Global Eyes Series: Spring Quarter 2013

Tiffany Meier Holly Robertson Jeannette Idiart

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Brown bag discussions with students, faculty, staff and members of the off-campus community about recent travel,
research or service with a global focus. All events are FREE.

 

Wednesday

May 1

12:30-1:30 p.m.

1010M (Boardroom)

 

Research and Travel in Estonia and Morocco

Tiffany Meier, International Student Advisor, International Education Department, SCC

In 2004 Tiffany spent five months traveling and doing cross-cultural research in Estonia and Morocco.

 

Wednesday

May 15

12:30-1:30 p.m.

1010M (Boardroom)

 

 

Barli Development Institute for Rural Women, Central India

Holly Robertson, former Volunteer

In 2012 Holly spent six months as a volunteer at the Barli Development Institute for Rural Women where she taught class on nutrition to women, and co-wrote a manual on producing and dehydrating organic produce.

 

Wednesday

May 29

12:30-1:30 p.m.

1010M (Boardroom)

 

Tales from the Basque Country
Jeannette Idiart, English Professor, Shoreline Community College

In 2011, Jeannette Idiart travelled to the Basque country (a region straddling France and Spain) to interview elderly residents about their lives. She will share some of their stories with us.