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Happy new year - sursedey chnam thmey! In addition to diasporic communities' celebrations around the world, the Khmer community in Cambodia celebrated the three days of Cambodian New Year late last week with some of the first large-scale festivals there since Covid began in 2020. You can learn more about Cambodian, or Khmer, New Year - including why it's observed in April, rather than in January or February - on the Siem Reap website.
Join the UMBC community in celebrating the wonderful research and creative achievements of our students at URCAD 2022, taking place online asynchronously now through April 24.
Looking for an elective for Fall 2022? Over the next few weeks, we'll highlight some course offerings that count towards your Asian Studies program requirements.
HIST 436 - The Rise of China and the United States' Response
Dr. Oyen
In person, Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:45pm
The relationship between the United States and China is one of the most critical for peace and stability in world affairs. The long history of cooperation and competition between the two powers dates to the 18th century, long before either emerged as a superpower, but continues today. This course helps students analyze developments in this diplomatic relationship on all levels, from the presidential to the personal, while keeping an eye on the future.
Recommended Course Preparation: Upper division course in History or Political Science, U.S. Foreign Policy.
This opera, composed in 2019, follows Ada, Countess of Lovelace and Lord Byron's daughter, who has been asked to help Charles Babbage with his work on the Difference Engine. She struggles between her work in mathematics and upholding her reputation as a wife, mother, and public figure.
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The Foundation selected recipients from a pool of over 700 applicants who showed a strong record of public service and also submitted a policy proposal addressing a concerning issue in society. Scholars receive $30,000 to attend the graduate school of their choice, as well as access to public service programs, mentorship, and job opportunities within the federal government.
"It is an honor and a pleasure to know that I have been named a 2022 Truman Scholar. All I can say is Glory be to God and to my village, thank you forever," says Adekoya. "I look forward to continuing to engage in my commitment to cultivate transformative learning spaces and elevating the voices of Black children and celebrating their brilliance."
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This exhibition celebrates the beauty of the Baltimore City Latino Community by remembering our roots and history through the art of storytelling.
See the attached posters in English or Spanish for more information.
Visit the link or scan the QR code to submit your work by April 30th!
Governor Hogan announced Farah Helal's appointment to the USM Board of Regents as a student regent in February and she was formally confirmed in March. She will serve as one of two USM student regents from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, including as a voting member during her second year.
Helal will represent the USM student voice in meetings and committees working on issues that impact the system's twelve institutions. Key topics involve setting tuition and fee rates, approving new degree programs, and approving capital and operating budgets.
We are so proud of Farah's dedication and commitment to students and public service
By: Elisabeth Chen
Have you ever wanted to be more connected with those within the Media & Communication Studies major? There is a bit more to MCS than what you see in the classroom. The MCS Department has provided many opportunities for students in and out of the classroom to develop your skills and give you beneficial experiences in the realm of media and communication. One of these great opportunities MCS students have is The Media and Communication Studies Council of Majors, or MCSCOM for short.
As you may have seen from the recent MCS email newsletter and department emails (if you are not on the MCS listserv, you can contact Ms. Hassan at shassan1@umbc.edu to be added), MCSCOM has recently been revived after a short hiatus. Dr. Tracy Tinga, who is the MCS faculty advisor helping to organize this club, has worked to bring on new members and leaders since Fall 2021. This semester, with the newly elected officers, MCSCOM is back and getting ready to plan some new events and activities!
But what is MCSCOM, you may ask?
MCSCOM is a student-led club that “was established for the purpose of creating a better experience for those students majoring in MCS. Participants’ experiences will be enhanced through the organization of meetings and relevant events both on the UMBC campus and in the surrounding community.” It is an opportunity that is open to all MCS students to participate in, whether that is as members or officers who “work together to plan for activities and events that they are interested in as MCS students”, according to Dr. Tinga. For us college students, getting involved on campus in different clubs and organizations can help you expand your network, make and develop friendships, and learn new things. It is a great aspect of school to take advantage of during your relatively short time in college! With MCSCOM, you can expand your knowledge of areas within media and communication and talk about topics you care about, not to mention simply having a community of people who share the same major as you. If you are an MCS student and want to learn more about the major, get some inside scoops on all things MCS related, and interact with fellow MCSers, then MCSCOM is a club for you!
What do you do in MCSCOM?
As Dr. Tinga noted, student leaders and members organize events and activities, particularly events that pertain to those who are seeking a degree in Media & Communication Studies. This may include discussions of particular media content, internships, or other topics relating to media and communication. One of the events that MCSCOM joined in the past was the American Son Netflix streaming party along with the discussion on structural racism which was led by Dr. Yang and organized by the MCS faculty. Another activity that was held was during midterms season where members created motivational collages together to help them through the stressful time. These different activities and events are simply a few examples of what happens in MCSCOM.
All MCS students are highly encouraged to join and be involved in this club. Dr. Tinga says that “The current leadership team is still planning for an event this semester so stay tuned.” Keep an eye out for that event which will be coming soon!
Why should you consider joining MCSCOM?
Those who are interested in leadership and gaining experience in organization can be elected for certain roles such as president, vice president, secretary, and publicity officers. Being a member in MCSCOM can allow MCS students to connect and engage more with one another outside of the classroom while also learning more about the field of communication. Theo Reinert, the vice president, says, “I joined MCSCOM for the same reason I want others to join MCSCOM: to make connections and build a community. MCS is unique compared to other majors in that where we go into Media and Communications is so broad. Some of us go into sports, marketing, data analytics, production, etc., others of us into fields we can't yet foresee. What we all have in common is that our field requires collaboration. In MCSCOM we hope to strengthen those relations and expand the connections majors can make with each other, as well as represent the needs of students as a whole to the faculty.” These are just a few of the things you can expect if you join MCSCOM!
To obtain a leadership role, you must be elected by your fellow members. As members, you can vote for your new officers. This year’s election occurred recently in which candidates contacted Dr. Tinga to indicate their interest and provided their bios so members could learn more about them and vote. Recently, the votes were cast, and MCSCOM has finalized their officers. This year’s MCSCOM Board Members are:
President: Shareyne Repaje
Vice President: Theo Reinert
Secretary: Marisa Haas
Publicity Officer: Rose Crame
Want to learn more about how YOU can get involved in this club? Contact Dr. Tracy Tinga (tinga@umbc.edu) if you have questions and want to join!
Also check out their Facebook page as well as their Instagram page!