International Symposium 2020
The Office of International Programs held the first Colorado State University International Symposium February 25-27, 2020, in the Lory Student Center. All sessions and events were free and open to the public.
The International Symposium highlighted the ways CSU students, faculty, and partners add global dimensions to their teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and community engagement. As we celebrated Colorado State University’s sesquicentennial, the International Symposium was an opportunity to showcase CSU’s international engagement on campus and around the world.
For more information about the symposium, please contact Diana Galliano at diana.galliano@colostate.edu or 491-3323.
Full Session Schedule
Day 1 – Tuesday, February 25, 2020
See session descriptions and bios here.
9-9:50 a.m.
Session 1: “Multimodal Multilingualism: Globalization and Language Vitality in the Uruguayan Deaf Community” – Room 322
Session 2: “Could a Successful Role Model Close the STEM Gender Gap in the Arab World?” – Room 312
10-10:50 a.m.
Session 3: “UNPACKING Experiences of International Students at CSU!” – Rooms 308-310
Session 4: “Colorado River: United States and Mexico” – Rooms 304-306
11-11:50 a.m.
Session 5: “One World Health: IDRC Engagement in Stemming the Tide of Disease on a Global Basis” – Room 322
Session 6: “International Students: Let’s Invite Them to the Party!” – Room 312
BREAK: 11:50 a.m.-1 p.m.
1-1:50 p.m.
Session 7: “Best Practices in International Service Learning” – Rooms 308-310
Session 8: “Fort Collins Global History Connection” – Rooms 304-306
2-2:50 p.m.
Session 9: “The Influence of Cultural Bias on Interpersonal Conflict” – Room 312
Session 10: “Our Environment, Our Health: A Bold Transformation of the Environmental Protection Agency in Victoria, Australia” – Room 322
3-3:50 p.m.
Session 11: “SNL–Shakespeare Night Live: Humor, Political Commentary, and Universality through Time and Place” – Rooms 304-306
Session 12: “Mapping Under-examined Cities Around the World” – Rooms 308-310
4-6 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Helen Thorpe
4-5 p.m. – Keynote presentation
5-6 p.m. – Book signing and reception following the presentation
Location: Ballroom C-D
View Day 1 (Feb 25) Session Descriptions & Bios
DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
See session descriptions and bios here.
9-9:50 a.m.
Session 13: “CSU’s Role in Protecting the World’s National Parks for All Generations” – Room 322
Session 14: “Initiatives in Development Economics by the Poverty Action Center within the Regional Economic Development Institute (PAC@REDI)” – Room 312
10-10:50 a.m.
Session 15: “Animal and Public Health Training at International Arena Through CSU” – Rooms 308-310
Session 16: “One Tourist’s View of China’s Cultural Genocide in Tibet” – Rooms 304-306
11-11:50 a.m.
Session 17: “Teaching about Women and Gender from a Transnational Intersectional Perspective” – Room 312
Session 18: “Success & Challenges of Leading a Nonprofit Medical Service in a Third World Country – Malawi, Africa” – Room 322
BREAK: 11:50 a.m.-1 p.m.
1-1:50 p.m.
Session 19: “The Internationalization of our Community, Starting with the Children” – Rooms 308-310
Session 20: “Bold Leadership and the Refugee Crisis” – Rooms 304-306
2-2:50 p.m.
Session 21: “The Carbon Benefits Project – Tools for Agriculture, Land, and Climate Change” – Room 322
Session 22: “Building Scholarship and Skills for Collaborative Conservation Across the Globe” – Room 312
3-3:50 p.m.
Session 23: “Research in East and Central African Drylands: From the Local to the Global” – Rooms 308-310
Session 24: “Positive Pathways from Education to Impact” – Rooms 304-306
4-4:50 p.m.
Session 25: “Critical Youth Empowerment: An International Perspective” – Room 312
Session 26: “Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? Taking Stock of Morocco’s Contemporary Art Scene” – Room 322
View Day 2 (Feb 26) Session Descriptions & Bios
DAY 3 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
See session descriptions and bios here.
9-10 a.m.
A Conversation with President Joyce McConnell and Vice Provost for International Affairs Kathleen Fairfax: “The Importance of Internationalization in Higher Education”
Location: Longs Peak Room
10 a.m. – Noon
Visual Showcase of International Activities was a chance for students, faculty and staff to communicate their international work or studies through visual media. Stations were set up in the LSC ballrooms during a two-hour showcase open to the campus and community so that attendees could experience the exhibits as well as interact with the presenters.
Location: Ballroom D
BREAK: Noon – 1 p.m.
1-1:50 p.m.
Session 27: “Child Emotional and Motivational Development in Cultural Context” – Room 312
Session 28: “International Experiences Lead to Local Impacts” – Room 322
2-2:50 p.m.
Session 29: “This Content Is Not Available in Your Country: How Tech and Entertainment Companies Control International Access to Culture” – Rooms 308-310
Session 30: “International Human Rights Film Festival” – Rooms 304-306
3-3:50 p.m.
Session 31: “Dialogos del Agua / Water Dialogues in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico” – Room 324
Session 32: “Navigating Diversity with International Students” – Room 312
4-4:50 p.m.
Session 33: “Education Abroad Influences Graduation Rates” – Rooms 308-310
Session 34: “International Research and Teaching for Sustainable Peace and Reconciliation” – Rooms 304-306