Return to Table of ContentsMay 1998
Colloquia seek to balance
local, international effortsHow does UMass Boston strike the crucial balance between its urban mission and efforts to internationalize its curriculum? Questions such as this have been tackled this semester through a colloquia titled "Urban Mission -- International Focus: A Contradiction or a Continuum?"
"I saw a lot of confusion regarding urban affairs, economic development and international focus -- mostly how they were in conflict with each other," said Lurlene Van Buren, creator of the colloquia, which began in February. "I saw the need to have some discussions regarding how these perspectives complement each other."
The series featured Hubie Jones discussing the importance of cities, James Jennings on the impact of globalization on race relations, and Leonard H. Robinson Jr. on global exposure and education.
If you missed these events, you're in luck. On May 14, Peter Kiang will discuss "Immigrant Leadership and Global/Local Strategies for Curriculum and Community Development." On May 21, Prof. Ramona Hernandez of Latino Studies will speak on "Immigration to the U.S. in the Age of International Transformation." Both events will be held in Healey Library, 11th floor, Faculty Club from 2:30-4:30 p.m.