Monday Announcements 031626

MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT UMES THIS WEEK Monday, March 16, 2026

The deadline is approaching to apply for the Rhonda Ray Scholarship for the 2026 Summer Semester! Help support the next generation of economic development leaders by sharing MEDA’s Rhonda Ray Scholarship with the students in your network.

This $500 scholarship helps Maryland college students pursuing coursework in economic development, public policy, political science, or related fields offset the cost of credit courses. The scholarship’s namesake, Rhonda Ray, was a passionate advocate for higher education and a former devoted MEDA board member.

As MEDA works to strengthen communities and grow opportunity across Maryland, the Rhonda Ray Scholarship invests directly in students preparing to enter the economic development profession and public service workforce.

Applications for the summer 2026 semester are due by March 31, 2026, and selected students will be notified by May 9, 2026. For more information and to apply today, please click below.

https://www.medamd.com/professional-development/rhonda-joyray-scholarship-application/

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

ELLA FITZGERALD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | MARCH 25 | 7:30PM

BOOK TICKETS: www.atasteofirelandshow.com

Book Talk

The Contributions of Black Women in International Affairs Join Us for a Virtual Conversation with the Book’s Authors Thursday, March 26, 2026 11 am - 12 pm E.S.T.

Dr. Constance Pruitt

Asha CastleberryHernandez

UMES Assistant Professor of Political Science

National Security & Foreign Affairs Policy Expert

Alexanderia BakerHaidara

Contributing Writer for Black Wall Street Times

Scan the QR code or enter the url: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84790464204? pwd=b7GTsUZTcJTPVb6r4YmtQvU95o55oX.1 Password: Diversity

TMCF EXPERIENCE st Date:Tuesday, March31

Time:11:00PM –12:00PM Location:UMES SSC Ballroom A Join Us! Lunch Will Be provided!

Register Here

On-the-Spot Application Support!

Exclusive Scholarships!

Career Readiness Tools!

Are you ready to lead?

JOIN THE TEAM! We are seeking 20 students for the SURS planning committee

STUDENT-LED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

8 AM-4 PM

DEC 3 2026

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SPONSORED BY THE SANS CENTER FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE

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