"LIKE CLIMBING EVEREST": OSUN STUDENT DOCUMENTARY "BREAKING BARRIERS" HIGHLIGHTS THE STRUGGLE FOR DISABILITY INCLUSION IN BANGLADESH

“Breaking Barriers,” a compelling short documentary that recently premiered at BRAC University, was created by students with the intent of exploring the unique challenges faced by students with disabilities in Bangladesh. Supported by a grant from OSUN, the film is part of a project to empower student filmmakers creating impactful documentaries focused on social justice and civic engagement. Read the article and watch the film
 

REGISTER FOR SPRING 2025 OSUN ONLINE COURSES

Deadline to register is Monday, December 23
Students can now register for OSUN Online Courses (OOCs) with the registration portal open until Monday, December 23. Students looking to better understand parts of the world not previously available to them can enroll in and receive credit for over 30 courses offered by OSUN member institutions across the globe.  
Learn more and register

CLASP WORKSHOP ON "THE REFLECTIVE EDUCATOR"

TODAY!
Wednesday, November 20
8:30 AM New York l 2:30 PM Vienna
The Center for Liberal Arts and Sciences Pedagogy invites OSUN faculty to attend a workshop, free of charge, on “Writing to Support Ongoing Professional Development." This workshop targets faculty teaching OSUN Online and Network Connected Courses, but the content in the module is broadly applicable. 
Learn more and register to attend

HAS THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT CHANGED CORPORATE BEHAVIOR? 

Thursday, November 21
11:30 AM New York l 5:30 PM Vienna
The OSUN Hub for the Politics of the Anthropocene (OHPA) presents a discussion with Jeff D. Colgan, Richard Holbrooke Professor of Political Science and Watson Institute for Public and International Affairs at Brown University, on the limited impact of the 2015 Paris Agreement on the automobile industry.
Register to join via Zoom

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT FELLOWS WORKSHOP: USEFUL RESOURCES

Sunday, November 24
8 AM New York l 2 PM Vienna
Each month, student leaders across OSUN come together to reflect on each other's work and gain insight and training.This month's workshop will focus on "How to find useful resources for implementing your project." Learn more and join via Zoom

CLASP WORKSHOP ON TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Tuesday, November 26
8:30 AM New York l 2:30 PM Vienna
The Center for Liberal Arts and Sciences Pedagogy invites all OSUN faculty to attend a free-of-charge workshop on "Real-Life Languaging: Approaches to Teaching English Language Learners." This workshop is targeted at faculty teaching OSUN Online and Network Connected Courses, but the content is broadly applicable. Learn more and register to attend

APPLY FOR OHPA POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Deadline to apply is Saturday, November 30
The Open Society Hub for the Politics of the Anthropocene invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. The Fellowships are full-time and residential (based at CEU in Vienna or Budapest) for a period of 12 months.  
Learn more and apply

BRIGHTSPACE FACULTY WEBINAR ON "EVALUATING GRADES"

Tuesday, December 3
9 AM New York l 3 PM Vienna
OSUN faculty are invited to this online series to learn how to make the most of Brightspace tools. Led by D2L instructor Katarina Raznatovic, this final session focuses on evaluating grades. The series is free of charge for OSUN faculty and staff.  Join via Zoom

"TEACHING AGAINST RACE AND RACISM" WITH UZI BARAM

Wednesday, December 4
4 PM New York l 10 PM Vienna
AltLiberalArts presents a webinar with Uzi Baram, exploring how teaching on the history of race facilitates addressing social ills of our times including antisemitism, Islamophobia, and xenophobia. 
Learn more and register to join via zoom

WORKSHOP ON "EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH STORYTELLING"

Sunday, December 8
9 AM New York l 3 PM Vienna
Get Engaged Alumna Umma Maimuna Alam will lead this storytelling workshop designed to empower youth through the art of sharing their narratives. Participants will explore various storytelling methods, from traditional techniques to modern digital formats.  
Learn more and register to join via zoom

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

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