Colonialism and musical exchange: transnational collaboration and the visibility of power
Unpacking the power relations in transnational musical exchanges can help to make visible colonial traditions and logics. Focusing on the extraction of musical resources and the exploitative dynamic of global creativity, this talk focuses in on several key case studies in musical collaboration and adds to the critical vocabulary.
Education projects in Peru and Uganda
Cendejas started a nonprofit (InspireONE) to support education projects around the world. His organization has facilitated the placements of over 30 volunteers in two countries. They have also bought a school and work with a range of grassroots organizations.
The International Mission Field of American Civil Religion
Is American nationalism rooted in shared beliefs? If so, what are they, and how do they manifest themselves in the context of international diversity? Join this conversation about the global effects of America's stated ideals and ritual commitments.
Islam and Citizenship Education in Europe
With historical roots in Christendom, by 2050, 60-80 million Muslims will make Europe diverse. Education decisions made today can instill social, economic, and political values that build peaceful pluralism.
Study Abroad alumni will share about their experiences abroad.
Chinese "love": words, meanings, practices
An "occasional" look at the changing terms, meanings, and translations between words, cultures and times.
Exploring the Impact of Covid-19 on SDG #4
Covid created the largest disruption of education systems in history. Education is a primary driver for economic development and all 17 SDGs, thus Covid presents significant challenges to development progress.
Peace Corps as a career option. Information session.
Study Abroad as a student of color: a world of diversity
Students of color often find study abroad a different kind of challenge. Hear from the current INTL peer mentor and INTL alums on their experience of study abroad - and the major! Hosts: Doug Smith (AACAE Coordinator and INTL alum) and Debora Rios (INTL peer mentor), Ashley Wolfe, Taiden Partlow and Marie Lopez.
12:00pm to 12:50pm
Hosts: Doug Smith (Umoja Center Coordinator and INTL alum) and Debora Rios (current INTL peer mentor) with INTL alums: Marie Lopez, Ashley Wolfe and Taiden Partlow
Humboldt Exercise is Medicine On Campus
This movement engages students, faculty and staff in education initiatives and make
movement part of the daily campus culture
The Controversy of the Cello in Arab Music
This talk explores international cultural policy and the construction of pan-national identity through music. Using the cello as a case study, I discuss the development of al-musiqa al-‘arabiyya (“Arab music”) in the early twentieth century and the associated controversy over Western European instruments such as the cello.
State Department Diplomat in residence
Building Virtual International Experience
Discover internship, volunteer and work international virtual opportunities. COVID-19 and other barriers to travel need not be a barrier to continued personal/professional development.
KEYNOTE: Global Engagement Starts at Home
Mary Akpovi, PhD, MBA, MBT, CPA
Britain and Latin America in the Age of US Hegemony
Latin America has long been subject to the overwhelming political, economic and cultural influence of the United States. This talk offers an alternative perspective by exploring the role played by Great Britain in the region throughout the twentieth century.
Auschwitz: Connecting Deep Societal Divisions
Teaching in Auschwitz to connect the the acts of violence and subjugation in North America and Eastern Europe to advance mutual understanding and work towards soothing societal fractures
Aesthetic Nationalism: The Dance of War and Exile along the Thai-Myanmar Border
In the context of communal violence and forced displacements, cultural performances serve a critical function for Myanmar's refugee populations. Learn how creative expression is used to overcome the trauma of war and violence.
Humboldt Peace Corps Certificate - NEW. Information session
Study Abroad: A Transformative Experience
A discussion of the benefits of Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs, specifically those offered summer 2022: The Nantes Program (France) and The León Program (Spain)
Pan African land manual: Black Radical Literature, Lyric and Tradition
Exploring an international conversation about the importance of land in Pan African discourse.
Promoting your International Experience
Discussion on the great value of international experiences when applying to job opportunities. Tips on highlighting these experiences on the application process: resume, cover letter, interview.
Internships with the State Department
Diplomat in Residence, Ryan Gliha will offer information and insights on internships with the State Department
Brown bag: what does "global" mean at Humboldt?
Humboldt's strategic plan calls for our campus to be more "global" what does that mean to students?
Stories of communities coming together to harness their own solar power. Real people, projects, impacts...and failures. Free raffle for a copy of To Catch the Sun - https://www.tocatchthesun.com.
1:00pm to 1:50pm
Lonny Grafman, Environmental Resources Engineering and Appropriate Technology
Responsible Storytelling: Sharing Your Experience with Respect
A consideration of the subjectivity of experiences abroad and the change in conversational context that occurs when we return. How do essentialism, appropriation and relativism apply to the stories we tell about our time abroad? How can we consider these ideas to remain respectful and avoid misrepresenting? A presentation based on personal experience.
The Rise and Fall of Great Powers as seen by the ambassadors of "Transatlantica"
The relationship between the US and the UK - two of the most powerful countries in the world - has often been called "special'. This session examines the future of this relationship from the perspective of the ambassador as their power begins to wane.
Examines how gold as a global commodity is predicated on exploitation of labor, land, and bodies in the Peruvian Amazon
The Global Politics of Local Food
Exploring how our food choices and food systems connect us to social, cultural, political, and economic questions at the global level.
The Necessary work of the Sovereign Bodies Institute
An introduction to this grass-roots Indigenous organization that gathers research and knowledge on gender and sexual violence against Indigenous peoples.
