Join a webinar with Kōdo Kimura, who will discuss his collaboration with Steve Sheinkin to narrate and illustrate his mother Yukie Kimura's World War II island childhood in Hokkaido, offering insights into Japanese geography and culture.
Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various National Resource Centers as well as other experts across the United States. Register here 7pm-9 pm Eastern 6pm-8pm Central 5pm-7 pm Mountain 4pm-6pm Pacific Dates: Wednesdays Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, 2024 October 2 Okinawa November 6 The Bee Mother December […]
Virtual event register here Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Principles of Economics or Survey of Economics courses can help students bring the global local. By engaging students with activities and assignments introducing them to the SDGs, students explore how countries, governments, businesses, consumers, and individuals make continual economic choices either aligned […]
Call for Papers The European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event since 2002 designed to provide undergraduate students, from the University of Pittsburgh and other colleges and universities, with advanced research experiences and opportunities to develop presentation skills. The event is open to undergraduates from all majors and institutions who have written […]
In this virtual workshop to be held on October 26 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET, participants will expand their knowledge of how the environment has shaped human history within Eastern Europe and Eurasia. They will also learn about how attitudes towards the environment and natural resources have influenced the actions of the people […]
Co-organized by the four Title VI Centers, this workshop invites language experts across the US to share evidence-based insights on how to help recruit and sustain enrollments in critical LCTLs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The initial focus is at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, with presentations expanding to LCTLs at other institutions. Invited presenters will provide strategies for student […]
Co-organized by the four Title VI Centers, this workshop invites language experts across the US to share evidence-based insights on how to help recruit and sustain enrollments in critical LCTLs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The initial focus is at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, with presentations expanding to LCTLs at other institutions. Invited presenters will provide strategies for student […]
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers. In-service teachers are eligible for book reimbursements or, in the case of regular attendees, may […]
All teachers of grades K-5 are invited to attend our workshop, in person, on Saturday October 19th, focused on learning how to teach about Ghana. During this day-long workshop, teachers will have unique opportunities: To learn about Ghanaian languages, cultures, and history from Ghanaians; To receive free books and meet authors, including Tricia Elam Walker […]
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This afternoon workshop for educators will explore significant issues of gender, both male and female, in the Southwest Asian and North African regions from religious and social perspectives, with a particular emphasis on youth and adulthood. Join our two Georgetown University speakers: Dr. Sarah Omar (Asst. Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies) and Dr. Melyssa Haffaf […]
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (virtual workshop), 3:30pm-5:00pm This afternoon workshop for educators will explore significant issues of gender, both male and female, in the Southwest Asian and North African regions from religious and social perspectives, with a particular emphasis on youth and adulthood. Join our two Georgetown University speakers: Dr. Sarah Omar (Asst. Professor, Arabic […]
In this workshop participants will expand their knowledge of how the environment has shaped human history within Eastern Europe and Eurasia. They will also learn about how attitudes towards the environment and natural resources have influenced the actions of the people living in these regions from the past to the present day. Educators will leave […]
Virtual event register here 2:00 pm-2:45 pm Eastern 1-1:45pm Central 12:00-12:45 pm Mountain 11:00 am-11:45 am Pacific Join us for another session of the Global Studies Virtual Symposium series. Let’s explore global differences in access to travel & culture together! Which are the most/least powerful passports? How do we classify movements among people based on […]
Join a webinar with Sonoko Sakai, author of Mai and the Missing Melon, as she discusses her book’s 1960s Kamakura setting, explores its folktale and storytelling techniques, and provides insights into the themes of Japanese culture, geography, and the special bond between a grandmother and granddaughter.
Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various National Resource Centers as well as other experts across the United States. Register here 7pm-9 pm Eastern 6pm-8pm Central 5pm-7 pm Mountain 4pm-6pm Pacific Dates: Wednesdays Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, 2024 October 2 Okinawa November 6 The Bee Mother December […]
A Professional Development Opportunity for Secondary Social Studies Teachers in the Colorado Front Range It has been three years since the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, and Colorado has since welcomed many Afghan immigrants. Did you know that Afghanistan is now one of the top countries of origin for refugee resettlement in the state? […]
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers. In-service teachers are eligible for book reimbursements or, in the case of regular attendees, may […]
This workshop is the first in a series of three workshops planned for this academic year that will introduce participating educators to new sources on Eurasian history and new skills to explore those resources in the classroom. This is a day-long workshop designed specifically for educators. We will delve into the complex environmental and social […]
The University of Pittsburgh's European Studies Center and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill's Center for European Studies are excited to announce the 2025 Brussels Study Tour, dates of June 15-21, 2025! This study tour is a great opportunity to learn in place about the European Union. It is open to K-12 educators and […]
The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andric Open to all K-14 in-service teachers and community college faculty across the U.S. The community will have three virtual meetings for two hours at a time of intellectually rich and collegial conversations. Book discussions are facilitated by International Institute Outreach Coordinators and, occasionally, by scholars at the […]
Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various National Resource Centers as well as other experts across the United States. Register here 7pm-9 pm Eastern 6pm-8pm Central 5pm-7 pm Mountain 4pm-6pm Pacific Dates: Wednesdays Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, 2024 October 2 Okinawa November 6 The Bee Mother December […]
Join us virtually on the International Day of Human Rights. Educators will hear from the film makers of Padauk as well as scholar Palita Chinsaengchan, Assistant Professor from the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Minnesota. Participants will receive a resource list and viewing guide on the film, and will […]
Virtual zoom Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various National Resource Centers as well as other experts across the United States. Registration includes copies of each award winning book which will be mailed to you. (Book should be read before its featured session. ) These book clubs are IMMENSELY […]
David A. Clark, Randolph-Macon College During the Tokugawa Period (1603-1868), Japan was somewhat isolated from the West, including the products of the European revolutions in math and science. At the same time, the Japanese witnessed a cultural renaissance in the visual and performing arts, music, fashion, ceremony … and mathematics. New problems and solutions appeared […]
The European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event since 2002 designed to provide undergraduate students, from the University of Pittsburgh and other colleges and universities, with advanced research experiences and opportunities to develop presentation skills. The event is open to undergraduates from all majors and institutions who have written a research paper […]
The University of Arizona's U.S. Department of Education Title VI Centers — Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL), Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) and Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) — are excited to invite you to join our ninth annual Globalizing the […]
Eurasian Environments Are you an educator who is interested in deepening your understanding of the history, culture and current events of Russia and Eurasia? Consider applying for the Engaging Eurasia […]
This day-long workshop has been designed specifically for educators interested in exploring how visual primary sources can tell the stories of the present and past. This immersive event will explore […]
Applications are now open for this summer's K12 Educator Institute in Guatemala! Program Overview This institute emphasizes Maya ways of knowing and teaching, offering participants hands-on experiences, meaningful cultural exchanges, […]