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Support for Those Impacted by Recent Earthquakes

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Last week’s earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have brought unimaginable devastation to the region. There are many ways to offer support.

Webinar Series: Global Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Cambodia, Nigeria

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The second webinar in our Global Perspectives on DEI Webinar Series. Panelists discuss how issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion being discussed around the world.

Addressing gaps in Minnesota’s seals of biliteracy program

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A four-year project led by the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition aims to help school districts offer more equitable access to seals of biliteracy.

Webinar Series: Global Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Denmark, Italy, South Korea

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Three panelists shared how DEI is defined and discussed in Denmark, Italy, and South Korea. They also shared how DEI — and their own intersectionality — shows up for them in both personal and professional contexts.

Dean McQuaid to retire in March 2023

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Meredith McQuaid, associate vice president and dean of international programs, has announced she will retire on March 15, 2023, capping a career of more than 30 years at the University of Minnesota.

University of Minnesota renews partnership with University of Iceland

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The University of Minnesota renewed its partnership agreement with the University of Iceland on September 15, 2022, celebrating 40 years of successful student exchange and collaboration.

Global DEI Initiative Launch

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The Global Programs and Strategy Alliance launched the new Global DEI Initiative. During this interactive event, guests learned more about the initiative and heard from guest facilitator, Dr. Tara Harvey, who guided a discussion on “DEI and Global Education: Intercultural Learning as a Bridge.”

UMN signs agreement with Aurora Network

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Aurora is a network of ten European research-intensive universities with high research impact, united by a shared commitment to social relevance and a diverse student body. The Network incorporates the Sustainable Development Goals in all its work and emphasizes social responsibility and student participation.

Meet Ann Hubbard, New Assistant Dean for Learning Abroad

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Ann Hubbard, who began as the new assistant dean for learning abroad at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities on August 31, outlined some of her priorities.

UMN Receives Language Resource Center Funding from U.S. Department of Education

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The University of Minnesota’s Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) has received its eighth round of funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Title VI Language Resource Centers (LRC) program, totaling more than $750,000 over the next four years.