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If you have any announcements for the weekly, please email international.studies@ohio.edu with the subject title: For the CIS Weekly by 4pm every Friday. The CIS weekly is distributed every Tuesday.
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Midwest Political Science Association Conference 2021The Midwest Political Science Association will be hosting their 78th annual conference, virtually, on April 14-18, 2021. As one of the largest political science conferences in the country, the 2021 virtual annual conference will be heavily focused on offering quality feedback, networking opportunities, and professional development across more than 90 political interest areas. Students are invited to submit a proposal by November 16, 2020. For more submission guidelines follow the corresponding link. To find out more about the conference, follow the link below.
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Student Summer Conference AssistantBaker University Center is looking for a Summer Conference Assistant (SCA) to support its Conferences and Events and its efficient event operations while showcasing Ohio University to incoming guests. The SCA will serve as a primary representative of Ohio University and provide excellent customer service. Important qualities for a successful SCA include problem solving, basic computer knowledge, excellent telephone etiquette and strong communication skills. To apply follow the link below.
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11/07 Sports in Africa Past & Present Book Launch10:00am - 11:30am
The Sports Africa Online Rountable will be hosting an online webinar celebrating the launch of the book: "Sports in Africa Past & Present" with its authors and editors. To join the event, follow the link below to register.
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11/09 COIL Reflections: Criminalization & Politics of Migration10:00am - 11:30am
During the one-hour conversation, Dr Emilia Alonso-Sameno will discuss the COIL project conception and planning, Dr Siphokazi Magadla the choice of project assignments, phases and team selection, and the students will reflection on the course content and working in teams. There will also be an open discussion facilitated by Dr. Purba Das. Please use the link below to register for the event:
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| BLACK LIVES MATTER MUNCH & LEARN SERIES
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11/09 The (Mis)Representation of People of Color in Research 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Patton College of Education is featuring the sixth panel discussion in its Black Lives Matter Munch & Learn Series. “The (Mis)Representation of People of Color in Research” will be held on Monday, Nov. 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m. To join the event on Microsoft Teams, follow the link below:
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| CIS INITIATIVE ON BLM AND GLOBAL RACIAL JUSTICE
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11/09 Black Lives Matter and Global Racial Justice 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Center for International Studies (CIS) is pleased to announce its “Black Lives Matter and Global Racial Justice” initiative, an integrative and evolving commitment to addressing racism and its many manifestations in the U.S. and abroad.
To launch the initiative, CIS warmly invites you to join us for a roundtable discussion on its position paper, racism and anti-racism, Black Lives Matter and its domestic and global implications, and academic avenues for change on Monday, Nov. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.
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| CIS WORLD LANGUAGES PROGRAM EVENT
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11/14 Becoming an Anti-Racist Language Educator 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The workshop on Becoming an Anti-Racist Language Educator will be held on Zoom by Dr. Gyanam Mahajan, Faculty Co-Director, Excellence in Pedagogy and Innovative Classroom, and SEA Language Coordinator and the Hindi-Urdu instructor at UCLA on November 14, 2020 at 1:00-3:00 PM (EST). The workshop aims to help world language educators have a better understanding of the cause, legitimation, and implications of the movement, and engage them on their own attitudes on BLM and becoming an anti-racist educator. The workshop will be divided into four parts: Acknowledging BLM, Anti-Racism, Allyship and Action.
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| EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WEBINAR
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YOU CAN STILL PATICIPATE IN #OHIOIEW2020
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International Education Week 2020
International Education Week (IEW), hosted this year on Nov. 16-20, is an opportunity to celebrate international education and exchange worldwide. This year, in place of an on-campus event, the International Education Week Committee and Office of Global Affairs are hosting a virtual celebration to elevate the work of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni in our collective efforts to maintain Global Interconnectedness amid COVID-19. This year’s theme promotes and recognizes how we, as a university community, have maintained and strengthened our global and international engagement in a mostly virtual environment. In the revised virtual platform of IEW 2020, the Committee seeks participation from our Ohio University Community in three areas of engagement:
- Video Storytelling
- Global Engagement Kudos
- Hosting your own event
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Dr. Ghirmai Negash Appointed African Literature Association President
Dr. Ghirmai Negash, professor of English at Ohio University, takes over as the new president of the African Literature Association determined to forge a new path to safeguard the association during the pandemic.
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