December 16, 2024 | UConn Global News

The Office of Global Affairs is committed to supporting professional development and fostering global collaboration by sponsoring staff to attend and present at key conferences. Recently, several Global Affairs staff members shared their expertise and built valuable connections through these opportunities:

Ann Keim, Advisor, Experiential Global Learning

Conference: 2024 NAFSA Region XI Conference
Presentation Title: Empowering Students to Share and Create Student-Driven Social Media
Presentation Overview:
At the NAFSA Region XI Conference, Ann Keim showcased the Global Curators Program, an innovative scholarship initiative designed to amplify student voices through social media. The program allows students to complete five distinct social media projects, encouraging them to share their study abroad journeys and engage with a global audience. By empowering students to share their unique experiences via social media, the program fosters inclusivity, cultural exchange, and global dialogue. Attendees gained actionable insights on integrating student-driven social media into experiential learning, equipping them with strategies to enhance their own programs, promote diverse perspectives, and create opportunities for students to become ambassadors of cultural exchange.

These experiences highlight the Office of Global Affairs’ commitment to advancing international engagement and knowledge sharing. If you are interested in attending a conference to present an initiative in your office, please contact your unit leader for more information.

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