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− | The '''Center for Global Studies''' is an academic support office organized under the [[Special Programs]] offerings of the [[Office of Academic Affairs]]. The current co-directors are faculty members, [[Bob Seibert]] and [[ | + | The '''Center for Global Studies''' is an academic support office organized under the [[Special Programs]] offerings of the [[Office of Academic Affairs]]. The current co-directors are faculty members, [[Bob Seibert]] and [[Robin Ragan]]. |
The Center for Global Studies, founded in [[Fall 2002]] and endowed with a grant from [[Caterpillar]] in [[Summer 2003]] and again in [[Summer 2006]], is responsible for bringing in international speakers, programs, and scholars-in-residence. It is closely associated with the [[Integrated International Studies]] program. The Center also coordinates the [[Caterpillar Distinguished Lecture Series]]. The Center maintains a small library of international studies research materials. | The Center for Global Studies, founded in [[Fall 2002]] and endowed with a grant from [[Caterpillar]] in [[Summer 2003]] and again in [[Summer 2006]], is responsible for bringing in international speakers, programs, and scholars-in-residence. It is closely associated with the [[Integrated International Studies]] program. The Center also coordinates the [[Caterpillar Distinguished Lecture Series]]. The Center maintains a small library of international studies research materials. | ||
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==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
* [[Karen Hawkinson]], Coordinator | * [[Karen Hawkinson]], Coordinator | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Robin Ragan]], Co-Director |
* [[Bob Seibert]], Co-Director | * [[Bob Seibert]], Co-Director | ||
Latest revision as of 23:19, 19 April 2009
The Center for Global Studies is an academic support office organized under the Special Programs offerings of the Office of Academic Affairs. The current co-directors are faculty members, Bob Seibert and Robin Ragan.
The Center for Global Studies, founded in Fall 2002 and endowed with a grant from Caterpillar in Summer 2003 and again in Summer 2006, is responsible for bringing in international speakers, programs, and scholars-in-residence. It is closely associated with the Integrated International Studies program. The Center also coordinates the Caterpillar Distinguished Lecture Series. The Center maintains a small library of international studies research materials.
Most importantly, the Center coordinates study abroad programming, and processes and approves study-abroad applications for Knox students.
The Center for Global Studies office in located in Old Jail 10.
Staff[edit]
- Karen Hawkinson, Coordinator
- Robin Ragan, Co-Director
- Bob Seibert, Co-Director