DEMOCRACY & COEXISTENCE IN WEST AFRICA. In collaboration with local civil society organizations, Coexistence International at Brandeis recently hosted a workshop in Ghana exploring inclusion and sustainability in democratic affairs. Over 30 participants from six West African countries participated - including Dauda Garuba (above), Senior Program Officer at the Centre for Democracy and Development in Nigeria. Joining them were three Brandeis alumni of the Sustainable International Development and Coexistence & Conflict programs.
>Recap of the workshop >Coexistence International
>CI Papers on democacy and coexistence >CI helps bring peace to Liberia
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GLOBAL EVENTS >view all global events
Darfur Stoves BBQ
Sun. 11/2, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Shapiro Campus Center Great Lawn
All proceeds go to Darfur Stoves, an organization that puts
energy-efficient stoves in refugee camps. Kosher, non-kosher and
vegetarian options will be available. Suggested donation $5.
Information Session: Brandeis' MA in Global Studies & MA in Cultural Production
Tues. 11/3, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Rose Art Museum
Learn more about two exciting, innovative master's degrees at Brandeis: Global Studies and Cultural Production.Entrepreneur Forum: Laura Noonan '92, Founder, Screened Images Multimedia and Project Play, Inc.
Nov. 4, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Lemberg Academic Center CEO Forum: Antony Solomons, President, Ideal Marketing Group
Nov. 5, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Sachar International Hall
The Classical Studies Film Series Fall 2008: "300"
Wed. 11/5, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Shiffman 219
The Classical Studies Film Series screens the 2008 film "300", based on Frank Miller's graphic novel.
Education, Ethics, and Governance for an International Judiciary
Nov. 6, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
International Lounge, Usdan
In her keynote address, Louise Arbour, Former Supreme Court Justice of
Canada, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal
for the former Yugoslavia, and former UN High Commissioner for Human
Rights, will speak about judicial independence, resting in part on
express ethical rules, continuing legal education, and an effort at
self-governance. The talk, which is free and open to the public, is
cosponsored by the International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public
Life and the Legal Studies Department. Undergraduate & ICC Events:
Sat. 11/8: The Mixed Heritage Club Annual Dance: "Will it Blend?"
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Global Brandeis is coordinated by:
The Office of Global Affairs
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P.O. Box 549110
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http://www.brandeis.edu/globalbrandeis
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THIS WEEK:
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OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
Hiatt World of Work Funding Info Sessions
Find/Create an Internship
Thurs. 11/13, 3:30 p.m.
Anatomy of an Application
Wed. 11/5, 1:00 p.m.
Thurs. 11/20, 3:30 p.m.
All workshops held at the Hiatt Career Center in Usdan.
Internships in Econ, Business, and Finance
Sponsored by the Economics and Business Departments, as well as the Hiatt Career Center. Wed. 11/5, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Lemberg 54
Resumania
Have your resume and cover letter reviewed. Thurs. 11/6, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Usdan Student Center Lobby
Clinton Global Initiative University
Apply to attend the next meeting of CGI U in Austin, TX.
Early decision applications due 11/7.
DEADLINES
Ethics Center Student Fellowship
Deadline 11/3, 5:00 p.m.
UNESCO 2009 Young Professionals Program
UNESCO provides ten young people under 30 years old with the opportunity to start a career in an international organization.
Deadline 11/19.
Study and Work Abroad
Internships at Brandeis
International Students & Scholars Office
LISTSERVS
Study Abroad
Environmental Studies: EARTHNOTES
Internships
CALENDARS
myBrandeis Calendar
BLOGS, WIKIS, & NEWSLETTERS
Global Studies Working Group
Gender and International Development initiatives (GAIDI)
Know about a great resource not listed here? Let us know.
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