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SCC Global Affairs Center to sponsor Humanitarian Assistance Symposium February 2-24

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Labors of Love: People ... Changing the World
SCC Global Affairs Center
Humanitarian Assistance Symposium
February 2-24, 2011

What role do private individuals play in the delivery of humanitarian assistance overseas? How do their efforts inspire people and governments around the world? How can you be involved?

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College will host a symposium on humanitarian assistance on four consecutive Wednesday evenings, beginning February 2, 2011. Seven daytime events will also be offered throughout February.

EVENING PROGRAM
7 – 8:30 pm, PUB 9208

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Julia Bolz, Founder and Executive Director, Ayni Education International, “Building Quality Education Opportunities in Afghanistan One School sat a Time.”

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
David Eller, President, World Concern, “Providing Relief and Development Assistance in Inaccessible Places.”

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Jacqueline Sherris, Vice President of Global Programs, PATH, “Providing Appropriate Health Strategies and Technologies in Poor Countries.”

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Diana Fletschner, Senior Land Tenure and Gender Expert, Rural Development Institute, “Securing Land Rights for the World’s Poorest People.”


DAYTIME PROGRAM
(Times and locations are not consistent)

Thursday, February 10, 12:30-1:20 pm, 9202 PUB
Charles Brennick, Founder and Director, InterConnection. “Making Information Technology Accessible to Underserved Communities around the World.”

Wednesday, February 16 12:30-1:20 pm, 9208 PUB
Bookda Gheisar, Executive Director, Global Washington, “Convening, Strengthening and Advocating for Global Development.” Address to students about opportunities to support the work of NGOs.

Wednesday, February 16, 1:30-2:20, 9208 PUB [by invitation]
Bookda Gheisar, Executive Director, Global Washington, “Leveraging Global Development NGOs in the Classroom.” Workshop for faculty on how GW can help them advance their curriculum goals.

Thursday, February 17, 12:30-1:20 pm, 9201 PUB
Cindy Nofzinger, Executive Director, Schools for Salone, “Rebuilding Schools in War-Torn Sierra Leone.”

Wednesday, February 23, 12:30-1:20 pm, 9208 PUB
Chris Megargee, Director of Community & Corporate Relations, Global Partnership, “Support for Microfinance in Latin America.”

Wednesday, February 23, 3:00-4:00 pm, 9208 PUB
“Bolivia Smiles Forever” - 2011 Travel-Study-Service Informational Meeting. A three week study abroad opportunity sponsored by the International Summer Institute program, open to any student enrolled in a dental hygiene program (at any school) or dental professional.

Thursday, February 24, 12:30-1:20 pm, 9208 PUB
Student NGO Panel. A panel discussion with representatives of student-created NGOs
  • Khaled Jaraysa, Founder and Executive Director, Children of Peace Foundation. Support for children traumatized by war and conflict in the Palestine.
  • Edgar Calderon, Vice President, Unidos Por Latinoamerica. Support for Children’s Hospital, La Paz, Bolivia.
  • Samantha Rayner, Founder and Executive Director, Lumana. Works with local communities in Africa to develop and market local products.

Presenter bios and more information are available on the Global Affairs website.

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits. The PUB is located on the south end of campus near the main entrance, with parking nearby. Weekend rates - $2. Week day rates - $2 for 2 hours, $3 for 4 hours, and $5 all day.

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Update: Human Migration Symposium in its last week at SCC

Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Global Affairs Department of Shoreline Community College finishes a major symposium on Human Migration this week with a daytime event and a presentation on Tuesday evening, followed by two daytime discussions on Wednesday and Thursday.

All events are free and the public is encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7:00 pm, 9208 PUB
Political Asylum in an Age of Clashing Cultures
Mr. Bruce Lamb, Attorney, Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S., Seattle
Mr. Berhane Gebremichael Tewolde, Formerly from Eritrea, recently granted political asylum


Daytime Events - all begin at 12:30 pm

Tuesday, November 16, PUB 9201
Gender and Migration: presentation by representatives of "Pinay Sa of Seattle" (co-sponsored with CEES)

Wednesday, November 17, PUB 9202
Guest Worker Programs in Qatar and other Middle East Countries: Judith Hansen, College Dean, Community College of Qatar


CANCELLED
Political Asylum Experience
12:30pm, Thurs Nov 18, PUB 9202

Discussion with individuals who have been granted political asylum in the United States



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Shoreline Community College Global Affairs Center Event of November 2 Rescheduled

Friday, October 29, 2010


In deference to widespread interest in the election results the evening of November 2, the following event has been rescheduled.

Immigrants: Assets or Liabilities? The politics of immigration in Europe and their parallels in the U.S. Steven Pfaff, Sociology, University of Washington. This presentation is part of GAC’s Human Migration Symposium.

New date: Tuesday, November 23, 7:00 p.m.

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Previously scheduled events for November 9 and 16 are unchanged.

Tuesday, November 9
Internal Migration in China. Population shifts in this country of 1.3 billion people; why the Chinese government is anxious. James Simpson, Affiliate Professor, Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service Professor, Washington State University; and Wendy Liu, Freelance Writer, Seattle, WA.


Tuesday, November 16
Political Asylum in an Age of Clashing Cultures. Current laws and practices in the U.S. Bruce Lamb, Attorney, Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S., Seattle, Berhane Gebremichael Tewolde, formerly from Eritrea, recently granted political asylum in the U.S.

For more information, go to the Global Affairs website www.shoreline.edu/gac

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Human Migration Symposium continues at Shoreline Community College

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Wednesday, October 27
12:30 p.m., PUB 9202
Coalition for Refugees from Burma
Mona Han, Executive Director


Thursday, October 28
12:30 p.m., PUB 9202
Film Showing “Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth”
Followed by discussion with representative of OneAmerica, a local
immigrant-rights advocacy organization

For the entire schedule, see the previous story in the ShorelineAreaNews
For more information, go to the Global Affairs website.

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An Advocate’s View of U.S. Immigration Policy, Tuesday, October 26

Monday, October 25, 2010

Tuesday, October 26
7:00 p.m., PUB 9208
An Advocate’s View of U.S. Immigration Policy
Ms. Pramila Jayapal, Executive Director, OneAmerica
Mr. Craig Keller, Founder, Respect Washington
Mr. Joel Paget, Senior Member of Immigration Group at Ryan, Swanson and Cleveland PLLC

Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Shoreline, WA 98133

FREE

For more information, go to the website.

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Human Migration Symposium October 19 - November 18 at SCC

Monday, October 18, 2010


The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is hosting a major symposium on Human Migration, with both day and evening sessions from Tuesday, October 19 to Thursday, November 18.

Sessions are free, non-sequential, and the public is invited.
What drives immigration policy in the U.S. and what are its economic, social, and political implications? Does Europe face the same immigration issues? How is internal migration as important as immigration across borders in countries like China? Is political asylum part of the larger debate about immigration or a complicated side issue in an era of clashing civilizations? And what impact does immigration have on one's identity and sense of citizenship?

Tuesday, October 19,  7-8:30 pm in the SCC PUB, Room 9208

The Good, Bad and Confusing of U.S. Immigration Policy
Historic, economic and moral issues surrounding immigration politics in the U.S.
  • Amy Kinsel, History Program, Shoreline Community College
  • Robert Francis, Economics Program, Shoreline Community College
  • Paul Herrick, Philosophy Program, Shoreline Community College

Tuesday, October 26, 7-8:30 pm in the SCC PUB, Room 9208

An Advocate's View: Continuing the debate over U.S. immigration policy with local leaders on different sides of the issue in the U.S.
  • Pramila Jayapal, Executive Director, OneAmerica
  • Craig Keller, Founder, Respect Washington
  • Joel Paget, Senior Member of Immigration Group at Ryan, Swanson and Cleveland PLLC

Wednesday, October 27,  12:30 - 1:30 pm in the SCC PUB, Room 9202

Refugee Services
  • Mona Han, Executive Director, Coalition for Refugees from Burma

Thursday, October 28, 12:30 - 2:30 pm in the SCC PUB Room 9208 
Immigration Paper Chase, Viewing of film, Papers, followed by discussion

For more information and for an advance look at the November sessions, see the Global Affairs websiteCampus map - PUB is "Student Union."

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SCC Global Affairs Center to host Human Migration Symposium Tuesdays, Oct 19 – Nov 18

Thursday, September 23, 2010


What is the history of immigration in the U.S., what drives it, and what are its implications? Is political asylum part of the larger debate about immigration or a complicated side issue in an era of clashing civilizations?

These topics will be discussed at a five-session Symposium on Human Migration at Shoreline Community College, beginning October 19.

The college’s Global Affairs Center is sponsoring the 90-minute evening sessions to stimulate critical thinking and engagement on issues that bear tremendous political and economic repercussions.

The sessions will begin at 7 pm in the Student Union Building (9000), PUB 9208.
  • October 19 The Good, the Bad and Confusing of U.S. Immigration Policy  (History, economics and moral issues surrounding U.S. immigration policy.)
  • October 26 Advocates’ Views, (Debate on U.S. immigration policy with representatives of rights groups.)
  • November 2 Assets or Liabilities? (The politics of immigration in Europe and their parallels in the U.S.)
  • November 9 Internal Migration: China’s Achilles Heel? (Population shifts in China and their effects.)
  • November 16 Political Asylum in an Age of Clashing Cultures (Current laws and practices in U.S.)

Additionally, 60 minute day-time roundtable discussions will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 pm October 27 – November 18 in the PUB (rooms vary). Students and community members will share their personal immigration experiences. Representatives from local organizations will also talk about their work with refugees and immigrants.

For more information regarding daily topics, visit the Global Affairs Center web site

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, west of Aurora Avenue.

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SCC Global Affairs Center to host Second Annual Great Discussion Series

Wednesday, April 7, 2010


The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College hosts the second annual Great Discussion Series on current foreign policy issues on seven consecutive Thursday evenings, from 6:30 to 8 pm, April 15 through May 27. 

Video presentations will be shown prior to the discussions at 6 pm. The discussions will take place in the PUB, the Student Union Building, Room 9202. The cost for all sessions is $22. Pre-registration is required. Register in person at the College Bookstore at the lower level of the Student Union Building (9000 Bldg).

The format is built around Great Decision, a publication of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) of New York containing several pages of briefing material on each issue. Participants will receive a copy of the publication when they register.

The themes to be discussed include:

April 15
U.S.-China Security Relation

Joe Borich, President, Washington State China Relations Council

China's influence is growing along with its military expenditures. Will China's expanding military and economic power affect traditional U.S. roles and U.S. alliances in East Asia?

April 22
Global Financial Crisis

Bob Francis, Economics Professor, Shoreline Community College

The global financial crisis that began in late 2007 revealed major deficiencies in the regulation of markets and institutions. How will governments and the world community respond to this challenge?

April 29
Global Crime

Selby Smith, Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Agency

Crime is becoming increasingly organized and globalized. Which international actors can effectively fight global organized crime, and how?

May 6
Russia and its Neighbors

Chip Dodd, Geography Professor, Shoreline Community College

Russia's "sphere of influence" in former Soviet satellites has been challenged in recent years. Russia is pushing back, but will it regain its leadership role in the region?

May 13
Special Envoys

Lew Macfarlane, U.S. Foreign Service, Retired

Special envoys can bring diplomatic muscle to resolve conflicts and global challenges but they also bring their own "special" problems.

May 20
The Persian Gulf

Abdi Sami, Former CEO of Dream Quest Images and Co-Producer of "Rick Steves’ Iran"

How will Obama's direct appeal to Arabs and Muslims impact U.S. foreign policy in the region? What is the fallout of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq? Can the U.S. and its allies prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons?

May 27
Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution

Kenneth Lawson, Political Science Professor, Shoreline Community College

How can the U.S. successfully integrate the tools of peace building into its statecraft? At what point do poverty, disease and climate change threaten national security? What role can non-governmental actors play in supporting government led efforts?


For more information, visit the Global Affairs website.

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits.

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SCC Global Affairs Center hosts Second Annual Great Discussion Series

Sunday, March 21, 2010


From Shoreline Community College staff

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College hosts the second annual Great Discussion Series on current foreign policy issues on seven consecutive Thursday evenings, beginning April 15.  The one and a half-hour sessions, which begin at 6:30 pm, will be held in the Student Union Building, PUB 9201. The cost for all sessions is $25.  Pre-registration is required.  Register in person at the College Bookstore or contact Larry Fuell.
 
Topics and dates are tentative.  For more information, visit the Global Affairs web site.

The themes to be discussed include:

U.S.-China Security Relations
Joe Borich, President, Washington State China Relations Council
China's influence is growing along with its military expenditures. Will China's expanding military and economic power affect traditional U.S. roles and U.S. alliances in East Asia?
 
Global Financial Crisis
Bob Francis, Economics Professor, Shoreline Community College
The global financial crisis that began in late 2007 revealed major deficiencies in the regulation of markets and institutions.  How will governments and the world community respond to this challenge?

Global Crime
Selby Smith, Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Agency
Crime is becoming increasingly organized and globalized. Which international actors can effectively fight global organized crime, and how?

Russia and its Neighbors
Chip Dodd, Geography Professor, Shoreline Community College
Russia's "sphere of influence" in former Soviet satellites has been challenged in recent years. Russia is pushing back, but will it regain its leadership role in the region?
 
Special Envoys
Special envoys can bring diplomatic muscle to resolve conflicts and global challenges but they also bring their own "special" problems.

The Persian Gulf
Abdi Sami, Former CEO of Dream Quest Images and Co-Producer of "Inside Iran"
How will Obama's direct appeal to Arabs and Muslims impact U.S. foreign policy in the region? What is the fallout of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq? Can the U.S. and its allies prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons?

Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution
Kenneth Lawson, Political Science Professor, Shoreline Community College
How can the U.S. successfully integrate the tools of peace building into its statecraft? At what point do poverty, disease and climate change threaten national security? What role can non-governmental actors play in supporting government led efforts?

The format is built around Great Decision, a publication of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) of New York containing several pages of briefing material on each issue.  Participants will receive a copy of the publication when they register. 

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Four Days to Change the World symposium continues this week

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

A three-day symposium on international humanitarian assistance is underway at Shoreline Community College the week of February 22, 2010. Sponsored by the college’s Global Affairs Center and International Programs, the focus is on the work of local non-government organizations, with evening speakers, daytime events and an engagement fair taking place.

On Monday, February 22, Arlene Mitchell, Senior Program Officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and former UN World Food Program Executive (pictured), kicked of the symposium. Mitchell stimulated conversation among the community members and faculty and staff following her presentation with critical observations revolving around topics such as there is too much competition among aid agencies, both governmental and non-governmental, and not enough cooperation; and the importance of agriculture and women being central to reducing poverty.

Coming up:
A drop-in event (engagement fair) will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Thursday, February 25 in the PUB (9208), where representatives of humanitarian assistance organizations will be on hand to share volunteer opportunities and details on how to become involved.

For more information about these events or the Thursday events, please check out the Global Affairs Center web site  or call Larry Fuell at 206-533-6750.

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits. Public parking is available on campus. Enter through the main gate at Innis Arden Way. Public and event parking is across from the bus stop. Evening parking is free. Daytime parking requires a pass which is free and can be obtained from the receptionist in the 1000 building (across from the visitor parking lot).

For directions to the college and information, please visit the college web siteThe mission of the Global Affairs Center is to encourage engagement on global economic, development and social issues that contributes to sound policy, global peace and prosperity. The goal is to present programs that are timely and relevant to students and community partners.


Photo courtesy Shoreline Community College

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Four days to change the world symposium

Friday, February 5, 2010

FOUR DAYS TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Shoreline Community College Global Affairs Center
to host symposium on international humanitarian assistance 
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is hosting a symposium on international humanitarian assistance on the main campus the week of February 22, 2010.  The focus will be on the work of local non-government organizations, with evening speakers, daytime events and an engagement fair taking place. All events are free.
Evening speakers on February 22, 23 and 24.
  • Monday, February 22, 6:30 pm  Arlene Mitchell, Senior Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, PUB 9208 (Quiet Dining Room).
  • Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 pm, Heidi Peterson, National Director of Leadership Gifts, CARE USA, PUB 9208 (Quiet Dining Room).
  • Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 pm  “Once in Afghanistan,” documentary viewing and discussion with former Peace Corps volunteers who participated in small-pox eradication campaign in 1969 in Afghanistan.  PUB 9208 (Quiet Dining Room).
Daytime events on February 23, 24 and 25.
Seven sessions will occur on February 23, 24 and 25 that focus on the work of a particular groups and organizations.  Participants will include representatives from Amigos de las Americas, Fabric of Life, Global Neighbors, Global Partnerships, PATH, the Peace Corps, and the Rural Development Institution. Details on participants, time and place will be announced on the Global Affairs Center website as they become available.

Engagement Fair on February 25
A drop-in event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Thursday, February 25 in the PUB (9208), where representatives of these and other humanitarian assistance organizations will be on hand to share volunteer opportunities and details on how to become involved. 
For more information about the program, visit the Global Affairs Center web site.
 

Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits. Public parking is available on campus. Enter through the main gate at Innis Arden Way. Public and event parking is across from the bus stop. Evening parking is free. Daytime parking requires a pass which is free and can be obtained from the receptionist in the 1000 building (across from the visitor parking lot).  For directions to the college and information, please visit the college web site.

The mission of the Global Affairs Center is to encourage engagement on global economic, development and social issues that contributes to sound policy, global peace and prosperity. The goal is to present programs that are timely and relevant to students and community partners.

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Lectures: Health Care Around the World

Friday, November 6, 2009

The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College is sponsoring a series of discussions in November that look at health care systems in several other countries. These events are FREE to the public and we invite you to attend. NO RESERVATION NEEDED.
  • Monday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. A documentary film on health care in five other capitalist democracies – the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Taiwan and Switzerland -- will be shown (approx 60 minutes) followed by a discussion led by Dr. David Fleming, Public Health Director for King County and Seattle. Room 9208 PUB (student union building near west entrance).
  • Tuesday, November 10, 12:30 p.m. - Canada’s Health Care System - Ian Parker, Canadian free lance journalist who worked for the Romanow Commission of the Future of Health Care in Canada. Room 1102.
  • Tuesday, November 17, 12:30 p.m. - Taiwan's Health Care System - Daniel Liao, Director General, Taipei Economic and Culture Office, Seattle. Room 9208 PUB.
  • Tuesday, November 24, 12:30 p.m. - Norway's Health Care System - Kim Nesselquist, Honorary Consul General, Seattle. Room 9208 PUB.
All events will be held on the main campus of Shoreline Community College. Public parking is available on campus. The campus is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits. Enter through the main gate (west) on Innis Arden Way; public and event parking is across from the bus
Lawrence D. Fuell, PhD
Political Science Department
Director, Global Affairs Center
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave North
Room 5383
Shoreline, WA 98133
206-533-6750

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