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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Three ways universities can enhance teacher engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals
October 30, 2024
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Dr. ‘Dimeji Togunde receive 2024 IES Abroad Lifetime Achievement Award
October 25, 2024
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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
Upcoming Events
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GOALIE session: Chinese New Year (with Ji Ma)
January 23, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
GOALIE session: Chinese New Year (with Ji Ma)
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“Hot Topics: Facilitating Respectful Conversations about Climate Change.”
February 7, 2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Join Us for the Community of Practice on Teaching with the SDGs!
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Sustainable Development, Urban Ecologies, and Livelihood Vulnerabilities in Bangkok, Thailand
February 14, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Room 1210, Building W, Stephens Family Executive,Georgia Gwinnett College and via Zoom
Join the Spring 2025 Sustainable Development Research Seminar featuring Gregory Gullette discussing urban ecologies and livelihood vulnerabilities in Bangkok, Thailand.
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"Human Rights, Legal Systems and the Culture of the Law in Brazil and the US"
February 25, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
AGSC is excited to host the first session of the Spring 2025 Talking Brazilian: A Cultural Studies Seminar Series on Tuesday, February 25.
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LCTL (Less Commonly Taught Languages) Workshop
February 28, 2025, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Please join us for the first LCTL (Less Commonly Taught Languages) Workshop organized by the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research, the World Languages and Culture Department, and the downtown library at Georgia State University.