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First Session of UndocuTerp!

Next week is the first UndocuTerp Collective session! It will be on Tuesday, October 28 at noon in the MICA/LCSL Conference Room (1121 The Stamp).

The purpose of the UndocuTerp Collective is:

  • To create awareness about the issues faced by undocumented students
  • To provide staff and faculty with the knowledge, skills, and resources to support these communities
  • To build a network of staff and faculty who support and empower undocumented students

    Due to limited space we are requesting that attendees register for the first session.

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Immigration Workshop and LUNCH for Graduate Students

Free Legal Workshop for Grads!

On October 7, 2014 from 12:30 – 1:30PM, immigration attorney Patricia Minikon will be holding a discussion on immigration issues affecting the graduate student community. Get answers to your questions regarding your student visa, immigration options in the future, and more!

If you have attended this popular workshop in the past, feel free to come again because there is always updated information when it comes to immigration.

This event will be located in the Pyon Su Room at Stamp. Lunch will be served at 12:15PM.

For more information, please click here.

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Gan

+1 301 314 8502

jgan@umd.edu

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Undocumented Terp DREAMers: Coming Out of Our Shells

When : Tuesday, October 07, 2014 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where : Stamp Student Union : Atrium (Room 1107)

How do immigrant undocumented students and their families navigate higher education and everyday life? What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the DREAM Act? Come to this event to learn more! Register here or email aast@umd.edu by September 24.

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Language Building Blocks for Engaging (Border) Children & Families

Beyond the Classroom presents a special seminar: Language Building Blocks for Engaging (Border) Children & Families – Talk by Dr. Anita Pandey

When : Wednesday, September 17, 2014 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Where : South Campus Commons Bldg 1, Rm 1102

Children and young adults whose families are displaced by immigration (legal and illegal) experience multiple challenges in U.S. schools: as this session will demonstrate, a focus on language is essential for meaningful instruction, assessment, and engagement of immigrant children as dual language learners.

Research shows that educators who take an interest in children’s heritage languages and who are knowledgeable in linguistics are more successful at including children and families from diverse backgrounds. Educators and other community members are invited to this talk on the importance of engaging (border) children and families through language.

The first half of this seminar will be followed by an informal conversation with Dr. Pandey for students considering cross-cultural careers.

Dr. Pandey is Professor & Coordinator of Professional Development & Communication at Morgan State University, & Executive Board Secretary for the National Association for Bilingual Education.

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For more information, contact:

Meredith Collier

Beyond the Classroom Living & Learning Program

+1 301 314 6620

maecolli@umd.edu