International Day Federal Workshop for HBCUs at Howard University
09/29/2023
Howard University Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, 2218 6th St., NW
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About
International Day Federal Workshop for HBCUs
Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Hosted by the White House Initiative on HBCUs, International Affairs Cluster as part of The National HBCU Week Conference with Howard University Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center
Workshop Overview:
Join us for an insightful workshop where representatives from U.S. Federal Government Agencies will discuss the range of resources and opportunities available to HBCUs, with a focus on:
- Opportunities for students, educators, scholars, and artists to participate in study, teaching, research, and internship programs abroad
- Strategies for the recruitment of international students, faculty, and scholars
- Building capacity for staff and faculty who support study abroad
- Establishing and maximizing international partnerships
Workshop Purpose:
- To champion campus internationalization at HBCUs
- To highlight best practices and success stories from HBCU grantees
- To strengthen collaborations between HBCUs and U.S. Federal Government Agencies
Location: 2218 6th St. NW, Washington, DC 20059, Howard University Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, Conference Room
Representatives from U.S. Federal Government Agencies:
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Agency for International Development
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Peace Corps
SPACE IS LIMITED
Cluster Value Statement: To provide resources and support to HBCUs to assist them with their campus internationalization and global awareness and engagement efforts. This includes providing USG-funded opportunities for HBCUs students, faculty, and administrators to venture abroad and for HBCUs to host international citizens. We are also promoting both short-term and long-term federal internationally-related internships, employment, and career opportunities.
The following federal agencies are active members:
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Agency for International Development
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- Peace Corps
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Agenda
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Registration
Registration
Start
8:30 AM
End
9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Welcome Remarks
Start
9:00 AM
End
9:15 AM
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
Start
9:15 AM
End
10:00 AM
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education
Start
10:05 AM
End
10:50 AM
Break
Break
Start
10:50 AM
End
11:00 AM
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. Agency for International Development
Start
11:00 AM
End
11:45 AM
International Trade Administration
International Trade Administration
Start
11:50 AM
End
12:35 PM
Lunch
Lunch
Start
12:40 PM
End
1:30 PM
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of State
Start
1:45 PM
End
2:35 PM
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities
Start
2:40 PM
End
3:05 PM
Peace Corps
Peace Corps
Start
3:10 PM
End
3:55 PM
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Start
4:00 PM
End
4:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Start
4:50 PM
End
5:00 PM
Map
Howard University Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, 2218 6th St., NW
Washington