[12/04/2024] This Week across OSUN

 

Henry Hubner, Bard ‘28, Eleanor Petersen-Rockney, Bard ‘25, and a filtered portrait of Aleksandra D., Smolny Beyond Borders ‘25.

STUDENT COURSE MODERATORS TRACE EARLY PATTERNS OF GLOBAL HISTORY TO SHED LIGHT ON THE PRESENT
“The History of Globalization Since 1300," a Network Collaborative Course, not only provides an innovative learning platform but also allows students to interpret the global past through their current lived experiences. Three students serving as moderators explain how the course exposes them to a range of peer perspectives that provide valuable insights on the past and present.  Read the article


EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES


"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

ALUMNI 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

VISUAL STORYTELLING FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FILM FESTIVAL

Tuesday, December 10
8:30 AM New York l 2:30 PM Vienna

The students and faculty of the Visual Storytelling for Civic Engagement course invite the OSUN community to join in a celebratory end-of-semester student film festival. The event will feature selected samples from dozens of student-made documentary films.
Join via Zoom

IWT CLASP COHORT '24 CAPSTONE CONFERENCE

Tuesday, December 10 & Thursday, December 12
OSUN community members are invited to join the IWT CLASP Fellows Cohort '24 as they share their capstone projects offering insights into writing-rich, student-centered, liberal arts and sciences pedagogies.
Register to join via Zoom

TRACKING & CONFRONTING THE MOVEMENT TO CENSOR BOOKS

Wednesday, December 11
6 PM New York l 12 AM Vienna

AltLiberalArts presents a webinar with PEN America’s Madison Markham, who will discuss PEN America’s book ban research from the 2023-2024 school year, and what lies ahead.
Learn more and register to join via zoom

EMERGE 2024: CONFERENCE ON ETHICS OF AI ALIGNMENT

Wednesday, December 11– Friday, December 13
The International Conference and Forum on Ethics of AI Alignment will be held online and in Belgrade from December 11th-13th. Leading international experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers will address the ethical challenges of AI systems.
Learn more and register to join online

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

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR DEVELOPING TEACHING PROFESSIONALS COURSES

Deadline to enroll is Tuesday, December 31
The Developing Teaching Professionals project (DTP), led by the CEU's Yehuda Elkana Center, is offering the following courses during Spring 25: 

•Foundations of Teaching in Higher Education
•Using Moodle to Create Effective Learning Environments
Learn more and apply

APPLY TO BIRKBECK LONDON CRITICAL THEORY SUMMER SCHOOL

Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10
From June 23-July 4, attendees will be immersed in a substantial program of study with acclaimed critical thinkers at Birkbeck London. Exceptional students from OSUN member institutions are eligible to apply for full and partial scholarships. 

Learn more and apply

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

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