Category Archives: 4. International Initiatives

Mini-Conference Reports

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Patricia Cia

Inspiring Innovation Across Disciplines, the 2017 Langara Academic Plan Mini-Conference held at the end of April was very successful. Thanks for attending the Mini-Conference! Read more about the event and the keynote presentation. Other articles include: My Student Success Course … Continue reading →

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Academic Plan Mini-Conference Registration Now Open!

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Sarah Bowers

Click here to register for the Langara Academic Plan Mini-Conference To register, you will be required to enter your first and last name and preferred email address. Please note that Eventbrite is an American company and the information you share may … Continue reading →

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Let’s Do Lunch

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Patricia Cia

We are all in this together! Remember the Curriculum for Global Citizenry Mini-Conference in April?  The opportunity to connect and share stories or ideas? Let’s Do Lunch continues the wonderful connections and discussions started then. Join our special guest: Dr. … Continue reading →

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Year One: Successes & Progress

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Patricia Cia

It has been an exceptional first year for the Academic Plan. Thanks to the tremendous work and dedication of the Academic Plan Action Groups (APAGs), many important successes were achieved and good progress continues to be made in each of … Continue reading →

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Japan Field Study Program 2015

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Nariko Takayangi from the Asian studies department and Akemi Takei from the Modern Languages Department led Japan Field Studies from May 11th to June 19th, 2015. This program was a unique and enriching experience for the students who would like … Continue reading →

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China Field Study Program 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Patricia Cia

From May 4 to June 3, 2015,  Langara students participated in Langara’s first China Field Study Program and first program to promote inter-disciplinary studies through offering two courses from different departments (Langara School of Management’s International Business’ Management Issues & … Continue reading →

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Kyra Garson: Developing a Comprehensive and Sustainable Approach to Internationalization

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Student Success at Langara On May 21, 2015 Dr. Kyra Garson, Intercultural Coordinator for the Center for Student Engagement at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) visited Langara to talk with faculty members, staff from TCDC, Student Services, and International Education, as … Continue reading →

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Teaching International Students session

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Patricia Cia

On April 28, Cat Martin (Nursing) and Teresa Brooks (International Education) presented on Teaching International Students. Although many discussions, from a variety of perspectives, have been happening over the past year, this is one of the first formal sessions.

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International Initiatives – is Globalism a better term?

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Sarah Bowers

The title ‘International Initiatives’ has generated considerable discussion in a variety of corners around the College.  ‘Internationalization’ and ‘Globalization’ have different meanings in different disciplines, and sometimes these meanings have negative connotations.  As a result, the International Initiatives APAG is … Continue reading →

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