We are delighted to announce the Fall 2024 World on Wednesday (WOW) Lecture Series featuring faculty and staff from across the campus. WOW lectures bring the world to CSI students and faculty and are designed to teach our community more about the world, culture, politics, and human rights.
This term we’re bringing the world to CSI through these lectures:
The fall 2024 series will be delivered via Zoom format.
Join the lectures at https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 811 3178 5767 Passcode: 015322
Fall 2024 WOW Lectures
Breast Cancer Facts & Figures: A Focus on Plastic Surgery in South Korea
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 23, 12:20pm-1:10pm
Speaker: HyunSuk Moon, Visiting Scholar from Korea
Summary: Mr. HyunSuk Moon, a scholar from CSI Visiting Scholars Program, will share his insights about Breast Cancer Facts, Figures and Plastic Surgery in South Korea. He will explore recent treatment advancements, the importance of regular screening, and effective prevention strategies.
Exploring Mama Lola’s Legacy, a Contemporary Analysis of Vodou in Brooklyn
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 30,12:20pm-1:10pm
Speaker: Steveen Ulysse, Visiting Scholar from University of Glasgow
Summary: Dr. Steveen Ulysse from the University of Glasgow will highlight the links which exist between a Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn and other Afro-Diasporic Religious practices in Brooklyn, and what these connections mean for these different practices.
Teaching English in Algeria: Experiences from the field
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 12:20pm-1:10pm
Speaker: Yasmine Benmorsli, Fulbright Scholar, World Languages and Literatures
Summary: Ms. Yasmine Benmorsli, a Fulbright Scholar from Algeria will discuss her journey as a teacher and how she connected with her students, the teaching approaches she used, and her challenges. Additionally, she will share how these experiences led her to apply for a Fulbright scholarship and eventually come to the U.S. as a teacher of Arabic.
Making the Most of Your World: Peace Corps Info Session
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 13,12:20pm-1:10pm
Speaker: Charlene Barrow, Peace Corps
Summary: Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and make a lasting impact. Join us at this virtual information session to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. The event will be presented by Charlene Barrow of the Peace Corps.
The Magic Rubik Cube – Hungarian Inventor
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 20 (International Education Week),12:20pm-1:10pm
Speaker Judit Kerekes, School of Education. Odon Vancso and Imre Kokenyesi, Visiting Scholars from Hungary
Summary: Try and solve the Rubik Cube and learn about its history with Professors Judit Kerekes, Odon Vancso and Imre Kokenyesi. Imre Kokenyesi, Erno Rubik’s collaborator will speak on the development of the Cube and Laszlo Mero’s new game, Rubik’s Gridlock developed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rubik’s cube. This game will be introduced and used as a tool for Mathematics Education.
The World on Wednesday lecture series is sponsored by the Center for Global Engagement and all lectures are approved as a CC Clue Event. Please contact Winnie Brophy at winnie.brophy@csi.cuny.edu if you have any questions or you would like to present at a future lecture.
Center for Global Engagement
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