Global Connections, February 2023

GLOBAL News, February 2023

Rutgers Graduate Earns Pickering Fellowship to Promote Positive Change in the World: Pamela Hernandez has blazed a trail as a first-generation college graduate seeking to enter the Foreign Service.

Meet Ryan Lee, Gilman Scholar Who Studied Abroad in South Korea: Read a Q&A with Ryan, a Computer Science major who plans to graduate from Rutgers in 2024, about his experiences in South Korea.

Oncology Researcher to Join Rutgers Global Health Institute: Wilfred Ngwa, a global oncology researcher widely regarded as an expert on public health policy and cancer control in sub-Saharan Africa, will join Rutgers Global Health Institute.

A Celebration of the Lunar New Year: Rutgers music professor Min-Kyung Kwon recently performed the world premiere of James Ra’s "Fantasia on Sae Taryeong" on piano as part of the New Jersey Symphony’s Lunar New Year celebration.

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Rutgers Law Students Have Chance to Study International Law in Latin America: The Newark-based Rutgers Center for Transnational Law (CTL) is accepting applications for summer 2023 internship placements in human rights organizations throughout Latin America. Read about Zohar Hasson, who spent time in Bogota, Colombia.

Alumna is Part of Emmy Award-Winning National News Team: Read about Erica D'Costa, who was born in India, graduated from Rutgers School of Communication and Information in 2019, and is now part of of an award-winning team at CBS Mornings.

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Got the winter blues? Try strolling the streets with Paisley on a snow day in Korea!

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LinkedIn: Rutgers Global Assistant Vice President Ji-Yeung Jang and Executive Director of International Student Services Mohini Mukherjee were honored to attend a reception to commemorate the 74th Republic Day of India on 1/26/23 with Shri Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General of India in New York.

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For Students

For Faculty and Staff

Call for Staff Fellows for the Rutgers Global – Global Learning Fellows Program

for Spring/Summer/Winter 2023

The Global Learning Fellows Program (GLFP) is a professional development opportunity for mid-career professionals at Rutgers, allowing staff members the opportunity to gain field-based experience designing and running a global learning program, under the guidance of an experienced Rutgers University faculty member. The program is also designed to encourage staff members with expertise in various aspects of student services to contribute by applying their learning and expertise to the design of new or expanded global learning programs.

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Interested applicants or those making nominations should email Dan Waite, Executive Director of the Center for Global Education / Study Abroad @ dwaite@global.rutgers.edu.

Global Events

Friendship Fridays: Story Stitch Coffee Hour, 2/3/23, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Grad Student Lounge, CASC

Friendship Fridays are a weekly event open to all Rutgers students, both domestic and international. Each week there is a different theme where attendees can enjoy games, activities, and conversation - all while making new friends from around the world.

Everyone at Rutgers has a story! For this Friendship Friday, spend the hour listening to other students' stories while sharing your own and building authentic connection. This activity is designed to help create understanding between students from different backgrounds.

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Friendship Fridays: Cooking Demo, 2/10/23, 4:00-5:00 p.m., 30 College Ave.

Join us for a live cooking demonstration to learn how to make some easy and affordable, crowd-pleasing dishes for Sunday's big football game. Space is limited - attendees must RSVP through the Get Involved event page.

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Friendship Fridays: Art Class with Wes, 2/17/23, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Collaborative Learning Center, LSC

This week, join us for an hour-long, still life sketch lesson with artist Wes Sherman. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Bring a pencil or other writing instrument and some paper.

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Other Global Events:

Be sure to visit the main Rutgers University Events Calendar here.

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Visit the Bildner Center events calendar.

Study Abroad Advising:

If you aren’t sure which program you would like to apply to, or if you would like to get a head start on planning for your abroad experience, the first thing you should do is speak with one of our Rutgers Global-Study Abroad advisors!

Check out our online and in-person advising and info sessions here.

We are always looking for globally-oriented stories and events to share in Global Connections. If you have suggestions for submissions, please email them to krosko@global.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers Global is the university-wide office for international affairs at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The office provides extensive study and service-learning abroad opportunities, academic support for international students, visa and immigration processing for international students and scholars, international partnership facilitation, and on-campus global programming that helps to educate students and professionals alike. Rutgers Global is committed to comprehensive internationalization for both students and faculty, creating resources and opportunities to enhance our global engagement at home and abroad.