Global Learning News

“Charlie Hebdo,” a French satirical newspaper, was used to making headlines for its provocative cartoons – especially those featuring the prophet Mohammad. But that changed in January when two brothers stormed the newspaper and killed the publication’s editor and cartoonists. In the wake of the attack, the world proclaimed its solidarity with the publication, proclaiming, […]

Leaders of FIU’s comprehensive Global Learning for Global Citizenship initiative are featured in a new book on engaging diverse student populations: “International Student Engagement: Strategies for Creating Inclusive, Connected, and Purposeful Campus Environments.” Authors Chris R. Glass and Rachawan Wongtrirat, both of Old Dominion University, and Stephanie Buus, a Paris-based researcher, cite campus leaders who […]

FIU alumnus and former Global Learning staffer Andrew Gomez appeared recently on Public Radio International’s “To the Point,” discussing how younger Cuban Americans feel about President Obama’s move to reestablish full diplomatic relations with Cuba. Gomez, soon graduating with a doctorate degree in history – focusing on Cuban-American history – from the University of California Los […]

Every year hundreds of students consider signing up for courses and programs that take them around the world. Sure, it can seem a little overwhelming in some cases, but we polled a group of experts living the dream right here at FIU to help take out some of the sting. These students, who recently led […]

By Chrystian Tejedor Leaving home for college can be tough. Some students don’t know what to expect. Others go in wide-eyed with excitement. Add traveling abroad to the mix, however, and things seem to get trickier. But according to some international students, fearlessness just might be the key to finishing your degree in a foreign […]

The month of November is packed with Global Learning programs, events, and activities! Click the name of each event for a full description and flyer.Monday, November 3, 3:00 PM, GC 276Conversation with a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Wednesday, November 12, 2:00 PM, Parkview Housing Multipurpose Room*International Video Chat: Entrepreneurship & Start Ups *Parkview Housing is located […]

Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet visited FIU on Friday, October 10th to officially launch Peace Corps Prep @ FIU, a program for undergraduates to gain skills and experiences that make them competitive applicants for the Peace Corps and other international development positions. These local news outlets covered the event: Miami Herald: Peace Corps prep program debuts […]

In an installment of the university’s popular “FIYou” series, Assistant Professor Moses Shumow discussed his involvement with Global Learning, and the role the initiative plays for our student body. “I think the Office of Global Learning’s efforts at creating students with global awareness, perspective, and a willingness to engage in challenging problems is an important […]

Dates: April 29, 2014 – May 12, 2014 Organization Benefited: Mano a Mano Bolivia FIU Student Participants: Connie Penczak, Chapter President; Gordon Kingston; Maria Trujillo; Narkay Hervas; Nathaly Milla; Niko Crawford; Penelope Regalado; Bethany Burkhart During Summer 2014, eight FIU students, all members of the Global Learning student organization Students Offering Support (SOS), traveled to Bolivia to work […]

FIU has been selected as a Peace Corps Prep partner institution, enabling the university to offer an enhanced academic and service-based program to prepare FIU students for entry into the Peace Corps and other positions in international development. The university has had a proud history with the Peace Corps, with 187 alumni having served and […]