The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center 2218 6th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20059

The Bunche Center Newsletter February 2020 Edition

In this issue: February Center Highlight Passport Initiative Spring 2020 Bunche Center Tabling Schedule Bunche Center Staff Spotlight Upcoming Events Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Corner Bison Abroad Updates Student Opportunities

February Center Highlight

International Sunday at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel

Members of the Bunche Center staff, Bunche Brigade, and Ubiquity, Inc. participated in International Sunday at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on Sunday, February 16th, with guest speaker Rev. angel Kyodo williams. Students reflect: "Hearing from one of the world's only black female Zen teacher was amazing. Something that I thought was unimaginable was standing right in front of me. In the speech, she focused on love and reciprocity, emphasizing the duty for each of us to love one another regardless of one’s belief. Often, it is the fear of not being loved back that keeps us from loving, however, love is a necessity for transformative social change. Without love, we are not whole." - Destiny Middlebrooks, Bunche Center Student Assistant " Howard University’s Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel hosted its annual International Sunday on February 16 th at 11am in Cramton Auditorium. The program was a celebration of diverse backgrounds, faiths and cultures but also our most fundamental commonality. Representatives from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Chapter, Tau Beta Sigma National Band Sorority, Inc., Eta Delta Chapter, and the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center’s Destiny Middlebrooks and Samiah Fulcher offered greetings to the attendees and opened the service. The speaker for International Sunday 2020 was Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams, an author, activist, master trainer, Buddhist Priest and founder of the Center for Transformative Change in Berkeley, California. Rev. Williams focused her message on the importance of love and “living in love”. Connecting her religion’s principles and messages to those of the Christian and Muslim faiths, Rev. Williams ensured her message was not divisive but unified us all on the premise of our humanity. After the sermon, refreshments were offered in the lower level of the auditorium where Ralph J. Bunche Center representatives spoke with attendees about international opportunities and the role of the Center. At 1pm, attendees were also warmly invited to have brunch with Rev. Williams at the Restaurant at Howard University in the Blackburn Center." - Darrica Mann, Bunche Brigade Volunteer

Spring 2020 COAS/RBC Passport Drive

Visit the Bunche Center in Blackburn!

Join the Bunche Center in Blackburn lower level for tabling! Tabling takes place from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Come ask questions about study abroad, Bunche Center Programs, scholarship opportunities, and how to get involved in our activities! March 5th March 12th April 2nd April 16th

Bunche Center Staff Spotlight

Meet Dr. Lily Lopez-McGee! Dr. Lopez McGee is the Director of the Pickering Foreign Affairs Program, administered through the Bunche Center.   When asked about the origin of her passion for international affairs, Dr. Lopez-McGee stated that her undergraduate experience was the catalyst for her curiosity. She accepted a fellowship in undergrad, which would turn into a personalized experience for her interest. The fellowship was a multi-year program that focused on recruiting and increasing the underrepresented population and funneling them into different careers in international affairs. After a position opened up in D.C, she decided that D.C was the best place to nurture her future in international affairs. Pursuing a career in international affairs isn’t easy but it’s worth it. Dr. Lopez-McGee encourages all to, “Talk to people who have done the things you want to do.” At times, young people think that they are an inconvenience but [people] truly like helping youth and also enjoy talking about themselves.”    The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center has a lot of moving parts and people. Dr. Lopez-McGee thoroughly enjoys the work environment. “Oh the staff, the people, and the student employees. It’s a work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.” Dr. Lopez-McGee reiterates that her work is filled with excitement, but the people make everyday better. " What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?" Growing up in an agriculturally rich environment, Dr. Lopez-McGee spent a summer (or two), sorting pears in a warehouse her dad managed. She says, “I couldn’t eat pears for a little while afterwards. “ --- This month's staff spotlight was written by Bunche Center work study staff assistant, Destiny Middlebrooks. To learn more about Dr. Lopez-McGee, visit: http://global.howard.edu/ralph-j-bunche/staff/lily-lopez-mcgee-2/ To learn more about the Pickering Foreign Affairs Program, visit: https://pickeringfellowship.org/

Upcoming Events

Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Corner

The Patricia Roberts Harris Public Affairs Fellows had an enlightening Strengthsfinders workshop with Ms. Conni Hope. Now, they're better prepared to utilize their strengths for future professional success!

Bison Abroad Updates

Student Opportunities

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Get involved at the Bunche Center

International Center Internship The International Center serves as a home for several independent units that foster the Smithsonian's international activities, and organize various types of international programs that are not ordinarily undertaken elsewhere within the... Read more www.smithsonianofi.com

TMCF | Fedex Scholarship Five scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $5,000 for the 2020-2021 academic school year ($2,500 per semester which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees)... Read more www.tmcf.org

TMCF | JPMorgan Chase & Co. Emergency Scholarship The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of TMCF’S 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)... Read more www.tmcf.org

TMCF | National Black Mcdonalds Operators Association... Twelve (12) scholars will be selected to receive a merit scholarship of $5,000 for the 2020 fall semester which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees... Read more www.tmcf.org

Center for Advancing Opportunity Undergraduate Research... Up to 20 scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship of up to $7,500 for 2020-2021 academic school year ($3,750 per semester which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees)... Read more www.tmcf.org

Center For Advancing Opportunity Doctoral Fellowship Up to five scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $15,000 for the 2020-2021 academic school year ($7,500 per semester which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees)... Read more www.tmcf.org

TMCF | HBCU Alliance Partner Inc. Scholarship Three scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $4,500 for 2020 – 2021 academic school year ($2,250 per semester which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees)... Read more www.tmcf.org

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