|  | | MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER | | News and Announcements | |  | AGREC “Global at Home” Showcase Brings Partners Together at the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium on Friday, April 14th Through effective multi-institutional collaboration, the Atlanta Global Research and Education Collaborative (AGREC) bolsters global engagement in the region by supporting “Global at Home” projects that empower faculty, students, and community partners to use research, education, and action to address global issues. Since its 2020 launch, AGREC has supported 26 collaborative, interdisciplinary research and education projects with seed-funding totaling $260,000. The AGREC “Global at Home” Showcase at the 2023 Atlanta Global Studies Symposium is an opportunity to learn about the collaborative through a moderated discussion with university leaders and four project teams, led by Trevor Williams of Global Atlanta. The panelists will share principles and practices of engagement that have helped them develop equitable and sustainable partnerships that generate positive results. The showcase will be followed by a networking lunch that sparks conversations about collaboration and connects people and organizations who want to work together toward common goals. Atlanta Global Studies Symposium
April 13-15, 2023
GSU College of Law
One block from Peachtree Center Station MARTA
All are welcome! All events are free! Register today. | | AGSC and GSU Office of International Initiatives Announces CFP for Virtual Exchange |  | GSU’s Office of International Initiatives (OII) and the Atlanta Global Studies Center welcome proposals from full-time faculty at Georgia State University who plan to implement Virtual Exchange (VE) activities for the first time in a course which will be taught in the Fall 2023 semester. Faculty who previously implemented VE in other courses (including those who may have received past support from OII) are eligible to apply if requesting support for VE in a new course. The deadline to apply is March 27, 2023. Apply Here. | | Atlanta High School Students Qualify for NACLO Invitational Round
Congratulations to the qualifying group of Atlanta high school students who placed in the top 10% of the North American Computational Linguistics Open (NACLO) Competition! The group has been invited to participate in the Invitational Round on March 16, 2023, from 9am to 1pm, in the Pettit Microelectronics Building at Georgia Tech, for a chance to compete in the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL).
NACLO is a contest in which high school students solve linguistics problems, and through the process, learn about the diversities and shared constructs of language and culture, while exercising logic skills. No prior knowledge of linguistics or second languages is necessary.
The Georgia NACLO event is an initiative led by Dr. Masada and Dr. Wu in the School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech, with support from the Atlanta Global Studies Center. | | Upcoming Events | |  | The 2023 Dunwoody Great Decisions Lecture Series, presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors and the Atlanta Global Studies Center, will take place virtually every Thursday at 7:30 PM from February 2 to March 23, 2023. Registration is required (complimentary for Attaché+ members). Non-member registration: $30-$50 for 8 lectures. March 9: Global Famine
Dr. Bill Winders, Professor of History and Sociology, Georgia Tech March 16: Iran at a Crossroads
Dr. Kevin Jones, Associate Professor of History, University of Georgia March 23: Climate Migration
Dr. Cassandra White, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Georgia State University
Read topic descriptions here. | |  | Global Career Series
March 27-31, 2023
1 - 2 pm (Eastern) on Zoom Each semester, over 300 students attend the Global Career Series to learn about careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities in globally-connected organizations, government agencies, and the private sector. Panelists share insights and advice about starting a career in global fields. Panels include representatives from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Peace Corps, local and international NGOs, and more. The Global Career Series is organized by the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR), GSU University Career Services, GSU Study Abroad Programs, and the Global, Middle East, and Asian Studies programs at GSU.
Monday, March 27: U.S. Foreign and International Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Program
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Peace Corps Tuesday, March 28: Careers for Bilinguals in Metro Atlanta
Learn about opportunities to use your language skills in non-profit organizations, or as an interpreter or language teacher
Latin American Association
GSU College of Education
and more Wednesday, March 29: International and Community Based Organizations in Atlanta
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Care International
Japan-America Society of Georgia
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Thursday, March 30: Global Business, Commerce, and Trade
International Trade Administration
and more Friday, March 31: Teaching English at Home or Abroad
CIEE Teach Abroad Program
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
GSU TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate Program
LaAmistad ESL Program Register today. Students can meet representatives in person at the Global Networking Session on Friday, April 14th, during the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium. Learn more here.
Would your company or organization like to be part of the Global Career Series and interact with a diverse group of talented students interested in global issues, languages, and cultures? Email us for more information. | |  | March 29-30, 2023
The Atlanta Conference on Soccer & Innovation
Georgia Institute of Technology For nearly 150 years, the “beautiful game” has evolved through innovation in rules, training, governance, strategies, participation, media, stadiums, fan engagement, branding, and more. This inaugural Soccer Con examines a wide range of innovation in soccer, with special emphasis on social innovation. “Innovation is the complete process of taking new ideas and devising new or improved products or services” (Dan Breznitz, U Toronto). It is imperative to remember that the interests of fans, players, owners, and communities are often at odds. Soccer Con is a biennial conference, with new themes every two years. This conference examines the wide range of innovation in soccer and the associated power dynamics. Soccer Con strives to incorporate and support marginalized voices and to support emerging scholars. Students from the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, the Global Development program, the Ivan Allen College, the Honors Program, the Minor in Sports, Technology, and Society, and the Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) on Soccer, Community, Innovation & Politics (SCIP) will participate in all aspects of the conference. March 29
Opening Ceremony, Awards, Keynote Panel
6:30 pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)
March 30
Panels and Workshops
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Supported by the Atlanta Global Studies Center | | USG Asia Council’s Annual “Teaching Asia” Workshop | Free and Virtual
March 31, 2023
9:30-3:30 (Eastern)
A workshop for faculty and professionals who work in the field of international education and want to increase their knowledge and understanding of Asia.
Workshop Flyer
Workshop Program Registration | |  | | Japan Arts Fest is coming to Perimeter College, Dunwoody
April 1, 2023
11am-3pm
Free and open to the public
2101 Womack Rd.
Dunwoody
Come learn about Japan and its connections to Atlanta at this interactive event featuring performances, demonstrations, art, clothing, collectables, and food. Visitors will get a taste of Japan, its rich history, language, pop culture. | | “Discover Asia” Faculty Development Program Join Perimeter College’s “Discover Asia Faculty Development Program,” to explore Asian cultures, discuss topics related to Asia and Asian American populations, and understand issues relevant to students of Asian origin, including immigrants, children of immigrants, and international students.
Friday, March 24, 11:30 am
Bobo Garden
5181 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville 30340
Saturday, April 22, 11:00 am
Canton House
4825 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee 30341
Everyone is invited to participate regardless of their degree of familiarity with Chinese food and culture. For more information, please contact Eric Kendrick. | | Faculty Community on Virtual Exchange | GSU faculty interested in International Virtual Exchange are invited to join monthly Zoom meetings to share ideas, resources, and strategies for implementing International Virtual Exchange. All are welcome, from the mildly curious to expert veterans! No registration is required.
Feb 15, 2023
Mar 22, 2023*
Apr 19, 2023
*This date has been changed (from Mar 15) to avoid GSU’s Spring Break.
Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 831 8082 9989
Passcode: 981158 | | Arabic Teachers Council of the South K20 Teacher Workshop |  | Empowering Educators of Arabic Language and Culture
Arabic Teachers Council of the South K20 Teacher Workshop
April 29, 2023 (all day)
Amana Academy
The Arabic Teachers Council of the South will host its second annual K20 Teacher Workshop in April at Amana Academy. Last year, 110 attendees from 47 different organizations (including Harvard University, Cornell University, University of Georgia, and Georgia State University) gathered over the course of two days to discuss strategies and curriculum for "Fostering K20 Pipelines & Forging New Paths for the 21st Century." This year, the Arabic Teachers Council of the South K20 Workshop will elevate teachers as experts, including educators from K to college from around the Southern U.S., who will present on various topics such as classroom teaching methods, career skills, integrating culture, and language assessment. This workshop is made possible by a generous grant from Qatar Foundation International (QFI).
Register. | |  | | RCE Greater Atlanta Youth Engagement is looking for 18-29 year olds in the Metro Atlanta Area who are interested in opportunities for engagement in sustainability and professional development. The Youth Engagement group participates in and organizes various programs aimed at advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more here. Energy Burden in Atlanta: A Role Play
Friday, April 14th, 1:50-3:05pm
at the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium
GSU College of Law
How much of your monthly income do you spend on your energy bills? How does this energy burden vary based on one’s income, location, education, and skin color? What are the risks and implications associated with energy burden? How can we reduce energy burden? College students, residents, homeowners, and all are invited to learn about the reality and challenges of energy burden in Atlanta, the nation’s capital of income inequality. Join Mark Lannaman and Dr. Marilyn Brown to learn about energy burden in Atlanta and explore smart solutions. To attend, register for the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium.
Afro-STEM
Saturday, March 18th
9am, 12pm, 2pm
Join West Atlanta Watershed Alliance for Afro-STEM, a celebration of science through an Afrocentric lens. This RCE Atlanta and Building for Equity and Sustainability sponsored event will take place as part of the Atlanta Science Festival. Afro-STEM will explore some of the contributions made by black and African innovators and inventors around the globe. Registration is required, but there is no cost to attend. | | Global Atlanta: The Consular Conversations Series |  | Join Global Atlanta for a luncheon interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC. The discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta editorial team, followed by a moderated audience Q&A.
March 23: Argentine Consul General Juan Manual Navarro
Miller & Martin
1180 W Peachtree St SW Unit 2100
Atlanta 30309
April 19: Japanese Consul General Mio Maeda
The Carter Cetner
Cyprus Room
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta 30307
Cost: $20 per event, or $50 for an annual pass to all monthly Consular Conversations | | GSU Middle East Studies Center 2023 Graduate Seminar, “Authority and Change in the Arabian Peninsula”
Speakers: Drs. Dale Eickelman, Najwa Adra, Michael Herb, and Courtney Freer
This event is organized and led by GSU History Department PhD Student, Javier Guirado Alonso. In-person at GSU
March 22, 5:30-7:30 PM
25 Park Place NE
21st Floor
All are welcome.
More info | | Alif Institute invites Arabic language students and faculty members to meet Mr. Jad-Évangelo Nasser for an interactive conversation entitled ¨Arabness and Your Community." Mr. Jad -Evangelo Nasser is a Lebanese-born Multicultural, Diversity & Inclusion professor, strategist, storyteller and business consultant with Palestinian and Haitian heritage. Having an award-winning film on Amazon Prime Video and featured on Fox News 61, Arab America's Top 30 under 30 List and Ad Age, Jad brings a global, intersectional, and diaspora-narrative approach to his work with higher education institutions, non-profits, advertising agencies, and art organizations. www.jadevangelo.com Participants will enjoy a social afternoon with other Arabic language students, faculty, and instructors at Alif Institute and experience a sample of the richness and diversity of Arab cultures through delicious food and music. Sunday 3/12/2023
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340 This event is free and open to all Arabic language students and faculty. Please RSVP to khanano@alifinstitute.org | | Black Studies & Palestinian Studies: Convergences & Divergences Conference
May 14, 2023 “Black Studies & Palestinian Studies: Convergences & Divergences” will bring together thought leaders and practitioners who can trace the past, present, and future of intellectual and political currents in Black Studies and Palestinian Studies. What are the intersections between these two interdisciplinary fields? And what are critical differences between them? How do we understand Black-Palestinian solidarity? This conference is the result of the collaborative work of partners at Emory University, The Carter Center, Morehouse College, and Spelman College in Atlanta. The conference is free, open to the public, and hosted in an in-person format only. | | Student Opportunities | | Federal Scholarship and Internship Opportunities | Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: Provides undergraduate students of limited financial means (Pell Grant Recipients) funding to study or intern abroad. https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/. Application Deadline: March 9, 2023
Fulbright: Provides grants to graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists to pursue graduate or professional studies, conduct research, or teach English abroad for up to one academic year. https://us.fulbrightonline.org/. Application Opens: April 2023.
Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS): Part-time, virtual internships with flexible schedules. Interns can partner with Department of State diplomatic posts overseas and domestic offices, as well as other agencies. All VSFS interns are unpaid and volunteer ten hours a week from September to May. https://vsfs.state.gov. Application Opens: July 2023.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS): Offers opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in U.S.- based degree programs to learn one of 15 languages through immersive study abroad institutes each summer. https://clscholarship.org/. Next Application Deadline: November 2023.
U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program: Paid internships offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters in Washington, D.C. and at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. Interns will receive GS-04 pay level, including transportation/housing expenses. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credit hours at an accredited university at the start of the internship, have at least a 3.2 GPA, and be enrolled in school the semester immediately following the internship. https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/student-internship-program/. Vacancies are on a rolling basis.
U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP): Merit and needs-based opportunity available to undergraduate sophomore and junior students with a 3.2 GPA or higher. The program provides two paid internships in consecutive summers. The first will be in Washington, D.C. and the second one will be at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. Interns will receive pay at the GS-04 level and transportation/housing expenses. https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/student-internship-program/. Vacancies are on a rolling basis.
Pathways Internship Program: Offers paid employment for students while they attend school. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and enrolled or accepted as a student (full-time or part-time) in a qualifying high school, vocational school, undergraduate or graduate program, with a GPA of at least 2.0. https://bit.ly/3KuRvcb. Vacancies are on a rolling basis.
Colin Powell Leadership Program Internship: The Colin Powell Leadership Program recruits highly motivated individuals from a variety of backgrounds who aspire to and possess the potential to become future Civil Service leaders in the Department. The program provides paid internships to students who are enrolled at accredited institutions of higher education. https://bit.ly/3wFEYgh. Vacancies are on a rolling basis. | | Other Opportunities | | Build Your University’s International and Language Library Collections!
Are you or your department in need of library resources on global, world area, or country-specific content? Would you like to add foreign language resources to the library collection? As a National Resource Center, the Atlanta Global Studies Center builds international studies, area studies, and world languages library collections at Georgia Tech and Georgia State University. Please send your requests for books, journals, and digital resources to Diana Wrenn Rapp.
Become a Faculty Affiliate of the Atlanta Global Studies Center
The Atlanta Global Studies Center invites faculty from any college or department of Georgia State University or Georgia Institute of Technology to express their interest in affiliation. All members of the faculty, as well as academic program and administrative officers, are eligible for affiliation. To express your interest, please complete this short form. | | | | |
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