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.
| Nov 19, 2008 Wednesday | 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 Time: 6:00 p.m. | |
| Nov 25, 2008 Thursday | The Crisis of Terrorism Delegate: H.E. Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Mission of Afghanistan Location: ITV rooms of both Metro Campus and College at Florham UN Pathways Video Conferences Points of discussion:War in Afghanistan; Al Quaida in Afghanistan; Taliban in Afghanistan; Politics in Afghanistan; Afghanistan Crisis Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | |
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
