The Office of Global Learning

Global Education: From the Office of Global Learning

The Office of Global Learning is a central university office that coordinates and initiates various programs and events designed to promote the Global Mission of Fairleigh Dickinson University.  Please take the time to browse our site to learn more about our Office and the many opportunities available for students and faculty. 

UN Pathways Event Arvhives

Fall 2009 / Spring 2010 Global Events


UN Pathways Lecture Series and Video Conferences
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

Human Values and Sustainability
[Watch Video on GIG]

 Keynote Speakers: Robert Sebbag, Sanofi-Aventis and Jeffrey Hollender, Seventh Generation
 Date: April 13, 2010
 A FAST-ISE Forum
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

The Future of the United Nations
[Watch Video on GIG]

 Delegate: Ambassador Vijay Nambiar, Chef de Cabinet to the Secretary General of the United Nations
 Date: April 13, 2010
 UN Pathways - Video Conference

 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

Africa - a Continent United
[Watch Video on GIG]

 Delegate: Ambassador Téte António, Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union
 Date: April 7, 2010
 UN Pathways - Ambassador Forum

 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

The Important Role of Youth in the Future of the United Nations: Past Trends, Likely Future Developments
[Watch Video on GIG]

 Delegate: Mr. Patrick Sciarratta, Executive Director Friendship Ambassadors Foundation
 Date: March 2, 2010
 UN Pathways - Video Conference

 
UN Pathways Ambassador Forum - Angola 

Angola - Richness in Resources
[Watch Video on GIG]

 Delegate: H.E. Ambassador Ismael Gaspar-Martins, Permanent Mission of Angola
 Date: February 24, 2010
 UN Pathways - Ambassador Forums
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

China and its Role in the World
[Watch Video on GIG]

 Delegate: H.E. Ambassador Liu Zhen-Min, Permanent Mission of China
 Date: November 18, 2009
 UN Pathways - Lecture Series
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

Nuclear Non-Proliferation
[Watch Video on GIG]

 Delegate: Mr. Randy Rydell, Political Affairs Officer,UN/OHRD – Office of the High Representative for Disarmament
 Date: November 10, 2009
 UN Pathways - Video Conference
 


OTHER UPDATES

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition is OPEN for the 2009-2010 academic year. 

The program awards approximately 1,450 grants annually for travel, study and research in over 140 countries worldwide.  U.S. students interested in applying for the Fulbright should contact Diana Cvitan at dcvitan@fdu.edu or 201-692-7161 as soon as possible.  Deadline for final submission of all application materials is October 20, 2008.  Further details are available at http://us.fulbrightonline.org

 
 
WISE Awards 2010
 
 

World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) is a unique global event whose ambition is to create a new international multi-disciplinary platform to shape education models of the 21st century.

The WISE Awards 2010 are designed to support outstanding practice and achievement within the theme of Transforming Education: Investment, Innovation and Inclusion.

Click here to learn more about the WISE Awards 2010.

 

 

Highlights


FDU students and faculty visit the UN headquarters in NYC

FDU-WES: Expanding Educational and Professional Horizons for Immigrants and International

WISE Conference 2009

SGA - UN Trip

End the Cycle of Genocide
(Click here to get more details and register for the Workshop)

FDU signs an MOU with Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF) (View Event Details)

 

 

Highlights


 

The Earth at Night

Click here to learn more about the Earth at Night