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UMBC Model African Union Delegation Wins at Summit!

Congratulations to the award-winning UMBC Delegation at the 2021 International Model African Union Virtual Summit, February 19-21  Members of the Delegation are Gloria Okeke, Fehintola...

Posted: March 19, 2021, 11:31 AM

Anti-Oppression and Oral History Spring Workshop Series

March 20 - May 27

In the summer of 2020, OHMA launched a public workshop series exploring anti-oppression and decolonial approaches to oral history. The instructors from that series collaborated with us to curate...

Posted: March 16, 2021, 5:46 PM

TIRF's 2021 Doctoral Disserttion Grants competition

Application deadline: May 26, 2021

TIRF – The International Research Foundation for English Language Education – is pleased to announce its 2021 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition. Grants of up to $5,000 will be made...

Posted: March 12, 2021, 1:51 PM

Apply to become a Baltimore Field School Fellow

March 24, 2021 deadline

                The Baltimore Field School is a planning intensive focusing on building collaborative public humanities projects developed with community partners. Sponsored by The Andrew W....

Posted: March 12, 2021, 1:46 PM

TESOL A Global Adventure

Hey Political Science Students, Interested in teaching overseas post COVID? I would encourage you to attend the following info session. Be sure to see the attached flyer as well.   Are you...

Posted: March 12, 2021, 12:48 PM

Teresa Daniell Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On March 8, 2021 Teresa D. Daniell of LLC Cohort 17 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Her virtual defense went very smoothly and she gave an...

Posted: March 11, 2021, 3:50 PM

Fall 2021 Advising in Asian Studies

Advising clearance begins on March 22

Dear Asian Studies Students, Academic advising for Asian Studies majors, minors, or certificate students begins in earnest on March 22.   Here's what you need to do.  This semester, we're...

Posted: March 10, 2021, 2:06 PM

Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality

Russell Sage Foundation Webinar - March 17th @5:30pm

Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality Wednesday, March 17, 2021; 5:30 to 7 p.m. (ET) Inequality in early experiences and education have impacts on long-term socioeconomic...

Posted: March 10, 2021, 2:02 PM

Asian Studies Summer Courses 2021

These classes meet requirements for core/elective courses

The following courses will be offered this summer and fulfill requirements for Asian Studies majors/minors/certificate students. Core:   HIST 103 East Asian Civilization (C, SS) - Oakes...

Posted: March 10, 2021, 1:47 PM

REMINDER: Social Science Coffee Hour

Thursday, March 11th @ 10am

Join the Center for Social Science Scholarship for a virtual social science coffee hour.  All are welcome! Bring your own beverage and stay connected with the social science community....

Posted: March 10, 2021, 8:28 AM