Global Food Institute Student Newsletter |
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Exciting new courses for Spring 2025!
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We are excited to announce a new line up of courses at GFI designed to equip students with knowledge needed to tackle global food challenges. From innovative agricultural practices to sustainable nutrition strategies, our courses will empower you to make a meaningful impact in the food sector. Check out our website for more details on the courses! Access GWeb to enroll in courses.
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New courses include:
GFI 3002: Upper-Level Seminar
Tuesday & Thursday, 4:45-6:00 PM
Instructor: Dr. Mya Price
The structure and challenges of the U.S. food industry. Focus on independent restaurants and their role in the broader agricultural and economic landscape. The impact of climate change on food production, supply chains, and the restaurant industry.
GFI 3005: Systems Thinking for Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation
Wednesday, 12:45-3:15 PM
Instructor: Dr. Sydney Pryor
Want to explore how food and agriculture contribute to, and are impacted by, our society’s most pressing challenges? Learn how to apply a systems thinking approach to evaluate our agrifood systems and their influence on human and planetary health.
GFI 3006: Culinary Diplomacy
Tuesday, 12:45-3:15 PM
Instructor: Sam Chapple-Sokol
Introduction to culinary diplomacy and its power to change the course of diplomatic history, national economies, and personal relationships. Learn how meals can create cross-cultural understanding through both academic and practical perspectives.
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Other GFI Spring Courses:
GFI 1001: Introduction to Food Studies
Monday & Wednesday, 2:20-3:35 PM
Instructor: Dr. Mya Price
Our food system is paradoxically plagued by hunger amidst overproduction. Examination of how food moves from farm to plate, unveiling impacts on human health, the environment, and socioeconomic disparities along the way.
GFI 3095: Food Leadership Capstone
Monday & Wednesday, 4:45-6:00 PM
Instructor: Dr. Mya Price
Through a concentrated capstone topic, students develop collaborative leadership skills and drive decisive action to create sustainable, equitable solutions for the future of our food systems. Prerequisites: completion of all other coursework required for the minor.
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Opportunities for Students |
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Sustainable Farming & Development Trip with Green Communities in Costa Rica |
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| January 5-11, 2024
Interested in learning about sustainable food systems and development in Costa Rica? Apply for GW Alternative Breaks and spend a week transforming conventional coffee farms into organic coffee farms. Alongside our long-term community partner, Green Communities, you will harvest organic coffee, interact with local farmers and youth, and discuss sustainable development and regenerative agriculture. For this service-learning experience, you can apply to be a participant or trip leader. Follow @gwaltbreaks or email altbreaks@email.gwu.edu for more information. All service is performed in mutually beneficial partnerships with community-based organizations and, in doing so, fosters a Serve, Learn, Discover mentality.
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It is time to start thinking about internships! |
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Have you started searching for internship opportunities yet? We are thrilled to share a range of internship opportunities that offer hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a chance to work on real world projects. Whether you’re interested in research, policy, nutrition, or community outreach, there’s an opportunity waiting for you. Explore our internship list and take the next steps towards a rewarding career!
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Upcoming Deadlines
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Tribal Agriculture and Food (Washington, DC)
Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program
Deadline: November 22, 2024 by 11:59 pm ET
Congressional Hunger Center (Washington, DC)
Zero Hunger Internship
Deadline: January 13, 2025
The Russell Group (Arlington, Va.)
Government Affairs Intern
Deadline: February 7, 2025 5pm ET
Flexible Deadlines
Nourish DC Collaborative (Washington, DC)
Dreaming Out Loud (DOL) Ready for Entrepreneurship Accelerator Modules Program
Learn more about the Nourish DC Collaborative.
PIM Brands, Inc (Park Ridge, NJ)
Welchs Fruit Snacks Marketing Intern
Ofi (Chicago, Ill.)
-Summer 2025 Intern: Packaging Innovation
-Summer 2025 Intern: Food Safety & Quality Systems
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Alumni & Families Weekend Recap |
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Thank you to everyone who visited us at Alumni & Families Weekend! We enjoyed meeting your family members and hearing what food means to them.
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Have events or information you would like to share with other students? Email us at globalfoodinstitute@gwu.edu and we will consolidate these opportunities to share out with the group.
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If you are new to the Student Newsletter, you can view our previous student newsletter.
Thank you all for your interest in the Global Food Institute. We look forward to your continued engagement with GFI!
The Global Food Institute Team
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