Global Education Initiative

The Global Education Initiative at LSC-Montgomery unites faculty, staff, administrators and students, engaging all in constructive dialogue around a central theme that explores global issues and intercultural understanding. The theme for 2009-2010 is Water.

2009-2010 Theme: Water

The inaugural theme for the Global Education Initiative is water. Water represents more than an object of environmental research and monitoring. The study of water transcends academic fields whether assessing the burden of water-borne diseases, examining the social implications of the tradition of women as water bearers, or analyzing the historical background of maritime law and policy. The selection of water as this year's theme will allow an in-depth exploration of how water flows throughout all aspects of life and culture and a better understanding of how it has shaped the global community as it has evolved today.

Upcoming Events

Fall 2009

Water & Conflict: An Interdisciplinary Perspective-  October 8th 2009 from 2:30-4:00pm in B102
This panel discussion will explore linkages between water and conflict though a variety of academic lenses: English, philosophy, history, psychology, political science, econonmics, and computer information.

Panelists include: Professors Ron Heckelman, David Kennedy, Rajiv Malkan, and Gary Brown.

Mini-film Series- Effects of Water: Local and International Views- Repeat showings coming soon!

Come and watch two student made short-films, then a third film from an independent news agency Vanguard. Join us for a lively discussion after the films and a chance to meet with the students behind the film!

Creative Writing Competition- Ongoing
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their writing skills in this writing competition. Participants will be asked to interpret one quotation from a provided list of quotes about water. The two main categories are English language entries and foreign language entries including essays, poetry and short stories.