Author: Missy Gluckmann

Missy Gluckmann is a speaker agent, founded a globally recognized brand in study abroad, and exercises her passport muscle frequently. She loves connecting inspiring people with audiences. She is a mom to a spirited son and loves all that he re-teaches her about everything she thought she knew in life.

Video Interview with Arnd Wächter, Director of “Crossing Borders” Film

Missy Gluckmann interviews Arnd Wächter, Director of the film "Crossing Borders" (April 2010).

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Prosecution Launches Appeal Against Amanda Knox

Italian prosecutors file an appeal for a life sentence for Amanda Knox, convicted of murdering British study abroad student, Meredith Kercher. Reports of bias against Ms. Knox surfaced based on a photo hung in the Italian Forensic Police office in February 2008.

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Crossing Borders Film Screening with Producer, Arnd Wachter

Arnd Wachter, Producer of the documentary "Crossing Borders"

Back in November 2009, I wrote about a documentary that I saw at the NAFSA Region X conference.  The film, “Crossing Borders,” was so very powerful that I swore that I would bring it to the community – and I am pleased to be able to invite you to the free screening at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut (USA) on Tuesday, April 6th at 6 pm.

The film’s Producer, Arnd Wachter, will participate in a question and answer period after the film along with WCSU Dr. Robert Whittemore and Dr. Damla Isik, both from WCSU’s Anthropology Department.

Wachter is the Founder and Managing Director of Crossing Borders Education. He completed his MA and Post-Graduate Certificate in Education at London University. He has over twelve years experience of living abroad, and has taught Cross Cultural Education, World Religions and German for the past nine years in the UK, Japan, New Zealand and Spain. Wachter’s fascination for foreign cultures and for the transformative power of journeys have led him to explore a wide range of travel destinations on six continents. In 2008/9 he produced the documentary “Crossing Borders.”

This screening of “Crossing Borders” is  free and is open to the public. The midtown campus of WCSU is located at 181 White Street. You can park in the large garage (also free) on White Street. The film will screen in the Science Building Theater, Room 125.  This map will be of assistance – and note that the walk from the parking garage to the science building is just a few minutes.

I hope to see you there!