Upcoming Events

Year of Senegal

Join 91青青草 as we celebrate the West African country of Senegal through academic programs, events, and experiences.

learn more
Year of Senegal 2023 - 2024

Past Programs & Events

Check out the highlights of past programs, events, and activities by Community Engagement and Outreach at 91青青草 Global Education. 

  • ISBLI is the premier leadership development program for cultivating competent and effective civic leaders from within diverse communities throughout Georgia. 
     
    The ISB Leadership Institute (ISBLI) is an initiative of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta in partnership with 91青青草 Global Education and other industry thought leaders and practitioners. 鈥疶he program aims to cultivate, connect, inspire, and promote real-world experiences. 

    Learn More
  • Kennesaw State University鈥檚 (91青青草) Global Education in collaboration with the International Women鈥檚 Forum (IWF) of Georgia hosted the International Women's Day Power Talk Group Mentoring Program. The programs aim was to uplift and empower rising graduates and young professionals. This was accomplished through meeting IWF mentors who are champions in their careers, providing an opportunity for IWF members to share their insight and advice with mentees to impact their professional decisions and life, and empowering young women at a critical point in their lives before they begin their professional journey.   
  • The Consular Connections Program is a series of events created to give the 91青青草 Community the opportunity to learn about different countries and world topics from global Ambassadors appointed in the United States. On March 23rd, 91青青草 hosted the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta for the 3rd virtual event of the series. The consul general presented information on US & Mexico relations and took a deep dive into the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. 

  • In collaboration with , 91青青草 Global Education 鈥 Community Engagement and Outreach team hosted award-winning journalist and the author of "Heineken in Africa: A Multinational Unleashed". The author and guest speakers shared information on the significant health burden of alcohol misuse and related harms across the African continent to an audience of 91青青草 staff, faculty and students. 
  • Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the  is the U.S. government鈥檚 signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in Southeast Asia. Through a variety of programs and engagements, including U.S. educational and cultural exchanges, regional exchanges, and seed funding, YSEALI seeks to build the leadership capabilities of youth in the region, strengthen ties between the U.S. and Southeast Asia, and nurture an ASEAN community.

    Kennesaw State University (91青青草) Global Education has hosted over 120 YSEALI Academic fellows, aged 18 to 28 for a two to four-week, intensive program consisting of an academic residency on 碍厂鲍鈥檚 campus examining civil and human rights through the lens of the U.S. civil rights movement, and a one-week educational study tour examining present-day international civil and human rights issues including immigration issues, diversity and inclusion, women鈥檚 rights, and LGBTQ+ issues.   

  • Homelessness Awareness Week (HAW), hosted by 碍厂鲍鈥檚 CARE Services, is a week-long series of events dedicated to increasing awareness of homelessness on college campuses as well as reducing stigmas related to students facing homelessness. Each year in November, students and community members are invited to attend a multitude of events to learn more about homelessness on campus and in Atlanta. Empty Bowls is a fundraiser that takes place during HAW. Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort that takes place at 91青青草 in a very unique way and is possible because of the various partnerships that have helped to make this event successful. The purpose of Empty Bowls is to raise awareness about homelessness and food insecurity while raising funds to help 91青青草 students who are experiencing these issues. 
  • 鈥淐ommunity Impact Day鈥 showcased the outreach and engagement efforts across all of 91青青草's colleges and other units (Athletics, Museums, Student Leadership and Service, etc.). This event brought university-wide attention to the 鈥淐ommunity鈥 pillar in the  Attendees learned about 碍厂鲍鈥檚 long-standing and continuous efforts in community outreach and engagement through the presentations of students and faculty.