Diversity and Internationalization on 9/14, Room 750 12:30
I headed to the workshop not knowing what to expect and whether it would be huge audience since the seating was limited. On arrival, there were tables placed next to stage where Baruch had invited Professor Vaughn from Stony Brook to speak. The workshop started with a speech from our President followed by a introduction by the Dean of Liberal Studies. Professor Vaughn went on to discuss the critical role of globalization in the education of our nation’s colleges. These new graduate/undergraduate programs that are forming are all promoting globalization. He also discusses the four major interglobal studies. They are Institute of Global Studies, Undergraduate College of Global Studies, Research, and Globalization in Migraine Cultures. His speech was really intricate but interesting.
After his speech, there was a panel of Baruch professors/students who spoke about their experience with diversity and globalization. The one I found especially interesting was that of a professor who told a story about students who weren’t able to attend classes they wanted because of their lack of English speaking skills. It was extremely heartwarming and showed how diverse and understanding this College is. The workshop ended with table discussions of how we, the students, can improve diversity and welcome it in our school.