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Leadership and Integrity in Elections Speaker Series: An Evening with Paul Solotaroff

headshot of Paul SolotaroffLeadership and Integrity in Elections Speaker Series: An Evening with Paul Solotaroff

Date: October 16, 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: 0301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Event Contact: John Ronquillo (johnron@umd.edu)

As the nation approaches a pivotal election day, join the Institute for Public Leadership for a thought-provoking exploration of the complex social challenges shaping our nation’s future. Paul Solotaroff, award-winning investigative journalist and longtime contributing editor at Rolling Stone, will discuss his recent frontline reporting on gangs and policing in Los Angeles while weaving in insights from his decades of hard-hitting journalism. Continue reading →

Symposium on Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Violence Prevention

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Symposium on Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Violence Prevention

Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction, University of Maryland
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (VRC) is hosting a symposium on cognitive behavioral interventions (CBI) for violence reduction in order to raise awareness, advance practice, and build capacity in this important area. Cognitive behavioral interventions (CBI) have emerged as a key evidence-informed intervention for addressing community gun violence. That said, the capacity to implement these strategies remains limited, particularly when treating those at the highest risk for such violence, and the costs of such programs can run high.

With the support of the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, the VRC is bringing together nationally recognized experts with a select group of on-the-ground practitioners for a day-long in-person meeting to identify best practices, address implementation challenges, and propose strategies for building capacity while increasing cost-effectiveness. The symposium will result in the publication of a white paper and other resources.

Event Details

Welcome Dinner
GrillMarx UMD
7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20742
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6-8pm

Symposium
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20740
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8am-3:30pm

Registration Deadline : 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, October 16, 2024

OSAC Annual Briefing 2024

November 20-21, 2024
Arlington, VA
Apply by October 18, 2024
Greetings, Future global security leaders! My name is Jerry Tavares and I am the Executive Director of OSAC, the U.S. Department of State’s largest public private partnership consisting of over 28,000 members, 6,700 U.S. organizations, operating in more than 150 countries around the world. Each November, OSAC hosts the Department’s largest event of the year, the OSAC Annual Briefing. This event convenes over 1,200 public and private sector security professionals from corporations large and small academia, faith-based missions, NGOs, military, and government to discuss current and emerging security threats impacting U.S. organizations abroad.
On behalf of OSAC, I would like to formally invite motivated students interested in global security, intelligence, and international affairs to apply to join us at this year’s Annual Briefing on November 20 at Amazon HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia. You’ll hear from speakers like White House Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, White House Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Safety and Security Officer G.B. Jones, GLAAD Media Institute Education and Advocacy Vice President Ross Murray, and have a chance to connect one-on-one with OSAC leadership.
To apply, you must be a U.S. citizen (or legal permanent resident) and a currently enrolled college junior, senior, or graduate student. Spots are limited so apply now by sending your name, school, field of study, and a few lines about why you want to attend to osacannualbriefing@state.gov. The application period will close on October 18, 11:59 pm ET or once all spots are filled.  If selected, you will be notified by email. You must respond, confirming your acceptance within 72 hours of notification. Please note, this is not a hiring or recruitment event and no travel, lodging, or other costs will be covered. We appreciate your consideration and hope to see you this November!

LGBTQ+ Grad Student Mixer

LGBTQ mixer

LGBTQ+ Grad Student Mixer

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Prince George’s Room

Join Graduate Assistants from the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for an LGBTQ+ Grad Student Mixer on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6:00-7:30pm in the Stamp Prince George’s Room! This is an opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ-identified graduate students at UMD, both within and beyond your department. Come ready to meet new people and share about yourself and your studies! Dinner will be provided.

For questions and accommodations, email lgbtq@umd.edu.

Purple Lights Night

Purple Lights Night | October 23rd, 5-7pm | The Memorial Chapel

CARE to Stop Violence Outreach Peers welcome the campus community to PLN. Join us to learn about relationship violence, its impact on students, types of abuse, and what you can do to help someone who has been impacted. More information to come.

Contact Grace Boudreau with questions or accessibility needs.

The Clothesline Project

The Clothesline Project | October 9th, 10am-3pm | McKeldin Mall

The Clothesline Project is a visual representation of the impacts of sexual and relationship violence on the campus community. This event from the CARE Office provides community members with an opportunity to confront the issue of power-based violence by creating and displaying their own messages on a shirt during DVAM.

Contact Lucy Hebner with any questions.

DVAM Resource Fair

DVAM Resource Fair | October 4th, 12-2pm | McKeldin Mall

The UMD Sexual Assault Prevention Committee will host the DVAM Resource Fair to promote awareness and services related to power-based violence prevention and response on campus. Attendees can browse tables and meet with representatives from various organizations. This will be the kick-off event for the campus-wide DVAM calendar and groups will be able to advertise their upcoming events to the campus community.

Contact Alejandra Galarce Diaz with questions or for information about accommodations.