STAYING CONNECTED: AFGHAN STUDENTS GAIN COPING SKILLS AND GROWTH STRAGETIES AT ONLINE CONFERENCE
AUCA students Nahida Qasimi and Khadija Yousufzai write about their experience attending the Global Engagement Fellows' Afghan Students Conference, where 120 students from across the network reflected on their goals, connected with like-minded individuals, and developed strategies for personal and professional growth.
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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

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

ACADEMIC FREEDOM: PROFESSIONAL NORM TO FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT

Monday, December 2
11:30 AM New York l 5:30 PM Vienna
OSUN and CEU present a launch and discussion of David M. Rabban's recent book on Academic Freedom: From Professional Norm to First Amendment Right (Harvard University Press, 2024).  Introduction by Shalini Randeria and discussion with Michael Ignatieff.  Join via Zoom

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

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