Advocating for Others from a Global Perspective
Intercultural empathy is the ability to perceive the world as it is perceived by a culture different from your own. For Ansa Edim, MBA '16, vice president and staff board chair at Change.org, a global mindset is just that. “A global mindset means having an understanding of a shared narrative around the world so that we have an understanding of the struggles of other people and empathy. At Change.org, we're dealing with people who don't typically have a voice and we are giving them space to have that voice. So that requires some empathy to their plight,” Edim says.
Changing Perceptions in the Global Economy
Perception is how we view, understand, and interpret the things around us. For international trade specialist, Ja’Nel Edens, a global mindset starts with changing your perception and thinking of yourself not just as a citizen of your nation, but as a global citizen. She states, “We must recognize that we are all interconnected in some way. We share similarities with other cultures outside of our own country and we are part of one big world, even though we are separated by waters.”
Join us for an info session to learn more about what it's like to pursue an MBA or business master’s degree from University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. This two-hour session is hosted by the Maryland Smith's admissions team and will feature current students from both the MBA and MS programs - Chunghao Lee and Louis Liu.
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Smith Day is an annual tradition celebrating the strong Smith community of alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Join the Smith community on Thursday, November 12, 2020, for a virtual Smith Day that will include interactive activities, opportunities to show why you are #UMDSmithProud and opportunities to connect with fellow Smith Terps.
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Wondering how you can maximize your Maryland Smith student experience? Getting involved with the centers of excellence will allow you to make the most of your Maryland Smith journey. Whether it's participating in a case competition, launching a startup idea, learning how to be intentional, or gaining a global mindset, the Smith School's centers have something for any business interest. Join us on September 10, to hear how you can Centergize!
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Celebrating Our Spring 2020 Graduates
While we can’t celebrate in person this spring, the University of Maryland is committed to honoring the accomplishments of our resilient graduates! Tune in on Friday, May 22, 2020, at 1 p.m. to watch the university's virtual commencement ceremony live followed by the Smith School's virtual commencement.
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Join us live on Zoom and watch five of University of Maryland's hottest student startups pitch their businesses to expert judges for a shot at $30,000 in prizes!
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Learn about how a full-time MBA makes you more competitive during uncertain economic times. Chat with current students and ask questions that you may have about the admissions process, the Smith MBA and really, anything you want to know about!
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Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the Smith Full-Time MBA program. Get answers to your questions about the application process and the program.
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At Pitch Dingman Competition Finals, come watch five of University of Maryland’s hottest student startups pitch their businesses to expert judges for a shot at a $15,000 Grand Prize! Vote for your favorite and they could win $1,000! Come early from 5-6 p.m. to grab a free t-shirt and meet some rising UMD startups at our Founders Showcase!
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