Youth-Adult Partnerships in Community Engagement: Lessons from India
Using the Youth-Adult Partnerships (Y-APs) framework, this paper presents work from Daula village (India), one of the two rural communities that participated in “Rural Youth Volunteers in India”, a social entrepreneurship program supported by the U.S. state department.
9:00am to 9:50am
Meenal Rana, Child Development
Hear from students that have recently studied abroad for a summer, semester, or year!
10:00am to 10:50am
Kerry Gonzales, International Programs
The return of Trump and the (continuing) rise of sub-state actors on the global stage
States, Cities, Counties and Tribes are increasingly operating at the international level. This session will explore what a second Trump Adminstration may mean for sub-state actors and global governance.
11:00am to 11:50am
Alison Holmes
Costa Rica Field Course: International Environmental Issues & Globalization
Info session about ESM/GEOG 301, May 27-June 7, 2025. Learn about ecotourism, sustainable development and the field course from coleaders and past participants
12:00pm to 12:50pm
Andrew Stubblefield, Rosemary Sherriff & Miguel Karian
The engines of renaissance internationalism
How the technology of printing drove the expansion of the public sphere, fueling dissent, social mobility, and the birth of science in Renaissance Europe
1:00pm to 1:50pm
Abigail Queen
Understanding Aliens: 3 body problem
Presentation and discussion focused on imaginative media products as ways of grappling with global and national tensions
2:00pm to 2:50pm
Mary Scoggin
Diplomat in Residence will offer information and insights on internships with the State Department
3:00pm to 3:50pm
Susan Wong, Diplomat in Residence
Diplomat in Residence will discuss joining and working in the Foreign Service
4:00pm to 4:50pm
Susan Wong, Diplomat in Residence
Interesting Developments: From the Micro to the Macro & Lessons Learned
Learn about Nelson's journey from Peace Corps to small-scale agriculture to large-scale integrated rural development projects. He emphasizes the importance of relationships and working on interdisciplinary teams to help achieve sustainable development. In Goodwin Forum w/reception & food from 5-5:30
5:00pm to 6:50pm
Keynote Speaker: Nelson Cronyn
Exercise is Medicine: A practical solution for the global obesity epidemic
Obesity is one of today’s most visible yet neglected public health problems. Millions will suffer from severe health disorders if immediate action is not taken. Dr. Kwon will present an innovative approach to solving the obesity problem and the Cal Poly Humbodlt Exercise is Medicine On Campus movement.
11:00am to 11:50am
Young Kwon, School of Applied Health
Stories from Return Peace Corps Volunteers
Peace Corps Day: Hear from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about their experiences in the Peace Corps
12:00pm to 12:50pm
Beth Wilson (Panel)
Peace Corps Day: Learn about the different types of PC jobs, the applicaton process, and strategies for success
1:00pm to 1:50pm
Sean Murphy - PC recruiter
Peace Corps Certificate Info Session
Peace Corps Day: Learn about the requirements and benefits of obtaining a PC certificate
2:00pm to 2:50pm
Mateo Dean - PC Certificate
The Role of the Private Sector in International Development
An overview of the many ways that the private sector, at home and abroad, supports the goals of economic development in developing countries
3:00pm to 3:50pm
Featured Speaker Sheri Pitigala
International Service Learning Program - Mexico
Hear from students about what they learned and experienced on this short-format study abroad trip.
4:00pm to 4:50pm
WLC 480 Students
A Global Dance Show featuring dance styles from around the world.
5:00pm to 6:50pm
Tani Sebro and Kyleigh Brine
International Service Learning Program - Mexico
Hear from students about what they learned and experienced on this short-format study abroad trip.
9:00am to 9:50am
WLC 480 Students
Learn about Spanish and French Summer Study Abroad programs.
10:00am to 10:50am
Joseph & Mateo
The Role of Law in International Development
For decades, the U.S. has funded efforts to "modernize" legal systems in the Global South, and insisted that economic and social development would be impossible without modernization. This session will discuss why such modernization rarely works.
11:00am to 11:50am
Featured Speaker Tom Kelley, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law
Beyond an Adventure: The Transformative Impact of Study Abroad Marketing in the 21st Century
Aluma Kellie (MA in Sociology, 2020) How does the promotional narrative around study abroad participation differ between institutions and change over time? What does the marketing strategy surrounding study abroad say about the relationship between globalization and U.S. institutions of higher education? Through a computational approach, this project applies sociological thoughts to historical and current marketing efforts designed to invite participation in study abroad programming to illustrate how study abroad is institutionally impacted by globalization at fixed points in time.
12:00pm to 12:50pm
Featured Speaker: Kellie Wilkerson
The History of Drinking and Drunkenness in an International Context
Introduction to drinking and drunkenness as historically and culturally determined social phenomena.
1:00pm to 1:50pm
Prof. Marschke (History)
Wildlands Studies Study Abroad Presentation
Learn more about studying abroad (or in the USA) with Wildlands Studies
2:00pm to 2:50pm
Erisy Watt, Wildlands Studies and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs
The Intersection of Trade and Gender and Social Inclusion in Development
An overview of the interaction between trade development and the empowerment of women, youth, and other disadvanted groups in developing countries
3:00pm to 3:50pm
Featured Speaker Nihal Pitigala, Trade Advisor
Households, Markets, and IT in Economic Growth
Holistic approaches to financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Case studies from the field that emphasize the importance of integrated solutions to local development. In Goodwin Forum w/ light refreshments
5:00pm to 6:50pm
Featured Speaker: John Berry
Cross-cultural integration simulation experience.
9:00am to 9:50am
Joshua Frye
Cross-cultural integration simulation experience.
10:00am to 10:50am
Joshua Frye
Humanitarian Aid Work: High Ideals vs. Hard Realities
Reflections of a 15-year career as an International Aid Worker. Sharing insights to working in armed conflicts while attempting to stay neutral and provide life savings support.
11:00am to 11:50am
Jocelyne Takatsuno
The Land Has Voice: UN Sustainable Development Goals vs. Reality in Pacific Island Countries
An analysis contrasting the UN Sustainable Development Goals with reality in Pacific Island countries
12:00pm to 12:50pm
Tyler Stumpf
USAC Study Abroad Presentation
Learn more about study abroad opportunities through USAC.
1:00pm to 1:50pm
Charles Petranek, USAC and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs
Apply for a Fulbright and other International Grants!
Info session about applying for a Fulbright Fellowship, Department of State, and Department of Education grants to either teach or conduct research abroad.
2:00pm to 2:50pm
Tani Sebro & Vincent Biondo
Sustainability and Global Development
How do we pursue development when confronted with intersecting crises such as climate change, resource depletion, biodiversity and cultural loss? Should Western concepts of development apply to the Global South?
3:00pm to 3:50pm
Morgan King, Climate Action Analyst, and Morgan Barker, Sustainability Librarian
Film Night and Discussion in Goodwin Forum
This documentary, "Raid on the Atlantic- Overfishing and exploitation of the sea," explores the impact of globalization on local populations in Senegal, and West Africa by extension. The documentary is a structural tool to understand the migration of Africa's youth to Europe via the Sahara and the Mediterranean.
5:00pm to 6:50pm
Joseph Dieme
"Sacred Pampas and Preludes" Classical Guitar Concert
Goodwin Forum - NHE 102
An artistic exploration of Latin American and baroque traditions, this program showcases the beauty of the classical guitar through evocative compositions. Each piece tells a unique story, capturing the spirit of the lands and the genius of the composers.
Light refreshments will be provided.
5:00pm to 6:50pm
Luciano Marazzo
A Personal Legacy of Humboldt State University's International English Language Institute
Did you know that CPH had a program for international students that lasted for nearly 40 years and once had a profoundly beneficial impact on both students and the community? In this session, I will share my experience both as a student participating in the conversation program with the IELI and, later, as an instructor.
9:00am to 9:50am
Jonathan Maiullo (College of the Redwoods + Mendocino College)
Funk Forward: Global Resistance through recorded mediums
Records from Japan, Brazil and Nigeria to help document the ways that music and musicians communicated /contested injustices.
10:00am to 10:50am
Maxwell Schnurer
Global perspective on prison education
Members of the Transformative Restorative Education Center, Communication Department and Project Rebound will discuss the current global trends on prison education. The Cal Poly Humboldt BA and work at Pelican Bay will be included in the talk.
11:00am to 11:50am
Steve Ladwig, Sidney Asfarzadeh, Mark Taylor & Maxwell Schnurer
CEA CAPA Study Abroad Presentation
Learn more about study abroad opportunities through CEA CAPA.
1:00pm to 1:50pm
Matt Janus, CEA CAPA and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs