In the fall of 1991, political science major and then sophomore Kate Konschnik (A’94) enrolled in EPIIC, that year on “International Security: The Environmental Dimension.” Little did she know that her decision to participate in this “intellectual boot camp” would lead her to pursue a career in environmental law and policy.
Social Enterprise that Doesn’t Deliver The Social Enterprise field is growing rapidly. More startups are being launched, more people, young and old, are becoming social entrepreneurs, more money is coming from impact investors and social enterprise accelerators. A large number of these social enterprises work to create change for the poorest people around the world--through new products and services in the developing world.
As part of the EPIIC “Conflict in the 21st Century” symposium in February 2012, EPIIC for the first time dedicated one of its breakout sessions to gathering experts and students in thinking about the following year's theme on global health and security. One of the leaders of the session was Ezra Barzilay, an alumnus of both Tufts undergraduate and medical schools and a Commander in the US Public Health Service as the Lead Epidemiologist in the Health Systems Reconstruction Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Barzilay, who had participated
Myanmar sits at a crossroads, between the oppression of the last decades and the recent promise of an opening society; between its isolation and the possibility of rejoining the international community; and between the rising geographical powers of China and India. After decades under severe authoritarian military rule, virtually closed off to the outside world, Myanmar is just starting to see an influx of international visitors and investors.
“We are all BUILD,” mused Janani Duraisamy, reflecting upon her position as Learning Center administrator for the past year.
Janani is a student and resident of the village of Thottiyapatti, a bustling hamlet of about 300 people located approximately three kilometers from the larger village of Thenur in rural Perambular, Tamil Nadu, India.
This year’s Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship (EPIIC) colloquium began two weeks ago and features the largest class the program has seen to date.
BUILD, the Institute's sustainable development initiative, will have its first meeting on Wednesday, September 19 at 9 PM. Both BUILD teams will be presenting and offering students more information on ways to get invovled. See BUILD's program page for more details about their projects.
September 19, 2012
Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room | 9:00pm
Program:
EXPOSURE is the Institute for Global Leadership's program for photojournalism, documentary studies and human rights. Come to the GIM this Wed, Sep 19, 9:30 PM at Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room to see what they're about and join an awesome community! They've got a great year in store and can't wait to share it with you all. Facebook event details can be found here.
