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Kosovo Peace & Conflict study abroad REQUIRED info session

Posted: 26 Feb 2019 09:29 AM PST


Students interested in or planning to attend the RIT-K Summer Program in Peace & Conflict in Kosovo must attend this REQUIRED info session.

Where:  3114 Chincoteague Hall (3rd floor conference room)
When:  Thursday, March 7, 2019, 3:30-5:00 pm
What:  Info on your MyEA application (through UMD Education Abroad), the RIT-K application, transfer credit, & what to expect from UMD and from RIT-K before, during, and after the program.

Soon the Kosovo study abroad program will appear in the UMD Education Abroad portfolio in MyEA. Once it is up and running, I will notify you so you can complete the MyEA application (a required step if you want credit from RIT-K and travel insurance). These must be completed by the March 15th deadline

Three representatives from the RIT-K program and the regional representative from Education Abroad will be there to give you important information and answer questions.  For those students who attend, this info session will fulfill the required meeting with Conrad Zeutenhorst from EA. If you do not attend, you will need to schedule a meeting with him separately.

This program is open to all UMD students.  Applications are rolling.  The sooner you complete your RIT-K application the better.
·  Summer Program in Peace & Conflict Studies:  http://summer.auk.org/
·  Early Bird Registration Discount (150 Euros) deadline (with payment): Feb 28, 2019.
·  UMD Education Abroad Deadline:  March 15, 2019.
·  RIT-K deadline for consideration for scholarships:  April 19, 2019.
·  Deadline to register through UMD for transfer credit:  May 1, 2019.
·  RIT-K application deadline: May 10, 2019.  

Looking forward to seeing you,

Stacy J. Kosko, PhD
(She, Her, Hers)
Associate Director, Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM)
Assistant Research Professor, Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM), Department of Government and Politics
University of Maryland
Office phone:  301-314-7707

BA/MPP Information Session

Posted: 26 Feb 2019 06:50 AM PST

The School of Public Policy will hold an information session for students to learn about the Joint Bachelor's/Master's program in Public Policy.

When: Monday March 25th at 6:00pm
Where: Van Munching Hall Room 1415

Students can then jump-start their policy careers by earning a Master's degree in Public policy from the Maryland School of Public Policy (SPP). Our MPP program is highly recognized in the Washington region and nationally. We offer 11 specializations in fields such as environmental policy, social policy, budgeting & finance and international security & economic policy.

Application Deadlines: April 1st (Early) and July 1st (Final)

For more information visit the Public Policy website: https://publicpolicy.umd.edu/bampp.

Gender, Finance, and Power Panel

Posted: 26 Feb 2019 06:01 AM PST


On March 12th, at 4:00pm in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, the Department of Women's Studies will host the Gender, Finance, and Power Panel. Featured speakers will cover topics ranging from personal wealth management, entrepreneurship, and navigating the world of business.

For questions about the panel, please reach out to, Robert Burgard at rburgard@umd.edu or (301) 405-6880.

Apply to be a Tillman Scholar

Posted: 25 Feb 2019 01:22 PM PST

The Tillman Scholar Program unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities so they are empowered to make an impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education and the arts.

The 2019 Tillman Scholar application cycle opens Feb. 1 and will close at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Feb. 28.

The scholarship assists with academic expenses, and can be used for tuition and fees, living expenses, and books. Tillman Scholars can expect an average award of $10,000. Read their Application One Pager and explore profiles of the Tillman Scholars to see what distinguishes their most successful applicants. Questions? Review the 2019 FAQs.
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