News and Events
Recent News
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Dr Hyoun-A Joo and Dr Lina Tuschling receive Best Article Award
September 11, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Hyoun-A Joo and Dr. Lina Tuschling for receiving the Best Article Award from the journal Die Unterrichtspraxis / Teaching German!
"Tesla in Grünheide: Growing Intercultural Competence Through Role-Play Simulation" (2022)
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Dr. Anthony F. Lemieux Joins Global Workshops and Panels to Tackle Online Extremism and Urban Development
June 26, 2023
Dr. Anthony F. Lemieux, co-director of the Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC), actively participates in international workshops and panels focused on tackling online extremism and addressing urban development. He tackled topics about research on online extremism and online extremist ecosystems, responsive and responsible cities, and transatlantic citizen engagement.
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Exploring Higher Education Linkages between Universities in Zimbabwe and Atlanta
May 25, 2023
Government officials, university representatives, and professionals in the field of education from Zimbabwe and Atlanta meet to discuss international collaboration and educational partnerships.
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K20 Arabic Teachers Workshop: Empowering Educators of Arabic Language and Culture
April 29, 2023
The Arabic Teachers Council of the South organized a K20 Arabic Teachers Workshop titled "Empowering Educators of Arabic Language and Culture" at Amana Academy, hosting speakers from diverse institutions who presented on various topics including project-based learning, virtual exchange, improving reading comprehension, and integrating Arabic grammar. The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of Arabic teachers in the southern U.S. states by providing professional development opportunities and fostering a community of support.
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Truman Center Nuclear Security Workshop
April 15, 2023
The Truman Center hosted a two-day Nuclear Security Workshop for undergraduate students from the Metro Atlanta region to engage with experts in nuclear security. The workshop aimed to diversify the nuclear policy field and included interactive discussions and presentations on various topics. The Truman Center's efforts prioritize underrepresented communities in the nuclear policy field, including women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and they achieve their goals by organizing convenings that engage stakeholders in discussions on how nuclear security intersects with critical issues.
Recent Press Coverage
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Kasun Partners with Scholars from Mexico to Develop Native Science Curriculum for Local Teachers
May 20, 2024
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Atlanta Public Schools Expanding Culturally Responsive Education Through Dual Language Immersion Program
April 18, 2024
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Global Issues, Local Solutions: Research Collaborative Awards $80K to Six Projects
February 29, 2024
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Saving Praise Houses Before Their African Lineage Is Forgotten
November 23, 2023
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Atlanta Global Studies Symposium to Equip Students, Researchers for Demands of Complex World
April 6, 2023
Upcoming Events
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STRATEGIES FOR ESOL & WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS
September 19, 2024, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Butts County Performing Arts Center, 405 Franklin Street Jackson, GA 302233
3rd ANNUAL STARLT SEMINAR in collaboration with the Atlanta Global Studies Center and Georgia TESOL.
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World Languages Day, A Global Career Expo Presented by CULTR
November 14, 2024, 8:30 am - 3:15 pm
World Languages Day returns Thursday, Nov. 14! This global career expo brings together organization representatives from businesses, non-profits, government, and education to connect with over 1,000 high school and college students about the global skills essential to their industries.
Join organizations such as the International Rescue Committee and USAID and become a World Language Day Exhibitor today! This opportunity will feature your organization, a chance to network across industries, connect students, and prepare your future workforce. Participate in this event to support access to language studies and cultural competence for all learners in the global economy! You may also register as a World Languages Day Sponsor!