Events

Friday, June 26, 2009 (3)

Jun 26, 2009
June 22, 2009
Monday

  • Annual Summer Institute for Educators: International Organizations in an Unstable World

  • Jun 22, 2009 to Jun 26, 2009
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Description: Each year, the World Affairs Council, Washington DC conducts the Summer Institute on International Affairs. The intensive week-long workshop for middle and high school educators and administrators combines experts and presentations with the resource necessary to integrate international affairs with traditional curricula. This year the Summer Institute will focus on the role and impact of International Institutions in an unstable world. Join us!June 22-27, 2009Washington, DCInstitute Participation Offers:Access to International ExpertsInteractive Seminars-Exciting site visits including the WorldBank, foreign embassies, and otherinternational organization offices- Lesson Planning Sessions- Access to a National Network ofTeachers- Free Materials for the ClassroomREGISTRATION FEE: $300LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLEWAC-DC arranges accommodation if needParticipants can choose to earn graduate credits through Projects in Education and the Catholic University of AmericaMay be eligible for in-service
  • Created by: Amanda Stamp
 

  • Design Science/Global Solutions Lab

  • Jun 22, 2009 to Jun 29, 2009
  • Location: UN, New York, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia
  • Description: The fifth annual Design Science Lab is being held this summer, June 22-29, 2009 at the UN in New York and Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA. An additional 2009 Lab is being held July 6-11 in New York at the UN and the UN International School.What happens: Students and young professionals from around the world are briefed by UN experts and then learn and use a powerful design, planning, and problem solving methodology that is based on the work of Buckminster Fuller and other scientists and designers. After this, participants develop designs and strategies for achieving one or more of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. This year the focus is on developing a blueprint for a green global economy.Participants work collaboratively and intensely for seven days. They present their work to UN staff on the last day of the Lab, as well as have it published in an annual report. Further details and registration information are at: http://www.designsciencelab.com You can also download re
  • Created by: Medard Gabel
 

  • Global Issues Action Institute

  • Jun 22, 2009 at 9:00am to Jun 26, 2009 at 5:00pm
  • Location: Washington International School
  • Description: The Center for International Education (CIE) at Washington International School (WIS), in association with the Global Issues Network, is pleased to announce its First Annual Global Issues Action Institute to be held in Washington, D.C. June 22-26, 2009. The five-day institute will be held at the beautiful Tregaron campus of Washington International School in northwest Washington.Students from across the globe will have the opportunity to attend workshops together and collaborate on projects and hands-on service learning activities.In addition to daily programming, students will have the opportunity to explore Washington and to participate in additional organized activities.For teacher activities, schedule, and additional information, please visit our website at www.wis.edu/instituteWe hope to see you in Washington this summer!
  • Created by: Danielle