The MIDCM blog events page will be on hiatus for the summer months. We will start posting events of interest again toward the beginning of the fall semester. The Upcoming Applications Deadlines page, however, will be updated regularly over the summer, including links to fall internship opportunities.
2012 Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) Conference Call for Papers: Revisiting Development – Do We Assess It Correctly?
2012 Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) Conference
Revisiting Development: Do We Assess It Correctly?
Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
September 5 to September 7, 2012
The call-for-papers for the Undergraduate Session HDCA Conference 2012 is still open. The deadline for submitting papers for the Undergraduate Session at the HDCA Conference 2012 is extended until June 30th, 2012. Decisions will be made on full papers. Please also note that submissions for the undergraduate session require a recommendation letter (the format can be downloaded at www.hdca2012.org). Undergraduate students who are interested in submitting a paper should register first at https://www.conftool.pro/hdca2012/ and send the full paper with recommendation letter to ugsubmission@hdca2012.org. For more information, please visit www.hdca2012.org.
May 7 Screening of “Nickel City Smiler”, with guest Myra Dahgaypaw
Join the UMD Campaign for Burma tonight, Monday May 7 at 7:30 pm in the Atrium of Stamp as we screen the independent film “Nickel City Smiler” and listen to Myra Dahgaypaw, an ex-refugee from Burma, speak about her experiences and about ethnic genocide in the country.
For over 60 years, the Burmese government has waged war against the Karen people in the east, destroying thousands of villages and raping and murdering the people, especially women. Working for the U.S. Campaign for Burma, Myra has devoted her life to giving these disappearing people a voice.
About the film: In Burma, Smiler Greely fought against the brutal government, who tortured, raped and murdered thousands. After spending over 20 years in a refugee camp, Smiler and his family were selected for resettlement to Buffalo, New York. “Nickel City Smiler” documents the struggles of the refugee community in one of America’s poorest cities. Fighting against poverty, violence and bureaucracy, Smiler battles for the hopes and hearts of his people.
Interested in volunteering? Apply to be a summer Terps for Change volunteer!
Are you: Interested in volunteering? Passionate about social issues? Want to make a difference in the community?
JOIN TERPS FOR CHANGE!
Terps for Change is a semester long program that is committed to engaging students in sustained and meaningful community service-learning! Summer applications are available online and due Sunday, May 6.
For more information: visit http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/lcsl/involvement/terps_for_change or email terpsforchange@umd.edu.
Sunday April 29: Join UMD Students Helping Honduras and AOII for HonduRUN 5k!
Join UMD Students Helping Honduras and AOII this Sunday, April 29, for HonduRUN 5k!
Sunday 4/29 @ 2pm
The race starts at Kappa Alpha Fraternity House
Cost: $15
How: http://ceciskids.org/events/event.php?id=142
Get a free t-shirt, plenty of food, and awesome prizes! All proceeds go towards finishing Pimientera Elementary School in Honduras!
For more information contact: studentshelpinghonduras.umd@gmail.com
Tuesday May 1: Voices of Social Change presents Barbara Ehrenreich, author of “Nickel and Dimed”
Voices of Social Change would like to invite you to a lecture by
political activist and author of “Nickel and Dimed”, Barbara Ehrenreich
Tuesday May 1st 2012
7:00 – 8:00PM
Hoff Theater in the Stamp
Sponsored by Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Voices of Social Change invites engaging storytellers and social change agents to share the stories of their journeys as social change agents as well as their perspectives on the particular social issue(s) their work focuses on. Barbara Ehrenreich will speak on on the intersection between economic justice and women’s rights in today’s society.
Groundbreaking, Interactive, Conflict Resolution Summer Course… GVPT309X / ISRL349X
Groundbreaking, Interactive, Conflict Resolution Summer Course… GVPT309X / ISRL349X:
Topics in International Relations: Conflict Resolution – The Israeli Palestinian Experiment (3 credits)
Summer 2012 – Session II-D
Dates: July 30th – August 17th
Days: Tuesday/Thursdays
Time: 6:00pm – 9:20pm
Location: 2110 Tydings Hall
Professors: Manuel Hassassian and Edy Kaufman
Course Info on Testudo: http://www.sis.umd.edu/bin/soc?crs=GVPT309X&sec=&term=201206
April 23: Global Health Perspectives – Lessons Learned From Student Driven Initiatives
Global Health Perspectives – Lessons Learned From Student Driven Initiatives
Are you interested in learning more about global health? Or in figuring out how you can apply your skills to making a change in global health? Join student group leaders from UMD Engineers without Borders, Gemstone; Team FRESH, UMD MEDLIFE and Muslims without Borders as they share lessons learned from researching, developing and implementing innovative global health programs. Network with students who share similar interests in global health and learn more about how you can get involved.
Date: Monday, April 23, 2012
Time: 5-7PM
Location: Grand Ballroom Lounge, Stamp Student Union
Refreshments will be served
To learn more about the event, visit http://tinyurl.com/
April 26: Amnesty International Human Rights Coffeehouse
Historically, the University of Maryland has been on the forefront of the national debate on human rights, from Darryl Hill and Vietnam protests that shut down the city to helping students pursue the DREAM.
Terpoets and Amnesty International at UMD invite you to share your art that address issues of human rights (broadly interpreted to include the personal within the political) at the first ever Human Rights Coffeehouse.
Join us this Thursday, April 26th, from 7-9 PM in Dorchester Hall! Refreshments will be served!
Click here for a list of other events going on for Human Rights Week on campus.
April 28: Bilingual Backpacks Midnight Doubles Tennis Tournament/Fundraiser
Bilingual Backpacks is hosting its 3rd Midnight Doubles Tennis Tournament/Fundraiser this Saturday, April 28th, from 8PM to midnight at the Cole Field House tennis courts.
The $5 event cover includes entry to the tournament, food, drinks, and prizes! All money raised will go to support the children of Ecuador’s Arturo Quesada School.
There are three doubles draws divided by skill level (beginner, intermediate, and advanced), but less than half the spots remain so sign up today!
Not a tennis player? Invite your friends out for tailgating games, food, and music for a good time – no registration necessary.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/270650136354309/
Entry Form: http://tinyurl.com/BBTournament
To learn more about Bilingual Backpacks, visit: www.bilingualbackpacks.com or contact bilingual.backpacks@gmail.com.
