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Global Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Argentina, Palestine, and Japan/Spain
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In the fourth webinar in the "Global Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" series, panelists from Argentina, Palestine, and Japan/Spain shared their perspectives on how issues related to DEI are being discussed around the world.
Global Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia
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In the third webinar in the "Global Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" series, panelists from Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia shared their perspectives on how issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion are being discussed around the world.
Widening horizons through an exchange
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Marta Hardardottir has always wanted to study somewhere outside Iceland. “I thought it would be a good way to widen my horizon, get to know other cultures, as well as my own,” she said.
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.
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.