Miami University Model Arab League team had a successful conference in DC this past weekend. Our team represented Djibouti in the political, social, joint defense and special topic councils. The two head delegates, Sydney Kerlin and Nolan Boyea won "Distinguished Delegation" at this highly competitive conference. 

All students displayed professionalism and a deep knowledge of the complex political and historical landscape of the Arab League. Please take time to congratulate the following students: Sydney Kerlin, Nolan Boyea, William Sledge, Joriana Gibbens-Egolf, Zabrina Jade Scharm, Alice Ross, and Eliza Sullivan.

Many thanks to Martha Sapiro and Cheryl Chafin for supporting the team administratively, and to the organization's advisor, Shawn Vanness. 

Debra Olabode (ITS, FSW, SPN) joined the Miami University podcast Major Insight to talk about her personal growth through her college experiences, including study abroad opportunities in Spain and other parts of Europe. 

The following students have been elected as members of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Congratulations!

Madelyn Durham - Global and Intercultural Studies

Megan Foster - International Studies

Zoey Foster - American Studies

Debra Olabode - International Studies

ITS 402X  Crisis, Disaster, and Survival

Senior Capstone in International Studies

Dr. Kate Dannies

MW 11:40-1:00

In this course, students will engage with the process of policy analysis from a critical perspective and conduct in-depth, semester-long research on a policy problem of their choosing related to the course theme of disaster, crisis, and survival. The class will provide a foundation for theoretical concepts, mechanics, and critical approaches to policy writing through a series of case studies that will provide models for the development individual projects. Students will also engage in extensive research, analysis, and writing on their topics of choice. Students will complete the course well-versed in the policy writing process, critical approaches to policy, and with new expertise on the role of disaster, crisis and survival in global policy. 

ITS 365  International Development

Applied Topics in International Studies

Dr. Naaborle Sackeyfio

TR 10:05-11:25

This course bridges ITS 202, a writing policy analysis course, and the senior capstone. Students examine a series of cases about applied topics in contemporary global issues. Students evaluate the cases from an interdisciplinary perspective and from the point of view of a policy analyst or participant. this semester's topic is the political economy of development.

Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy published a timely article titled "American Attempts at Northern Expansion in the 19th Century," in the Scandinavian publication Nordicsinfo, with a translation in Greenlandic. In it, she revisits historic interest in Canada and the Arctic by a growing imperialist U.S. You can read the piece here. 

John-Charles Duffy wrote a powerful open letter to President Crawford in the latest issue of The Miami Student, in which he pressed Crawford on his public stance about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Historically, Crawford has been public in his avowal to champion programs and initiatives that promote diverse perspectives, saying these are central to Miami's identity and mission. But Duffy calls attention to the administration's conspicuous silence on the attacks on these perspectives that SB1 introduces.

Friday, May 2, 12pm | Upham 243

Yeliz Cavus will be presenting her work on history education in the late-Ottoman empire in the last Societies, Politics, Economies (SPE) seminar of the semester. For the pre-circulated paper, please email Lindsay regelels@miamioh.edu or Naaborle sackeyn@miamioh.edu.

Matthew Hotham, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Ball State University | Thursday, April 24, 6pm | KRG 319

Joins Rosemary Pennington (MJF), and Nathan French (REL) in a discussion of Indiana SB 202/PL 113 and Ohio's SB1 as we consider teaching and working under new laws.

Recently, Senate Bill 1, the "Advance Ohio Higher Education Act," became law. Since 2024, Faculty at Ball State University in Indiana have taught under Indiana's Public Law 113, which is very similar to Ohio's SB1. What does it look like to teach within these laws? What should faculty and students expect? 

Sponsored by the Department of Comparative Religion

QT-Con: A Queer and Trans Conference | Thursday, April 24-Friday, April 25 

This year's theme: Existing and Persisting: Queer Joy and Connection

QT-Con is a grassroots conference and convention featuring Queer and Trans research, creative works, and passion projects. QT-Con brings together individuals from academia and beyond to center LGBTQIA+ lived experiences and celebrate multiple sources of expertise. 

Schedule

Most sessions have simultaneous presentations in two rooms: Armstrong 1080 and Armstrong 1082.  For the full conference schedule, room assignments, and links to webinar sessions, click here):

Thursday April 24

9-10am Session One

10-11am Session Two

11am-12pm Session Three

12-2pm  Keynote Address

     Jake Hogue, "Intersectional Queer Cincinnati History," Armstrong Pavilion

     light refreshments provided

3-4pm Session Five

4:30pm Intergenerational LGBTea, ASC 2084 LGBTQ+ Elders & Fledglings! Join us for Tea, Sweets, & Guided Conversation. Contact Jason Ezell ezellsj@miamioh.edu for questions. 

Friday April 25

9-10am Session Six

10-11am Session Seven

11am-12pm Session Eight

1-2pm Session Nine

2-3pm Session Ten

3-4pm Session Eleven

6pm Pre-Show Exploration of Drag History, Jake Hogue and P.H. Dee, "Drag Through the Decades,"  ASC Pavilion, light refreshments provided

7pm Pink Pony Prom, feat. Miami Alum P.H. Dee, ASC Pavilion, light refreshments provided

Wednesday, April 30, 5pm | MacMillan 212

Mark your calendars for the GIC End-of-Year Celebration for department faculty, majors, co-majors, and minors gather to honor our graduates and award winners in GIC. A catered meal will be provided from El Comal (GF and V options available). 

Submit newsletter content to Elena Jackson Albarrán at albarrej@miamioh.edu

Global and Intercultural Studies Contact Info

513-529-5333

MacMillan 120

Dr. Sande Garner, Chair

garners2@miamioh.edu

Martha Sapiro, Admin Assistant

sapiromc@miamioh.edu

Denise Roell, Admin Assistant

roelled@miamioh.edu