October 17, 2024 - March 26, 2025

International Network of Universities is launching a new online program in 2024 which addresses a range of areas relating to Global Citizenship and the United Nations SDGs. The program runs from October 2024 to March 2025, and is free and open to all JMU students.

SEE FULL PROGRAM DETAILS

Global Citizenship and Sustainable Futures: Learning for Change

This online certificate program explores what it means to be a global citizen through learning and reflecting on a range of key global issues.  The learning objectives for students undertaking the program are:

• To gain knowledge and an understanding of current affairs, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, global issues, and trends.
• To analyze and interpret cultural information and demonstrate a clear understanding of complex elements such as history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, beliefs and practices.
• To foster civic-mindedness and a sense of societal responsibility, promoting actions and activities motivated by concern for the public good and the humanity as a whole.
• Develop a commitment to democratic principles of human dignity and respect, recognize the diversity of experiences and global inequalities regarding these rights, and suggest appropriate actions.

Participants will complete 3 core sessions and 3 elective sessions, aimed at fostering intercultural communication and a deeper understanding of global issues.

Apply Today!

Application Deadline: Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Questions? Please contact Brendan Harris at harri4bc@jmu.edu.

January 20-25, 2025

The International Network of University (INU) is inviting students from JMU to the annual International Student Conference! The conference, held at Parahyangan Catholic University in Bandung, Indonesia, centers around the theme, “Innovating, Shaping, and Pioneering the Future of Learning: Empowering Youth Voices.” Programming includes workshops taught by international faculty, lectures from guest speakers, and cultural site visits.

The conference is open to students from all majors, from first-years to super seniors! BONUS: JMU’s Center for Global Engagement will cover airfare and some travel costs for selected applicants, excluding personal expenses and conference registration fees. Contact Brendan Harris at harri4bc@jmu.edu for more information.

Apply Today!

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Final Registration Deadline: Friday, November 15th, 2024

Three students and one faculty member from JMU participated in the 2023 conference, and you can read about one student's experiences in her article.

August 1-11, 2024

The INU International Student Seminar on Global Citizenship and Peace is an annual global student immersion program offered at Hiroshima University in Japan. The seminar is structured around the August 6th commemoration of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The theme for 2024 was "World Peace and Political Justice."

The INU Student Seminar features:

• Lectures and workshops with academic experts and guest speakers from around the world;
• Cultural activities
• Interactive seminars that encourage stimulating discussion and learning;
• A role-play of a special session of the United Nations General Assembly;
• A truly international student body

More information about the 2025 International Student Seminar to come in Spring 2025. Contact Brendan Harris at harri4bc@jmu.edu for details.

JMU doctoral students are invited to apply for the Researcher Mobility Program, an initiative designed to encourage the development of international research collaborations between members of the International Network of Universities (INU).

The Researcher Mobility Program offers faculty researchers and PhD students (or equivalent) the opportunity to establish an international research collaboration with another INU member university.  The purpose of this program is to develop joint research initiatives between INU member universities and to share expertise between research centres.  Visits should be for 2-4 weeks and should form the basis for future collaboration between the two research centres.

In 2023 the INU offered five awards of up to $2,000 each year, which contribute toward travel and living costs to facilitate the visit. Applications are likely to re-open in early 2024.

The Henry Fong Award is based on a competitive process available to students who attended the INU Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace in Hiroshima, Japan. The 2022 award winner was a student from JMU!

For more information about INU global opportunities for students, please contact CGE Global Learning & Partnerships at glp@jmu.edu.