Ramapo International

Cultural Survival Bazaar - Meet the Artists
2020-11-20 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
A Chance to Interact with 7 Artists
Face-to-Face Virtually

“Support the narrative shift, support the cultural shift, and put your dollars in the right places.” — Galina Angarova (Buryat), Cultural Survival Executive Director
Join us today, November 20, 2:30 ET, for a live Meet and Greet with 7 our our Bazaar Artists. Listen to their stories and get a chance to ask questions about their work.
Our Indigenous Boutique, an online store which features handpicked items from over 26 artists, is now open and shipping is included in the listed prices!
Also visit our Vendor Directory at bazaar.cs.org. Please visit and shop online for gifts for your loved ones and support Indigenous artists.
Need some advice or do not know where to start? Customers can request one-hour personal shopping sessions with Cultural Survival staff knowledgeable about vendors, products, and website navigation. For more information, please contact: bazaar@cs.org or at 617-441-5400 ex. 18.

SIT Critical Conversations Virtual Series Wrap-up with SIT President and Senior Leadership
2020-11-20 15:00 - 16:00
SIT Critical Conversations Virtual Series Wrap-up with SIT President and Senior Leadership
Friday, 11/20 | 3-4pm EDT | Click Here to Register
Please join SIT President Dr. Sophia Howlett, SIT Dean of Faculty Dr. Said Graiouid, and Academic Dean Dr. Cheikh Thiam for a panel discussion on the significance of SIT’s critical global issues framework and study abroad, the future of study abroad at SIT, and for a discussion on how we can all work together toward envisioning a justice-based international education future. When registering for this event, attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions that you would like SIT’s senior leadership panel to address. We look forward to you joining us for this lively panel discussion as we wrap up our Critical Conversations virtual series and International Education Week 2020.
Presenters: Sophia Howlett, Said Graiouid, Cheikh Thiam
Moderator: Mory H. Pagel

"La Escuela Pública en el Sistema Educativo de México y Argentina"
2020-11-20 17:00 - 18:00
This presentation will take place in SPANISH.
Presentación del proyecto final “La Escuela Pública en el Sistema Educativo de México y Argentina” realizado en el marco de una actividad COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) entre la UNIVA de México y la Universidad del Salvador, hoy viernes a las 19h (ARG). Para asistir haga click acá: https://bit.ly/32VqNot

Social Media and Rapid Change in Japanese Society Today
2020-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | https://zoom.us/w/95599381118?tk=h–kwi9w91sdBZ30nbYgrr6Z5c-igNRXDWkcHesBX2w.DQIAAAAWQirKfhZZeHRRendMa1NZU1htS1NEWGRlbUF3AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=[REDACTED]
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Description: Learn how social media and smartphone ownership has rapidly changed the way people see themselves, especially young people. We will also look at how Covid-19 has dramatically changed the landscape of Japanese society today, and what those who wish to live and work in Japan can expect.
Speakers:
Professor Amy Borovoy, Princeton, leading expert on Japanese health, culture, society
Kimberly Hassel, PhD Candidate, Department of East Asian Studies, Princeton University
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International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/ahfhEztaD

Virtual Japanese Language Happy Hour
2020-11-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Google Meet
Welcome back! Japanese Language Happy Hour continues to beoffered virtually via Google Meet every Wednesday at 12pm during Fall 2020 semester.
Join us and practice your language skills while learningabout current & traditional Japanese culture, seasonal cuisines, customs,and local events. All levels arewelcome. Study Abroad program alumni and former exchange students in Japan arealso invited. Bring your own Onigiri, snacks & green tea and join us from thecomfort of your own space. Email Izumi Osawa-Minevich at iosawami@ramapo.eduand you will receive a Google Meet invitation.
This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/cxd-cnzm-vjf
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Excel in Science, by National Geographic Explorers
2020-11-25 12:00 - 13:30
Link: Joining Link
Sponsored by National Geographic, University of Nottingham & Fulbright
National Geographic and the University of Nottingham are running an event next week (Wednesday 25th @ 5pm GMT) to encourage diversity in the Sciences.
It’s a panel session with four Nat Geo explorers (I’ll be one), and we’ll be chatting about how we got here and our work. Our research covers quite a broad range of topics from carnivore conservation to whales to indigenous knowledge.
The explorers you’ll be hearing from are:
LYDIA GIBSONAnthropologist and ecologist with a BSc in Maths and Biology from the University of Bristol and a MSc and PhD in Anthropology from UCL. Lydia’s PhD looks at the impact Jamaica’s growing conservation scene has on forest-based traditional practices using interdisciplinary approaches from anthropology, ecology, geography, and sociology and includes mapping, oral histories, social theory, and ecological data.
RICARDO ROCHABiologist from Madeira Island, Portugal. Ricardo conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface of conservation science and ecology. His research has taken him to the tropics and subtropics, working extensively in the Central Brazilian Amazon, Madagascar, Kenya and throughout the Madeira Archipelago.
NATALIE SINCLAIRScottish marine biologist and conservationist. Her work in conservation policy, with Scottish Natural Heritage, led to the implementation of remote time-lapse photographic monitoring of seabirds in the Northern Isles of Scotland. Natalie’s passion for interdisciplinary research has brought together researchers from biology, music and philosophy to create collaborative studies of both human and non-human cultures.
KASIM RAFIQ (ME)Wildlife biologist, National Geographic Explorer, and Fulbright Scholar studying African large predator behaviour and conservation. Kasim’s work includes understanding the impacts of climate change on wildlife behaviour and developing new tools for species monitoring and has included extensive fieldwork in remote bush camps in the Okavango Delta.
If you’re interested, it’s free, but you need to register before:
https://bit.ly/3lDBljl

Virtual Hindi Language Happy Hour
2020-11-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-12-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Google Meet
Hindi Language Happy Hour is back! It will now be offered through Google Meet every Wednesday at 1pm.While at home, you can still practice and develop your language skills, meet new friends and reconnect with your peers. All levels are welcome. Alumni and former students that went to India on a Study Abroad program are also invited. Bring your own Chai (spiced tea) and Namkeen (savory snacks) and join us from the comfort of your own space. Email Purvi Parekh at purvi@ramapo.edu and you will receive a Google Meet invitation.

This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/pfy-tpao-aym
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Study in Ireland Scholarship Info Session
2020-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
With just over two weeks left to apply for the 2021 Study in Ireland Scholarship coordinated by Go Overseas and Education in Ireland, we’re eager to ensure that every applicant feels empowered to follow their dreams.
In order to do so, we’ve organized a virtual info session to walk students and educators through the application process, showcase the participating programs, and answer any questions. We’d love to see represented! Give your students a competitive edge by spreading the word about this event.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-win-15000-to-study-in-ireland-tickets-129417018787?aff=educators

World AIDS Day
2020-12-01
World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
More details, and events: https://www.worldaidsday.org/

World AIDS Day: "Live with Leadership World AIDS Day Edition"
2020-12-01 14:00 - 15:00
The theme for the 2020 observance is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact” (“Erradicar la epidemia del VIH/SIDA: Resiliencia e Impacto”).
World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the HIV epidemic, endeavor to increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out against HIV stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America.
On December 1st at 2:00 pm ET, join the Live with Leadership World AIDS Day Edition with Harold Phillips, and other federal and community speakers. Learn how submit questions in advance or during the conversation.
Link: https://jsi.zoom.us/j/91764324054?pwd=[REDACTED]
Sponsored by: the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and supported by the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund

Japanese Film Screening
2020-12-02 10:30 - 12:00
A surprise Japanese film screening. If you are interested in joining us, please email Global Roadrunner Serene Rahman (srahman5@ramapo.edu).

Virtual Japanese Language Happy Hour Special w/ 10:30am Film Screening
2020-12-02 10:30 - 13:00 | Google Meet
Welcome back! Japanese Language Happy Hour continues to be offered virtually via Google Meet every Wednesday at 12pm during Fall 2020 semester.
Join us and practice your language skills while learningabout current & traditional Japanese culture, seasonal cuisines, customs,and local events. All levels arewelcome. Study Abroad program alumni and former exchange students in Japan arealso invited. Bring your own Onigiri, snacks & green tea and join us from thecomfort of your own space. Email Izumi Osawa-Minevich at iosawami@ramapo.eduand you will receive a Google Meet invitation.
This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/cxd-cnzm-vjf
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ExitWest Discussion
2020-12-03 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for an expert panel exploring Moshin Hamid’s novel “Exit West” from different perspectives, including:

postcolonialism
environmentalism/human rights
identity, connection and place

Featuring Ramapo Faculty Panelists:

Natalia Santamaria-Laorden
Sanghamitra Padhy
Lisa Williams

Link: https://ramapo.webex.com/ramapo/j.php?MTID=mcb809f78397c8e0e27d94878feffc2a1

American College of Greece - Virtual Info Session
2020-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
Our partner institution, The American College of Greece, will be hosting a virtual information session/live chat with RCNJ students so we can learn about studying abroad in Athens, Greece. Griffyn Leeds will be joining us as a Global Roadrunner and past participant of this exchange program. We will be exploring academics, a campus overview, cultural insights, housing options, cost and application requirements/dates.Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4Fk2y4PMTOeRNacMvVTXtA

African Immigrants & their American Children
2020-12-05 11:30 - 13:00
Join The Africa Center for an important discussion exploring African immigrants’ relationships and interactions with their children as it relates to race and identity. African Immigrants & Their American Children: A Discussion on Race & Identity will explore if and how Africans in the U.S. speak to their children and teach them about race, ethnicity and broader issues related to the Black Lives Matter movement. The program will be an exchange of experiences, resources, and expert advice from both first generation Americans and African immigrants on how parents of African descent can initiate conversations about race, racism, anti-racism, identity, police brutality, and colorism with their children.
The conversation will be moderated by Grammy-nominated vocalist, writer, and first-generation American, Somi Kakoma.
For more details visit www.theafricacenter.org.

Kōrerorero – Conversations that matter: International Indigenous Education: a reflection on how New Zealand is setting international standards in indigenous integration and inclusion"
2020-12-09 16:00 - 17:15
Wednesday 9 December – 4 pm EST
Join this conversation panel where our panellists will share their insights, views, and opinions on this topic.
Panellists:

Dr. Moira Fortin, Lecturer in Languages and Cultures, University of Otago
Dr. Tania Ka’ai, Director of Te Ipukarea Language Institute, Te Ara Auaha, Faculty of Design & Creative Technologies, AUT University
Duane Grace, CEO of Edusystems
Natalie Lulia, Māori Business CAPEs Project Leader, University of Waikato

Moderator: Dr. Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori, University of Waikato
Welcome: Ed Tuari, Kaitohu Matua Māori – Chief Advisor Māori. Education New Zealand
Zoom registration here: https://enz.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_joXz5UQ2Sh28xklOTg-I-w
Interpretation to Spanish and Portuguese available on zoom
Stream live on You Tube here: https://youtu.be/fRBB3XnBNq8
A certificate of participation will be issued to attendees on zoom.
Sponsored by Education New Zealand.

Social Enterprise/Grassroots Nonprofits in Japan
2020-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | https://zoom.us/w/96891160532?tk=jShoGen9_abWmJRCUpLiw25aThZV4xLudEFM5nbjeeo.DQIAAAAWjynH1BZ3MG9yNkFGQlRSbWdsRFlnQVh1Y3dRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=[REDACTED]
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Description: Learn about two very effective yet different not-for-profit enterprises in Japan: Perspective, focused on preserving and celebrating traditional Japanese crafts and the natural materials from which they are made, and the Ashinaga Foundation and its Africa Initiative, focused on education and cultivating the next generation of leaders in sub-Saharan Africa. Find out how the Japanese non-profit sector is creating both local and global impact, and meet two of the change-makers influencing the future.
Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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Webinar ID: 968 9116 0532
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International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acms6DdRzT

"BICYCLE THIEF” AND ITALIAN NEOREALISM
2020-12-10 18:00 - 19:30
Join Italian Studies for a lecture by professors Rosetta D’Angelo and Ottavio Balena on the “Bicycle Thief” and Italian neorealism.
Video Link: https://ramapo.webex.com/ramapo/j.php?MTID=m1e786af57d07bb2a09e0506a6dfd485b

Christmas Traditions in the Caribbean
2020-12-10 20:00 - 21:00
Sponsored by the Ramapo SOCA club, this event will explore the Christmas traditions of the Caribbean and be held via google meets (the link will be post in archway, IG and through email). Prizes will also be given away.

Travel to Cuba under the Biden Administration and its implications for US universities
2020-12-17 17:00 - 18:30
A zoom program will be held on Thursday, December 17th at 5 p.m. ET to discuss the reopening of travel to Cuba under the Biden Administration and its implications for US universities. Speakers include Dr. William LeoGrande, Professor of Government and Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at American University. The program and registration link are https://cubapeopletopeople.blogspot.com/2020/12/zoom-program-on-travel-during-biden.html or https://tinyurl.com/travelbiden
During the Obama Administration, Dr. Jill Biden visited Camaguey and Havana as seen in a White House videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc6NiDbVepI or https://tinyurl.com/JillinCuba
The election of Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris promises a rapid legal restoration of academic exchange with Cuba. Short term faculty led programs and conferences with Cuban counterparts should become legally possible again by the spring. Restoration of a fully functioning embassy with consular facilities will enable Cubans to obtain visas for study and exchanges in the US.
The biggest uncertainty is the impact of Covid-19. Cuba has been reasonably successful with its control and has reopened for visitors from abroad who are tested on arrival and subject to quarantine if infected. Flights from Miami have resumed.

Virtual Info Session: Dublin Irish Consultancy program
2021-01-21 09:00 - 10:00
University College Dublin (UCD) Lochlann Quinn School of Business is hosting its first Irish Consultancy Experience in summer 2021. Join us for an information session to learn more about all aspects of this program from academics and dates to housing and cost. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Thursday January 21 @ 9 AM-or-
Wednesday January 27 @ 11 AM

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFI-I6W_NmmolpPo9b0_ubMtLMirIS-OwE2JNVGYqa5QjQZg/viewform?gxids=7628
Program Details: https://www.ucd.ie/quinn/internationalstudents/internationalsummerprogrammes/irishconsultancyexperience/

Attacks on Higher Education: A Discussion Hosted by IIE and GCPEA
2021-01-27 10:00 - 11:00
Between 2015 and 2019, more than 9,100 university students and personnel were injured, killed, abducted, arrested, or otherwise harmed, according to Education Under Attack 2020, a global study authored by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA).
The first webinar in the IIE-SRF Dialogues series will focus on this topic: “Attacks on Higher Education: A Discussion Hosted by IIE and GCPEA.” The discussion, which will take place on Wednesday, January 27th from 10-11 am Eastern Standard Time, will feature:

Dr. Allan E. Goodman, IIE’s President & CEO
A representative from UNESCO
Dr. Marika Tsolakis, GCPEA Lead Researcher for Education Under Attack 2020, and Dr. Jerome Marston, GCPEA Researcher
James Robin King, IIE-SRF’s Director
Dr. Hasan Maridi, IIE-SRF scholar from Yemen
A Q&A session for participants

» Register for the webinar

Virtual Info Session: Dublin Irish Consultancy program
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:00
University College Dublin (UCD) Lochlann Quinn School of Business is hosting its first Irish Consultancy Experience in summer 2021. Join us for an information session to learn more about all aspects of this program from academics and dates to housing and cost. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Wednesday January 27 @ 11 AM

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFI-I6W_NmmolpPo9b0_ubMtLMirIS-OwE2JNVGYqa5QjQZg/viewform?gxids=7628
Program Details: https://www.ucd.ie/quinn/internationalstudents/internationalsummerprogrammes/irishconsultancyexperience/

API Information Session: Internships
2021-01-27 13:00 - 14:00
API Information Session: Internships January 27, 2021 @ 1 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5cQ8sMR9RAi8o65tIhXbVQ?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York
Join us for an information session to learn about API’s intern abroad programs to learn details about the application process, and to get your specific questions answered by one of our program experts! Plus, one lucky attendee will get their application fee waived! Just join the webinar and stay til the end when we’ll select an attendee at random and award the winner! Must be present to win!*

Ready, Set, Study Abroad! ISA Live Expo
2021-01-27 15:00 - 19:00
On January 27th from 3 -7 pm EDT ISA will host Part 1 of the inaugural Ready, Set, Study Abroad: ISA Live Expo event series. This event will serve to amplify diverse alumni voices, while giving prospective students an opportunity to look behind the curtain at what it’s like to travel with ISA. It is a continuous live stream that will be hosted on YouTube and allow students the freedom to join the sessions as they please. As a bonus, we will be raffling a $1000 flight voucher to one lucky attendee to use on a future ISA program!! There will be more opportunities for students to win big as well.
Register: https://educationaltravel.worldstrides.com/ISA-Live-Expo.html

API Information Session: Study Abroad in France
2021-02-01 13:00 - 14:00
API Information Session: Study Abroad in FranceFebruary 1, 2021 @ 1 PM
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RRDGBTRXTMSIM47pvvNGKQ?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York
Join us for an information session to learn about API’s programs in France! Learn about the application process and get your specific questions answered by one of our program experts! Plus, one lucky attendee will get their application deposit waived! Just join the webinar and stay until the end when we’ll select an attendee at random and award the winner! Must be present to win!*

Boren Scholarship Deadline
2021-02-03
Details & Application: https://borenawards.org/
Fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
Maximum awards are determined by duration abroad:
Up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred)
Up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks
Up to $8,000 for 8-11 weeks (STEM majors only)
