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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

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.

Where Can International Studies Take Me?

As undergraduate majors in International Studies, students develop transferable skills sought by a wide range of employers. These skills include: interdisciplinary knowledge of global regions and cultures, foreign language ability, analytic skills, as well as research, writing, and problem solving. International Studies majors find employment in businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, and the educational sector. International Studies majors have found employment in the US and in a variety of locations all around the world. 

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Winter 2023 International Studies Courses

Pathways

GEO 172—Human Geography

HIS 121—War and Society 1914-1945

PS 210—Introduction to Comparative Politics

PS 230—Introduction to International Relations

 

Arts & Culture

Comparative Politics & Societies

Global Development

GEO 261—Global Dynamics of Health & Disease

HHS 470—International Experience in Health Science

CPH 551—Comparative Health Systems

 

Africa & The Middle East

Spring 2024 International Studies Courses

Pathways

AAS/HIS 100: Introduction to African Studies

A-H 106: Renaissance to Modern Art

ANT 160: Global Cultural Diversity

ANT 225: Culture, Environment and Global Issues

ENG 142: Global Shakespeare

ENG 171: Global Literature in English

GEO 161: Global Inequalities

GEO 162: Introduction to Global Environmental Issues

GEO 172: Human Geography

HIS 104: History of Europe Through Mid-17th century

HIS 105: History of Europe from Mid-17th century to Present

HIS 121: War and Society 1914-1945

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Associate Professor, College of Engineering
Graduate Student
Senior Lecturer
Graduate Student
PhD Candidate, Biology
Teaching Assistant
Anthropology Ph.D. Student
Anthropology USP Student
Assistant Professor of Law
Lecturer
Professor
MA Student
Associate Professor
Scientific Glassblower
Research Associate Senior
Chair, Political Science
Recruiting Operations Officer
Associate Professor
Emeritus Professor (Retired)
Associate Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies
MALTT, 2021
Associate Professor
Ph.D. Biology - University of Kentucky, 2017
PhD Student- University of Kentucky
Director of TESL MA Program
PhD Candidate
Graduate Student
Psychology
Faculty, Lecturer
Anthropology Ph.D. Candidate
MS, Biology
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Associate Professor, College of Engineering
Graduate Student
Senior Lecturer
Graduate Student
PhD Candidate, Biology
Teaching Assistant
Anthropology Ph.D. Student
Anthropology USP Student
Assistant Professor of Law
Lecturer
Professor
MA Student
Associate Professor
Scientific Glassblower
Research Associate Senior
Chair, Political Science
Recruiting Operations Officer
Associate Professor
Emeritus Professor (Retired)
Associate Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies
MALTT, 2021
Associate Professor
Ph.D. Biology - University of Kentucky, 2017
PhD Student- University of Kentucky
Director of TESL MA Program
PhD Candidate
Graduate Student
Psychology
Faculty, Lecturer
Anthropology Ph.D. Candidate
MS, Biology
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