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UK Political Science Student Participates in Foreign Service Fellowship Program
LEXINGTON Ky. -- Bethany Abebe, a political science and international studies major in the University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences, participated in the Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Washington, D.C., in June. She was one of 20 students chosen for the program.
The Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders is a fully paid enrichment and training program seeking to expand awareness and access to U.S. Foreign Service careers to students from underrepresented communities.
Fall 2024 International Studies Courses
Pathways Courses
A&S 161 International Village, Then and Now
A-H 105 1 World Art Before 1400
A-H 106 Renaissance to Modern Art
AAS 100 Introduction to African Studies
ANT 160 Cultural Diversity in the Modern World
ANT 225 Culture, Environment, and Global Issues
CLA 135 Greek and Roman Mythology
CLA 191 Christianity, Culture and Society
ENG 142 Global Shakespeare
ENG 171 Global Literatures in English
GEO 135 Global Climate Change
GEO 161 Global Inequalities
CONFLICT-INDUCED DISPLACEMENT SYMPOSIUM
In honor of International Education Week, the UK International Studies Program, and the UK International Center are proud to host a symposium on Conflict-Induced Displacements.
The goal of this symposium is to highlight the stories and experiences of Kentucky-based refugees in order to increase awareness of the effects of wars and conflicts in different parts of the world.
Keynote Speaker: Joseph Dudi Miabok, Co-Founder of Elimisha Kakuma https://www.elimishakakuma.org/
Panelists:
- Inna Pryimak - Ukrainian - UK Employee
- Miriam Al Kharait- Syrian - UK Student
- Becky Jordan - KY Refugee Office
- Husna Ahmadi - Afghan - UK Student
Moderator: Emily Jones - KRM Attorney
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Date:
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Location:
Office of China Initiatives - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building
USP-Diplomacy
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Model United Nations
A simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. The goal of this organization is to further students’ understanding about the United Nations and help them to develop important skills such as professionalism, public speaking, diplomacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Events
CONFLICT-INDUCED DISPLACEMENT SYMPOSIUM
Friday, 11/17/2023 9:00 am - 12pm
Location: Office of China Initiatives- Located in the bottom floor of the Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
Speaker(s) / Presenter(s): Joseph Dudi Miabok
In honor of International Education Week, the UK International Studies Program, and the UK International Center are proud to host a symposium on Conflict-Induced Displacements.