McKinsey & Company, with 105 offices worldwide and employees representing over 100 nationalities, is hosting the McKinsey Undergraduate Women’s Summit. This is an awesome opportunity for talented freshman and sophomore women to experience consulting basics, as well as hands-on problem-solving, and panel/Q&A. The conference is on June 27th!
Events
Fifth Annual Emerging Markets Forum: Entrepreneurship in a Global Marketplace
When: Friday, April 24, 2015
Where: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center – Rotunda Room
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20004
Check out the Emerging Markets Forum! The forum includes a distinguished group of speakers who will discuss the challenges of global entrepreneurship from both a policy and a practice perspective.
For more information, click here.
Samulnori: Dynamic Korean Drumming Performance!
The University of Maryland Korean Percussion Ensemble is performing this Saturday! The event is free to attend.
When: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30 pm
Where: Lot 1 Elsie & Marvin Dekelboum Concert Hall Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Special Guest Performers: Washington Samulnori and Soo Kyung Jung
Move the Movement!
This Friday Community Roots will hos their annual Move the Movement benefit concert!
Performances will consist of a variety of artists including the Black Alley Band, Javier Starks, the Generics and many more! The concert is free to attend. ISU is a proud sponsor of the concert; all donations go to the Pick Me Up Foundation, whose mission is to provide musical instruments, equipment and lessons to under resourced kids.
When: Friday, April 17th from 6-9pm
Where: Nyumburu Cultural Center
Diversity in the Arts Panel Discussion: Legends in the Field
Leadership Adventure!
ALLIED is a six day, five night outdoor backpacking experience focused on exploring identity and its impact on leadership. Throughout this adventure, you’ll learn the basics of backpacking, outdoor cooking, camping, and navigation while gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of yourself and others.
No previous experience is necessary to participate!
Applications can be found here.
The application deadline is midnight on Wednesday, February 25. Applicants will be notified of their participation status by Friday, February 27.
For more information, contact:
Amanda Even
Campus Recreation Services
+1 301 226 3078
ameven@umd.edu
Hey ladies!
Tomorrow, February 11th, there is an amazing opportunity to connect with others) at “Wonder Womyn: Celebrating the Solidarity of African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Latina Womyn!”
This awesome event is hosted by the Asian American Student Union, Black Student Union, Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society, and the Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy.
Join them tomorrow from 7 to 8:45pm in the Prince George’s Room in the Stamp Student Union!
“Together, we will empower and build connections with other women of color. We will examine various issues across our communities and increase personal growth through mutual support and engaging discussions in a safe and judgment-free space.”
For more information, check out their Facebook page; to RSVP, click here!
Greetings friends of the ALC!
Have you always wanted to know what goes on at the ALC, but have never been able to commit to a weekly class? Well here is your chance to explore their facilities and take part in some awesome activities for FREE!
Come this Thursday from 12-5 for an Open House in coordination with StampFest. Stop by for a tour all day long or come to one of the special events below:
– Throw down with Student Demonstrations in the Ceramics Studio: Come and have a spin on the pottery wheel and learn more about their wheel throwing and hand building classes. Current ceramics students will walk you through the pottery process and show off finished products!
Location: ALC, Ceramics Studio
Time: 1 PM- 3 PM
– Take a Spin with a free Salsa Demonstration- Drop in and learn a few moves with this interactive Salsa lesson.
Location: ALC, Activities Room
Time: 3 PM- 4 PM
– Come Hungry for our Cooking Demonstration with Chef Will Rogers- Have a taste of the ALC’s brand new cooking course (in collaboration with the MD Food Co-Op and Green Tidings Food Truck).
Location: North Atrium (in the lobby between the ALC and Co-Op)
Time: 3 PM until supplies last
· Time: 3 PM until supplies last
But wait, there’s more! Register for a spring class during the event and receive 20% off the normal rate! Registration must be completed in person; check, cash, and credit cards are accepted for payment.
Protecting Iraqi Cultural Heritage in Times of War
When : Thursday, December 11, 2014 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where : Francis Scott Key : 0106
Middle East Studies, the History Department and The American Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TAARII) are organizing a Panel Discussion on “Protecting Iraqi Cultural Heritage in Times of War: Past and Present Challenges.”
Panelists will be: Mary-Jane Deeb, Chief of the African and Middle Eastern Division, Library of Congress; McGuire Gibson, Professor of Mesopotamian Archaeology, University of Chicago; Abdulamir Hamdani, former director of the Office of Antiquities and Heritage, Dhi Qar Province, Iraq; Dina Herbert, National Archives, Iraqi Jewish Archive Project; Jessica S. Johnson, Museum Conservation Institute, Smithsonian Institution.
Adversity & Diversity Event, Tonight!
Hi guys!
This is a reminder that we will be having our Adversity & Diversity event tonight!
For more information, click here!
International Student Union (UMD) 