For More from the School of Public Policy:
        
    Oct
        30
        Thu
        Thursday
    0102 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Military assistance has a bad reputation. Large-scale attempts to build partner militaries in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam cost the United States billions of dollars and ended ignominiously, with the collapse of local forces as American troops withdrew.
    Oct
        30
        Thu
        Thursday
    3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Join the Policy Student Government Association (PSGA) for a conversation with Dean Gustavo Flores-Macías about his vision for SPP. There will be opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussion. Food will be provided!
    
                Past Events
            
            
    Oct
        01
        Wed
        Wednesday
    0102 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Join Career Services for an information session with the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA). The UNA-NCA aims to create conversations and connect individuals with programs that best align with their international interests.
    Oct
        02
        Thu
        Thursday
    0102 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        How can diplomatic history help us decode the origins of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and navigate a new era of global instability? Dr. Michael C.
    Oct
        03
        Fri
        Friday
    Atrium, Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Come and enjoy some popcorn and treats with the School of Public Policy at Thurgood Marshall Hall! While here you can learn all about the public policy major, minors and career services with staff and faculty.
    Oct
        07
        Tue
        Tuesday
    2202 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        
    Oct
        07
        Tue
        Tuesday
    1101 Rossborough Inn
        CGS PhD student Cam Wejnert-Depue will share insights from research on the integration of wellbeing into climate strategies.
    Oct
        07
        Tue
        Tuesday
    Zoom
        The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General is hosting a virtual information session with SPP. You will be provided an overview of working at USPS OIG.
    Oct
        07
        Tue
        Tuesday
    Zoom
        Learn how the Bachelor's/MPP program streamlines your path from undergrad to graduate school, saving you time, money, and giving you a head start in your career.
    Oct
        08
        Wed
        Wednesday
    Zoom
        Meet virtually with current students and staff to learn about the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, Bachelor of Arts in Global and Foreign Policy and policy minors. Parents and families are welcome.
    Oct
        09
        Thu
        Thursday
    Thurgood Marshall Hall
        First held this summer, the well-received Navigating Career Transitions workshop is returning this fall.As an alum of the School of Public Policy, we are here to support you throughout your entire career serving the public good.
    Oct
        09
        Thu
        Thursday
    Thurgood Marshall Hall, Room 0102
        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.
    Oct
        14
        Tue
        Tuesday
    UMD School of Public Policy, Thurgood Marshall Hall
        A Daylong Convening of Leaders focused on Change for ChildrenSponsored the Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative in Advocacy for Children, Youth and Families, the Do Good Institute and the Maryland Center on Economic Policy
    Oct
        14
        Tue
        Tuesday
    1101 Rossborough Inn
        In this discussion, CGS Assistant Research Scholar Jay Fuhrman will cover new model developments for carbon management technologies as well as their role in 
    Oct
        15
        Wed
        Wednesday
    3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Join SPP for research presented by Marcus Board Jr. of Howard University.
    Oct
        15
        Wed
        Wednesday
    3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Become a Champion for Children!All kids are born with promise and potential. Mrs. Karabelle Pizzagti devoted her life to advocating for children so that their promises could be fulfilled and their potential realized.
    Oct
        16
        Thu
        Thursday
    2202 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        The Social, Health, Education Policy Student Council (SHEP) welcomes all undergraduate and graduate students interested in social policy to our first event of the year! We will have coffee and snacks as we build our community and talk about social policy at SPP.
    Oct
        17
        Fri
        Friday
    0301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Meet with staff and current policy students, tour Thurgood Marshall Hall and learn about the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, Bachelor of Arts in Global and Foreign Policy and policy minors. Parents and families are welcome.
    Oct
        20
        Mon
        Monday
    3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Meet with staff and current policy students, tour Thurgood Marshall Hall and learn about the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, Bachelor of Arts in Global and Foreign Policy and policy minors. Parents and families are welcome.
    Oct
        20
        Mon
        Monday
    1301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Come learn about everything UMD libraries have to offer and meet the public policy librarian, Marcus Ortiz. This workshop is presented by SPP Graduate Studies but is open to all students. Feel free to bring your lunch!
    Oct
        20
        Mon
        Monday
    0301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Join Queer Policy Terps (QPT) for the first meeting of the year, which will focus on pressing queer policy issues. Meet new friends while engaging in discussions and dreaming big about our shared queer future.
    Oct
        21
        Tue
        Tuesday
    1101 Rossborough Inn
        During this session Prof. Anna Alberini will discuss how countries perceive adaptation and determine willingness to adapt.
    Oct
        21
        Tue
        Tuesday
    2202 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Join ISEP/IDEV faculty and International Policy Council leaders to discuss spring courses, academic year 2026-27 curriculum, upcoming events, and ideas for the future. Pizza provided!
    Oct
        21
        Tue
        Tuesday
    2202 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Come learn more about the School of Public Policy's new major, Global and Foreign Policy. Faculty will be available to share details and answer questions about the program.
    Oct
        21
        Tue
        Tuesday
    Atrium, Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Join the School of Public Policy and the Do Good Institute for an interactive, discussion-based event featuring experts on today’s most pressing policy threats. Dive into chilling conversations and explore the policy issues that keep us up at night. This year's topics include:
    Oct
        22
        Wed
        Wednesday
    Zoom
        CGS Associate Director Ryna Cui will join an upcoming Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) webinar to discuss Indonesia's upcoming NDC and 
    Oct
        22
        Wed
        Wednesday
    Zoom
        Join Career Services for a resume and cover letter workshop. This is a great opportunity for students to learn tips and best practices for their resumes and cover letters ahead of the spring and summer internship/job application cycles.
    Oct
        24
        Fri
        Friday
    Zoom
        Meet virtually with current students and staff to learn about the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, Bachelor of Arts in Global and Foreign Policy and policy minors. Parents and families are welcome.
    Oct
        27
        Mon
        Monday
    2202 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Meet with staff and current policy students, tour Thurgood Marshall Hall and learn about the Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, Bachelor of Arts in Global and Foreign Policy and policy minors. Parents and families are welcome.
    Oct
        28
        Tue
        Tuesday
    1101 Rossborough Inn
        During this session CGS Research Associate Claire Squire will share her research on the intersection of forests, food, and fuel at Indonesia’s National Strategic Project in Merauke, South Papua.
    Oct
        29
        Wed
        Wednesday
    3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        Speaker: Steve Fetter, SPP
    Oct
        29
        Wed
        Wednesday
    3301 Thurgood Marshall Hall
        In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, inclusive leadership is more essential than ever.