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Oct
18

Black Woman Narrative Interrupted

Debunking Mainstream Narratives about Physical Activity

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th Floor

Date & Time

October 18, 2016, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Description

Speaker: Rashawn Ray, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park Why are black women in the U.S. more likely to be obese and less physically active than other...

Oct
18

Black Woman Narrative Interrupted

Debunking Mainstream Narratives about Physical Activity

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th Floor

Date & Time

October 18, 2016, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Description

Black Woman Narrative Interrupted: Debunking Mainstream Narratives about Physical Activity and Weight Rashawn Ray, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park...

Oct
17

Between Women Meeting

Location

On Campus : Women's Center

Date & Time

October 17, 2016, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Between Women is a discussion-based program that centers the experience of women students who identify themselves on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.  Sponsored by the Women’s Center and Mosaic Center,...

Oct
13

Not in My Neighborhood

UMBC New Student Book Experience

Location

University Center : Ballroom

Date & Time

October 13, 2016, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Antero Pietila, journalist and author  In Antero Pietila’s book, Not in My Neighborhood, Baltimore is the setting for one of the most penetrating examinations of bigotry and residential...

Oct
12

Ancient Studies Week

Demopolis: Democracy, Legitimacy, and Civic Education

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Library Gallery

Date & Time

October 12, 2016, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Description

Josiah Ober, Constantine Mitsotakis Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences, Professor of Political Science, and Professor of Classics, Stanford University The ancient Greek...

Oct
11

How to be an Effective Ally Workshop Series - Fall 2016

Second Featured Population - People with Disabilities

Location

The Commons : The Mosaic, Rm. 2B23

Date & Time

October 11, 2016, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Do you want to know how to create a more engaged, supportive and inclusive UMBC? Have you wondered how to be more respectful and affirming of people from marginalized communities?   Do you ever...