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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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