Conferences

NAFSA 2010: The Intercultural Competence/Global Citizenship Nexus: What International Educators Should Know

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As it turned out, this session was well-attended in spite of the early hour and the stormy weather.  That probably had something to do with the topic and my distinguished colleagues.  Presentations and notes are available at gs029.wordpress.com.    Title: GS029: The Intercultural Competence/Global Citizenship Nexus: What International Educators Should Know Begin Time: Wednesday, 6/2 - 8:00 AM Audience: … Continue reading NAFSA 2010: The Intercultural Competence/Global Citizenship Nexus: What International Educators Should Know

VietAbroader Organizes Career Conference in New York

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VietAbroader, in conjunction with New York University School of Law’s Asia Law Society, will organize the VietAbroader Career Conference (VACC). The conference will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, 2010 at the New York University School of Law.  VACC marks the first offshore project implemented by VietAbroader, and is a pioneering career conference … Continue reading VietAbroader Organizes Career Conference in New York

UCEA Global Associates Washington Briefing

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I was invited to speak at the February 4-5, 2010 "Washington Briefing" of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA).  My presentation about Vietnam and U.S.-Vietnam educational exchange was entitled "Partnerships and Possibilities - Why Your Institution Should Have a 'Vietnam Vision'."  The all-day briefing was preceded the evening before by a reception and dinner at which … Continue reading UCEA Global Associates Washington Briefing

Building Partnerships in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges for the U.S. and Vietnam

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This third education conference, hosted by US Ambassador Michael Michalak, took place on January 14-15, 2010 in Hanoi.  In addition to the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, the Conference was also sponsored by Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).  The Embassy reported that 620 people registered for the conference. Included in the … Continue reading Building Partnerships in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges for the U.S. and Vietnam

“Policies for Teachers and Educational Leaders in the Innovative Education Process”

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I spoke at an  international workshop today for teachers and educational leaders, sponsored by Vietnam National University's University of Education.   Topic:  Creating Globally Competent Citizens in Cross-Cultural Perspective.  It was a variation on one of the themes of my co-authored book chapter (see previous posting) with a focus on global citizenship education - obstacles and opportunities.  A Vietnamese translation of the … Continue reading “Policies for Teachers and Educational Leaders in the Innovative Education Process”