globalization

By Zahra Debbek, Office of International Programs RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University is teaching English as a second language at its Tri-Cities campus beginning this month.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University will increase the number of students who study abroad from about 750 per year to 1,000 over the next five years. It is part of a nationwide initiative to equip them with the international experience necessary for success in a globalized world.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – A study abroad visit to Cuba open to all Washington State University students will be led by instructor María Lee-López, who was born and raised in Havana, on June 24-July 3.

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – “Anyoung haseyo,” Korea! Sport management students will say “Hello” in person this summer as the College of Education debuts a six-week faculty-led study abroad program in South Korea.

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – An award-winning Seattle filmmaker and a disability studies scholar will headline the 10th annual Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference Feb. 27-28 in Spokane.

Ernst-Slavit makes a presentation at a Noche de Familia event for prospective students and their families at WSU Vancouver. (Photo by Laura Evancich) PULLMAN, Wash. – To better prepare teachers and improve scholarship that extends to other cultures and languages, the College of Education (COE) has appointed Gisela Ernst-Slavit associate dean for diversity and international […]

PULLMAN, Wash. – Panel discussions, a learning fair and a free movie will be part of the first Global Cougs Week at Washington State University Aug. 26-30.   Hosted by the Office of International Programs, these events are free to the public:   Aug. 27: * Cougs at Home and Abroad student panel, noon-1 p.m., […]

PULLMAN – The second Globalization Poster Gallery, featuring research by students from the Peer Advisors and International Peer Mentors and International Center Interns programs in conjunction with the Education Abroad Office and the Office of International Students and Scholars, will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Compton Union Building’s Junior Ballroom. […]

Beverly R. Singer, filmmaker and associate professor of anthropology and Native American studies at the University of New Mexico, and Kathy Hytten, associate professor in the department of Educational Administration and Higher Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will be the April guest speakers at the WSU College of Education “Globalization, Diversity and Education” lecture […]