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Canadian embassy members educate students on immigration to Canada

By Molly Welby On March 6, approximately 80 members of the University of Maryland gathered to learn about immigrating to Canada through Express Entry.  Two representatives from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada traveled to this university to educate potential immigrants about the skills and background required to make Canada their permanent home. The First Secretary of Migration, Jennifer Carlile, provided students and other members of … Continue reading Canadian embassy members educate students on immigration to Canada

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author cites storytelling as powerful tool for immigrants and refugees to be heard

By Maria Trovato Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen presented “Refugees, Immigrants, Americans: Changing Our Stories,” Oct. 23 as part of UMD’s Arts and Humanities Dean’s Lecture series. Nguyen is the author of “The Refugees,” which is UMD’s First Year Book for the 2018-2019 academic year. Nguyen came to the U.S. with his family as a refugee from the Vietnam War. At one point, when … Continue reading Pulitzer Prize-winning author cites storytelling as powerful tool for immigrants and refugees to be heard

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The Year of Immigration theme seeks to create a renewed sense of community in College Park

By Maristela Romero The Year of Immigration took off in full swing this month with a documentary screening of “Climate Refugees” and an Immigration Book Club discussion of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s “The Refugees” on Wednesday, Oct. 10. A mini exhibition was also held at Hornbake Library in September as a preview of what students should expect to see from the Year of Immigration. The exhibit … Continue reading The Year of Immigration theme seeks to create a renewed sense of community in College Park

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Terps for New Horizons take first step of “Project Welcome” with banner signing

  By Lynsey Jeffery A word of encouragement for refugees and a cupcake for your troubles — that’s what Terps for New Horizons, a student group that helps refugees learn English, offered at its University of Maryland banner signing Tuesday outside McKeldin Library. Terps for New Horizons is only two weeks old. Every Saturday, they hold weekly workshops for refugee families in the area surrounding the University … Continue reading Terps for New Horizons take first step of “Project Welcome” with banner signing

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Hillel talks refugee crisis at annual Global Justice Shabbat

by Lynsey Jeffery Maryland Hillel sponsored its fifth annual Global Justice Shabbat Friday and Saturday. This year’s topic was the Syrian Refugee Crisis. The event consisted of several gatherings: a Shabbat dinner Friday night, a ‘Lunch and Learn’ Saturday afternoon and a closing dinner Saturday evening. The featured guests were Rabbi Marc Gopin of George Mason University, his colleague Christel Beldin and Qutaiba Idlbi, a … Continue reading Hillel talks refugee crisis at annual Global Justice Shabbat

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