Join us in celebrating the voices of our graduating students from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.
This special event honors the unique journeys, challenges and triumphs that brought our students to this moment. Rooted in justice, belonging and the power of lived experience, the celebration will feature student storytelling through spoken word, poetry, song and more.
Faculty and staff are invited to share reflections and encouragement as we recognize the power of education to inspire change. Community-building activities and a closing reception will offer space for connection, dialogue and celebration.
Agenda
11:30 am - Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dean Robert Orr
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm - "Our Voices, Our Legacies: Advancing Justice Through Policy, Together" - Lunch and Workshop with Beth Douthirt-Cohen, Ph.D.
1:15 pm - 4:00 pm Student /Faculty/Staff Voices and Community-Building Activities (time capsule, Post-it wall, underrepresented authors book swap, community paper collage
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Reception