Year of Immigration
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The Year of Immigration aims to recognize and celebrate the international diversity and cultures of our campus and surrounding communities.
Festivals
Film
Immigration and migration-themed film series at H.J. Patterson’s Global Crossroads—details soon.
Food
UMD Dining Services will offer weekly Samovar tea service at H.J. Patterson’s Global Crossroads, and a series of internationally themed food specials throughout the year in Samovar Cafe and dining halls. Stay tuned for details!
Music
Kurt Weill Festival hosted by The Maryland Opera Studio, includes an opera and a series of chamber music composed by a German American immigrant, starting in October.
Projects
Oral History
The Center for Global Migration Studies collects oral histories through its Archive of Immigrant Voices project — contact globalmigration@umd.edu if you would like to share your personal story for the historical archives.
Human Library
An immigrant-themed Human Library event is in the works, as well as numerous globally-focused music and theater performances at the Clarice, MilkBoy ArtHouse and elsewhere on campus.
It is our civic duty to encourage open dialogue, embrace our international diversity, and build bridges to global citizenship.
To integrate your event into the Year of Immigration’s planning and publicity efforts, please reach out to the Office of International Affairs at international-info@umd.edu with “Year of Immigration” in the subject line.
