For More from the School of Public Policy:
Apr
16
Wed
Wednesday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Speaker: Britte van Tiem, Visiting Research Scholar at UMD
Apr
17
Thu
Thursday
0102 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Over the past twenty years, the United States has been involved in a range of conflicts, placing significant demands on the individuals who are deployed, often multiple times.
Apr
17
Thu
Thursday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Come learn about the two graduate Project courses, PLCY690 and 790, from students currently taking the courses and the faculty who teach them. These courses are more than just a paper or project; they i
Apr
17
Thu
Thursday
0201 Thurgood Marshall Hall
For our next Book Club, AAPU invites you to a screening and discussion of River of Small Gods, a poignant short film by Bradley Tangonan that explores themes of displacement, cultural identity, and our relationship to land.
Apr
22
Tue
Tuesday
Rooftop Terrace
Come join your SPP Embedded Counselor, Evan Klein, for a yoga session on the rooftop terrace in Thurgood Marshall Hall to help de-stress, find balance, and enjoy the warmer weather. These classes are suitable for beginners, or any level of experienced practitioners.
Apr
22
Tue
Tuesday
Thurgood Marshall Hall, Room 2202 (virtual option)
At this event, Kamal Chowdhury, Associate Research Scientist at the University of Maryland’s Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC), and Thomas Wild, Assistant Research Professor at ESSIC and JGCRI Research Scientist
Apr
22
Tue
Tuesday
0102 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Registration for this event is not required but appreciated (for planning purposes).
Apr
22
Tue
Tuesday
Riggs Alumni Center, Orem Hall
The Do Good Institute is thrilled to invite you to the Do Good Challenge Finals on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The annual Do Good Challenge inspires students to make a difference for the issues, ideas and communities they care about.
Apr
23
Wed
Wednesday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Speaker: Joshua Shifrinson, SPP
Apr
24
Thu
Thursday
Zoom
Join us for the final CISSM Global Forum of the semester featuring Nate Freier, senior research associate at CISSM and former director of the Department of Defense’s Campaign Decision Support Team.
Apr
24
Thu
Thursday
Community Learning Garden
SPP and the Community Learning Garden are teaming up for this week's Thriving Thursdays program. The garden is located between the School of Public Health and Eppley Recreation Center.
Apr
26
Sat
Saturday
McKeldin Mall and Do Good Plaza
Maryland Day is the University of Maryland’s largest community outreach event. The campus-wide event features a day of learning, fun and discovery. Attendees come from the Baltimore and Washington DC metropolitan areas and enjoy over 400 free family-friendly events and activities.
Apr
28
Mon
Monday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Join us in celebrating the voices of our graduating students from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.
Apr
30
Wed
Wednesday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Speaker: Adam Myers, Providence College
Past Events
Apr
01
Tue
Tuesday
CGS Research Seminar: The role and processes of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Thurgood Marshall Hall, Room 2202 (virtual option)
At this event, Matthew Gidden, Deputy Director of the Joint Global Change Research Institute, will discuss the role and processes of the IPCC.
Apr
02
Wed
Wednesday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Join us for the 2025 Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Lunch & Learn Series! Come gain insights from esteemed experts in the field of children, youth, and family advocacy.
Apr
02
Wed
Wednesday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Join us for a Norman and Florence Brody Family Foundation Public Policy Forum with His Excellency the Honorable Kevin Rudd.The University of Maryland School of Public Policy welcomes Ambassador Rudd for a moderated discussion with Dean Robert Orr about Indo-Pa
Apr
03
Thu
Thursday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Please join us for a workshop session that will discuss the V.U.C.A. framework (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) and share insights on managing yourself and others as we navigate these critical moments in higher education.
Apr
03
Thu
Thursday
0102 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Earlier this year, Meta sent shockwaves throughout the digital community with their announcement that they would be dropping their fact checking program in favor of a “Community Notes” model.
Apr
03
Thu
Thursday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Join PSGA and the Inclusive Excellence Committee for an American mahjong lesson followed by play. No experience necessary. Refreshments provided. This event is open to everyone from the SPP community.
Apr
04
Fri
Friday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Join us for the SEEC Alumni Fireside Chat Networking Event, a meeting dedicated to learning from and connecting with esteemed alumni making significant contributions to environmental, energy and climate policy.
Apr
08
Tue
Tuesday
2202 Thurgood Marshall Hall and Zoom
At this event, Assistant Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Zheyu Zhang will present his research on the characterization and determinants of energy poverty disconnections using smart meter data.
Apr
10
Thu
Thursday
0102 Thurgood Marshall Hall
We are living in unprecedented times, with uncertainty marking the width and breadth of U.S. policy, including policies relating to nuclear weapons. The President's own views on the matter are marked by inconsistencies and it is unclear how coming policy reviews will alter or augment U.S.
Apr
14
Mon
Monday
3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
You're invited to join us for an evening of engaging conversation as part of the Maryland Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the School of Public Policy's Speaker Series.
Apr
15
Tue
Tuesday
Rooftop Terrace
Come join your SPP Embedded Counselor, Evan Klein, for a yoga session on the rooftop terrace in Thurgood Marshall Hall to help de-stress, find balance, and enjoy the warmer weather. These classes are suitable for beginners, or any level of experienced practitioners.
Apr
15
Tue
Tuesday
2202 Thurgood Marshall Hall
Join Women in Public Policy (WiPP) for an afternoon of thoughtful reflection, community connection, and actionable tools to help youcontact your representatives about the issues that matter most to you.What we provide: