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Global experiences advance student learning

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

Over 70 undergraduates learned career-shaping lessons in the field last summer with support from Global Cornell. Students will share their international work at the November 19 Global Cornell Experience Showcase.
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Students to discuss navigating identities abroad

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

Panelists who have studied in countries ranging from Denmark to South Africa will speak about their perspectives on gender, sexuality, race and identities that impacted them while abroad during an upcoming global freedom of expression event.
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Fulbright-Hays awardees prioritize community-engaged discoveries

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

The competitive fellowships send PhD students abroad for up to 12 months to build on their language proficiency, engage with other cultures and complete significant dissertation research on global cultures and societies.
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Laidlaw scholars at Cornell gain global perspectives

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

Four current Laidlaw scholars share their summer research or leadership in action experiences.
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Iceland president: ‘Turn smallness into strength’

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

During a highlight of a two-day visit to Cornell, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson discussed his country’s commitment to peace, diversity and science-based climate solutions during a sold-out lecture held Nov. 10.
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Migrations grants fund worldwide interdisciplinary projects

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

Cornell faculty and their community partners will tell the stories of local migrant farmworkers, use documentary film to better understand climate change and dispossession, learn how migratory birds are affected by drug trafficking and more.
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Caribbean studies finds home at Einaudi Center

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

In addition to changing its name, the program – celebrating its 60th year – has renewed and expanded its commitment to the study of the Caribbean cultures, places and people.
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Nyabola to speak at Race and Racism Across Borders event

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

Writer, activist and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola will discuss her upcoming book, Travelling while Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move, as part of Global Cornell’s Race and Racism Across Borders webinar on April 12.
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Migrations grants to fund research on racism, dispossession

by : Megan DeMint , Cornell Chronicle

Proposals are due April 15 for a new cycle of grants from the Migrations initiative, seeking to support work in migrations-related research, pedagogy and engagement with a specific focus on racism and dispossession.