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GLOBAL GAZETTEVOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 (APRIL 2018)

DR. EDWARD W. MINNOCK INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Dear BSU Community,

It is amazing to look up and see that commencement is next month? the academic year flew by! This is a special time for Bridgewater State University, as we celebrate our students? accomplishments. As Horace Mann, founder of Bridgewater State and world renowned reformer of education once said, ?Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen.? Many "right" things are covered in this edition.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate global engagement initiatives and congratulate our students for their marvelous accomplishments. As always, we would like to thank all of the contributors, including our students who are our reason for being.

Warmest wishes,

Dr. Wendy Haynes,

Interim Assistant Provost for Global Engagement and Senior International Officer, and Institute staff and partners.

EVENTS

Annual Conference on Cape Verdean and Diaspora St udies

The Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies hosted its Annual Conference on Cape Verdean and Diaspora Studies here at Bridgewater State University on April 20-21, 2018. This year?s theme was ?Overcoming Challenges & Securing a Future in a Transitional World.? Nearly 300 people attended this year 's conference. U.S. and international presenters examined the social and historical past and engaged in dialogue. ?This was a historic conference,? said Dr. Joao Rosa, Executive Director of the Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies. ?It was a dialogue with others throughout the world whose voices are part of the solution.?

Azores Delegat ion Recept ion

On Monday, March 19, students, faculty, staff and administrators gathered for the Azores Delegation Reception held at the Minnock Institute for Global Engagement to welcome Cristina Calisto, Mayor of Lagoa, Azores, and a delegation of Lagoa Sister Cities from the Azores, Portugal, Cabo Verde, Canada and the U.S.

For Stephanie Garcia, Elementary Education and English major, the Azores Education Study Tour Winter of 2018 was an opportunity to spend time in a classroom abroad observing preschool, elementary and first grade students.

This event was sponsored by the Office of University Services and the Minnock Institute for Global Engagement.

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Global engagement is a key priority for Bridgewater State University (BSU). Through its academic and

administrative units, BSU offers high-quality global engagement programs and activities for students,

faculty and staff. Global engagement at BSU embodies three core values: Excellence, Opportunity &

Innovation. In 2001, the Office of International Programs was created in response to BSU's increasing

demand for international opportunities in teaching, learning and service. Dr. Edward W. Minnock,

former vice president for the Division of External Affairs, was a pioneer in expanding BSU's

international programming during the office's first decade. The name change reflects Dr. Minnock's

commitment to internationalizing BSU's campus and BSU's committment to global engagement.

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Attendees at Cape Verdean and Diaspora Conference

Attendees at Azores Delegation Reception

L to R: Dr. Wendy Haynes, Mayor Cristina Calisto and Roberto Medeiros Former Mayor of Lagoa

Afro-American Alumni Association Dinner

The Afro-American Alumni Association was

formally founded in 1990. Students, faculty,

staff, and alumni gather yearly to celebrate

during the annual Afro-American Association

dinner and reception. The 2018 award

recipients were: Ms. Diane Bell, Director of the

Internship Program at BSU, who received the

Paul Gaines Sr. Achievement Award; Lionelle

Demosthene, ?00, who was awarded the Alfred

Gomes Community Service Award; and Nigel

Smith, ?01, who was awarded the Sarah Lewis

Distinguished Award. Attendees contributed to

the Jerrol Toledo Outstanding Student Award,

which recognizes a student of color who has

demonstrated leadership, community service,

unselfishness and a commitment of diversity.

To learn more about the events and awards

offered through the Afro-American Alumni

Association, visit:

http://www.alumni.bridgew.edu.

Award winners: Lionelle Demosthene, Nigel Smith

and Diane Bell

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Dr. Edward W. Minnock Institute for Global Engagement 25 Park Terrace

Bridgewater State University Phone: 508.531.6195

Japan Now: Our Challenges, Our Opportunities, and Our Future

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On Wednesday April 11, 100 people filled the Maxwell Library Heritage

Room to hear a lecture by Mr. Rokuichiro Michii, Consul-General of

Japan in Boston, entitled: Japan Now: Our Challenges, Our Opportunities,

and Our Future. Dr. Wing-kai To, Academic Director of the Minnock

Institute for Global Engagement welcomed the audience, and Dr.

Wendy Haynes, Interim Assistant Provost for Global Engagement and

Senior International Officer gave opening remarks and introduced

Consul-General Michii, noting that "Bridgewater has a long and

enduring relationship with Japan." The relationship Dr. Haynes

referenced is one that dates back to 1875, when Shuji Isawa was sent to

the United States by the Japanese Ministry of Education to learn about

our educational system. Years later, Shuji went on to reform the

Japanese educational system in the areas of physical education, special

education, and teaching music. Consul-General Michii spoke candidly

about specific challenges, opportunities, and the future of Japan. The

lecture was sponsored by the Minnock Institute for Global Engagement.

Dr. Wing-kai To and Consul-General Rokuichiro Michii, with faculty and students

after the lecture.

Consul-General of Japan Rokuichiro Michii, with Minnock Institute for Global

Engagemenrt staff and Dr. Minae Yamamoto Savas

Attendees at the 2018 Afro-American Alumni

Association Dinner

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us in congratulating BSU Fulbright scholars: Danielle Lopez, '17, Daniela Belice '18 and Mikayla Cote, '17. Danielle Lopez will spend the 2019 academic year in a Malaysian secondary school as a teaching assistant. Daniela Belice will spend the 2018-2019 academic year at Ryerson University in Canada studying immigration. Mikayla will spend the 2018-2019 academic year in Phnom Penh building and testing a wastewater reactor with support from Paññ?s?stra University of Cambodia and Wetlands Work, Ltd.

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The Minnock Institute for Global Engagement would like to highlight a few students who are in the running for international scholarship awards: Brittany Christian, Dontae Dalling, Tiana Jurisic, Morgan Marchand, Joy Worthington, and Andrew Waple will soon be heading to Manchester Metropolitan University for the full academic year. Once confirmed, they will each receive the Erasmus/MMU Grant.

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The Language Exchange

International Student & Scholar Services has launched a new opportunity for anyone interested in learning basic language skills in: Chinese, Cape Verdean Creole, Spanish, Arabic, or Japanese. All sessions are held in the Minnock Institute for Global Engagement conference room. Email ISSS@bridgew.edu for more information on how you can learn and/or improve your language skills.

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Dr. Edward W. Minnock Institute for Global Engagement 25 Park Terrace

Bridgewater State University Phone: 508.531.6195

MIGE STAFF

WILL PRESENT AT CARS CELEBRATION IN MAY

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A panel of MIGE staff and BSU faculty will present a roundtable

discussion at the May CARS Celebration entitled: International

Partnerships By Design: Tips and Tools for Creating Successful Global

Collaborations. Panelists will offer information and discuss their

personal experiences in developing international partnerships at

BSU. The panel will feature Jennifer Currie (Interim Assistant Director

of International Student & Scholar Services), Dr. Diana Fox

(Professor of Anthropology), Dr. Arthur Lizie (Professor of

Communication Studies), Dr. Wing-kai To (Academic Director at MIGE

and Professor of History), and Dr. Derek Leuenberger (Director of

English Language Learning).

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GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL BARBECUE

The Offices of International Student & Scholar Services and Study

Abroad will host an International BBQ on Reading Day, Tuesday,

May 1 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Come to experience a host of

international foods, music, games and great conversation.

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BSU RESEARCH STARS

MIGE would like to congratulate Colleen Zapcic, Danya Marhamo,

Jenniffer Jimenez, Ayush Jangam, and Jorgelina Uribe on presenting

their graduate research projects at the StARS symposium on

Monday, April 23. Students were mentored by Jennifer Currie,

Interim Assistant Director of ISSS, Michael Sandy, Director of Study

Abroad, and Dr. Wing-kai To, Academic Director of MIGE.

Global Gazette Phot o Feat ure

The Global Gazette is proud to feature Tony

Esposito's photo of Boyden Hall on the

cover of this issue. The photo was taken on

a walk in February. Would you like to have

a photo featured in the Global Gazette? if

so, email slink@bridgew.edu for more

details.

Dr. Edward W. Minnock Institute for Global Engagement 25 Park Terrace

Bridgewater State University Phone: 508.531.6195

L to R: Danya Marhamo, Colleen Zapcic & Jenniffer Jimenez at the StARS symposium.

UPCOMING

Int ernat ional Farewell Celebrat ion - Apr i l 27 - 1-3pm - RCC, Room 201

- Come to celebrate the international students who have contributed to BSU in so many ways, as ISSS prepares to say

farewell and congratulate them at the International Farewell Celebration.

PAST

- Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Special Advisor to the President, delivered a speech on April 12 entitled, The 25 Issues that Shape

American Politics: Debates, Differences, and Division. Are the Issues of the Middle East Still Alive? This event was open to the

public and sponsored by the Center for Middle East Studies.

HOLI - Apr i l 26 -12pm - ECC Fields

- The International Culture Club hosted their annual Holi Celebration, a Hindu spring festival celebrated in India. The

event signifies the victory of good over evil, and the arrival of spring at the end of winter. The event was funded by the

Student Government Association and sponsored by the International Culture Club and International Student & Scholar

Services.

- Dr. Fanbin Zeng, Fulbright Scholar from Jinan University in China, lectured on Social Media in China on April 12. This event

was presented by the Minnock Institute for Global Engagement and the Department of Communication Studies.

Cent er for Middle East St udies End-of -Year Recept ion

- On April 9, the Center for Middle East Studies hosted their end-of-year reception. Students, faculty, staff and

administrators gathered, dined, and listened to international music together. This event served as a thank you to

members of the BSU community for their support this year.

President ial Speaker Ser ies

- On behalf of BSU, President Clark and Provost Ismaili, welcomed Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President of the University of

Maryland Baltimore County, on Wednesday, April 18, as part of the distinguished speakers series. Dr. Hrabowski spoke

on the topic: Investing in Democracy: The Role of Colleges and Universities During Challenging Times. This event was open to

all members of the BSU Community, and was well attended.

ANNOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4)

On Behalf of the Global Engagement Steering Committee, the Faculty & Staff Sub-Committee is proud to announce a new Global

Experience Employee Inventory Database. The ultimate goal is to develop a master database of willing faculty and staff who

would like to share their global backgrounds and/or experiences with students. Below is the link to our voluntary survey. We are

working to translate this survey into a searchable database accessible to the BSU Community, which will be hosted on the

Minnock Institute's Intranet site. Please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Currie (j1currie@bridgew.edu) or Derek Leuenberger

(d1leuenberger@bridgew.edu) with questions.

Survey link: https://bridgew.az1.qualtrics.com/j? /form/SV_78QLa9YC7LpCtF3

MIGE Global Engagem ent Calendar

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Dr. Edward W. Minnock Institute for Global

Engagement

Davis House, 25 Park Terrace

Bridgewater State University

Phone: 508.531.6195

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