Dr. Silvia Marijuan presenting at "International Engagement Symposium"

International Engagement Symposium

 

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the International Engagement Symposium to be held 4-6 p.m. May 7 at the 1901 Marketplace Pavilion in the UU. This event, in collaboration with the Cal Poly Division of Research, highlights global scholarship, research, and cross-cultural engagement.  

 

Come join us as we welcome three dynamic voices, each bringing a unique global perspective and spirit of innovation to their work:

 

Dr. Ahmed Deif (OCOB): Delve into the world of development studies as Dr. Deif shares his  collaborative research on shea butter supply chain management in Ghana.

Dr. Silvia Marijuan (CLA): Explore powerful intersections of language, culture, and global learning as Dr. Marijuan describes her research in Spain on how immersive, international experiences shape language acquisition and identity.

Dr. Nick Babin (CAFES): Discover the intersections of service-learning and sustainability as Dr. Babin highlights his hands-on research with students on Fair Trade coffee cultivation on an eco-friendly farm in Costa Rica.

Plus, be inspired by over 20 poster sessions presented by colleagues from across campus as they share their creative approaches to international research, teaching and engagement. Mingle with fellow internationally-minded colleagues and be part of the conversation that’s shaping how we bring Cal Poly to the world and the world to Cal Poly.