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BSOS Graduate
Diversity Opportunities Digest
October 25, 2019
Career & Fellowship Opportunities
Funding Opportunities

When: Tuesday, November 5, 10:00-11:00 AM
Where: Online; students are strongly encouraged to attend the group session in 2124 Lee Bldg.

The University of Maryland subscribes to the  SPINPlus funding database   which holds over 400,000 funding opportunities to individuals and organizations. Users are able to customize searches and set up alerts to meet individual funding and eligibility needs. Space is very limited so students are asked to attend a group session in the Graduate School Conference Room (2124 Lee Building). 


Questions can be directed to Assistant Director Robyn Kotzker at (301) 405-0281  rkotzker@umd.edu .

The Office of Funding Opportunities and the Graduate School Writing Center offer this 90-minute hands-on workshop to provide students with instruction and guidance on how to prepare an application for Graduate School Fellowships and Awards. Participants should bring a rough draft or an outline of their project summaries. 

Upcoming Workshops:
  • Tuesday, December 3, 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 4, 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 5, 10:00 a.m.

All workshops will be held in 2124 Lee Building

 
Please consult the  Graduate School Calenda r  to view all workshops and events at the Graduate School. 
 
Questions can be directed to Assistant Director Robyn Kotzker at (301) 405-0281  rkotzker@umd.edu .
Events

When: Wednesday, October 30th, 12:30-1:30 PM on Zoom


Tune in to a live video panel, hosted by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, to learn more about cultural appropriation as it relates to Halloween. All registrations will receive a link to view the conversation on Zoom in listed e-mail by Monday, October 28th.

Confirmed panelists include:
  • Dr. Naliyah Kaya, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice at Montgomery College)
  • Michael Goodman, Assistant Director of Programming & Advising, Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Resources:

  • It Means More Campaign (MICA)
  • Tipsheet: "Unpacking Cultural Appropriation & Halloween" (includes background on appropriation, discussion questions, and additional resources)

When: Monday, November 4, 2019, 6:30-8:30 PM
Where:  Juan Jiminez Room, Stamp Student Union

The Critical Race Initiative, MICA, the College of Education Graduate Student Organization are hosting a film screening and panel discussion of the documentary The Pushouts.

This film tells a story of how Victor Rios, a high school dropout, Oakland gang member, and three-time felon by age 15, turns his life around and is now dedicated to empowering young people. 20 years later Rios–now an award-winning professor, author, and expert on the school to prison pipeline–rejoins his old mentor to work with young people who have been pushed out of school for reasons beyond their control.

Following the film, a panel discussion will be held with representatives from the University of Maryland, The Latin American Youth Center, and the Young Women's Project in Washington, DC .


When:  Monday, November 4, 2019, 6:30 PM
Location:  Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

Join us as we welcome the start of November in honor of Native American Indigenous Heritage Month and decolonize our education through interactive stations. Snacks and refreshments will be provided !


When: Saturday, November 16, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Clark Forum 1101, A. James Clark Hall

Asian American Student Union's (AASU) educational conference, FUEL, is back! This year's theme is FUEL: the Future, where we hope to discuss how we as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders define economic and social success especially when we frame it in the context of the model minority myth. Join us for a day of workshops, panels, and discussion to arrive at a greater understanding of our AAPI identities and futures. Food will be provided.

This is a great opportunity for folks to engage with Asian American & Pacific Islander issues, meet community members, and imagine different futures. Registration is free!

Hate-Bias Response

If you believe that you've been impacted by a hate-bias incident, submit an online report   here

Sign up for a hate-bias training   here
Evening Discussion Groups:
LGBTQ+ student organization & Pride Alliance
Discussion groups are a part of the larger LGBTQ+ student organization:  Pride Alliance  . All groups meet in 2218 Marie Mount Hall (LGBT Equity Center) and are open to newcomers and respectful allies.
 
Male-Identified Queers (MIQ): Mondays, 5pm
For gay, bi+, trans, queer, asexual, etc male-identified students. 

Ace Space: Mondays, 6pm
For students who identify within the asexual and/or aromantic spectrum. 

True Colors of Maryland (TCOM): Tuesdays, 7pm
For students of color, of all genders and sexual orientations. 

Bisexuals at Maryland (BAM): Wednesdays, 5pm
For students who identify as bisexual, pansexual, or any other non-monosexual identity.

Women2Women: Wednesdays, 7pm
For women-identified people of all orientations and identities. 

TransU: Thursdays, 5pm
For transgender students and students questioning their gender. Inclusive of non-binary identities.
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Other Groups on Campus

Connecting Campus Queers and Allies: every Friday starting 9/20; 4pm
General group for LGBTQ+ communities and allies. Hosted in the Cambridge Community Center, room 1105. Discussions are announced in the email list. Email Lexi (she/hers) and Grey (they/them) at   theccqa@gmail.com   for questions or to join the email list.

Nice Jewish Queers: 10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4; 6pm
For Jewish queers. Hosted in the LGBT Equity Center, email Avi Alpert at   aalpert@terpmail.umd.edu   with questions.

(Re)born This Way: every other Friday starting 9/20; 3pm
For queer Christians to talk about queerness and faith. Hosted in the Chapel Lounge, email Katie Evans at   katieevans96@gmail.com.
Connect With Our Office
If you would like to meet with  Dean Nickerson   (pictured left)   to discuss any questions or concerns that you may have related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates to any of the BSOS Departments or the University at large, please contact  Kimberly Johnson   (pictured right) via email at kjohns16@umd.edu.

If you have a resource or opportunity to suggest for an upcoming digest, please also contact  Kimberly Johnson   .
Dr. Kim J. Nickerson
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
University of Maryland
bsosdiversity@umd.edu
301-405-1097
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