Change Makers Dinner (Wednesday, November 3, 5 - 7 p.m.): Meet local leaders in the medical and communications fields navigating the challenge of credibly communicating scientifically sound public health information at a time when our society is divided and people invest their trust in different media sources. We still have a few spots available. RSVP here.

STRiVE (application due Monday, November 15, 11:59 p.m.): STRiVE is the Center for Democracy and Civic Life’s popular annual leadership for social impact retreat for undergraduate students. Spend five days (January 10-14, 2022) at a local retreat site making new friends, discovering your strengths and values, learning how to work more effectively in groups, envisioning contributions you could make at UMBC, and tackling both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. Apply here.

Alternative Spring Break (application due Monday, November 22, 11:59 p.m.): ASB is a six-day immersive learning experience (March 20-25, 2022) in which participants explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in Baltimore. Participants build connections with local leaders, organizations, and policy makers and develop a sophisticated understanding of available resources and challenges. The program helps participants identify pathways to long-term community engagement. ASB 2022 groups will focus on immigrant health equity, K-12 educational equity, and transformative justice. Apply here.