Building the ‘Bridge of Life,’ or Burning it? The Construction and Constriction of Biodiversity on the Isthmus of Panama
David Abernathy, PhD
Jensen Lecture Hall
Friday, November 4
2:30-3:30
Welcome back to our Global Studies majors, and welcome to any new students who have an interest in Global Studies. We have an exciting year ahead — stay tuned for news about the second annual Fall Global Studies Colloquium Series and other events. Lots more to come!
WWC alum Jesse Fripp reconnected to his alma mater this semester by giving a “virtual guest lecture” to students in an introductory geography course. The topic of conversation was microfinance, which is Fripp’s specialty as Vice President for Global Microfinance at ShoreBank International in Washington, D.C. Fripp had a chance to see and hear from students via Skype, and the students were able to see Fripp and ask questions about his work in microfinance. The Department of Global Studies hopes to host more such “virtual meetings” in the coming semesters.
Read more here: http://warren-wilson.edu/blogs/echo/2011/04/04/warren-wilson-alumni-jesse-fripp-skypes-for-geography-class/
Please join ecologist Steve Apfelbaum and former WWC professor Alan Haney as they discuss:
“Restoring Ecological Health to Your Land”
Jensen Lecture Hall (308)
Monday, February 28th
7-8pm
Global Studies major Madeline Wadley is headed to South Africa for a study abroad program that focuses on peace, justice and reconciliation. She will be blogging about her experiences, so you can keep up with Madeline here.
Best of luck, Madeline, as you embark upon this wonderful adventure! We can’t wait to hear about what you are learning and doing.
The Department of Global Studies now has a handbook for majors. You can access the PDF version here:
http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~dabernathy/index.html/Handbook%20for%20majors.pdf
Peter Mawanga from Malawi will be on campus today for a lecture/performance. It will be held in Canon Lounge at 4pm. for more information on Peter, his work and his music, check out his website: www.mawanga.com.
The Department of Global Studies is proud to announce a new colloquium series this fall. Our first series focuses on the four regional concentrations in our Global Studies major, and will be presented by several of our own faculty. More information to follow, but here are the dates. All presentations will be from 2:30-3:30pm, with refreshments and conversation to follow.
September 10
Latin American Studies
Ben Feinberg – Indians, Mexicans or Hillbillies? History and Identity in Oaxaca, Mexico
September 24
Appalachian Studies
Jeff Keith – Mountains of Contradiction: The Important but Flawed Legacy of Harry Monroe Caudill as a Liberal in, an Activist for, & a Scholar of Appalachia
October 29
Asian Studies
Siti Kusujiarti – Disaster and Recovery in Indonesia: The Roles of Local Government and
Communities
November 12
Intercultural Studies
Christey Carwile – The Clave Comes Home: The Glocalization of Salsa Dancing in Ghana and Nigeria
Congratulations to Corey White (’10) who has landed a full-time paid internship in geographic information systems with the City of Asheville. Corey will be working with many different departments in city government as he works on the consolidation of various master plans. Way to go, Corey!
Registration week is upon us! Keep in mind these two new Global Studies courses as you register for the fall:
GBL 331: The Cold War, Popular Culture and Globalization
Students in this course will study the Cold War to enhance their understanding of the history of globalization and the power dynamics within the contemporary world system. First, students will learn about the international history of the Cold War. Second, they will explore the role of popular culture in that struggle through case studies about subjects ranging from literature in Southeast Asia and art in Europe to jazz in Africa and filmmaking across the globe.
GBL 392: Thinking Globally: Contemporary Globalization in Context
Just how does one “think globally?” Globalization is arguably the key organizing construct of our time, yet understanding just what it is and what it means for people and places around the globe is a difficult undertaking. This course, designed for upper-level Global Studies majors, focuses on the concepts, theories, thinkers and debates in contemporary globalization studies. The course provides a solid grounding in globalization thought for students preparing to undertake their own research in the Global Studies Capstone Seminar.