Session Archive

CEA CAPA Study Abroad Presentation

Learn more about study abroad opportunities through CEA CAPA.

Presenters:
Matt Janus, CEA CAPA and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs

Global perspective on prison education

Members of the Transformative Restorative Education Center, Communication Department and Project Rebound will discuss the current global trends on prison education. The Cal Poly Humboldt BA and work at Pelican Bay will be included in the talk.

Presenters:
Steve Ladwig, Sidney Asfarzadeh, Mark Taylor & Maxwell Schnurer

Funk Forward: Global Resistance through recorded mediums

Records from Japan, Brazil and Nigeria to help document the ways that music and musicians communicated /contested injustices.

Presenters:
Maxwell Schnurer, Comm Dept

A Personal Legacy of Humboldt State University's International English Language Institute

Did you know that CPH had a program for international students that lasted for nearly 40 years and once had a profoundly beneficial impact on both students and the community? In this session, I will share my experience both as a student participating in the conversation program with the IELI and, later, as an instructor.

Presenters:
Jonathan Maiullo (College of the Redwoods + Mendocino College)

"Sacred Pampas and Preludes" Classical Guitar Concert; Light refreshments! (Goodwin Forum - NHE 102)

An artistic exploration of Latin American and baroque traditions, this program showcases the beauty of the classical guitar through evocative compositions. Each piece tells a unique story, capturing the spirit of the lands and the genius of the composers; Light refreshments! (Goodwin Forum - NHE 102)

Presenters:
Global Concert by Luciano Marazzo

Sustainability and Global Development

How do we pursue development when confronted with intersecting crises such as climate change, resource depletion, biodiversity and cultural loss? Should Western concepts of development apply to the Global South?

Presenters:
Morgan King, Climate Action Analyst, and Morgan Barker, Sustainability Librarian

Apply for a Fulbright and other International Grants!

Info session about applying for a Fulbright Fellowship, Department of State, and Department of Education grants to either teach or conduct research abroad.

Presenters:
Tani Sebro & Vincent Biondo

USAC Study Abroad Presentation

Learn more about study abroad opportunities through USAC.

Presenters:
Charles Petranek, USAC and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs

The Land Has Voice: UN Sustainable Development Goals vs. Reality in Pacific Island Countries

An analysis contrasting the UN Sustainable Development Goals with reality in Pacific Island countries

Presenters:
Tyler Stumpf, School of Business

Humanitarian Aid Work: High Ideals vs. Hard Realities

Reflections of a 15-year career as an International Aid Worker. Sharing insights to working in armed conflicts while attempting to stay neutral and provide life savings support.

Presenters:
Jocelyne Takatsuno, Dept of Politics

BaFa BaFa (con't)

Cross-cultural integration simulation experience. This is a continuation of the first hour.

Presenters:
Joshua Frye, Comm Dept

BaFa BaFa

Cross-cultural integration simulation experience. Note that this is the first hour of a 2-hour event.

Presenters:
Joshua Frye, Comm Dept

FEATURED SPEAKER: Households, Markets, and IT in Economic Growth; Light refreshments! (Goodwin Forum - NHE 102)

Holistic approaches to financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Case studies from the field that emphasize the importance of integrated solutions to local development. In Goodwin Forum w/ light refreshments

Presenters:
Featured Speaker: John Berry, International Development Specialist

FEATURED SPEAKER: The Intersection of Trade and Gender and Social Inclusion in Development

An overview of the interaction between trade development and the empowerment of women, youth, and other disadvantaged groups in developing countries

Presenters:
Featured Speaker Nihal Pitigala, International Trade Advisor, World Bank and USAID

Wildlands Studies Study Abroad Presentation

Learn more about studying abroad (or in the USA) with Wildlands Studies

Presenters:
Erisy Watt, Wildlands Studies and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs

The History of Drinking and Drunkenness in an International Context

Introduction to drinking and drunkenness as historically and culturally determined social phenomena.

Presenters:
Prof. Marschke (History)

FEATURED SPEAKER: Beyond an Adventure: The Transformative Impact of Study Abroad Marketing in the 21st Century

Aluma Kellie (MA in Sociology, 2020) How does the promotional narrative around study abroad participation differ between institutions and change over time? What does the marketing strategy surrounding study abroad say about the relationship between globalization and U.S. institutions of higher education? Through a computational approach, this project applies sociological thoughts to historical and current marketing efforts designed to invite participation in study abroad programming to illustrate how study abroad is institutionally impacted by globalization at fixed points in time.

Presenters:
Featured Speaker: Kellie Wilkerson, Cal Poly Humboldt Alum '20

FEATURED SPEAKER: The Role of Law in International Development

For decades, the U.S. has funded efforts to "modernize" legal systems in the Global South, and insisted that economic and social development would be impossible without modernization. This session will discuss why such modernization rarely works.

Presenters:
Featured Speaker Tom Kelley, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law

WLC Programs Abroad

Learn about Spanish and French Summer Study Abroad programs.

Presenters:
Joseph Dieme, Mateo Dean, & Anahi Ruiz

International Service Learning Program - Mexico

Hear from students about what they learned and experienced on this short-format study abroad trip.

Presenters:
WLC 480 Students

Global Dance Show in Studio Theatre (TA 115). Doors open at 5pm. Show starts at 5:30pm. Light Refreshments!

A Global Dance Show featuring dance styles such as Middle Eastern dance, breakdancing, Japanese line dancing, Irish stepdance and more! In TA 115 w/light refreshments!

Presenters:
Global Dance Show by Tani Sebro and Kyleigh Brine

International Service Learning Program - Mexico

Hear from students about what they learned and experienced on this short-format study abroad trip.

Presenters:
WLC 480 Students

Cancelled: FEATURED SPEAKER: The role of the private sector in International Development

Note that Sheri has had to cancel due to the uncertainty surrounding foreign aid at the federal level.

Presenters:
Cancelled: Featured Speaker Sheri Pitigala, Senior Manager for International Donor Programs at a private firm

Peace Corps Certificate Info Session

Peace Corps Day: Learn about the requirements and benefits of obtaining a PC certificate

Presenters:
Mateo Dean - PC Certificate

Peace Corps Info Session

Peace Corps Day: Learn about the different types of PC jobs, the applicaton process, and strategies for success

Presenters:
Sean Murphy - PC recruiter

Stories from Return Peace Corps Volunteers

Peace Corps Day: Hear from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about their experiences in the Peace Corps

Presenters:
Beth Wilson (Panel)

Exercise is Medicine: A practical solution for the global obesity epidemic

Obesity is one of today’s most visible yet neglected public health problems. Millions will suffer from severe health disorders if immediate action is not taken. Dr. Kwon will present an innovative approach to solving the obesity problem and the Cal Poly Humbodlt Exercise is Medicine On Campus movement.

Presenters:
Young Kwon, School of Applied Health

Keynote Speaker: Interesting Developments: From the Micro to the Macro & Lessons Learned; Reception w/food (Goodwin Forum - NHE 102)

Learn about Nelson's journey from Peace Corps to small-scale agriculture to large-scale integrated rural development projects. He emphasizes the importance of relationships and working on interdisciplinary teams to help achieve sustainable development. In Goodwin Forum w/reception & food from 5-5:30

Presenters:
Keynote Speaker: Nelson Cronyn; Retired Agricultural Development Specialist

CANCELLED Foreign Service

Diplomat in Residence will discuss joining and working in the Foreign Service

Presenters:
CANCELLED: Susan Wong, Diplomat in Residence

CANCELLED: State Department Internships

Diplomat in Residence will offer information and insights on internships with the State Department

Presenters:
CANCELLED: Susan Wong, Diplomat in Residence

Understanding Aliens: 3 body problem

Presentation and discussion focused on imaginative media products as ways of grappling with global and national tensions

Presenters:
Mary Scoggin, Anth Dept

The engines of renaissance internationalism

How the technology of printing drove the expansion of the public sphere, fueling dissent, social mobility, and the birth of science in Renaissance Europe

Presenters:
Abigail Queen, History Dept

Costa Rica Field Course: International Environmental Issues & Globalization

Info session about ESM/GEOG 301, May 27-June 7, 2025. Learn about ecotourism, sustainable development and the field course from coleaders and past participants

Presenters:
Andrew Stubblefield, Rosemary Sherriff & Miguel Karian

The return of Trump and the (continuing) rise of sub-state actors on the global stage

States, Cities, Counties and Tribes are increasingly operating at the international level. This session will explore what a second Trump Adminstration may mean for sub-state actors and global governance.

Presenters:
Alison Holmes, Dept of Politics and International Studies

Study Abroad Returnee Panel

Hear from students that have recently studied abroad for a summer, semester, or year!

Presenters:
Kerry Gonzales, International Programs

Youth-Adult Partnerships in Community Engagement: Lessons from India

Using the Youth-Adult Partnerships (Y-APs) framework, this paper presents work from Daula village (India), one of the two rural communities that participated in “Rural Youth Volunteers in India”, a social entrepreneurship program supported by the U.S. state department.

Presenters:
Meenal Rana, Child Development

ISLP Mexico

Students will discuss their experiences working at the CRISMA therapy clinic in Mexico and the social interactions and cultural differences surrounding the trip.

Presenters:
Midalia Garcia, Juliann Johnson, Brenda Gonzalez

Woodland Rites: Global Heavy Metal, Anti-Fascism and the liberatory politics of the body.

The publication of Black Metal Rainbows marks the academic study of anti-fascist and gender-nonconforming black metal. This is a casual discussion of the global connections between revolutionary heavy metal scenes in challenging prevailing culture. We'll discuss several case-studies to bring into focus the communicative culture change of revolutionary heavy metal. Discussion will include explicit intersectional dialogue about heavy topics including violence, trans expression, and direct action.

Presenters:
Maxwell Schnurer, Communication Department

A Just Transition for Africa: We can't decarbonize a system that hasn't been decolonized yet

Fadhel is an associate professor of international studies and economics at Denison University. He is on sabbatical in Kenya and will be sending a video recording of his talk.

Presenters:
Fadhel Kaboub, Denison University

Study Abroad Opportunities with partner CEA/CAPA

CEA CAPA brings high-quality international academic program to students through study abroad opportunities around the world in a multitude of disciplines to include STEM, Arts & Humanities and Professional Studies. Come learn about opportunities to study abroad with CEA/CAPA.

Presenters:
Matt Janus - CEA/CAPA & Cal Poly's Study Abroad Office (Megan Mefford/Kerry Gonzales)

ISLP Mexico

A discussion about students' service learning experience at CRISMA physical therapy clinic in Mexico.

Presenters:
Dominic Gallardo, Jason Arcilla, Josue Ramos

ISLP Mexico

A discussion about students' service learning experience at CRISMA physical therapy clinic in Mexico.

Presenters:
Virgina Rodriguez, Sophia V.,Alondra Rangel

Film Night and Discussion. Goodwin Forum

Film: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Mathai

Presenters:
Joseph Dieme - Goodwin Forum (NHE 102)

State Department Internships

Diplomat in Residence, Ryan Gliha will offer information and insights on internships with the State Department

Presenters:
State Dept - Ryan Gliha

Populism at home and abroad

This talk will address the disturbing trend of right-wing populism around the world. With the election of anti-democratic populist leaders in several long-established democracies such as India, Brazil (and the United States) we have seen the erosion of foundational norms, rules, and institutions critical for democratic governance. Her research addresses the impact of right-wing populist leaders on foreign policy, international cooperation, and democratic values, and examines how populism facilitates democratic decline.

Presenters:
Featured Speaker: Amy Skonieczny

The Foreign Service

Diplomat in Residence, Ryan Gliha will discuss joining the Foreign Service

Presenters:
State Dept - Ryan Gliha

Trade Policies: Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade and Implications

This talk will discuss non-tariff barriers to trade and the politcal reasons/implications

Presenters:
Nicola Matthews

Pacific Links: Volunteer Opportunity - Meet and Speak with Students in Viet Nam

Learn about the work of Pacific Links Foundation in preventing forced labor and human trafficking through education. Discussion of TESL/TEFL opportunities in Viet Nam.

Presenters:
Diane Trương, Director of Communications & Operations, Pacific Links Foundation; Janelle Adsit, Associate Professor, English

ISLP Mexico

Students will talk about experiences while pareting in the ISLP Mexico trip. Working in the CRISMA physicla therapy clinic.

Presenters:
Kenna Bartlett

Study Abroad Opportunity with partner USAC

USAC brings high-quality international academic programs to students through study abroad opportunities around the world. With over 50 affordable programs in 26 countries, USAC strives to provide students witha ample opportunities to become engaged, global citizens. Come learn from our USAC rep. about opportinies for you to study abroad.

Presenters:
Chuck Petranek - USAC & Cal Poly's Study Abroad Office (Kerry Gonzales/Megan Mefford)

Digital Battlegrounds: Cyber Conflict in the 21st Century

Will be part of my PSCI 240: Intro to IR Class

Presenters:
Noah Zerbe

Global Dance Show. Goodwin Forum: Doors open at 5pm.

A Global Dance Show featuring dance styles from around the world.

Presenters:
Tani Sebro and Kyleigh Brine - Goodwin Forum (NHE 102)

Faculty Led Summer Study Abroad Programs Offered by World Languages and Cultures

Learn about the exciting programs that we offer, what's included, and what to expect.

Presenters:
Joseph Diémé and Mateo Dean

Tolerance, the Modern State System, and the Peace of Westphalia (1648)

In depth discussion of the history and legacy of the Peace of Westphalia as a watershed moment in international diplomacy, tolerance/co-existence, and political economy.

Presenters:
Professor Marschke

Exercise is Medicine: A practical solution for the global obesity epidemic

Obesity is one of today’s most visible yet neglected public health problems. Millions will suffer from severe health disorders if immediate action is not taken. Dr. Kwon will present an innovative approach to solving the obesity problem and the Cal Poly Humbodlt Exercise is Medicine On Campus movement.

Presenters:
Young Kwon, School of Applied Health

Research or Teach Abroad: How to Apply for a Fulbright and other Fellowships

Info session about applying for a Fulbright Fellowship, Department of State, and Department of Education grants to either teach or conduct research abroad.

Presenters:
Tani Sebro, Politics

Ethnographic Fieldwork on Polluted Waterscapes in Latin America

Session explores various aspects of conducting ethnographic research on environmental and public health in polluted waterscapes in the Amazon region and in Central America

Presenters:
Gordon Ulmer, Anthropology

How To Do Impossible Things: Building a wood-fired humanitarian kitchen out of recycled materials during a winter war (free food!)

Lucas will describe the unorthodox process of developing an international humanitarian aid organization from scratch, from first principals. He will also briefly talk about the nature of humanitarian aid, the two other kitchens under construction in Central America and the Middle East, and the geopolitical situation in these three regions. He will then relate these themes to the particular ambitions of the students in attendance, to help them navigate their own trajectory.

Presenters:
Featured Speaker: Lucas Wilcox, Altruist Relief Kitchen - Library Fishbowl

Preparing for - and Recovering from - Study Abroad: Resarch on transformation curriculum as a new way to help students integrate their experience

Traditionally, students have been told about culture shock as a way to prepare them to go abroad and reverse culture shock on their return. This session is about reseach at Long Beach and Humboldt on how to shift away from asking students to adapt by enabling them to transfom their experience through what's called the 'model 8'. If you are going abroad (or have been abroad) this session may help you integrat this experience into your life.

Presenters:
Alison Holmes

The challenges and ethics of international research: Lessons from Palestine-Israel

In recent years, questions have arisen on the ethics of research and leisure travel. When considering whether to study abroad, undertake international research, take a job abroad, or take a vacation, more and more people are considering the power dynamics of travel from the Global North to the Global South (or even travel within the so-called "Global North," such as to Hawai'i). Professor Kirk will share her experience as a volunteer and later scholar-activist in Palestine-Israel and the ethical, political, and practical questions to consider where, when, and how to travel. Time available for questions and group discussion on these topics.

Presenters:
Gabi Kirk

Forced Migration and Donor/Host Community Reponses: A Social Network Analysis

An Explorition of Donor Collaborations in Addressing Syrian Forced Migration/Refugees in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon, and Host Communities' Responds.

Presenters:
Tabasum Wolayat

Peace Corps Certificate Info Session

Peace Corps Day: Learn about the requirements and benefits of obtaining a PC certificate

Presenters:
Mateo Dean

Peace Corps Info Session

Peace Corps Day: Learn about the different types of PC jobs, the applicaton process, and strategies for success

Presenters:
Sean Murphy, Peace Corps Recruiter

Stories from Return Peace Corps Volunteers

Peace Corps Day: Hear from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about their experiences in the Peace Corps

Presenters:
Beth Wilson

A Regional Approach to Transformative International Education and Experiences: Lessons Learned from Latin America (Reception w/food at 5pm)

The talk will highlight key lessons learned around preparation, context, trust and flexibility through a retrospective view of my 40 years of career interchanges with Latin America.

Presenters:
Keynote Speaker: Denise Stanley - Goodwin Forum (NHE 102)

Artifcats of the Ever-Growing World

Because we are a multicultural society, sometimes we perceive our surroundings as a microcosm of the world—we have little Bangladesh in LA, Little Ethiopia in DC, the Basque Block in Boise. We regularly use words from languages like Algonquin, Nahuatl, Guarani, and Romani. We eat curry, pupusas, and dim sum. Social media may connect us to dance crazes in Japan, and memes from Norway but there is still much that we haven’t absorbed yet, much that we do not see, and being aware of this may help us to reframe our understanding of the world beyond our borders and what it offers.

Presenters:
Jonathan Maiullo jonathan-maiullo@redwoods.edu

Understanding Immigration: An introduction to the US immigration system

There's no doubt that immigration is a hot topic for the United States. But how does the US immigration system actually work? Come join me for an introduction to the modern US immigration system and how we got to be here today.

Presenters:
Alex Freitag (afreitag@chirla.org)

Dateline: Latin America

We will explore some of the most significant developments in the region today. How does the region fit into today's world? Which countries and issues should we keep an eye on in the coming years?

Presenters:
Suzanne Pasztor

Experiences from South Africa

misconceptions about studying abroad in developing countries

Presenters:
Nick Salgado-Stanley

Study Abroad Student Panel

Come hear from student returnees about their experiences with study abroad.

Presenters:
Megan Mefford/Kerry Gonzales

Global Music Night

The Global Connections club will host a music night with snacks in Goodwin Forum (NHE 102)

Presenters:
Global Connections Club

Joining the Foreign Service

Diplomat in Residence, Ryan Gliha will discuss joining the Foreign Service

Presenters:
Ryan M. Gliha, U.S. Department of State

Global soundtrack music: behind the scenes in cultural exchange.

Across the globe some of the best musicians have made music for television and film. This is an effort to bring into relief the musical connections happening behind the scenes in recording studios world wide

Presenters:
Maxwell Schnurer

The Advertising and Reception of Contraceptives: Gender and Moral Implications for Women in the Johane Marange Apostolic Church in Zimbabwe

A philosophical investigation and analysis of the gender-related and moral implications of advertising modern contraceptives for women in the Johane Marange Apostolic church (JMAC) in Zimbabwe.

Presenters:
Chipo Hatendi

Pacific Links: Volunteer Opportunity for Students, Staff, and Faculty - Meet and Speak with Students in Viet Nam

Learn how to get involved with Pacific Links. This is an enriching volunteer opportunity that offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to communicate with, and learn from, students in Viet Nam.

Presenters:
Janelle Adsit, Diane Truong, and Thao Pham

Working with You Changed Me: An International Working Relationship

English-teaching colleagues from Armenia and The US share initial misconceptions and results from their experiences working together for the last 14 years.

Presenters:
Jonny Maiullo and Anna Arakelyan

Global Dance Show. Goodwin Forum: Doors open at 5pm. Show starts at 5:30pm.

Goodwin Forum (NHE 102): A Global Dance Show featuring dance styles from around the world

Presenters:
Tani Sebro

Ukraine Conflict: Western parts and components found in Russian military equipment

As the Sr. Director of Global Trade Compliance for Renesas Electronics, I will discuss the challenges the Ukraine conflict presents and describe the mitigation measures that an enterprise involved in international trade must have to confront.

Presenters:
Featured Speaker: Bruce Jackson

What does global mean at Cal Poly Humboldt?

The Global Connections Club is re-starting at Humboldt and would like to invite everyone to an open conversation about what 'global' means especially as we become a polytechnic. How can we support our international connections on campus and to the world?

Presenters:
Povheng Yam President GCC & Dr Alison Holmes INTL Program Leader

Peace Corps Prep Cerificate

Learn about the requirements and benefits of obtaining a PC certificate

Presenters:
Mateo Dean

California State Seal of Biliteracy

Presenters:
Agustín Amaro

The United Nations Security Council: Evaluating Effectiveness and Prospects for Reform

Created in the aftermath of World War II, the United Nations Security Council is charged with maintaining global peace and security. Yet it's widely been criticizied for its notable failures. In this session, we'll consider the reasons for the failures of the Security Council and examine some proposals for reform.

Presenters:
Noah Zerbe

Measuring progress towards international climate adaptation commitments

John is a data scientist working at the World Resources Institute in DC. Globally, hundreds of millions of hectares have been pledged for forest restoration or conservation over the upcoming decades. The World Resources Institute, a global climate change think tank, works at the forefront of monitoring global land use changes, such as deforestation and restoration. This session will provide an overview of the global "accounting" practices for measuring progress on forest and landscape restoration pledges and their interactions between project, jurisdictional, national, and international scales.

Presenters:
Featured Speaker: John Brandt

International Film Night: Black in Argentina

In Goodwin Forum (NHE 102): Watch film and have a Roundtable Discussion: Racism in Latin America. Let's talk about that!

Presenters:
Russell Gaskell, Joseph Diémé, and Keir Wilson

Subnational diplomacy - fragmentation or better representation?

Diplomacy has traditionally focused on the nation-state, but globalization is increasingly creating opportunities for sub-national entities to act on the global stage to create local change. This session will explore how the US State Department is reinventing diplomacy to reflect these new actors.

Presenters:
Alison Holmes

WLC Study Abroad Programs

Learn about the exciting study abroad programs offered this summer!

Presenters:
Mateo Dean and Joseph Diémé

Highlights of land use and sustainability issues

This session will focus on resource extactions, resource policy, and environmental change outcomes in the USA, Canada and Ghana

Presenters:
Joseph Oduro Appiah

Reflecting on a 15-year Career in International Humanitarian Aid & Development

Gain insights on what this type of career entails, how to get started, and what type of dilemmas you might encounter.

Presenters:
Jocelyne Takatsuno (former Project Director at IRC and Mercy Corps, to name a few)

The Social Biography of Gold in the Peruvian Amazon

Ethnographic research on the socioecological consequences of the global gold industry in the Peruvian Amazon

Presenters:
Gordon Ulmer

Study Abroad Returnee Student Q&A Panel

Learn from past participants about study abroad.

Presenters:
Megan Mefford

Keynote: Leveraging our Ancestral Intelligence with Afrofuturism: Searching for our undiscovered stories with the Megascope

Great Hall (CCC_260) with catering (appetizers): Afrofuturism combines science fiction and fantasy to reexamine how the future is currently imagined, and to reconstruct futures thinking with a deeper insight into the black experience, especially as slavery forced Africans to confront an alien world surrounded by colonial technologies.1 Afrofuturism is born out of cruelty, and that cruelty of the white imagination, with some complicity with African tribes, was a necessary condition out of which the African diaspora had to reimagine its future. Rhetorically, Afrofuturism aims to reclaim and transform the trauma of past atrocities against the black and Afro-queer diaspora.

Presenters:
Keynote Speaker: Lonny Brooks

ART WORK: Info session about CSU Summer Arts - Printmaking masterclass for all majors and levels of experience

Desc of Summer program: Celebrating the history of art, labor, and the many communities that constitute the cultural tapestry of the Central Valley of California. Learn the practice of woodblock printmaking and the colorful history of posters, the labor movement, and the practice of printmaking in the community as a means of information dissemination, protest, and rallying to a cause. We will visit local galleries and archives, meet labor leaders and art historians, hold a community printmaking workshop, and mount an exhibition of your work​​. Director of Graduate interaction Design and Interactive Art at CSU EastBay. Ian Pollock​ holds a Master of Fine Art degree in New Media Art Practice from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor In Fine Art in New Genres from the San Francisco Art Institute. He is involved in transdisciplinary research and collaborations into game jams, hackathons, playable media, neuroscience, computer science and afro-futurism across traditional academic boundaries. He reviews academic and scholarly articles for Leonardo Journal and for SIGSCE and ITICSCE conferences.​

Presenters:
Ian Pollock

Observing essential biodiversity variables (EBVs) from space

The role of geospatial science in natural resources management

Presenters:
Tawanda Gara

Apply for a Fulbright Fellowship!

Info session about applying for a Fulbright Fellowship, Department of State, and Department of Education grants to either teach or conduct research abroad.

Presenters:
Tani Sebro

A practical solution for the global obesity epidemic: Challenging conventional beliefs

Obesity is one of today’s most visible yet neglected public health problems. Millions will suffer from severe health disorders if immediate action is not taken. Exercise physiology professor Dr. Kwon will present an innovative approach to solve the obesity problem.

Presenters:
Young Sub Kwon

International Volunteer Pathways

How to volunteer abroad, what to expect, who to talk to, & where to start

Presenters:
Matthew Cendejas

Cal Poly H. Polyglots

Who are we? What languages do we currently speak? What languages do we want to learn? The importance and value of being multilingual and multicultural in the 21st century.

Presenters:
Russell Carlos Gaskell

Africa School: Envisioning a fresh paradigm to education

Factoring hands-on environmental health of the planet while conserving endangered cultures and documenting traditions.

Presenters:
Micheal Mpyangu

African Diaspora Celebration

The Diaspora day celebration is meant to be a discussion and an upliftment of Black voices! Please come and enjoy a night with faculty, who will delve into what the African diaspora means to them! Location: Goodwin Forum (NHE 102)

Presenters:
Diaspora Day

AfroRithms From The Future game event

A storytelling exploration game that bridges science fiction with issues of racial justice and historical truths to reinterpret Africana and Indigenous ancestral intelligence and recover cosmologies lost through colonial erasure to leverage as a set of resilient strategies into the future.

Presenters:
Lonny Brooks

Designing for DeepAdaptation and Climate Collapse - What is the changing role of designers in a world impacted by climate collapse.

Director of Graduate interaction Design and Interactive Art at CSU EastBay. Ian Pollock​ holds a Master of Fine Art degree in New Media Art Practice from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor In Fine Art in New Genres from the San Francisco Art Institute. He is involved in transdisciplinary research and collaborations into game jams, hackathons, playable media, neuroscience, computer science and afro-futurism across traditional academic boundaries. He reviews academic and scholarly articles for Leonardo Journal and for SIGSCE and ITICSCE conferences.​

Presenters:
Featured Speaker: Ian Pollock

The world is watching: explaining the results and the potential global implications of the US midterms to a European audience

An expert in CA politics and US elections, Dr McCuan, a Professor of Politics at Sonoma State, was invited by the US State Depart to give 4 public talks in Germany, a talk at the Sorbonne in Paris and a presentation to the European Parliament on the results and global implications of the US Midterms. He will share with us what the worlds makes of the current state of our democracy.

Presenters:
Featured Speaker: David McCuan

Lula, Act II: Has Brazil turned a corner?

The recent (re)election of Lula da Silva and the storming of government buildings by supporters of his predecessor raise interesting questions about Brazil's future

Presenters:
Suzanne Pasztor

Welcome Ceremony and Flag Parade on the Quad

Join us on the Quad for a Welcome Ceremony to kick off IEW - Opening address by Provost Jenn Capps!

Presenters:
Welcome EVENT on the Quad

The Dominican Republic

All inclusive? This session examines the realities of colorist structures in capitalist vacation hubs. A presentation based on personal experience.

Presenters:
Keir Wilson

The Necessary work of the Sovereign Bodies Institute

An introduction to this grass-roots Indigenous organization that gathers research and knowledge on gender and sexual violence against Indigenous peoples.

Presenters:
Viridiana Preciado, Sovereign Bodies Institute (INTL alum)

The Global Politics of Local Food

Exploring how our food choices and food systems connect us to social, cultural, political, and economic questions at the global level.

Presenters:
Noah Zerbe, Politics

The Social Life of Gold

Examines how gold as a global commodity is predicated on exploitation of labor, land, and bodies in the Peruvian Amazon

Presenters:
Gordon Ulmer, Anthropology

The Rise and Fall of Great Powers as seen by the ambassadors of "Transatlantica"

The relationship between the US and the UK - two of the most powerful countries in the world - has often been called "special'. This session examines the future of this relationship from the perspective of the ambassador as their power begins to wane.

Presenters:
Alison Holmes, International Studies

Responsible Storytelling: Sharing Your Experience with Respect

A consideration of the subjectivity of experiences abroad and the change in conversational context that occurs when we return. How do essentialism, appropriation and relativism apply to the stories we tell about our time abroad? How can we consider these ideas to remain respectful and avoid misrepresenting? A presentation based on personal experience.

Presenters:
Jonathan Maiullo, College of the Redwoods

To Catch the Sun

Stories of communities coming together to harness their own solar power. Real people, projects, impacts...and failures. Free raffle for a copy of To Catch the Sun - https://www.tocatchthesun.com.

Presenters:
Lonny Grafman, Environmental Resources Engineering and Appropriate Technology

Brown bag: what does "global" mean at Humboldt?

Humboldt's strategic plan calls for our campus to be more "global" what does that mean to students?

Presenters:
Alison Holmes, International Studies

Internships with the State Department

Diplomat in Residence, Ryan Gliha will offer information and insights on internships with the State Department

Presenters:
Ryan Gliha, Diplomat in Residence

Promoting your International Experience

Discussion on the great value of international experiences when applying to job opportunities. Tips on highlighting these experiences on the application process: resume, cover letter, interview.

Presenters:
Nora Montoya, Academic and Career Advising Center

Pan African land manual: Black Radical Literature, Lyric and Tradition

Exploring an international conversation about the importance of land in Pan African discourse.

Presenters:
Doug Smith, Umoja Center Coordinator

Study Abroad: A Transformative Experience

A discussion of the benefits of Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs, specifically those offered summer 2022: The Nantes Program (France) and The León Program (Spain)

Presenters:
Joseph Diémé & Matthew Dean, World Languages and Cultures

Peace Corps

Humboldt Peace Corps Certificate - NEW. Information session

Presenters:
John Keller

Aesthetic Nationalism: The Dance of War and Exile along the Thai-Myanmar Border

In the context of communal violence and forced displacements, cultural performances serve a critical function for Myanmar's refugee populations. Learn how creative expression is used to overcome the trauma of war and violence.

Presenters:
Tani Sebro, Politics

Auschwitz: Connecting Deep Societal Divisions

Teaching in Auschwitz to connect the the acts of violence and subjugation in North America and Eastern Europe to advance mutual understanding and work towards soothing societal fractures

Presenters:
Kerri Malloy, San Jose State, Global Humanities

Britain and Latin America in the Age of US Hegemony

Latin America has long been subject to the overwhelming political, economic and cultural influence of the United States. This talk offers an alternative perspective by exploring the role played by Great Britain in the region throughout the twentieth century.

Presenters:
Tom Mills, Lancaster University UK Diplomatic History

KEYNOTE: Global Engagement Starts at Home

Mary Akpovi, PhD, MBA, MBT, CPA

Presenters:
Mary Akpovi, PhD, MBA, MBT, CPA

Building Virtual International Experience

Discover internship, volunteer and work international virtual opportunities. COVID-19 and other barriers to travel need not be a barrier to continued personal/professional development.

Presenters:
Nora Montoya, Academic and Career Advising Center

Foreign Service

State Department Diplomat in residence

Presenters:
Ryan Gliha , Diplomat in Residence

The Controversy of the Cello in Arab Music

This talk explores international cultural policy and the construction of pan-national identity through music. Using the cello as a case study, I discuss the development of al-musiqa al-‘arabiyya (“Arab music”) in the early twentieth century and the associated controversy over Western European instruments such as the cello.

Presenters:
Kira Weiss, PhD student ethnomusicology (INTL alum)

Humboldt Exercise is Medicine On Campus

This movement engages students, faculty and staff in education initiatives and make
movement part of the daily campus culture

Presenters:
Young Sub Kwon, Kinesiology

Study Abroad as a student of color: a world of diversity

Students of color often find study abroad a different kind of challenge. Hear from the current INTL peer mentor and INTL alums on their experience of study abroad - and the major! Hosts: Doug Smith (AACAE Coordinator and INTL alum) and Debora Rios (INTL peer mentor), Ashley Wolfe, Taiden Partlow and Marie Lopez.

Presenters:
Hosts: Doug Smith (Umoja Center Coordinator and INTL alum) and Debora Rios (current INTL peer mentor) with INTL alums: Marie Lopez, Ashley Wolfe and Taiden Partlow

Peace Corps

Peace Corps as a career option. Information session. 

Presenters:
John Keller

Exploring the Impact of Covid-19 on SDG #4

Covid created the largest disruption of education systems in history. Education is a primary driver for economic development and all 17 SDGs, thus Covid presents significant challenges to development progress.

Presenters:
Beth Wilson, Economics

Chinese "love": words, meanings, practices

An "occasional" look at the changing terms, meanings, and translations between words, cultures and times.

Presenters:
Mary Scoggin, Anthropology

Student Panel on Study Abroad

Study Abroad alumni will share about their experiences abroad.

Presenters:
Student Panel

Islam and Citizenship Education in Europe

With historical roots in Christendom, by 2050, 60-80 million Muslims will make Europe diverse. Education decisions made today can instill social, economic, and political values that build peaceful pluralism.

Presenters:
Vincent Biondo, Religious Studies

The International Mission Field of American Civil Religion

Is American nationalism rooted in shared beliefs? If so, what are they, and how do they manifest themselves in the context of international diversity? Join this conversation about the global effects of America's stated ideals and ritual commitments.

Presenters:
Sara Hart, Religious Studies

Education projects in Peru and Uganda

Cendejas started a nonprofit (InspireONE) to support education projects around the world. His organization has facilitated the placements of over 30 volunteers in two countries. They have also bought a school and work with a range of grassroots organizations.

Presenters:
Matthew Cendejas, College of the Redwoods

Colonialism and musical exchange: transnational collaboration and the visibility of power

Unpacking the power relations in transnational musical exchanges can help to make visible colonial traditions and logics. Focusing on the extraction of musical resources and the exploitative dynamic of global creativity, this talk focuses in on several key case studies in musical collaboration and adds to the critical vocabulary.

Presenters:
Mawwell Schnurer, Communication

Building Virtual International Experience (Y)

Discover internship, volunteer and work international virtual opportunities. COVID-19 need not be a barrier to continued personal/professional development.

Presenters:
Nora Montoya, Career Advisor ACAC

American College of Sports Medcine's "Exercise is Medicine Movment" on Humboldt (G)

Exercise has never been more important for our mental and physical health duing COVID-19 pandemic.Discussion that exercise as a medicine during COVID-19 pandemic.

Presenters:
Young Sub Kwon, Kinesiology

Muslim Minorities in Crisis (G)

A conversation about current and historical persecutions of Muslim minority groups focusing on the Uyghurs in China and Rohingya in Myanmar.

Presenters:
Robert Cliver, History and Tani Sebro, Politics

Genocide and Geoeconomics in Myanmar's Borderlands (G)

An ethnographic examination of the political persecution and economic exploitation of ethnic minorities in Myanmar.

Presenters:
Tani Sebro, Politics

International Recipe Night (Y)

A fun evening session to learn about international recipes through engagement and tutorials.

Presenters:
TBA - OhSnap or Global Connections Club

Featured Speaker: The Sea Around Us: A Biography of the Coral Triangle and My Journey to It (G)

This talk will chart a biography of the Coral Triangle, the world's foremost center of marine biodiversity. In doing so, it will trace the speaker's journey to it--both as a field of study and the place he calls home. In particular, the talk will center on the role international education played in shaping his path from Humboldt to Hawaii and from Harvard to Singapore.

Presenters:
Anthony Medrano, Yale-NUS

Promoting your International Experience (Y)

Discussion on the great value of international experiences when applying to job opportunities. Tips on highlighting these experiences on the application process: resume, cover letter, interview.

Presenters:
Nora Montoya, Career Advisor ACAC

Navigating Paradise: Hotel Entrepreneurship in Developing Pacific Island Countries (G)

Learn about the unique approaches entrepreneurs must use to make their businesses work in Pacific Islands with unique sociocultural, geographic, and economic characteristics

Presenters:
Tyler Stumpf, Business

Open Zoom Mic - what does 'global' mean at Humboldt? (Y)

There is nothing more global than a pandemic, but what has it done to our sense of what is means to be international? What can and should we do at Humboldt to remain rooted in the community while reaching for the world? We want to hear your worries, fears, ideas and hopes for what comes next.

Presenters:
Alison Holmes, International Studies and Jeremiah Plata, Global Connections Club

Cuba by Bike: people, places and culture (G)

I'll share photos, journal entries and perspectives on my 2014 bike tour in Cuba

Presenters:
Morgan King, Office of Sustainability

Water Development in the Peruvian Andes (G)

Humboldt ERE, Geology, E&C, and film students collaborate with Andean village to build irrigation canals and investigate water resources in Zurite, Cusco

Presenters:
Jasper Oshun, Geology

"Second Generation" Ethnic Policy in China (G)

Anthropological perspective on changing ideas about what "ethnicity" is in China, and what difference that makes in policy and everyday practice.

Presenters:
Mary Scoggin, Anthropology

Film Festival Workshop (Y)

In this workshop, we will explore how Cinema is the universal language and how the Humboldt Int’l Film Fest prides itself in showing films from across the world that allows filmmakers to express themselves free from the censorship of mainstream media which inspire social, cultural, political, and environmental change.

Presenters:
Kylie Holub, Film Major

English Language Fellowship Information Session (Y)

Information on the State Department's English Language Fellowship

Presenters:
Jonathan Maiullo, CR

What do 'they' (foreign diplomats) think of 'us' (the state of California)? (G)

After more than 50 interviews of diplomats, tribal, city and state officials, this talk will focus on what she found among the Consuls General representing their countries here in the Golden State.

Presenters:
Alison Holmes, International Studies

Asian Languages at Humboldt (Y)

Introduction to Korea and its language, how to study Korean and other Asian languages in the 21st century, New page on INTL library webpage, and new Humboldt Asian StudiesClub.

Presenters:
Sara Thornton, International Studies Major

Gold "Fever" in the Peruvian Amazon (G)

This presentation examines the 21st Century gold rush in the Peruvian Amazon by taking an ethnographic approach to understand how Andean migrant gold miners in the Peruvian Amazon contend with the disposability of their life, labor, and surrounding environment

Presenters:
Gordon Ulmer, Anthropology

Biking Serbia and Romania: lessons about landscapes, economies, and history (G)

This is about how and why I biked across two countries in eastern Europe, and what I learned along the way.

Presenters:
Erin Kelly, Forestry

An examination of imperialism and its discontents. (G)

Case study from the Caribbean and counter strategies from Walter Rodney and the Black Power movement.

Presenters:
Douglas Smith, African American Center for Academic Excellence

Keynote: The Education of a Humanitarian Relief Worker (G)

The field of international humanitarian relief has transformed remarkably from when I began my career after graduating from Humboldt. Relief workers are far more professional and prepared than in the past. Formal education is available in both general and technical fields, enabling workers to go to work well prepared to deliver needed services. Yet aspects of the humanitarian world remain mired in western-oriented structures that limit participation of local organizations, undermine effective response, and limit innovation. My career in humanitarian assistance spans 40 years. I began with delivering relief food during a civil war in Uganda and included oversight of all humanitarian relief for USAID. The talk will examine my career and my views on the current state of humanitarian education from my current vantage point as a professor at Tufts University.

Presenters:
Gregory Gottlieb, Tufts University

Covid Challenges to Meeting Education Goals for LDCs (G)

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #4 strives to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all" by 2030. Covid created the largest disruption of education systems in history. Education is a primary driver for economic development and all 17 SDGs, thus Covid presents significant challenges to development progress.

Presenters:
Beth Wilson, Professor and Chair, Department of Economics

Study Abroad Returnee Student Panel (Y)

Please join us for a discussion on Humboldt student experiences while studying abroad. Student returnee panel. Opportunity for Q&A.

Presenters:
Megan Mefford, CIP

Traveling on a Budget: Study Abroad Financial Opportunities (Y)

Presentation on opportunities to finance study abroad programs including an introduction to USAC and the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.

Presenters:
Mikayla Kia, International Studies Major

Peace Corps Info Session (Y)

This is an informational session about what joining the Peace Corps entails

Presenters:
John Keller, Peace Corps Recruiter

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals: A Progress Update (G)

A short introduction to the United Nations's Millennium Development Goals and an assessment of the progress we've made in achieving them and the work that remains to achieve them.

Presenters:
Noah Zerbe, Politics

Global Dance Show (Y)

A Global Dance Show hosted by Shoshanna Rose (Humboldt Dance) featuring local Humboldt dancers.

Presenters:
Shoshanna Rose

Responsible Storytelling: Sharing Your Experience with Respect (G)

A consideration of the subjectivity of experiences abroad and the change in conversational context that occurs when we return. How do essentialism, appropriation and relativism apply to the stories we tell about our time abroad? How can we consider these ideas to remain respectful and avoid misrepresenting? A presentation based on personal experience.

Presenters:
Jonathan Maiullo, CR

Graffiti & Ethno-Territoriality in early Putin-era Russia (G)

How do competing ethno-religious groups make territorial claims in urban environments? Using the case study of Kazan, a city of Russia populated in even number of Orthodox Russians and Muslim Tatars, I show how conflicting visions of the region are expressed in the urban landscape and how the officials take measures to counter popular experessions of cultural-politifcal exclusion.

Presenters:
Matthew Derrick Geography, Env. & Spatial Analysis

European Graffiti Innovations (G)

A short introduction to the tactical innovations contributed by European graffiti crews. Includes discussion of absailling, group painting, new technologies (fire extinguishers), and innovative messaging.

Presenters:
Maxwell Schnurer, Communication

State Department: Joining the Foreign Service (G)

Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm works for the State Department and is the diplomat in residence for this region. This session will be for those interesting in working for the Foreign Service. She will also be holding individual meetings with interested students.

Presenters:
Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm, Diplomat in Residence

Scholarships for Success (Y)

How-to session on funding your educational experience. Scholarships allow for new opportunities and financial peace of mind as you prepare for the future.

Presenters:
Lauren Werner, International Studies Major

State Department Internships (G)

Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm works for the State Department and is the diplomat in residence for this region. This session will be about internships with the State Department. She will also be having individual meetings with interested students.

Presenters:
Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm, Diplomat in Residence