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| November 10, 2020 | www.scu.edu/globalengagement |
A Message from the Associate Provost for International ProgramsDuring this election season we are keenly aware of the impact of US political policies on so much of our work on global strategy, partnerships and programs. While we are hopeful that welcoming immigration policies will prevail, we are aware that change is not immediate. I would like to thank the many SCU faculty, staff and students who submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) duration of status rule which stands to significantly impact international student enrollments and experiences. President Fr. O’Brien, SJ submitted comments on behalf of Santa Clara University in support of our international students. The comment period closed with at least 32,000 comments submitted. I am proud of our community for taking this stand along with the University of California, the Presidents’ Alliance, the American Council on Education, NAFSA, and many others. Susan Popko
Teaching & Learning Across Time Zones Fall Global Community Hour. Join us Wednesday, November 11, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. PT. Faculty and students will share their experiences of teaching and learning with time zone differences including challenges they have faced and strategies for success. Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 956 5282 1995 Join by phone: One tap mobile Annual State of Global Engagement: Why Global Diversity Matters presentation will be held November 17, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. PT. Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 956 5282 1995 Join by phone: One tap mobile Vote Here for the Global Engagement Photo Contest. This year’s contest has a mashup theme of Throwback Thursday: Together Around the World. We asked students, faculty, and staff to show us what made them feel connected during their international journey. Winners of the photo contest will be announced during International Education Week on Thursday, November 19. New virtual Global Engagement Fellowships have launched. Our first fellows will begin their work on a global project related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in January. Stay tuned for more on our first class of Global Engagement Fellows. Get Involved with International Education Week 2020 Now
Call for faculty and staff to engage with international students in your area of expertise. The U.S. Cultural Conversations Series is looking for presentation ideas to help students learn more about what to expect from academic and daily life in the U.S. Presentations for the fall term include Self Care and Academic Writing and Integrity. Examples of past presentations are available here. Contact iss@scu.edu if you are interested in presenting. More
Find us on social media - ISS and Study Abroad now have Instagram and Facebook! Follow us @scu.iss & @scustudyabroad
Exploring Indigenous Culture in Australia
Teo Sanico (‘21), a Psychology and Communication major, used his academic interests to guide his exploration of the Aboriginal culture while in Brisbane, Australia. While Teo had the opportunity to learn the design of boomerangs and engage in traditional dance, the most interesting aspect he connected with was the Aboriginal belief that their physiological and mental health are tied to their connection to their homeland. Tapping into his studies in Psychology and Communication, Teo spent his time at the Queensland University of Technology investigating ways in which we can connect Western medicine while respecting Aboriginal beliefs. Teo's strong belief in the value of study abroad led him to be a Global Outreach Ambassador with his program and provided him the opportunity to film interviews and videos of his experience in order to further encourage students from around the globe to come explore Brisbane and learn about the indigenous Aboriginal culture and people. As a Koret Fellowship recipient, Teo's experience abroad helped advance his SCU academics and furthered his goal of connecting his interest in film and video production with developmental and health psychology. Celebrate Diwali the Festival of LightsNovember 12 - 17, 2020
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Newar Buddhists, although for each faith it marks different historical events and stories. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Because Diwali is a religious holiday, not a country holiday, it is not exclusively celebrated in India. Additional countries where it is celebrated include, but are not limited to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States. Diwali is usually celebrated for five days, the height of which is the third day, coinciding with the darkest night of the lunar month. The fourth day is considered the start of the Hindu New Year. Leading up to Diwali, celebrants prepare by cleaning and decorating their homes and workplaces with diyas (oil lamps) and rangoli (a colorful floor design drawn using rice flour, chalk, flower petals, or other natural materials made of vegetable dyes). During Diwali, people wear their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes, perform puja (worship), light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where sweets and gifts are shared. Diwali is widely celebrated in the Bay Area, though this year most celebrations are being held online. You can register for the November 12 Deakin University Diwali Festival here, which will include a lamp lighting ceremony, Indian cooking lesson, and a Bollywood dance display and live class. To those who celebrate, we wish you and your family a Happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year! |
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