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International Education Week: BYU professors and student share research on Scandinavian women immigrants
BYU professors Julie K. Allen and Sarah Reed and BYU student Becca Driggs presented three lectures on religious Scandinavian women immigrants as part ofBYU's International Education Weekand invited students to get involved in genealogical research.
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BYU political science professor gives Ukraine nuclear crisis simulation
A BYU political science professor gave a nuclear crisis simulation with an emphasis on the Ukraine conflict for students to practice negotiations and discussions surrounding the natures of different simulated crises.
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How to fund your study abroad
Do you want to go on a BYU study abroad but are stumped on how to come up with the money to pay for it? Well, don’t give up! BYU and the Kennedy Center offer incredible resources to help students finance their foreign experiences. Make sure to apply for scholarships as soon as possible and watch out for deadlines. Start by checking out the Kennedy Center'sfinancial aid siteand thescholarship site.
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The omicron variant effects worldwide and nearby
Less than a week ago, omicron, the latest strain of COVID-19, was officially classified as a 'variant of concern' by the World Health Organization.
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Successful women in academia encourage female students to advocate for themselves
Four successful women, each with doctorate degrees, said women in academia need to advocate for themselves to accomplish their goals and pursue their passions during a panel discussion hosted by Global Women's Studies and the Kennedy Center on Oct. 27.
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USIP Latin America program director dispels nation-building myths in BYU address
The director of the Latin America program from the U.S. Institute of Peace, Keith Mines, spoke to BYU students on Oct. 6 about the myths surrounding nation-building.
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Former Sen. Jeff Flake assures BYU audience US still plays world leadership role
Former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake told a BYU audience Wednesday that despite questions raised about the United States' leadership after the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the nation still holds a world leadership role.
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Study abroad fair returning to BYU
The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies will host its annual Study Abroad Fair Thursday, Sept. 16, on the Marigold Quad south of the MARB.
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First study abroad programs since pandemic to begin in fall
This fall semester over 200 BYU students will be traveling abroad for internships or international study programs. This will be the first semester of BYU-approved international travel through the Kennedy Center.
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BYU cancels summer study abroad programs
International study abroad programs at BYU are now canceled for the upcoming Summer Term because of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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BYU celebrates Black History Month through lectures and discussions
BYU is celebrating Black History Month through lectures and discussions that provide educational opportunities and share diverse perspectives.
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Spring Term study abroad programs canceled, still open for summer and fall
BYU study abroad programs through the Kennedy Center have been canceled for spring term but are still currently open for summer and fall.
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Sun will come up after election, said BYU political science professors
The results of the 2020 presidential election will not be the end of the world, BYU political science professor Richard Davis told students during a Nov. 4 panel on the pending election results.
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Kennedy Center addressing environmental stewardship
The Kennedy Center has launched an environmental stewardship lecture series, held each Wednesday at noon until April 25, in response to the rising climate-change crisis.
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Guest lecturer visits Global Women's Studies class, speaks on violence against indigenous communities
BYU professors sometimes invite visitors to lecture during their class to discuss issues they might otherwise feel underqualified to talk about. Moroni Benally, coordinator for public policy and advocacy at Restoring Ancestral Winds Incorporated, was one of these visitors to the Introduction to Global Women's Studies class on the first floor of the Kennedy Center. Advocating the rights of indigenous communities, he shared stories and numbers he described as 'sobering statistics.”
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Kennedy Center’s Day of the Dead celebration creates cultural ties
A celebration at the Kennedy Center helped students and other spectators create ties between the Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos and the Latter-day Saint faith. Students who entered the Kennedy Center lobby on Nov 1 were treated to a festive surprise. They were met with a colorful “ofrenda” display created by Rita Cortez, who works in the language flagship center at BYU.
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Scholarship helps students travel abroad
Losa Smith, a senior studying sociology, poses for a photo during the Asian Pacific Business study abroad last summer. Smith could attend because of the Global Opportunity Scholarship offered by the Kennedy Center. (Losa Smith)
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Study abroad aids experiential learning, provides business experience
Paul Hatch and Hunter Hutchins ride an elephant during an excursion on the Asia Pacific business study abroad in Thailand. (Paul Hatch)
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