June 2020 Global Learning Newsletter
Global Learning Newsletter — June 2020
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Global Learning & Student Life
A Message from Vice Provost and Associate Chancellor of Global Affairs Joanna Regulska
We stand with the UC System and UC Davis in affirming our solidarity with Black students, colleagues, and communities and in speaking out against racism, discrimination, and marginalization.
Global Aggies: Serving Nicaraguan Students with Special Needs
UC Davis biomedical engineering major in the College of Engineering Laura Oelsner traveled to Nicaragua to serve students with special needs and create community programs focused on improving literacy, food security, and vision.
In the Land of Fire and Ice – Aggie EVO
While many students study abroad to fulfill a language requirement, or to learn more about the culture of a country, UC Davis water polo players Julia Hartmann and Allyson Clague went for an entirely different purpose — thermodynamics.
Study Abroad Photo Contest Winner Announced
Congratulations to Jordan Thompson! A neurobiology, physiology, and behavior major, Jordan participated in the Summer Abroad Philippines, Remote Island Medicine Internship program and captured this sunset off the coast of Bali, highlighting the commencement of the Kecak dance ceremony.
Global Leadership and Internships
EIT Digital: Virtual Global Learning Projects in Europe
Join EIT Digital Summer School to get experience in business development in five areas of societal and industrial challenges, including digital tech, wellbeing, and finance. The virtual program consists of innovation and entrepreneurship lectures, teamwork activities, presentation of company cases, and business development mentoring. Deadline: June 17.
UC Berkeley Global Leadership & Innovation Virtual Program
July 20–July 31. This two-week interactive training for aspiring global leaders and innovators will help strengthen skills for effectively leading globally diverse teams in remote work environments through a combination of virtual interactive learning, project-based simulations, discussions, and reflections. Deadline: June 26.
Marketing for Food Production Virtual Internships with Kimitec
Virtually report to the Chief Marketing Officer at Kimitec Group, a biotechnology company focused on agriculture based in Spain with branch offices in California and Minnesota. Three positions available for this summer: buyer persona analysis, neuro-marketing, and creative copywriting. Internships are 8 weeks, 15 hours/week. Priority Deadline: June 30.
Child Family Health International (CFHI) Virtual Opportunities
CFHI launched a portfolio of summer virtual global health programs and internships. UC Davis students can use the coupon code UCDavisVirtual to waive the application fee for webinars, virtual internships, practica, online courses, and more.
Californians for All
Join #CaliforniansForAll to help your neighbors, communities, and California. CAForAll are working to identify the highest priority volunteer needs to help communities responding to COVID-19. They are partnering with VolunteerMatch to make finding a local opportunity easier than ever.
Competitions, Challenges, and Funding
Asia Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Quarantunes Music Competition
1st Prize: $5,000. A student music competition to inspire each other and our communities by making music. See beyond current difficulties, come together in mutual support, and strengthen the determination and hope for the future. Deadline: June 14.
CFHI Susan Hershey Memorial Scholarship for Virtual Learning
CFHI is offering four $600 scholarships to participate in a virtual CFHI program. Scholarship open to any current student enrolled in an undergraduate, post-bacc, graduate, or post-graduate program. Deadline: June 15.
Absolute Internship Scholarship
Absolute Internship is offering 10 fully-funded scholarships to ensure that students are able to conduct a remote internship with guaranteed placement regardless of their financial situation. Deadline: June 23.
University of Bordeaux Fulbright Doctoral Research Award
In partnership with the Fulbright Commission, the University of Bordeaux has launched a call-for-applications for four Doctoral Research Awards. The grant period will take place from September through June, 2022. Deadline: October 13.
Upcoming Info Sessions and Events
EIT Digital – Info Session
Thursday, June 11 at 11am PST, virtual. Join the UC Davis info session to learn more about the program and application process for EIT Digital summer school programs. Register.
CFHI Virtual Opportunities – Info Session
Friday, June 12 at 10am PST, virtual. Join the UC Davis info session to learn more about the CFHI scholarship and upcoming virtual global health opportunities. Register.
BioTech Ag Marketing Internship with Kimitec Group – Info Session
Monday, June 15 at 9am PST, virtual. Join the UC Davis info session to learn more about virtual marketing internships available with Kimitec Group, a biotechnology company focused on agriculture. Register.
COVID-19’s Impact on Global Agricultural Supply Chains and the Challenges Ahead – Panel
Tuesday, June 16 at 9am PST, virtual. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted agricultural supply chains within the United States and worldwide. UC Davis Global Affairs and the UC Davis World Food Center are hosting a panel of experts from academia, industry, and the non-profit sector to discuss how the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains in the near-term.
The Future of International Education: Leadership Perspectives from Around the World
Thursday, June 18 at 8am PST, virtual. As a part of a five-part online series hosted by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and UC Davis, this panel brings together senior leaders in academia for critical global conversations focused on the responsibility of higher education and international education in times of global crisis and post-crisis. Register.
Remote Global Learning – Focus Group
June 16, 17, 19, virtual. Join a 45-minute online focus group on professional development, remote internships, and/or supporting global goals. Sign-up for one of the few spots left to contribute your ideas.
Marketing Your Global Experiences – Webinar
Wednesday, July 1 at 11am. PST, virtual. You’ve traveled, worked on global projects, developed comprehensive skills, and learned more than the average student. Join Ken Barnes from the Internship and Career Center on developing a resume and marketing plan that highlights your hard work and global awareness. Register.
About the Global Learning Hub at UC Davis
Through the Global Learning Hub, each and every UC Davis student can find global learning opportunities available on campus, in the region, and across all seven continents. The hub’s network of local and global academic, experiential, and leadership programs helps develop capacity for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to engage with global issues and make a difference in the world as the next generation of global problem solvers. Search global learning opportunities across UC Davis.
As a part of Global Affairs, the Global Learning Hub aims to inspire global curiosity, understanding, and engagement.