NEW: Global Engagement Brown Bag Series

International Education Week

October 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM

During International Education Week, join Center for Global Engagement staff for training and knowledge sharing in these global topics:

Passport to Possibility: Demystifying Study Abroad

Monday, Nov 17 - 12PM - Virtual

Discover how UMBC students can take their learning global. This myth-busting brown bag session will clarify the study abroad process, highlight key resources, and explore how faculty and staff can get involved in supporting global learning.

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Getting Involved in International Student Recruitment

Tuesday, Nov 18 - 12PM - UC 310

Join the International Student Recruitment team to learn about existing projects to connect with prospective international students around the world and how your program or department can connect with our team to support outreach to prospective undergraduate, masters, or doctoral international students.

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F-1, J-1, and H1-B Crash Course

Thursday, Nov 20 - 12PM - UC 310

This session will provide staff and faculty with a basic understanding of the F-1, J-1, and H-1B visa categories. We will cover the key characteristics of each visa type, focusing on employment options available to international students and scholars. This will be a fast-paced and high level discussion. Our Office of International Students and Scholars team is always available for questions about more nuanced cases upon request.

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Global Grant Application and Fellowship Support

Thursday, Nov 20 - 12 PM - UC 204

The Special Programs team of CGE is your go-to place for assistance planning international fellowship, visitor, or training programs. We can help you in preparation, logistics, and implementation of grants or contracts that involve bringing visitors to the area or to campus. If there's a project you're interested in but haven't had the bandwidth to arrange the details or don't have the community connections to fill out the program- come to our session and learn how we can collaborate.

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Intercultural Connection Games

Friday, Nov 21 - 12PM- UC 204

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to expand their intercultural communication and connection skills through simulations and games with a global lens. Led by Dr. David Di Maria, Vice Provost for Global Engagement, this session will push attendees to examine the role they play in an increasingly globalized world— all without leaving UMBC's campus.

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