The Global Express

A Public Forum on Global Affairs and Current Events

All talks will be virtual for the Winter 2021 semester. RSVP for a talk to receive the Zoom link. INT 100 approved!

Hosted by the Area and Global Studies Department. For any questions, contact Jack Mangala at [email protected] or call 616-331-8110.

Winter 2022 Schedule

Michelle Miller-Adams headshot

Wednesday, February 23, 12:00-1:00 PM

The Path to Free College: Where to Now?

Prof. Michelle Miller-Adams, Department of Political Science, Grand Valley State University

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Marina Jose Kaneti headshot

Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

China’s Vision for Global Environmental Governance: Notes from the Ground

Prof. Marina Jose Kaneti, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore

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Elena Lioubimtseva headshot

Tuesday, March 29, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

The Role of Diversity and Inclusion in Equitable Climate Adaptation: Experience of Small French and American Cities

Prof. Elena Lioubimtseva, Department of Geography and Sustainable Planning, Grand Valley State University

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. Jean-Pierre Bongila headshot

Wednesday, April 13, 12:00-1:00 PM

Global Positioning Leadership as Applied to Experiential Learning Abroad

Prof. Jean-Pierre Bongila, School of Education, University of St. Thomas, MN

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