International Business Center

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Business Club: Spotlight on Türkiye
2023-11-08 00:00 (America/Detroit) | UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner Rd, Lansing, 48906, United States
Speaker Speaches and PanelAs the 2nd event in the Global Business Club of Michigan’s “Market Spotlight Series” MSU International Business Center is excited to highlight the Turkish market. The “Spotlight on Türkiye” event will feature U.S. & Turkish government officials, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, networking, Turkish lunch, and 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. For questions contact MSU IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica at pszenica@msu.edu.
Agenda:
10:00am: Doors Open
10:30am: Speakers – U.S. and Turkish Government Officials
11:15am: Michigan Exporters Business Panel
12:00pm: Turkish Lunch
1:00pm: Networking, 1-on-1s with service providers, walking tour of Old Town Lansing
3:00pm: Close
Speakers:
Consul General Mr. Engin Turesin – Turkish Consulate General in Chicago
Necmettin Kaymaz – Country Advisor, investment office, DC
Nurten Ural – Chief Executive Officer, Turkish Resource Center
Leo Ayala – Türkiye Commercial Desk Officer, ITA, Office of Europe and Eurasia
Current 1-on-1s on offer, subject to availability:
U.S. Commercial Service – Meet with CS Michigan specialist Eve Lerman and Turkiye desk officer Leo Ayala
MEDC – Meet with an International Trade Manager (ITM)
Michigan SBDC – Meet with Julie Oldham
EXIM – Mariel HuasangaThe Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

MSU Dept of Economics International Speaker Series: Applied Series - Jishnu Das
2023-11-10 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Marshall Adams Hall, 486 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dr.Das is a Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Wals School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Jishnus work focuses on health and education in low and middle-income countries, with an emphasis on social markets, or common, but complex, conflagrations of public and private education and health providers operating in a small geographical space.
No registration is required to attend this event.
For additional information on Dr. Das, please click the website link below.

MSI Consortium: Unlocking Strategic Insights Across Borders
2023-11-13 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
Strategic insight generation has been utilizing technology-driven analytical capabilities for some time and with the recent developments introduced through Generative AI, more are to come. However, no matter how tools change, clear understanding of differences across borders remains essential.
This session explores the practical aspects of customizing marketing research to leverage local norms and values, emphasizing the critical importance of cultural competence.
Key Takeaways:
1.Explore the significance of insight generation for international businesses.
2.Examine the variances in marketing research and insight generation between countries and the impact of cultural differences.
3.Identify the challenges and critical success factors in international marketing research and gain practical recommendations.
This is a FREE webinar, but pre-registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to registered participants

2023 Broad College International Business Student Case Competition
2023-11-17 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Broad College of Business: Minskoff Pavilion – M025, 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business student case competition in the Broad College. The student teams will have 3 days to work on the business case and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges. Each presentation will last for 20 min, followed by 10 min Q&A session.
You are invited!
$4,000 competition award fund: $2,000 for the 1st place, $1,000 for the 2nd place, $600 for the 3rd place, $400 for the 4th place
Gain valuable experience and make yourself more marketable (unique line on a resume, topic of conversation in interviews, etc.)
Each participant will receive Case in Point: Case Competition book, a great toolkit for case preparation
Potential to represent Broad College at the national case competitions
Eligibility
The competition is open to Broad College undergraduate students
Each team must consist of 4 students. Participants can either:
form a team of 4 students (preferred option) or
express interest and be assigned to a team by organizers
Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, Apply early!
Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file (below)
Competition sign-up deadline: November 3, 2023
Registration Link:https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2s42vUNwmuoBtfo
For more information, please contact:
Junyu Sun at
sunjunyu@msu.edu

MSI Consortium; Crafting Your Career in Academia: Resources for Early Career Researchers and Beyond
2023-12-07 00:00 (America/Detroit) | virtual
This conversation features Professor Anne-Wil Harzing, provider of the Harzing.com web portal and the Harzing Academic Resources YouTube channel, and a discussion of the resources she offers for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and academics more generally. Anne-Wil will explain what motivated her early on in her career to offer resources and guidance for ECRs. She will take the participants through the origins of her website, the Journal Quality List and Publish or Perish software. Anne-Wil will also discuss the CYGNA network, her blog on all things academia, career guides, and YouTube channel, as well as the recent #PositiveAcademia initiative. She will also offer her top-3 dos and donts for ECRs in developing their careers and tips for ECRs to build up their external profiles.
What You Will Learn:
1. Resources and insights every academic needs for professional development
2. Guidelines for developing your professional network
3. Suggestions for best practice in developing ones career
This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants. Time is EST.

MSU Dept of Economics International Speaker Series: Macro/International - Francisco Buera
2023-12-08 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Marshall Adams Hall, 486 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dr.Buera is the Sam B. Cook Professor of Economics at Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation on economic develop and growth.
No registration is required to attend this event.
For additional information on Dr. Buera, please click the website link below.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - 2024 Economic Forecast
2023-12-12 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
David Bahnsen, American portfolio manager, author and television commentator, will provide a 2024 economic preview.

MSU Dept of Economics International Speaker Series: Applied Series - Prashan Bhardawaj
2024-03-22 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Marshall Adams Hall, 486 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dr.Prashant is Professor of Economics at University of California-San Diego. He has published widely on topics of international migration and international development.
No registration is required for this event.
Please click on the website link below for more information on Dr. Prashant.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club hosts Earvin "Magic" Johnson for a Q&A Session with Lansing Promise Scholars
2024-04-10 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Join the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Lansing Promise at the April Economic Club as we celebrate the powerful intersection of business, students, education and community in Greater Lansing. Our special guest is the NBA legend, businessperson, and Lansing’s own Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Magic will host a panel of Lansing Promise scholars for a Conversation with Magic. This Q&A will include questions both to and from scholars with Magic and will cover a range of topics, including growing up in Lansing, entrepreneurship, employment and how we all have a role in investing in the success of our youth.
We’ll also hear about the State of the Promise and learn how the place-based scholarship organization is leveraging partnerships with Lansing’s business community, the Lansing School District, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, the City of Lansing and post-secondary institutions to strengthen the capital city’s talent development continuum.

MSU Dept of Economics International Speaker Series: Macro/International - Esteban Rossi-Hansberg
2024-04-12 00:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU Marshall Adams Hall, 486 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Dr.Rossi-Hansberg is the Glen A. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. He has published widely on why international trade occurs, as well as its impacts on firm organization and firm productivity.
No registration is required to attend this event.
Please click on the website link below for more information on Dr. Rossi-Hansberg.

MSI Consortium: Celebrating IB Scholarship in Honor of Late Professor William Ogram Jr, Founding Editor in Chief of JIBS
2024-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | virtual
Late Professor Emeritus Ernest W.(Bill) Ogram, Jr., of Georgia State University served as the first editor in chief (1970-1975) of Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS), the flagship journal in the field of International Business. An economics Ph.D. graduate of the University of Illinois, Bill joined the business faculty at Georgia State University (GSU) in 1959. His interest in international Business and Economics fostered his initial membership in the AEIB (Association for Education in International Business, the predecessor of today’s Academy of International Business (AIB), and the creation of GSU’s Institute of International Business – one of America’s first tenure track faculty organizations in International Business. Bill’s commitment to International Business was exemplified in the team he built at GSU, including John Daniels, Duane Kujawa, José de la Torre, and Jeff Arpan who went on to build outstanding IB departments in IU, UCLA, USC, and would serve as presidents of the AIB.
To celebrate his legacy, GSU is bringing together five scholar leaders in international business, current and past editors of JIBS- Paul Beamish (Ivey), John Cantwell (Rutgers), Lorraine Eden (Texas A&M), Arie Lewin (Duke), Rosalie Tung (Simon Fraser), and Alain Verbeke (Calgary) to discuss the evolution of IB scholarship, its impact, and its future.
This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.

Global Business Club: Spotlight On West Africa
2024-04-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Minskoff Pavilion, 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the MSU Marketing Department and African Studies Center to highlight the West African Market. This event will feature keynotes from Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham in Nigeria, and Godwin Tamakloe, an expert in fintech at Mobile Money, Ltd. in Ghana. Additionally there will be a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, lunch, networking, and the opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers.

Lansing Regional Chamber: Economic Club - Panel on Michigan's Economic Growth
2024-05-23 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Join us for the May Lansing Economic Club, featuring a panel discussion on Michigan’s economic growth. Panelists include Quentin Messer, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, who will share expert insights on the state’s economic competitiveness.
From economic growth strategies, talent and workforce development, to population growth infrastructure investment, this engaging discussion will offer valuable perspectives on Michigan’s economic growth.

MSI Consortium: International Business Pedagogy Workshop
2024-05-29 00:00 - 2024-05-31 00:00 UTC | Georgia State University, Atlanta, 30302, United States
Calling all IB educators who are aiming for excellence in teaching: If you teach international business and wish to learn from and be inspired by world-class master teachers and mentors, this is your opportunity to invest in your professional development.
Meet us in Atlanta over 2.5 days for an intensive learning and networking event. In addition to addressing the core course in IB, interactive sessions will cover specialized courses in international entrepreneurship, global strategy, multinational business finance, and international marketing.
Registration is open! For detailed information regarding this workshop, please visit the website via the URL

Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: Global Business Club: Spotlight on Vietnam
2024-08-14 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Speaker Speakers and Panelists
For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Van Andel Global Trade Center to highlight the Vietnamese market. This event will feature market overviews, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, lunch, networking, and the opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. For questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica, email: pszenica@msu.edu
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade.

Publishing in International Business Research: Tips and Trends from Editors - Research Spotlight by MSU & Texas A&M CIBERS
2024-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
In this webinar, editors of three prominent journals in the international business field will discuss key trends, topics and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. This webinar will include short presentations followed by discussion moderated by the co-hosts.
Key takeaways:

Tips related to best practices for publishing international research topics
Gain insights into common issues/problems raised in the review process
Learn topics of significant interest to editors
To register, please click on the link below.

IB Research Spotlight: Publishing in International Business Research - Tips and Trends from Editors
2024-09-13 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | virtual
The free webinar will feature editors of three prominent journals in the international business field. Panelists will discuss key trends, topics, and issues in IB research, as well as the best practices for publishing in leading international business journals. The webinar will include short presentations followed by discussions moderated by the co-hosts.
Key takeaways for attendees will include:

Tips related to best practices for publishing
Gain insights into common issues/problems raised in the review process
Learn topics of significant interest to editors

Lansing Economic Club: Jon Decker, White House Correspondent
2024-09-24 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
The Lansing Economic Club will welcome Jon Decker, White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Decker will provide an overview of the 2024 presidential election. Thank you to our program sponsor Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes.

Lansing Economic Club: "State of Healthcare: Future of Care in the Lansing Region"
2024-10-10 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | MSU Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, 48824, United States
Join us for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Lansing Economic Club program “State of Healthcare: Future of Care in the Lansing Region.” on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. The focus of the program is to discuss the current state and outlook of healthcare in our region.

Panelist include:

Kirk Ray, President & CEO McLaren Greater Lansing

Margaret Dimond, PhD, President, University of Michigan Health Regional Network
Norm Hubbard, SVP of MSU Health Sciences
Travis Souza, Associate Chief Strategy Officer, Michigan Medicine
Program will be moderated by:
Brian Peters, CEO, Michigan Health & Hospital Association

2024 Broad College International Business Student Case Competition
2024-11-15 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Minskoff Pavilion, 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, 48824, United States
IBC/MSU-CIBER is organizing an international business student case competition in the Broad College. The student teams will have 3 days to work on the business case and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges. Each presentation will last for 20 min, followed by 10 min Q&A session.
You are invited!

$4,000 competition award fund: $2,000 for the 1st place, $1,000 for the 2nd place, $600 for the 3rd place, $400 for the 4th place
Gain valuable experience and make yourself more marketable (unique line on a resume, topic of conversation in interviews, etc.)
Potential to represent Broad College at national case competitions

Eligibility

The competition is open to Broad College undergraduate students
Each team must consist of 4 students. Participants can either:

form a team of 4 students (preferred option) or
express interest and be assigned to a team by organizers

Entrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, Apply early!
Detailed competition rules are presented in the attached file (below)
Competition sign-up deadline: November 1, 2024
Registration
https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBcHmd2eFI3fAma
For more information, please contact Raymond Pirouz at pirouzra@msu.edu

Global Business Club Webinar: Winning Strategies for Trade Shows & Trade Missions
2024-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | https://ibc.broad.msu.edu/event/global-business-club-webinar-winning-strategies-for-trade-shows-trade-missions/
The MSU International Business Center’s Global Business Club is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to share best practices for how to prepare for trade shows and trade missions. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, John Gelmisi will highlight how participating can provide significant networking opportunities and keep you updated on industry trends and current competitors.
Key points:

Evaluating Participation: Determine if your company should attend and the value it brings.

Maximizing ROI: Strategies to optimize your participation before, during, and after the event.

Networking Opportunities: Take advantage to access key decision-makers for potential business growth and partnerships and connect with current clients.

For questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica, email: pszenica@msu.edu

Global Insights: Harnessing AI to Revolutionize International Business Education
2024-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_htWDgKSzQcGqVfwmK8lxuw
Presented by Professor Ayse Ozturk, this session will explore how AI can be used for teaching, providing faculty with practical tools to enhance learning experiences and increase efficiency. Topics include:

AI-Generated Presentations: Create engaging presentations from a simple prompt (e.g., Gamma AI).
Culturally Tailored Branding: Generate cross-cultural brand names, slogans, and logos (e.g., Canva).
AI-Powered Videos: Create promotional short videos (e.g., Invideo AI).
Simplified Data Analysis: Analyze data quickly (e.g., Data Analysts Custom GPT).
Streamlined Assessments: Automate quizzes and study guides (Notebook LM).
Tailored Online Courses: Design personalized online courses (e.g., WisdomPlan AI).

For questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica, email: pszenica@msu.edu

Global Business Club: Spotlight on South Korea
2024-12-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48202, United States
For the next event in the GBC Market Spotlight Series, the MSU International Business Center is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to highlight the South Korean Market. This event will feature market overviews, a Michigan Exporters Business Panel, lunch, networking, a Korean art tour, and the opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with trade service providers. This event is open to the public and is relevant for anyone interested in learning more about South Korea and international business in general. Information will also be provided on MEDC’s upcoming trade mission to South Korea, taking place April 6-11, 2025.
For questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica, email: pszenica@msu.edu
There are a select number of complimentary tickets offered to MSU students, faculty, and staff. Please reach out to the above email if interested.

Global Business Club Webinar: Future-Ready Leadership for Global Teams: Thriving in a Changing World
2025-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
The world is changing faster than ever, and global leaders must evolve to keep pace. Shifting demographics, rapid digital transformation, and the need for cultural alignment are redefining the way we lead diverse teams.
In this dynamic and practical webinar, Future-Ready Leadership for Global Teams: Thriving in a Changing World, you’ll discover how to:

Navigate the intersection of corporate, local, and team cultures to build alignment.
Foster trust and collaboration in virtual, multicultural teams.
Adapt to demographic and digital disruptions with confidence and agility.
Master the 4Cs of future-ready leadership

This session will provide you with effective strategies and tools to succeed as a leader in today’s globalized and rapidly changing workplace. Whether you are managing a remote team, addressing cultural differences, or aiming to enhance your leadership skills for the future, this webinar serves as your guide to success.
For questions contact IBC Assistant Director Hannah Pszenica, email: pszenica@msu.edu

“Ask, Believe, Cultivate - Adjust, Balance, Create - Amplify, Bridge, Contribute. The ABC of Navigating Research (and Academia) across Career Stages"
2025-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Drawing on her 35 years of experience of working in academia, Professor Anne-Wil Harzing shares her ideas on how to navigate the sometimes choppy waters of research (and academia) across career stages. Her talk will cover early, mid, and late career stages, and shows how our priorities (should) change over time.
The aim of the presentation is to challenge the audience to reflect on how they can successfully navigate the career stage they are currently in. However, it will also ask the audience to share what they would like those at other career stages than their own to understand about the unique challenges of their own career stage. As such it hopes to build mutual understanding between scholars at different career stages.
Takeaways:

Different career stages (should) come with different research priorities and challenges.
Each career stage has its own lead theme: survival, identity, and legacy.
Collaboration between scholars at different career stages requires mutual understanding of different priorities and challenges.

This webinar is FREE and open to all, but registration is required.
Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.

"An Entrepreneurial Vision for Export Success"
2025-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
An asylee from Colombia, Felipe Arroyave came to the U.S. as a teenager with a strong work ethic and a desire to better himself through education.
Along the way, he caught a vision for helping those in the developing world, from Latin America to the Middle East and beyond, who lacked access to the specialty contact lenses patients in the West take for granted.
Remedying the problem —and fixing vision for sufferers of kerotoconus, corneal abrasions and other rare ocular problems — required some gumption and finesse. He’d spied the problem while working for a $4 billion lens distributor who was blind to the potential in smaller economies.
Arroyave first proved the concept, boosting sales for his employer in Latin American markets before branching out on his own and converting his former boss into one of his largest customers.
Fast forward to today, and Spectrum was named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Exporter of the Year in 2024 on top of previous honors, including winning both the Georgia GLOBE Award and the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge.
HIs journey from the factory floor to the C-suite, and his recent expansion of logistics and support infrastructure in Latin America to support growing sales, offers an inspiring story of overcoming the odds by seeing and seizing opportunities in international business.
Key Takeaways:

How to see opportunities at the so-called “bottom of the pyramid” that legacy players believe are too costly or not lucrative enough to serve.
The mechanics of exporting — how understanding payment, shipping, logistics and exchange rates can become a competitive advantage in the United States.
How give-back programs including free education to doctors and patients, along with an initiative provide contact lenses to underprivileged patients, has helped build goodwill and boost the bottom line.

This webinar is free and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.

A Conversation with Ahmet Bozer, Author of Soulgery: Self-Surgery of the Soul
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
In this in-depth dialogue with Ahmet Bozer, former senior Coca-Cola executive, about his book Soulgery: A Lifelong Guide to Unlocking Your Potential, we will explore Bozer’s unique framework that challenges conventional self-help by identifying the “sense of self”—our collection of thoughts about ourselves—as both necessary and potentially limiting to growth. Drawing from 20+ years in global business leadership and incorporating Sufism, Eastern philosophy, and cross-cultural insights, Bozer presents a four-act structure for personal transformation. The discussion examines both philosophical foundations and practical applications of managing one’s psyche while balancing self-reflection with collaborative growth.
Key Takeaways:
1. Reframing the Self-Concept: Participants will learn why managing (rather than building) the sense of self unlocks greater potential, and how to distinguish between healthy self-awareness and ego-driven limitations that prevent doing what is right.
2. Cross-Cultural Leadership Insights: Listeners will benefit from Bozer’s international business experience, gaining practical wisdom on how cultural contexts shape ego and privilege, and how these dynamics impact leadership effectiveness globally.
3. Actionable Framework for Daily Practice: The conversation provides concrete guidance on implementing the four-act Soulgery framework in busy lives, including how to balance introspection with collaboration and integrate practices like “smart bias for positivity” without adding stress.
This webinar is free and open to all, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent to all registered participants.

Broad College and IBC's 5th Annual International Business Case Competition
2025-11-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Broad College of Business: Minskoff Pavilion – M025, 645 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
The International Business Center (IBC) and the Broad College of Business are excited to host the 5th edition of the International Business Case Competition. This event brings together top undergraduate talent to solve real-world business challenges, and it is open to all Broad College undergraduate students. Students can register as teams of four to compete. They can also register individually to be placed in a team, depending on availability. Top Team prize of $2,000!
Participating teams will be evaluated by a team of judges, who are industry professionals, providing invaluable insight and feedback for our students.

Community College Global Engagement: Regional Spotlight on Asia
2026-04-10 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit)
This one-hour webinar delves into global engagement at community colleges, with a special focus on the vibrant Asian region. Community colleges continue to play a pivotal role in providing equitable access for students of all backgrounds to engage in global learning.
Dr. Geoff Bradshaw of Madison Area Technical College and Dr. Dawn Wood of Kirkwood Community College will present on their experience and background developing meaningful connections for learning, engagement, and collaboration in Asia. From cultural exchanges to academic partnerships, we will discuss how global engagement hinges on strategic relationships. We will explore innovative strategies for attracting and supporting international students and hear inspiring stories of how community colleges in this region have engaged, including lessons learned and challenges faced. Asia is not a monolith. It is a kaleidoscope of cultures, languages, and traditions. We will delve into the region’s richness and explore the myriad ways community colleges can engage.
