Hello fabulous GSP Alumni!
Welcome to our first edition of the 2017 - 2018 Alumni newsletter! We're excited to provide an outlet for you all to further your careers as citizens of the world. The GSP alumni network expands each year, and we here at the GSP office want to support you all as best we can - our doors are always open to you! In fact, we are excited to announce the first annual Alumni Weekend, happening this October!
GSP Alumni Reunion Weekend
Thinking of coming back hoMe for homecoming weekend? GSP is in on the fun this year! October 27 - 29th, we have scheduled various ways for GSP alumni to reconnect with each other and this year's cohort of global scholars.
These options include:
- Attending GSP lecture on Friday
- Volunteering for an alumni panel Q&A
- Homecoming game tailgate and viewing party
- Multicultural dinners
- Farewell Sunday brunch
If you have any questions about Alumni Weekend how to get involved with alumni weekend, please contact this year's Alumni Coordinator, Saharsh Hajela, at [email protected]. See you soon!
GSP Culture Show
Friday, November 17th, 2017
North Quad Room 2435
Our annual culture show is back again! We'd love for you to stop by for the night and enjoy the diverse talents of the GSP Community. Opportunities to perform in the show extend to alumni, as well. Any and all participation is welcomed. We hope to see you there dancing, eating, and smiling!
Global Citizenship Conference
Saturday, December 2rd, 2017
Rackham Graduate School
Global citizenship is a popular idea among many students and educators, yet we do not always conceptualize or actualize it in the same ways. This conference is an opportunity to share interdisciplinary approaches to global citizenship, with emphasis on how we put this idea into practice.
Global Scholars Program 2017 - 2018
The 2017 - 2018 Cohort
Our wonderful cohort this year is 142 students strong! Some have even travelled to India this past summer with GSP on a 5 week project to help teach english and learn about the socioeconomic climate in India. CGs this year will be participating in Global Engagement Internships, pairing with NGOs around the world from the Bright Life School to the Apne Aap Women's Collective. Friday lectures will be full of discussion, guest speakers, and challenges regarding human rights and politics.
Guest Speaker Highlight, Fall 2017
Will Potter is an award-winning author and internationally-recognized civil liberties advocate. He is best known for his work challenging government repression and the labeling of protest as "terrorism." After being awarded the prestigious Knight Wallace Fellowship in Law Reporting, Will was appointed the Marsh Professor of Journalism at the University of Michigan where he teaches courses on investigative journalism, social movements, and whistleblowing.
State Representative Stephanie Chang is a University of Michigan graduate serving her second term representing Michigan's 6th House District, which comprises the cities of Ecorse, River Rouge, and part of Detroit. Chang is the Minority Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Law and Justice. She also serves on the House Committees on Education Reform and Natural Resources. Much of her legislative work is focused on air quality, affordable and clean drinking water, and educational and criminal justice reforms.
Future Alumni Engagement Opportunities
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Alumni Guest Speakers ~ GSP Formal ~ GSP Spring Symposium ~ Giving Blue Day
