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November Global Education Events and Programs Begin on Wednesday, Nov. 1

November Global Education Events and Programs: Please print, share, and remember to attend any or all of these events. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join all of these programs.  

Wednesday, Nov 1: Open Interfaith Hour in Monroe AB 
12 to 1 pm Interfaith Hour in Monroe AB 

  • This time can be used for individual prayer, meditation, and reflection during this difficult time globally. Bring a journal, drawing materials, blanket, or pillow for your reflection and comfort. Tea lights will be available to write messages of peace, hope, and love. Attend for as long or as little as you want or need. This will be a silent event.  

Friday, Nov 3: Book Talk with Achut Deng and Keely Hutton
1 to 1:50 pm in Room 8-100 

  • Achut Deng and Keely Hutton will discuss their book, Don’t Look Back: A Memoir of War, Survival and My Journey from Sudan to America. Books will be available for purchase. 

Wednesday, Nov 8: Deliberative Dialogue on Climate Change
11:45 am to 1 pm in Monroe B 

  • Deliberative Dialogue: Local Impacts of Climate Change 

Thursday, Nov 9: Guest Lecturer from Cornell University on Globalization in the Americas
12:30 to 1:45 pm in Room 9-173 

  • Martin Majia, Visiting Scholar, will speak on Globalization in the Americas: post Washington Consensus  

Friday, Nov 10: Diwali Celebration with Global Union 
11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Terrace B on the Brighton Campus 

  • Decorate a candle holder and celebrate this light holiday with students from Global Union 

Monday, Nov 13: Two Events Today to kick off International Education Week and Geography Awareness Week 

  • 11 am to Noon on the Downtown Campus, 2nd Floor Terrace
    Speed Travel: ESOL students share their countries of origin in a speed dating format.  

  • 11 am to 2 pm
    Geographer, Dr. Joseph Kerski, on Modern GIS tools to explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Program includes a lecture, lunch, and hands-on workshop. Hosting by MCC's Mapping Club.

Tuesday, Nov 14: Two Events Today 

  • 11 am to Noon on the Downtown Campus, 2nd Floor Terrace
    Speed Travel: ESOL students share their countries of origin in a speed dating format.  

  • 1 to 2 pm
    LGBTQ+ Identities in Study Abroad Virtual Event. Register online for the LBGTQ + webinar.

Wednesday, Nov 15: International Education Week Keynote Panel - Writers from the African diaspora
12 to 12:50 pm in Monroe B 

  • Writers from the African diaspora share their work and experiences.

    • Danielle Obisi-Orlu: Nigerian American Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County

    • Chioma Iwunze: fiction writer specializing in African novels and American short fiction 

    • Chijioke Onah: research focus is ecological violence of toxic waste and pollutants in African and Black communities globally 

Thursday, Nov 16: African Drumming Performance and Workshop  

Lee, Christina
Global Education & International Services
10/31/2023