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Join Global Learner Support for our annual symposium on intercultural empathy and its intersection with our work as educators and staff at Northeastern University. Our objective is to collectively advance our intercultural competence and global understanding to better support our global learners and provide them with a more equitable, inclusive, and welcoming experience.

Symposium Schedule

Note: All sessions will be offered virtually.

Monday, 11/13

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10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM GMT

Opening Session & Keynote from the Healing Drum: An Online Drum Circle with the Wakan Wiya Two Spirit Drum

Jeremy Walter
Director, Global Learner Support

M. Zamora
Academic Events Specialist, Academic Operations

Monday, 11/13

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11AM PT / 2PM ET / 7PM GMT

Cultural Humility: Building Authentic Relationships Across Difference

Naomi Boase
Director, Center for Intercultural Engagement

Rebecca Riccio
Juffali Family Director of Social Impact Lab

Christly Bright-Agindotan
Undergraduate Student, BBA in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Nabaa Lafta
Undergraduate Student, BS in Psychology

Suhayla Abdi
Undergraduate Student, BS in Psychology

Tuesday, 11/14

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10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM GMT

Intercultural Empathy in the Workplace: How Co-op Students Balance Their Cultural Identity with Workplace Culture

Shannon Alpert
Assistant Teaching Professor and Program Lead, College of Professional Studies

Emily Bono
Experiential Learning & Career Advisor, College of Professional Studies

Anishma Metray
Graduate Student, MS in Project Management, President of PJM Student Group

Deepika Batra
Graduate Student, MS in Project Management

Mrunal Balu Gaikwad
Graduate Student, MS in Project Management

WEDNESDAY, 11/15

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10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM GMT

Building a Community of Empathy

Deniz Toker
Associate Director, Community & Academic Partnerships

Anupma (Sharma) Cvejic
Co-founder, Sunoh Canada Sunoh Canada

THURSDAY, 11/16

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10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM GMT

Holistic Approaches to Supporting Global Learners: A Journey Through the Senses

Megan Sykes
Associate Director, Advising & Operations, College of Professional Studies, West Coast

Camila de Campos Miranda
Academic Advisor, College of Professional Studies, Vancouver

Jiaqi Li
Academic Advisor, College of Professional Studies, Seattle

Sweeny Youkhane
Assistant Director, Graduate Student Services, Khoury College of Computer Sciences

FRIDAY, 11/17

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10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM GMT

Cultivating Intercultural Competence and Awareness in Educational Settings: Strategies and Guidelines for Educators and Student-Facing Staff

Mona Ali
Associate Teaching Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Global Learner Support is committed to providing an equitable experience for all participants.
For accommodations requests or any other questions about our programs, please contact us.

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