Global Policy Institute Launch

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Date:

October 22, 2026

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location:

Gildenhorn Recital Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Event Contact:

Beth Ribar

sppevents@umd.edu

Join us to celebrate the Global Policy Institute, a new hub for research, teaching and public engagement in international and foreign policy.

The evening will feature remarks from distinguished guests

Lech Wałęsa
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Former President of Poland

Amina Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations

Wolf Blitzer
Lead Political Anchor, CNN

and other notable leaders and experts who will explore the pressing global policy challenges that the Institute is uniquely positioned to address in a rapidly changing world.

Business Attire Recommended

For Media Inquiries:

Megan Campbell

Senior Director of Strategic Communications

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