BHM Table Talks: Black + Religious
Discuss religion and spirituality for Black people outside of the Christian perspective, with focus on Black people who are Muslim, Jewish, etc.
Sponsored by: MICA
Discuss religion and spirituality for Black people outside of the Christian perspective, with focus on Black people who are Muslim, Jewish, etc.
Sponsored by: MICA
A conversation on indigenous land and settler colonialism.
Contact: Di-Tu Dissassa, dissassa@umd.edu
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Margaret Brent Room 2112, Stamp Student Union | Sponsored by MICA
How important is culture in your spiritual practice? Join MICA for a workshop discussing the intersections of culture and religion! Snacks provided.
Contact: Dorothy Kou - dkou@umd.edu
Hear from a panel of UMD colleagues as they share experiences and knowledge on topics ranging from talking to your supervisor about flexible work accommodations, saving & using your leave wisely, and how to find day care.
All members of the UMD community are welcome!
Brought to you by Student Affairs Work-Life.
You're invited to an interfaith dialogue on the value of service on Friday, November 17th at 4:00 p.m. at the Stamp in the Margaret Brent Room B 2112. We will be featuring an inspirational young woman who risked her life to promote the oneness of religion in her community in Yemen!
Maryland Leadership Institute 2016 kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 5pm! Join the Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA) and the Asian American Studies Program (AAST) for the Welcome and Career Reflections panel! Hear from public service professionals with years of experience in the Asian Pacific American community, learn how to navigate the job market, and turn your passion for social justice into a career. Pizza will be provided! Register online at www.aast.umd.edu/LeadershipInstitute16/.
For questions, email Kai Kai at kaimasca@umd.edu.
Faculty and staff members are invited to attend a Terp Thon information session! Terp Thon is a student organization on campus that raises money and awareness for Children's National in DC with a 12-hour Dance Marathon. Last year we raised over $429,000, and this year we are going after a B1G goal, $600,000! Come support over 1,200 of your Terps! Light refreshments provided.
Website: http://www.terpthon.org
For more information, contact:
Lauren Elizabeth Wynant
Terp Thon
240-751-7967
commrelations@terpthon.org
www.terpthon.org
The Senate Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee will be hosting two Town Hall meetings in order to gather feedback from the campus community about the Interim University of Maryland Sexual Misconduct policy:
Monday, February 9, 2015
1:00pm-3:00pm
Margaret Brent Room
2112 Stamp Student Union
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
4:00pm-6:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room
0130 Nyumburu Cultural Center
The committee will welcome questions, suggestions, and comments about the Interim University of Maryland Sexual Misconduct Policy. Attendees are welcome to come and go at any point during both forums. The Town Halls are not intended to be used for purposes of reporting sexual misconduct.
Website: http://www.senate.umd.edu/news/archives/TownHalls.cfm
For more information, contact:
Chelsea Benincasa
University Senate
301-405-8470
chelseab@umd.edu
www.senate.umd.edu