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The 3rd Annual UMD ATLAS Conference

Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1
H.J. Patterson Hall, rooms 2124 & 2130

Join us for the 3rd Annual UMD ATLAS Conference on March 31 & April 1! This year's conference features DMV-based faculty exploring the theme of “Identity, Belonging, and Postcolonial Politics: Reflections and Futures.”

This free event is open to the public. Refreshments will be available and a buffet style lunch will be served to all registered attendees on April 1.

Learn more and register here.

Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 1 2026, All day

Driskell Center Exhibition Marks Nation’s 250th by Reflecting on Its Flag

“America Will Be!,” open Feb. 9-May 8, presents artworks that critically engage the image and symbolism of the U.S. flag, inviting audiences to reflect on ongoing struggles over democracy, citizenship and belonging in the United States.

Read the full article here.

Catherine Nakalembe Explores Gap Between Climate Data, Small Farmers in New TED Talk

In a new TED Talk, "Why Can't We Better Prepare for Extreme Weather?", Assistant Professor Catherine Nakalembe examines why millions of people continue to face hunger despite advances in satellite technology that can detect droughts and crop failures months in advance.

Read the full article and watch the TED Talk here.

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Driskell Center Exhibition Marks Nation’s 250th by Reflecting on Its Flag

Catherine Nakalembe Explores Gap Between Climate Data, Small Farmers in New TED Talk

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The 3rd Annual UMD ATLAS Conference

Driskell Center Exhibition Marks Nation’s 250th by Reflecting on Its Flag

Catherine Nakalembe Explores Gap Between Climate Data, Small Farmers in New TED Talk

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