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Global Studies Center

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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

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Global Studies Center
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.

Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Modules

Indigenous Peoples Day – engaging the issues through Sherman Alexie’s “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.” Discussion Guide
Intended Audience:
6-8, 9-12

The following guide is designed to encourage groups to consider important themes in Alexie’s book that connect with anti-racism work. Reading and discussing this or other books that tell indigenous peoples’ stories and perspectives can help raise consciousness about how racism and oppression is reproduced in our society’s institutions and practices and helps promote racial justice and healing...

PDF icon Discussion Guide Alexie Absolutely True Diary of Part Time Indian.pdf
Kenyan Play
Intended Audience:
K-5, 6-8

This is a play teachers can do with their students to teach culture.

Model EU Agenda - 2019 High School
Intended Audience:
Students, 9-12, Faculty, K-12

This Agenda was used at the 2019 High School Model EU simulation.  While agendas often focus on current issues, past agendas are a great resource for preparing for an upcoming simulation.
 

PDF icon 2019-2020 Model EU Agenda - HS.pdf

Outreach at Global Studies Center

Catherine Fratto
Assistant Director for Outreach
Global Studies Center
Contact Catherine by email