[10/07/2024] This Week across OSUN

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“My journey from a refugee camp in Kenya to Bard College in New York is a testament to the power of education and support from dedicated individuals and organizations,” says
Grace George Kharthum, left. Ruot Wichar Duop is on the right.

HUBS FOR CONNECTED LEARNING STUDENTS WILL ATTEND BARD COLLEGE AFTER WINNING COVETED WELCOME CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS


Grace George Kharthum and Ruot Wichar Duop, students from the Hubs for Connected Learning Initiatives in Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, are preparing to head to Bard College in fall 2025 after being accepted into Welcome Corps on Campus (WCC), a refugee sponsorship program supported by US governmental agencies and higher education institutions. Read the story


EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES


2024 MACJANNET PRIZE WINNERS PANEL DISCUSSION

TODAY!
Wednesday, October 2
8 AM New York l 2 PM Vienna

OSUN and the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities are hosting a panel discussion with the Al-Quds Bard Civic Engagement Program and the Invisible University for Ukraine (IUFU) at Central European University, winners of this year's MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship.
Learn more and register to join

ATTEND THE VIRTUAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

DEADLINE APPROACHING!
Deadline to register is Saturday, October 5

This international conference on October 19-20 brings together students from across the network, offering seminars, keynotes, workshops and training that teach leadership skills and explore the range of cultural contexts in which leaders operate.
Learn more and register to attend

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING '25 FACULTY MOBILITY FELLOWSHIPS

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 9
OSUN invites applications from network faculty for Short-Term Visiting Faculty Fellowships, which allow educators to guest teach intensive 1-3 week modules that are integrated into courses taught at the host institution.  
Learn more and apply

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT FELLOWS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP: RECRUITING TEAM MEMBERS

Sunday, October 27
8 AM New York | 2 PM Vienna

Monthly civic engagement workshops bring student leaders together to learn from each other’s experiences and gain insight and training. Under discussion this month: How to write a proposal for your project and apply for funding.  Learn more and join online

RUSSIAN INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARCHIVE (RIMA) COURSE DEVELOPMENT FUND

Deadline to apply is Monday, October 28
The RIMA Course Development Fund offers four $2,000 (before tax) grants to faculty members integrating Russian Independent Media into their curricula. Fellows will have access to RIMA’s extensive resources and guidance from Bard College and PEN America to support their research on independent Russian journalism.  Learn more and apply

RUSSIAN INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARCHIVE (RIMA) SEMESTER SENIOR FELLOWSHIPS

Deadline to apply is Monday, October 28
Two fellowships, including a $6,000 stipend and a week-long visit to Bard College in New York, will be awarded to senior scholars and researchers who demonstrate a commitment to advancing research on independent Russian journalism and media. Fellows will also collaborate closely with PEN America and Bard College. Learn more and apply

AFGHAN STUDENTS CONFERENCE

Deadline to register is Tuesday, November 5
The Afghan Students Conference, to be held online and at Bard College Annandale on November 16-17, gathers together Afghan student leaders who are committed to supporting their peers in Afghanistan and across the globe. Participants will present their projects and share challenges and resources.  
Learn more and register to attend

RUSSIAN INDEPENDENT MEDIA ARCHIVE (RIMA) DOCTORAL VIRTUAL FELLOWSHIPS

Deadline to apply is Monday, October 28
Designed for MA and doctoral students, the Doctoral Virtual Fellowship provides five $3,500 stipends for graduate students who incorporate RIMA into their theses. Fellows will have access to RIMA’s extensive resources and expert guidance from Bard College and PEN America to support their research on independent Russian journalism. Learn more and apply

OSUN member institutions are encouraged to send news, events, or opportunities to news@opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org.

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