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President Loh, others share struggles and successes in final “Year of Immigration” discussion

By Casey Gannon The Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Office of International Affairs and Carnegie Corporation of New York sponsored another event April 11 in the Cole Student Activities Building  to recognize UMD’s “Year of Immigration.” The panel included four guest speakers: Wallace Loh, president of the University of Maryland; Nina Khrushcheva, professor at The New School … Continue reading President Loh, others share struggles and successes in final “Year of Immigration” discussion

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African American History and Landmark tours reveal little-known facts about UMD’s past

By Sahana Jayaraman There is a an entire side of the University of Maryland’s history that much of the school’s student and faculty population may not be aware of. One man — Dr. Kim Nickerson, assistant dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UMD’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences — is determined to change that. Nickerson stood at the base of the historic Rossborough … Continue reading African American History and Landmark tours reveal little-known facts about UMD’s past

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BSOS International Week showcases Arabic Flagship Program

By Morgan Politzer BSOS International Week, hosted by the BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council, celebrated the international backgrounds and diverse cultures of students on campus and was held from March 26-30. The week included a variety of events showcasing the international community on campus, including discussions with guest speakers, study abroad information sessions and presentations from various student groups. The Arabic Flagship Program hosted multiple … Continue reading BSOS International Week showcases Arabic Flagship Program

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BSOS International Week sought to celebrate diversity on campus

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences held its first ever International Week, a collection of events focused on diversity and global thinking from Feb. 27 to March 3. International Week occurred across campus as several organizations hosted events as part of the overarching week. These individual events included environmental documentary screenings, study abroad panels and coffee nights. The largest event was the kickoff: Cultural … Continue reading BSOS International Week sought to celebrate diversity on campus

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