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Session Schedule
All sessions take place in the Library Fishbowl (Lib 209) unless otherwise indicated
Monday, February 10
Youth-Adult Partnerships in Community Engagement: Lessons from India
9:00 - 9:50amUsing 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
Study Abroad Returnee Panel
10:00 - 10:50amHear from students that have recently studied abroad for a summer, semester, or year!
Presenters:
Kerry Gonzales, International Programs
The return of Trump and the (continuing) rise of sub-state actors on the global stage
11:00 - 11:50amStates, 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
Costa Rica Field Course: International Environmental Issues & Globalization
12:00 - 12:50pmInfo 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 engines of renaissance internationalism
1:00 - 1:50pmHow 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
Understanding Aliens: 3 body problem
2:00 - 2:50pmPresentation and discussion focused on imaginative media products as ways of grappling with global and national tensions
Presenters:
Mary Scoggin, Anth Dept
CANCELLED: State Department Internships
3:00 - 3:50pmDiplomat in Residence will offer information and insights on internships with the State Department
Presenters:
CANCELLED: Susan Wong, Diplomat in Residence
CANCELLED Foreign Service
4:00 - 4:50pmDiplomat in Residence will discuss joining and working in the Foreign Service
Presenters:
CANCELLED: Susan Wong, Diplomat in Residence
Keynote Speaker: Interesting Developments: From the Micro to the Macro & Lessons Learned; Reception w/food (Goodwin Forum - NHE 102)
5:00 - 6:50pmLearn 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
Tuesday, February 11
Exercise is Medicine: A practical solution for the global obesity epidemic
11:00 - 11:50amObesity 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
Stories from Return Peace Corps Volunteers
12:00 - 12:50pmPeace Corps Day: Hear from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about their experiences in the Peace Corps
Presenters:
Beth Wilson (Panel)
Peace Corps Info Session
1:00 - 1:50pmPeace Corps Day: Learn about the different types of PC jobs, the applicaton process, and strategies for success
Presenters:
Sean Murphy - PC recruiter
Peace Corps Certificate Info Session
2:00 - 2:50pmPeace Corps Day: Learn about the requirements and benefits of obtaining a PC certificate
Presenters:
Mateo Dean - PC Certificate
Cancelled: FEATURED SPEAKER: The role of the private sector in International Development
3:00 - 3:50pmNote 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
International Service Learning Program - Mexico
4:00 - 4:50pmHear 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!
5:00 - 6:30pmA 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
Wednesday, February 12
International Service Learning Program - Mexico
9:00 - 9:50amHear from students about what they learned and experienced on this short-format study abroad trip.
Presenters:
WLC 480 Students
WLC Programs Abroad
10:00 - 10:50amLearn about Spanish and French Summer Study Abroad programs.
Presenters:
Joseph Dieme, Mateo Dean, & Anahi Ruiz
FEATURED SPEAKER: The Role of Law in International Development
11:00 - 11:50amFor 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
FEATURED SPEAKER: Beyond an Adventure: The Transformative Impact of Study Abroad Marketing in the 21st Century
12:00 - 12:50pmAluma 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
The History of Drinking and Drunkenness in an International Context
1:00 - 1:50pmIntroduction to drinking and drunkenness as historically and culturally determined social phenomena.
Presenters:
Prof. Marschke (History)
Wildlands Studies Study Abroad Presentation
2:00 - 2:50pmLearn more about studying abroad (or in the USA) with Wildlands Studies
Presenters:
Erisy Watt, Wildlands Studies and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs
FEATURED SPEAKER: The Intersection of Trade and Gender and Social Inclusion in Development
3:00 - 3:50pmAn 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
FEATURED SPEAKER: Households, Markets, and IT in Economic Growth; Light refreshments! (Goodwin Forum - NHE 102)
5:00 - 6:30pmHolistic 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
Thursday, February 13
BaFa BaFa
9:00 - 9:50amCross-cultural integration simulation experience. Note that this is the first hour of a 2-hour event.
Presenters:
Joshua Frye, Comm Dept
BaFa BaFa (con't)
10:00 - 10:50amCross-cultural integration simulation experience. This is a continuation of the first hour.
Presenters:
Joshua Frye, Comm Dept
Humanitarian Aid Work: High Ideals vs. Hard Realities
11:00 - 11:50amReflections 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
The Land Has Voice: UN Sustainable Development Goals vs. Reality in Pacific Island Countries
12:00 - 12:50pmAn analysis contrasting the UN Sustainable Development Goals with reality in Pacific Island countries
Presenters:
Tyler Stumpf, School of Business
USAC Study Abroad Presentation
1:00 - 1:50pmLearn more about study abroad opportunities through USAC.
Presenters:
Charles Petranek, USAC and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs
Apply for a Fulbright and other International Grants!
2:00 - 2:50pmInfo 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
Sustainability and Global Development
3:00 - 3:50pmHow 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
"Sacred Pampas and Preludes" Classical Guitar Concert; Light refreshments! (Goodwin Forum - NHE 102)
5:00 - 6:30pmAn 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
Friday, February 14
A Personal Legacy of Humboldt State University's International English Language Institute
9:00 - 9:50amDid 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)
Funk Forward: Global Resistance through recorded mediums
10:00 - 10:50amRecords from Japan, Brazil and Nigeria to help document the ways that music and musicians communicated /contested injustices.
Presenters:
Maxwell Schnurer, Comm Dept
Global perspective on prison education
11:00 - 11:50amMembers 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
CEA CAPA Study Abroad Presentation
1:00 - 1:50pmLearn more about study abroad opportunities through CEA CAPA.
Presenters:
Matt Janus, CEA CAPA and Kerry Gonzales, International Programs