Global Education: From the Office of Global Learning
The Office of Global Learning is a central university office that coordinates and initiates various programs and events designed to promote the Global Mission of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Please take the time to browse our site to learn more about our Office and the many opportunities available for students and faculty.
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 Watch Video | Location: Academic Convocation - College at Florham Special Events - Lecture Series Date: Sep 10, 2008 | |
Fall 2008 United Nation Pathway series:
Several ambassadors from various countries visited Fairleigh Dickinson University this Fall 2008 semester. Please find below full-length videos of all events.
 Watch Video | The European Union -- Problems and Prospects Delegate: H.E. Ambassador Fernando Valenzuela, Delegation of the European Community Location: Lenfell Hall, The Mansion - College at Florham UN Pathways - Lecture Series Date: Oct 15, 2008 | |
 Watch Video | Nigeria -- Its Role in Africa and in the World Delegate: H.E. Ambassador Joy Ogwu, Permanent Mission of Nigeria Location: Robison Hall Annex, Rm 100, Metropolitan Campus UN Pathways - Lecture Series Date: Oct 22, 2008 | |
 Watch Video | Venezuela and its Region Delegate: H.E. Ambassador Jorge Valero, Permanent Mission of Venezuela Location: Lenfell Hall, The Mansion - College at Florham UN Pathways - Lecture Series Date: Nov 11, 2008 | |
 Watch Video | Ireland in Europe Delegate: H.E. Ambassador John Paul Kavanagh, Permanent Mission of Ireland Location: Robison Hall Annex, Rm 100, Metropolitan Campus UN Pathways - Lecture Series Date: Nov 19, 2008 | |
 Watch Video | Crises in Poverty Alleviation and Food Supplies Delegate: Mr. Romesh Muttukumaru, Director United Nations Development Program (PB) Location: ITV Media Room all Campuses UN Pathways - Video Conferences Date: Oct 7, 2008 | |
 Watch Video | The Crisis of Terrorism Delegate: H.E. Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Mission of Afghanistan Location: ITV Media Room all Campuses UN Pathways - Video Conferences Date: Nov 25, 2008 | |
All videos streams are made available at Fairleigh Dickinson University's website, the Global Issues Gateway - Global Events feature, http://gig.org/ge
OTHER UPDATES
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition is OPEN for the 2009-2010 academic year.
The program awards approximately 1,450 grants annually for travel, study and research in over 140 countries worldwide. U.S. students interested in applying for the Fulbright should contact Diana Cvitan at dcvitan@fdu.edu or 201-692-7161 as soon as possible. Deadline for final submission of all application materials is October 20, 2008. Further details are available at http://us.fulbrightonline.org
FDU STUDY ABROAD
FDU Faculty-led programs and other long and short term options
UNITED NATIONS PATHWAYS
Multiple UN programming in the form of Lectures and Video Conferences
GLOBAL VIRTUAL FACULTY
Bringing faculty from around the world, presenting a unique opportunity for students at FDU to gain a global perspective.
GLOBAL ISSUES GATEWAY (GIG) WEBSITE
(www.gig.org)
GIG is an educational website intended to illuminate the various impacts of globalization.
Events that help deepen knowledge and inspire activism concerning the most compelling issues of our times.
The Office of Global Learning also sponsors various events in collaboration with the following:
- Middle East Studies
- African Studies
- Institute for Sustainable Enterprise
- Amnesty International
- United Nations Club
- Global Scholars and Florham Scholars
- Green Club
