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

 
Nov 20, 2009Fulbright Information Session - Florham Campus (Part of International Week Events)
College at Florham/Sara Sullivan Lounge
10.30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Nov 16, 2009 to Nov 20, 2009International Education Week
Metro Campus [View flyer]
College at Florham [View flyer]
 
Dec 12, 2009FDU - WES Event: Expanding Educational and Professional Horizons for Immigrants and International Visitors
Metro Campus [View event page] [Register Now!]
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 

 

UN Pathways Event Arvhives

Recent Events
Fall 2009 Lectures and Video conferences
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

China and its Role in the World [Coming soon 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[Coming soon 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
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

The Dominican Republic: A Close Neighbor [Watch video on GIG]

 Delegate: H.E Ambassador Federico Alberto Cuello-Camilo
 Date: November 4, 2009
 UN Pathways - Lecture Series
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

NGO Relations with United Nations [Coming soon on GIG]

 Delegate: Mr. Liberato Bautista, President of the Conference of Non Governmental Organizations [CoNGO]
 Date: October 13, 2009
 UN Pathways - Video Conference
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

Korea and its Role in its Region and in the World [Watch video on GIG]

 Delegate: H.E.Ambassador Park In-Kook, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea
 Date: October 7, 2009
 UN Pathways - Lecture Series
 
UN Pathways Lecture Series-Vietnam 

Vietnam in its Region and in the World [Watch video on GIG]

 Delegate: H.E. Ambassador Bui The Giang, Permanent Mission of Vietnam
 Date: September 30, 2009
 UN Pathways - Lecture Series

  
UN Pathways NGO Relations with UN 

The U.S. in the World Community[Watch video on GIG]

 Delegate: H.E. Andras Simonyi, Former Ambassador of Hungary to the United States
 Date: October 8, 2009
 Special Event

  


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

 

Highlights


The Earth at Night

Click here to learn more about the Earth at Night

 

Highlights


Afghanistan: Cultural Geography of Conflict (Click here to view flyer)

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

Chinese Scholars visiting FDU (View Event Details)

FDU signs an MOU with Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF)

UN/DPI 62nd Annual Conference for NGOs

FDU signs an MOU with the African Union

FDU receives NAFSA Spotlight Award

Student Internship Opportunities at UN!

Ramatu Musa Fulbright Fellowship travelogue


FDU's Tweet for Peace Initiative

Tweet for Peace
FDU students have initiated a worldwide movement to spread thoughts on peace, in the event of celebrating International Peace Day on September 21, 2010.


Global Learning Programs


FDU STUDY ABROAD

FDU Faculty-led programs and other long and short term options

UNITED NATIONS PATHWAYS

Multiple UN programming in the form of Lectures and Video Conferences

GLOBAL VIRTUAL FACULTY

Bringing faculty from around the world, presenting a unique opportunity for students at FDU to gain a global perspective.

GLOBAL ISSUES GATEWAY (GIG) WEBSITE 
(www.gig.org)

GIG is an educational website intended to illuminate the various impacts of globalization.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Events that help deepen knowledge and inspire activism concerning the most compelling issues of our times.