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Global Asias Symposium & Celebration

Lunch, keynote address, roundtable & student exhibition!

Join the Global Asias Initiative on Monday, May 4 for a celebration of the many accomplishments of the Global Asias Initiative here at UMBC! The Global Asias Initiative, a three-year initiative...

Posted: April 30, 2026, 1:06 PM

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[REPOST] Immigrant Appreciation Day: Anna Lapera

A Keynote Presentation

Original Event Post Join us on Friday, May 1st (11am), for this dedicated day to honor the voices, contributions, and vibrant cultures of our immigrant community members who make UMBC feel like...

Posted: April 28, 2026, 12:27 PM

Nneka Chisholm successfully defends

her Dissertation

On April 24, 2026, Nneka Chisholm of LLC Cohort 23 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy.  Her degree will be conferred next month. Nneka’s virtual...

Posted: April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Ancient Studies End of the Year Party-Reminder

Dear members of the UMBC Ancient Studies Community, Just a reminder that you are invited to the Ancient Studies end-of-year party at my house, 1 Alquin Court, Catonsville, MD 21228, on...

Posted: April 27, 2026, 11:24 AM

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International Guest Lecture with Dr. Aya Okada

“I Probably Shouldn’t Say This, But…” Sociological Approach to Understanding Motivation to Give in Japan The Department EDHS, Japanese Area-MLLI, & the Asian Studies Program are excited to...

Posted: April 27, 2026, 11:01 AM

Meet Aya Saeid

INDS Spring 2026 Graduate Highlight Series

B.A.: Psychological and Cultural Foundations of Healthcare (Arab world focus) Degree Mentors: Samir El Omari| Coordinator for Internships & Career Placement, Coordinator of Arabic, and...

Posted: April 27, 2026, 9:40 AM

Aya smiling outdoors in a red hijab and red and white lace top.