08/24/2022
This September, the UMBC Center for Global Engagement (CGE) and English Language Institute (ELI) will be hosting a delegation of Ukrainian cybersecurity professionals for a week-long exchange. The delegates in this group are taking part in the congressionally sponsored Open World program, which brings young political and civic leaders from Eurasia and other countries to the United States for short-term professional trips.
Established by Congress in 1999 on a bipartisan basis, the Open World program also aids Congress with interparliamentary and other legislative activities, and links Members of Congress to Eurasian leaders and is an instrument for Americans engaged in citizen diplomacy.
The exchange visit will give the delegates a chance to connect with UMBC’s team, professionals in the field, elected officials and other members of the cybersecurity community in the region.
While here, UMBC is looking for volunteer host families that would be interested in sponsoring one of the delegates for the week and could help them get to and from campus between September 23 and October 1.
If you are interested, please reach out to Madison Pickard ([email protected]) who is coordinating the homestay opportunities.
