Dr. Renetta Tull, Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Student Development, nominated LLC Doctoral Candidates Doaa Rashed and Romy Hübler Jones to represent UMBC at a “Global Conversation: Why the UN Must Focus on Women's Leadership.” The event takes place at Barnard College in New York City on September 26, 2013 and is sponsored by the Women in Public Service Project. The project seeks to provide vital momentum to the next generation of women leaders who will invest in their countries and communities, provide leadership for their governments and societies, and help change the way global solutions are developed.

As the United Nations convenes its 68th General Assembly to tackle some of humanity's most intractable problems, panelists will explore key issues facing women today. Speakers will include:

Wafa Bugaighis, Deputy Foreign Minister, Libya

Did you know there are nearly 200 INDS majors on campus, and many that are in the proposal process. Did you know that the INDS Department has a new director? Have you met Dr. Freeland yet?  Come out to the QUAD at 11:30, enjoy some free barbecue style food, INDS students get a free T-shirt, meet other INDS students and Dr. Freeland.  At 12:05 take part in the largest INDS group photo ever! We're doing it early, so if you have to run to other events during free hour, you can still make it!  Show your INDS Pride!!

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Second Generation Scholarship Award is to provide support to outstanding UMBC undergraduates who have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of minorities. The amount of the scholarship varies from year to year.

For the 2013-2014 academic year, two $1,000 scholarship will be given. The recipients will be notified in early November and the awards will be formally presented at the W.E.B. Dubois Lecture on November 13, 2013. Attendance at the lecture is mandatory.

Criteria

The student selected to receive this award should:

• Be a full-time, undergraduate, degree-seeking student in good standing at UMBC.
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a UMBC faculty from whom the applicant has taken a course.
• Have completed or enrolled in an Africana Studies Course.
• Submit a transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
• Demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of minorities that is reflected by a pattern of service to the community, extracurricular activities, or other community involvement.

* Please note that your application will be given to the scholarship selection committee just as you have submitted it. It will not be edited and spelling errors will not be corrected.*

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 17, 2013

Register for AFST 390: Thursdays 7:10PM - 9:40PM

Can we end racial disparities in health care?

This new AFST course examines the relationship between the American health care system and Blacks. Come explore what the Affordable Care Act may mean for the racial and social determinants of health.