New Program
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.
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 27th, 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 Bryant's Global Studies 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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