May 2024 Newsletter

  • School of Social Work & University of Zambia Forge Partnership

  • Glickman Honored with UMB Catalyst for Excellence Award

  • Applications Open for 3rd Faculty Development Institute in Costa Rica

UMB Global News

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School of Social Work & University of Zambia Forge Partnership to Advance Global Social Work Education

The University of Maryland School of Social Work and the University of Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a partnership that will provide invaluable opportunities for students and faculty while addressing pressing public health issues in both the United States and Zambia.

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Glickman Honored with UMB Catalyst for Excellence Award

The University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation recognized UMB Catalyst for Excellence Award winners during its “Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Service, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism” event May 2 at the M&T Bank Exchange.

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"Effects of Climate Change on Global Health – Implications for Maryland" Symposium

UMB held its first annual symposium on "The Effects of Climate Change on Global Health – Implications for Maryland" on April 24. The gathering, aimed at unraveling the complexities of climate change and its effects on health.

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Applications Open for 3rd Faculty Development Institute in Costa Rica

The application deadline is June 7 for the third UMB/Costa Rica Faculty Development Institute, an immersive professional development program in Costa Rica that runs from Dec. 7-14.

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Alicia & Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research Launches Grant Funding

The Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research (AYY), a unique collaboration between the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and the University of Costa Rica (UCR), has launched two grant programs: the Development Grant and the Seed Grant.

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Apply for Open USAD Board Positions for 2024-25

Join the 2024-2025 United Students of African Descent Executive Board! There are still two available positions remaining: President and Treasurer.

UMB Global News

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J-1 Scholar Orientation

Join the Office of International Services to review the rules for maintaining J-1 Scholar status, as well as other topics about getting to know the UMB campus.

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Mark Your Calendars for the Global Kick-Off in September

Join the Center of Global Engagement for the annual Global Kick-Off to start your year learning about global opportunities and connected with fellow students, scholars, faculty, and staff who have a global interest.

Focus on Fulbright Initiative

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Fulbright Seeking Motivated Students, Scholar Hosts

Are you interested in a Fulbright? CGE is here to help you as a part of a new Fulbright Initiative.

External Events & Opportunities

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CUGH Accepting Submissions for Annual in Global Health Conference

CUGH is now accepting panels, abstracts, and pre-conference workshop submissions for its annual conference, "Innovating and Implementing in Global Health for a Sustainable Future" in Atlanta Feb. 20-23.

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Apply Today: CUGH Seeking New Committee Members

CUGH is seeking applicants for its committees and subcommittee. Members serve two-year terms that involve less than three hours of work per month. Members are expected to actively participate in committee meetings and contribute to assigned projects.

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Global HIV/AIDS Response: Then, Now, Future

The David E. Barnes Global Health Lecture on "Global HIV/AIDS Response: Then, Now, Future" will be held June 5 at 1 p.m. both online and in-person at the NIH in Bethesda.

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Medical Students: Partner with CFHI on Global Electives

CFHI offers clinical and public health electives in nine countries that focus on a variety of specialties and align with planned electives or away rotations. Learn more at an upcoming webinar June 18.

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Submit Your Artwork Exploring Global Health

Beyond Global Health is accepting submissions for art, poetry, prose, and photography to explore global health research, highlighting the human stories behind the data.

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Register for 7th Annual AFREhealth Forum in Kenya

Registration is now open for the 7th Annual African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) Symposium in Nairobi, Kenya August 6-8. The symposium's theme is "Progress Towards SDGs in Africa: Celebrating Milestones and Overcoming Challenges."

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Join CUGH's Young Global Health Professional Network

Young professionals working broadly in global health-related activities are invited to join CUGH's Young Global Health Professional Network.