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Mundo Lingo: Henna Heartthrob

Henna, Gender, and the Misuse of Indian Culture

Location

The Commons : Lower Flat Tuesdays

Date & Time

March 13, 2019, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

This collaborative series was created through partnership and as a “deluxe” expansion of the English Language Institute’s (ELI) Conversation Café. Snacks, games, and icebreaker activities are...

Knowledge Exchange

Spring Semester Theme: Gender & Mental Health

Location

The Commons : Women's Center

Date & Time

March 13, 2019, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

A Herstory of Hysteria Come join us as we talk and learn about the history of women seen as hysteric and crazy! We will be discussing how women are portrayed in the media along with how this...

A New Story of a Black Death

How Genetics Is Transforming Our Narratives Of The Plague

Location

Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Gallery

Date & Time

March 12, 2019, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

The Medieval and Early Modern Studies Program presents - "A New Story of a Black Death: How Genetics Is Transforming Our Narratives Of The Plague" Monica Green, Professor of History at...

Women of Color Coaltion

In WoCC, we discuss gender, race, culture, and our world.

Location

The Commons : Women's Center

Date & Time

March 12, 2019, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Women of Color Coalition provides a supportive space for women of color to come together for conversation, networking, and advocacy. We will be celebrating Women's History Month!! Come join us as...

Between Women

For women-identified students in the LGBTQ+ community

Location

The Commons : Women's Center

Date & Time

March 11, 2019, 4:30 pm – 5:30 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,...

NAMI In Our Own Voice

Lets talk about destigmatizing Mental Illness!

Location

The Commons : 004

Date & Time

March 11, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

This discussion-based program follows the Women’s Center Brave Space model to provide a welcoming environment and thoughtful community to engage in conversations focused on Mental illness. ...

Women in STEM Discussion Series

Guest facilitator: Erin Lavik, Chemical Engineering

Location

The Commons : Women's Center

Date & Time

March 8, 2019, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Description

A discussion group for UMBC's women in STEM. In our March discussion, we will discuss the importance of finding your people, or how Abby Wambach referred to in a recent speech, your "wolf pack,"...

Pathways to Leadership

A Talk with Dr. Hrabowski

Location

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

Date & Time

March 6, 2019, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Description

If you would like to know how to be the person who gets invited to the closed doors conversations and earn the respect of professionals in your field and make a real change, this is the talk you...