Category: International Education Week

Give With Gratitude: Senegalese Lessons for International Educators

Jerejef to Katie Kreueger. Jerejef is a Wolof word for thank you. Wolof is a Senegalese language used by an ethnic group with the same name and it describes how I felt after reading Katie's book, "Give With Gratitude: Lessons Learned Listening to West Africa."

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Demystifying the Other: Tools for International Educators

Our session was described as follows: “Muslim”, “Israeli”, “African”, and “American” – the labels that we use to describe others come with heavy baggage and a tremendous burden.

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Ibrahim Abdul-Matin: “When You’re Asked About Terrorism, Talk About Water”

Some people are put on this planet to be heard. Ibrahim Abdul-Matin is one of those people. I am left wondering, "If we could only figure out a way to channel his generous and informed energy, I think we'd be able to solve some of the world's energy issues!"

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30 Mosques Project: What’s Next for Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq

Aman Ali of 30 mosques presenting at Murray State University (Kentucky)

During IEW, Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq gave their 2 hour presentation about their “Ramadan Roadtrip: 30 mosques/30 days/30 states” at several colleges.  I received terrific feedback about how they created meaningful dialogue about Muslims in the US.  (You can read more of my postings about their project and can watch the interview I did with them.)

Aman and Bassam sent this video “shout out” while on the road last week. (I thought it was particularly appropriate that they’re driving while filming  –  a big part of their 30 mosques adventure.)

During Ramadan 2011, the guys will be visiting the 20 states that they didn’t visit during this past Ramadan Roadtrip.  That primarily means they’ll be in the midwest, west coast and Alaska/Hawaii!

If you are interested in booking Aman and Bassam to speak about their experiences traveling across the US to learn about other Muslims in America, please feel free to contact me. They are available from February – July 2011 and during the week of September 11th, 2011, then again beginning in October 2011.  They can also speak outside of the US;  In fact they just returned from a speaking engagement at the US Department of State’s Youth Leadership Conference in Prague, Czech Republic.

Melibee Global has been assisting them with bookings at no additional cost (beyond their standard speaking fee) to the universities/conferences. I speak with Aman/Bassam regularly, so am happy to facilitate getting them to your campus or conference…and even you’re commencement!

Please share this posting with others in your life who may be interested in their 2 hour multimedia presentation (which includes Q&A.)  And make sure you mention that you heard about this wonderful project through Melibee Global, especially after their shout out!

The 2010 Global Education Conference – FREE and online

The Global Education Conference is a week-long event bringing together educators and innovators from around the world, will be held Monday, November 15 through Friday, November 19 (YES, probably while you're reading this - but don't worry; sessions will be available for viewing at a later date.)

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The Cats of Mirikitani: A Remarkable Documentary

Commentary on the documentary about Jimmy Mirikitani, the Japanese American artist who survived an internment camp, 9/11 and homelessness with the help of a local documentary film maker.

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Top Ten Ideas for International Education Week

Melibee Global's Top 10 ideas for International Education Week - a must read if you're tired of doing the "same old things" each year! We encourage you to spice it up by pinching some of our ideas!

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“Crossing Borders” Film Screening Schedule in the US, Fall 2010

Here is a list of screenings of the award winning documentary "Crossing Borders" by Arnd Wachter for fall 2010.

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