2015 study abroad program in Ethiopia will share their experiences and studies.
Study Abroad Fair
When: Thursday, September 10, 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Stamp Grand Ballroom
Description: Fearless Terps get out of the classroom! Stop by the Grand Ballroom in Stamp between 3-7pm to explore the possibilities and get inspired at the Study Abroad Fair! Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary in Morocco. Explore Mayan culture and tropical rainforests in Belize. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the UK or Israel. Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. Think outside your borders and show how fearless Terps are! Meet with program directors, college representatives, and advisors to find your perfect program.
How to Find and Internship
When: Thursday, September 10, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: Hornbake Library, S. Wing, University Career Center & The President's Promise, Room 3100
Link: http://calendar.umd.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo
Description: Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search? To help you with your internship search, we will discuss:
- Specific resources available to research opportunities in non-profit, government and corporate sectors
- Quick tips on making a positive first impression on resumes and during interviews
- Strategies to connect with UMD alumni working within your intended career field
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Free Events in D.C.
Xi Jinping in Washington: The Taiwan Factor
When: Tuesday, September 8, 11:00am-12:15 p.m.
Where: The Hudson Institute, 1015 15th Street NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20005
Link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/xi-jinping-in-washington-the-taiwan-factor-tickets-18398629797?aff=es2
Description: On Tuesday, September 8,
Hudson Institute will host a panel discussion on the various confluences and
disjunctions in current U.S., Taiwanese, and Chinese strategy—and the extent to
which Taiwan, in particular, will weigh in the balance as Beijing and Washington
continue their struggle for cooperation and competitive advantage in Asia and
around the world. Featured participants will include: Hudson Senior Fellows
Seth Cropsey and Michael Pillsbury; Parris Chang, president of the Taiwan
Institute for Political, Economic and Strategic Studies and former deputy
secretary general of Taiwan’s National Security Council; and Ian Easton, a
research fellow specializing on Asian defense and security issues at the
Project 2049 Institute.
50 Years After the 1965 War: What Has Changed in India-Pakistan Relations?
When: Wednesday, September 9, 11:45-2:00 p.m.
Where: The Hudson Institute, 1015 15th Street NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20005
Description: On September 9th, Hudson
Institute will host a panel discussion on the causes and impact of the 1965 war
and what has and has not changed in India-Pakistan relations over the last 50
years. The discussion will also address how U.S. involvement in the conflict
influenced both Indian and Pakistani views of U.S. foreign policy. The
distinguished panel will feature Dr. Stephen Cohen, Senior Fellow at the
Brookings Institution's India Project; Mr. Shuja Nawaz, Distinguished Fellow at
the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center; and Col. John Gill (Ret.), Associate
Professor at the Near East-South Asia Center at the National Defense
University. The panel will be moderated by Hudson's Senior Fellow and Director
of South and Central Asia, Ambassador Husain Haqqani.
Civil Rights, Identity and Sovereignty: Native American Perspectives on History, Law, and the Path Ahead
When: Thursday, September 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, 10 First Street SE (First and Independence), Washington, DC 20005
Description: Please join noted scholars, authors, and civil rights activists Walter Echo-Hawk, LaDonna Harris, Tim Tingle, and Malinda Maynor Lowery as they look back at the long struggle for equality, examine current barriers, and address the path ahead. Moderated by Dr. Letitia Chambers. There is no charge for this free event, but registration is required.
China Looks at the West: A Book Discussion with Christopher Ford
When: Thursday, September 10, 11:45-2:00 p.m.
Where; Hudson Institute, 1015 15th Street NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20005
Description: In China Looks at the West: Identity, Global Ambitions, and the Future of
Sino-American Relations, former diplomat and Hudson Institute Senior Fellow
Christopher Ford explores what American strategists can learn about Chinese
politics, policy, and geopolitical ambitions from China’s historic
understandings of and approaches to the United States.
Should the United States be the World's Policeman?
When: Thursday, September 10, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Where: McCain Institute for International Leadership, U.S. Navy Memorial Heritage Center 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004
Description: Challenges to global
security and U.S. interests around the world are mounting - from ISIS and a
disintegrating Middle East, to an aggressive and authoritarian Russia, to
China's expansionism in the Pacific. But is it the role of the United States to take on all of these global
challenges? Should America be projecting power, supporting international order,
and countering opponents like these, because if not, the challenges will only
continue to grow? Or should the United States stay focused on rebuilding its
economy, and conserving its strength to face only truly existential challenges,
rather than risking over-stretch in foreign adventures? In other words, should
the United States be the world's policeman? And if not, who will?\
Nuclear Policy Talk: The Iran Nuclear Debate
When: Thursday, September 10, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Where: Elliott School of International Affairs, 1957 E St NW Washington, DC 20052
Link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/nuclear-policy-talk-the-iran-nuclear-debate-tickets-18364372332?aff=es2
Description: The US Congress is currently debating the pluses and minuses of the Iran Nuclear Deal, approval of which would mark a new chapter in the relations of the US and Iran after a long cold stand-off. Will the Iran Nuclear Deal prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons or establish and engrain their nuclear prowess? To shed light on the technical aspects of the Iran Nuclear Deal, currently under consideration by the US Congress, our distinguished panelists will present their views and answer questions from the audience. Panelists include noted physicist and arms control researcher Professor Frank von Hippel of Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security, radiochemist and former head of the Office of Safeguards at the International Atomic Energy Agency, physicist and noted technical expert on safeguards, disarmament, and nuclear issues, Dr. James M. Acton, Co-Director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and former ambassador Dr. Hossein Mousavian, a Research Scholar at the Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security.
