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Global Studies Photo Competition Week 5
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Upcoming Global Studies Speaker Events
November 15, 2019
Events: Nov. 21, 2019 and Nov. 22, 2019
Events: Nov. 21, 2019 and Nov. 22, 2019
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Please RSVP Here to attend the Global Scholar Event with Professor Alidadi by November 20, 2019
Bryant University Global Studies Sponsored Event On 11/14
November 13, 2019
United Nations Association-USA Event At Bryant University
November 7, 2019
By Jennifer Mitchell
On October 25th, Bryant University had the pleasure of hosting speaker Marco Sanchez from the United Nations Association United States of America (UNA-USA). This was in honor of the 74th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and in celebration of all they’ve accomplished. Every year, a theme is chosen based on the United Nations top priorities. This year’s topic was on the climate crisis. The presentation centered around the effects of the climate crisis, what the United Nations and UNA-USA are doing to combat this, and how everyday people can help. Marco also discussed the history behind UNA-USA, an organization of Americans advocating for and educating people on the vital work of the United Nations. UNA-USA is a nation-wide organization comprised of people committed to supporting the United Nations and their missions. A chapter at Bryant University is in the process of being established which will support many more events like this in the future.
By Jennifer Mitchell
On October 25th, Bryant University had the pleasure of hosting speaker Marco Sanchez from the United Nations Association United States of America (UNA-USA). This was in honor of the 74th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and in celebration of all they’ve accomplished. Every year, a theme is chosen based on the United Nations top priorities. This year’s topic was on the climate crisis. The presentation centered around the effects of the climate crisis, what the United Nations and UNA-USA are doing to combat this, and how everyday people can help. Marco also discussed the history behind UNA-USA, an organization of Americans advocating for and educating people on the vital work of the United Nations. UNA-USA is a nation-wide organization comprised of people committed to supporting the United Nations and their missions. A chapter at Bryant University is in the process of being established which will support many more events like this in the future.
United Nations Day Celebration
Friday, October 25, 2019
2019 Bryant University Photography Competition
Now until December 8, 2019
From now until December 8, 2019 the Bryant University Global Studies Department will be hosting a photo competition where participants will have the chance to win a $100 gift card. Every week, submitted photos will be posted on the Global Studies home page and visitors to the site will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites from that week or previous weeks.
(Click here for more information)
From now until December 8, 2019 the Bryant University Global Studies Department will be hosting a photo competition where participants will have the chance to win a $100 gift card. Every week, submitted photos will be posted on the Global Studies home page and visitors to the site will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites from that week or previous weeks.
(Click here for more information)
Global Studies Job Postings
Deputy Director, Scholars at Risk|New York University SAR is "seeking a Deputy Director to have overall responsibility for SAR’s day-to-day programming, internal operations, and administration. Fostering a culture of efficiency, teamwork, transparency and collaboration, the Deputy Director supervises SAR’s protection, advocacy, research, and membership teams and has primary responsibility for day-to-day operations, including communications, finance and audit, information systems, human resources, and facilities. Among the immediate priorities is enriching services for current network member institutions, while increasing support and opportunities for scholars and other at-risk individuals."
Conference Planner, SAR Network Global Congress, Scholars at Risk| New York University SAR is "seeking a highly-motivated, detail-focused, flexible and team-oriented individual to manage planning, delivery and follow-up to the 2020 SAR Global Congress, a large-scale, multi-institution biennial event that brings together up to 300 representatives of SAR network members, faculty, staff, students, partners and guests to share best practices and to generate opportunities for scholars to continue their work in safety. The 2020 Congress will be held from March 25-28, 2020 in Washington D.C. and Baltimore."
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Reflections on Appearance in front of WHO’s Advisory Committee on Human Gene Editing of August 2019
By Prof. Andrea Boggio
Since the 1970s, scientists have investigated how to modify the human genome. The hope has been to not only treat diseases more efficiently and effectively but also to prevent disease from occurring. One application would be to modify the genome of germline cells—those involved in the reproduction—so that heritable diseases are not passed onto the offspring. This was merely hypothetical until November 2019 when the news broke that twins were born after the genome of the germline cells of their parents had been modified as part of IVF treatment. Quickly labelled as “CRISPR babies”—from the name of the current gene editing technology–, the news quickly bounced around the world with notes of indignation and condemnation. (See Full Article Here)
Images captured by Bryant University Professor Andrea Boggio outside the United Nations in Geneva, August 2019.
Bryant University College of Arts and Sciences Block Party
On Wednesday October 2, 2019, Bryant University held its 5th annual College of Arts and Sciences Block Party. The Department of Global Studies participated in the event that drew many interested students to the booth. Students and faculty alike were asked to mark on a world map places they have been to or where they were from. Additionally, student majors and minors manning the GS table asked visitors fun geography questions and stamped their College of Arts and Sciences "passports."
Global Studies Speakers Series: Professor Adam Braver and "Scholars at Risk"
On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Professor Adam Braver from Roger Williams University spoke to Bryant students and faculty about scholars and researchers who face persecution in their home countries. Braver described individuals who have been arrested by the military for publishing blogs; scholars who have been detained for publicly countering government policies; and those who have disappeared for speaking out on social justice issues. Braver also discussed the organization Scholars at Risk, which serves to support scholars who encounter persecution, detention, or censorship. Scholars at Risk works in various capacities to educate the public about scholars who are in trouble, advocate on their behalf, and finds ways to protect academics and researchers globally. Bryant University is a member of Scholars at Risk and currently works with the organization to bring at risk scholars to Bryant’s campus for lectures and encourage student to advocate for scholars at risk in other parts of the world.
Adam Braver is on faculty and University Library Program Director at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. With Scholars at Risk, he coordinates the Student Advocacy Seminars, as well as serves as Steering Committee Chair for the SAR-USA section. He is the author of six novels, and editor of the Broken Silence series.
Providence Latin American Film Festival at Bryant University
From September 26 to September 28, Bryant University will be a venue of the Providence Latin American Film Festival (PLAFF). PLAFF is the largest Latin film festival in New England featuring films from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. PLAFF is also one of the only competitive Latin film competitions in the United States. Below are the times and locations of showings on the Bryant University campus:
Wednesday September 25--Unistructure M33:
From September 26 to September 28, Bryant University will be a venue of the Providence Latin American Film Festival (PLAFF). PLAFF is the largest Latin film festival in New England featuring films from Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. PLAFF is also one of the only competitive Latin film competitions in the United States. Below are the times and locations of showings on the Bryant University campus:
Wednesday September 25--Unistructure M33:
- 2:00-3:00pm--Short Films: Resiliencia and Cantarito 1 2 3
- 3:05-4:05pm: Path of Shadows
- 4:10-5:20pm: Metodo Livingston
- 5:30-6:30pm: Reception
- 5:00-5:30pm: Olga
- 5:20-5:35pm: El Zurdo
- 5:40-7:16pm: The Immigrant/ Her American Nightmare
- 7:20-8:50pm: La Bestia Humana
- 5:00-6:10pm: Mocha
- 6:15-6:50pm, Short Films: Hastio, Flora, Sofia, The New York Woman
- 7:00-8:40pm: Quarta Perede
- 4:00-4:50pm: Tlakimilolli: Voices from the Loom
- 2:25-3:36pm: Council Woman
- 12:50-2:18pm: Keyla
- 12:00-12:45pm: The Colorblind Painter, Por Amor, Solari. The Origin of Ceviche, Jornalero, Voices for Peace, Libertad: La Tumba
- 5:00-6:15pm: Reception and Closing Ceremony of 27th Festival
- 6:30-7:45pm, Closing Film: El Canto Del Tiempo
Global Studies Speakers Series: Fall 2019
This fall, the Bryant University Global Studies program will be hosting its second annual Global Studies Speaker Series under the theme of "Global Issues and Responses." Beginning on Tuesday, September 24, at 3:30 pm, Professor Adam Braver of Roger Williams University, will be giving a lecture titled, "Working with Scholars at Risk," in the Bryant University Interfaith Center. Next, on Tuesday October 8, at 3:30 pm, Professor Stephanie Shonekan of University of Massachusetts, Amherst will also speak in the Interfaith center, but on the topic, "Du Bois and Global Racism." Finally, on Tuesday October 15th at 3:30 pm in the Interfaith Center, LCDR Taran Pierce will lecture on "Global Health, Infections, and Preparedness."
Global Leadership Summit Opportunity
The United Nations Association Global Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. is now less than 2 months away. Every year, UNA-USA outreaches to thousands of students across the United States to help develop their leadership skills and connect them with a network of globally-minded professionals and community members.
At this year’s Summit (taking place on June 9-11, 2019), students will be able to connect with other United Nations diplomats, civic leaders, and advocates from across the United States. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to conduct hands-on advocacy on Capitol Hill with other notable lawmakers and their staff.
We want to extend a special opportunity for students from Rhode Island to come to Washington D.C. to take their advocacy and leadership skills to the next level. If students are interested in participating in this year’s Global Leadership Summit, they should be sure to fill out our scholarship interest form - entries are due by April 28, 2019 at 11:59 EST. The scholarships help to cover the cost of transportation and housing.
2019 Sigma Iota Rho and Global Studies Awardees
On March 27, 2019 Global Studies inducted three new members into Sigma Iota Rho, the Global Studies honor society, and awarded the Global Studies Commencement Award. The SIR inductees included juniors Thomas Pappas and Isabel Purdum, and alumna Lindsey Lerner. Senior Krystal Feliciano won the Global Studies Commencement Award. Congratulations to all of the award winners.
Global Studies Alumna Monika Sattler Visits Students
On March 20th, Global Studies alumna Monika Sattler visited current GS students to talk about life after graduation. Monika graduated from Bryant in 2009 and, since then, has worked for the World Bank, the IMF, and IBM, and attained two Master Degrees. She also became the first women to ride the 2050 mile Vuelta a España (the Spanish equivalent of the Tour de France). In her talk with students, she discussed the importance of pursuing your passion; remaining confident in yourself; networking with those who work in fields that interest you; and being willing to take risks. To learn more about Monika and her visit to Bryant, click here.
Global Studies Students in Malaysia
Global Studies students Alyse Beauchemin, Melissa Rodriguez, and Jenny Mitchell traveled to Malaysia in January 2019 as part of the Sophomore International Experience at Bryant University. Among the places that they visited was the UN Humanitarian Response Depot in Malaysia (pictured above). The depot is part of a network of hubs located throughout the world to be able to quickly and easily provide relief items and humanitarian support equipment to people in need. To read more about the humanitarian depot's, click here
Global Studies and the Peace Corps
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Bryant alumna Claire Gracia ('18) joined the Peace Corps in Peru in September of this year. Here is the message she sent about her current work: "In just another week, I’ll be finishing up Pre-Service Training and will be moving to my site for the next two years! I’m heading to Pedro Ruiz Gallo, an urban town in the center of Amazonas, in Northern Peru. Over the past three months, I have been learning about sustainable development, Peruvian culture, and the Youth Development framework. I’ve had a chance to practice my Spanish with my host family and classes at training. As a Youth Development Facilitator, I will be working with the local municipality, schools and health posts to promote leadership and employability in youth, support youth led projects and work with parents to improve communication with their children. I’m excited to move to my new community and start working!" |
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