BSOS Diversity Opportunities Digest
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Dr. Kim J. Nickerson (pictured left) and Kimberly Johnson, M.S. (pictured right)
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Greetings from the BSOS Dean's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Welcome to the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year! My name is
Dr. Kim Nickerson
and I'm proud to be the Assistant Dean for Diversity Equity and Inclusion for BSOS. I'm joined by our BSOS diversity and inclusion coordinator,
Kimberly Johnson, M.S.
Over this academic year, we will use this occasional listserv mailing as an "opportunity digest" to share with you various
diversity and inclusion-related
opportunities and events. Our
website
also has a list of diversity and inclusion offices and resources that you can access at any time.
The mission of our BSOS dean's office diversity and inclusion team is to promote and nurture a positive learning and achievement environment throughout BSOS for all students, but with a special emphasis on reaching groups across the diversity spectrum that often don't receive direct, focused attention. We want to help you reach your education and training goals because, in tune with our BSOS slogan, you joined us so that you can help
"
Be the Solution
to the world's great challenges
!
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The Institute for Broadening Participation
(IBP) works to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. They design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on reaching and supporting individuals from underserved communities and underrepresented groups, including underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, first generation college students, and students from underserved communities.
IBP has compiled several funding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students pursing STEM:
Click here
to access resources on how to build a strong application!
INSIGHT Into Diversity is committed to improving educational equity for all students, but especially those from underrepresented backgrounds who may not traditionally be afforded the ability or opportunity to participate in a study abroad program.
Application Deadline:
November 30, 2019
The University of Maryland created the National Scholarships Office to provide undergraduates with the best possible information, guidance and support as they learn about and apply for national scholarships.This office also compiles opportunities specific to minority students and students across the diversity spectrum.
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The Circle
The Circle is an informal, monthly gathering, that provides a space for students, faculty, and staff to share concerns and experiences of hate-bias in a supportive environment.
When:
The 3rd Thursday of each month; 12:00-1:00 pm
Where:
2411 Marie Mont Hall
For a complete list of upcoming events and to RSVP
click here.
Latinx Heritage Month is from September 15 - October 15. For a complete list of Latinx Heritage Month events visit
stamp.umd.edu/LHM
To commemorate Disability Awareness Month, the President's Commission on Disability Issues is hosting a series of events in late September and throughout the month of October For a full list of events visit
https://pcdi.umd.edu/awareness-month
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A Source of Support & Guidance
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As the BSOS diversity officer, I invite you to reach out to me with any questions or concerns that you might have related to diversity and inclusion, and equity as it relates to any of our BSOS departments or university as a whole. I am here to receive your feedback, listen to your concerns, or provide you with guidance. Please reach out to Kimberly Johnson to schedule a meeting with me.
The great Marylander Frederick Douglass put it best. He said, "Education means emancipation." We want our digest to help you obtain the very best education you can while here at Maryland by exposing you to all of the opportunities available to you. Taking advantage of these opportunities will
leave you more empowered to pursue your own paths in being the solution to the world's great challenges with greater confidence, and with greater purpose.
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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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