Sondheim Student Retreat
The first Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program Retreat was organized by the student-run Steering Committee. The 2 night retreat took place in Baltimore City in September 2019. Activities included a Stoop Storytelling workshop with Laura Wexler, a policy workshop led by senior Sondheim Scholars, a session led by David Hoffman and Romy Hubler from UMBC’s Center for Democracy & Civic Life, and a discussion with UMBC’s then president, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. Fun activities included a scavenger hunt in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, lunch at a local restaurant, making tacos together, and movie night.
After a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person student returned in 2022. Activities included a Rebuilding Community workshop with Amelia Meman, LMSW, a student-led policy workshop, games, meals in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood and a conversation with CAHSS Dean, Dr. Kimberly Moffitt.
