ADDING LIGHT WHERE THERE'S HEAT: A DISCUSSION WITH MARY RUIZ OF ALTLIBERALARTS

OSUN spoke with AltLiberalArts board member Mary Ruiz about her work with the nonprofit education initiative that offers alternative and online learning programs to fill the gaps created by current government bans and censorship in higher education institutions in the US. Read the story

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING COURSE PROPOSALS FOR 2025-26 EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 14 

Faculty and practitioners are invited to propose Online Courses and Network Courses for 2025-2026. Faculty are advised to seek approval to offer an online course from their dean and department head prior to submitting the form. Learn more and apply
 

LIFE IN OCCUPATION: REMOTE ETHNOGRAPHY OF THE RUSSO-UKRAINE WAR

Thursday, March 13
12:30 PM New York l 5:30 PM Vienna
The Open Society Hub for the Politics of the Anthropocene presents a seminar with Vicente Ferraro, analyzing how war impacts the work of bureaucrats such as teachers, healthcare workers and police officers, and the strategies they adopt to cope.
Learn more and register to join

IWT/CLASP WORKSHOP ON "DEBATE IN THE CLASSROOM"

Wednesday, March 19
9 AM New York l 2 PM Vienna
Join the directors of the Bard Debate Union for a session focused on incorporating debate in the classroom. This workshop will cover best practices for using debate in class, including appropriate formatting, topic writing, logistics, and assessment. Learn more and register

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: THE FIGHT FOR PALESTINIAN DIGITAL RIGHTS

Wednesday, March 19
10:10 AM New York | 3:10 PM Vienna
The Network Collaborative Course on "Freedom of Expression" announces a guest lecture by Jalal Abukhater, a Jerusalem-based Palestinian rights advocate at the Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, a digital rights organization fighting for a free, fair, and safe digital space for all Palestinians. 
Join via Zoom

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 25
Applications are open for the course "Effective Leadership and Organizational Management," offered by the Professional Development Program for University Managers and Administrators, for emerging leaders and administrators seeking to expand their knowledge and skills. Learn more and apply

GLOBAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FELLOWS MONTHLY WORKSHOP: PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY AND EXPANSION 

Sunday, March 30
8 AM New York l 2 PM Vienna
This series brings together student leaders from across OSUN so they can learn from each other’s experiences and gain insight and training. This month, the group will discuss project sustainability and expansion.  
Learn more and join via Zoom

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR MACJANNET PRIZE FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Deadline to submit is Monday, March 31
The Talloires Network and MacJannet Foundation are accepting nominations for the MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship, which recognizes exceptional student community engagement initiatives at Talloires member universities. 
Learn more and submit

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

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