Global Dialogue Series
2007-2008

Have perspectives you’d love to share? The Global Dialogue Series brings international and domestic students together four times a year to discuss, debate, and wrestle with compelling issues facing the world today in hopes of creating a lively forum for exchanging perspectives, encountering difference in a respectful climate, and growing in understanding of global issues.

This year’s dialogues will be held on October 8 and November 12 (2007) & February 11 and April 7 (2008). Each session takes place in Chadbourne Hall - Main Lounge.

A complete listing of past Dialogues and a general schedule of the structure of each dialogue is available here (pdf).
This year’s dialogues include:
 

Feeding the World– A Question of Production or Politics?
Monday, October 8, 2007 | 6:00-8:00pm
Chadbourne Hall Lounge, 420 N Park St

The unequal distribution of food around the world has become a controversial issue. Some consider “food insecurity” a matter of politics; others say it’s due to inadequate production. What do you think? Is there enough food to feed everyone? Are politicians just being greedy? Could global policies be changed to make a difference? Participate in an open discussion about these and similar questions. Our guest speaker will get the discussion off to a start by sharing views and experiences. Then the floor will open to all participants. Come to listen, learn and share! This is the first of four discussions from the Global Dialogue Series 2007-2008.

Guest Speaker:
Florence Chenoweth, Ph.D.
Managing Director, Human Rights Initiative, International Studies, UW-Madison
Former Director, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Liaison Office, United Nations

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Ripple Effects: The Impact of Globalization on Higher Education
Monday, November 12, 2007 | 6:00-8:00pm
Chadbourne Hall Lounge, 420 N Park St

We often hear about the impact of globalization on economies, but what about its affect on education? Has it influenced curriculum at the college level, where students study, and what they study? How has it shaped research? Where will it take education in the future? What pressures has it added to your study choices? Dr. Nancy Kendall, Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies at UW- Madison will share her insights and knowledge. Then the dialogue will open to all participants. Join international and US students for the discussion! Free food and refreshments. This is the second of four discussions in the Global Dialogue Series 2007-2008.

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Nancy Kendall
Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies, UW-Madison

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Service Opportunity:

WUD -Global Connections is coordinating a volunteer opportunity as a complement to this and every Global Dialogue! The "Education in Action" opportunity will be sending small groups to Neighborhood House on South Mills Street, a neighborhood afterschool program that works closely with recent immigrants. For additional information and to sign-up for "Education in Action", contact Global Connections' Shannon Lowe.

Forgiveness: The Missing Piece to the Peace Puzzle
Monday, February 11, 2008 | 6:00-8:00pm
Chadbourne Hall Lounge, 420 N Park St

Guest Speaker:
Professor Robert Enright
Professor of Human Development, Department of Educational Psychology, UW-Madison

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Understanding Social Justice through Experience
Monday, April 7, 2008 | 6:00-8:00pm
Chadbourne Hall Lounge, 420 N Park St

Do you often wonder what the term "social justice" really means or if it is truly possible? Social Justice Education Specialist Sarah Napoli will lead participants in interactive, theatre-based techniques that can be used to discuss oppression and promote social change. Theatre of the Oppressed was created by Augusto Boal in 1971, in Brazil, where he engaged local communities to rise up against their oppressors through theatre – soon, it was used all over the country and now it is practiced in more than 70 countries as a way to stimulate dialogue about human concerns and human conditions in our local communites and the world. The session is sure to be active and provocative! Dinner will be included. This is the fourth of four discussions in the Global Dialogue Series 2007-2008.

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Sponsors of the Global Dialogues Series (2007-2008) include:

If you have questions about the Global Dialogue Series please contact Marilee Sushoreba. Questions about this website should be addressed to Mark L Lilleleht.