Global Studies Center

 
The Global Studies Center is a dynamic and innovative program that is one of an elite group of seven global centers funded by the US Department of Education. We seek to promote critical thinking and practical engagement with the world through the interdisciplinary study of transnational processes. We emphasize the connections, divisions, disruptions, inequalities, and productive possibilities these processes engender across time and space. We foster innovative research, rigorous study, and thoughtful practice through our collaborations with staff, students, faculty, and community partners locally and around the world, creating diverse and inclusive spaces for intellectual growth and debate

Services Offered: 
Guest Speakers
High School Student Events
Internships
Professional Development Workshops
School Visits

Resources

Here is a sample of materials generated by the Global Studies Center or as a result of programming in which they participated.

Presentation Slides (e.g PowerPoint)

Intended Audience:
K-12

The theme of Globalizing Marginalized Voices is explored through the book Hunter School by Sakinu Ahronglong.  This book shares Ahronglong's recollections, folklore, and autobiographical stories from the perspective of an Indigenous Taiwanese man trying to reconnect with his lost tribal identity.

Intended Audience:
K-12

This PPT shares ways to teach about the topic of migration and diaspora through the true story of "To Swim Across the World" authors Frances and Ginger Park's parents Sei-Young and Heisook Park.​

Intended Audience:
K-12

This online K-12 educator workshop explores the topic of migration today through the global lens of politics, economics, and climatic changes.  Using modern-day migration case studies, the presenters share content and pedagogical strategies to help introduce or extend current study of the topic of migration in the classroom.  

Outreach at Global Studies Center

Catherine Fratto
Assistant Director for Outreach
Global Studies Center