September 8, 2021 from 3:00PM – 4:00PM UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives and the Office of Diplomatic Fellowships at Howard University are excited to bring you this information session on diplomatic fellowships programs. Join us to learn more about these opportunities: The Rangel and Pickering Fellowships are U.S. Department of State programs that support […]
Posted August 30, 2021
July 12, 2021 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM Former United States Ambassador to Senegal Harriet Elam-Thomas discusses her perspective on Human Trafficking both at home and abroad. Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas, Director, Diplomacy, Peace and Securities Studies Program Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas directs a rapidly growing global initiative at the University of Central Florida, the Diplomacy Program, […]
Posted June 22, 2021
June 24, 2021 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM Dr. Hakan Özoğlu (Middle Eastern Studies at UCF) and Ms. Sanem Güner (The Hollings Center for International Dialogue) examine social movements and civil society in contemporary Turkey. What are the challenges faced? What opportunities exist? What are their hopes for the future? They will also discuss how […]
Posted June 1, 2021
May 27, 2021 from 11:00AM – 12:30PM UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives in partnership with the American University in Cairo’s Middle East Studies Center, is launching an ongoing series discussing the future of U.S.-Arab Relations in a changing world with emerging new security threats and global challenges. The series kicks off on May 27, […]
Posted May 3, 2021
April 14, 2021 from 11:00AM to 12:30PM Join us as we explore how three organizations continue to take action, create community awareness about environmental issues, and promote sustainable local economies. This virtual event is organized by the UCF Office of Global Perspectives & International Initiatives. The panel will bring together trailblazing environmental and sustainability champions […]
Posted March 25, 2021
SERIES EVENT #1 Human Trafficking in the Fishing Industry I: Outlaw Ocean with Ian Urbina March 1, 2021 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM Join us for Ian Urbina’s gripping account of modern slavery in the fishing industry. Ian’s Outlaw Ocean series was originally published in The New York Times, where he has been an investigative reporter […]
Posted February 15, 2021
Human Trafficking Awareness Month “Lunch and Learn” Series This series will focus on sex trafficking. Discussions will take participants from an emerging area of risk – social media – through activities designed to reduce the likelihood of being trafficked and reducing demand for trafficked persons to programs that offer hope for persons recovered from trafficking […]
Posted December 18, 2020
What to Expect from Congress Transitions, Changes, and Bipartisan Cooperation December 1, 2020 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives in partnership with the US Association of Former Members of Congress, bring you Former Congressmen Bob Etheridge and John Mica. They will discuss the recent election, presidential transitions, and prospects for bipartisan […]
Posted November 24, 2020
Deep Time Polar Climate What the Past Tells Us About Climate Change November 17, 2020 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM Presented through the Lester N. Mandell Endowed Distinguished Lecture Series and hosted by UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives, Dr. Kirk Johnson, Smithsonian Director and Host of PBS Nova series “Making North America” and “Polar Extremes […]
Posted November 6, 2020
Healing Societies in Conflict Lessons from Northern Ireland and Israel-Palestine November 9, 2020 from 10:00AM to 11:15AM Leaders of Jerusalem-based Amal-Tikva and Belfast-based Rethinking Conflict will share their experiences working with academic institutions, think tanks, NGO’s, faith based groups faith-based groups, governments, and the media. Topics of discussion: Why is it critical for people from […]
Posted October 28, 2020
