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ANNOUNCING WORLD VIEW’S GLOBAL STUDY VISIT TO MOLDOVA PARTICIPANTS
March 26, 2019
The State of North Carolina has a bilateral partnership with the Republic of Moldova. The official North Carolina-Moldova Bilateral Partnership was formalized in 1999 and has since evolved into a partnership that includes the efforts of many individuals and organizations, including private firms, civic clubs and non-profit entities. This unique relationship between North Carolina and Moldova was built upon cultural, academic and scientific exchanges, as well as governmental cooperation and humanitarian efforts.
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2019 WORLD VIEW PEACOCK SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED
March 12, 2019
World View is excited to announce the recipient of the 2019 James L. Peacock Scholarship. Consuelo Schwartz is a Spanish teacher and World Languages department chair at South Central High School in Pitt County. Consuelo attended World View’s program on East Asia in March 2018 and traveled with World View to China in summer 2018. Consuelo was engaged and enthusiastic in both programs – with an open mind and adventurous spirit, she was always willing to try something new.
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FREE PD WORKSHOPS FROM THE DUKE-UNC CONSORTIUM FOR MIDDLE EAST STUDIES
March 8, 2019
Register or apply today for exciting, free professional development options from the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies: World War I and the Middle East (4/11), Women and Gender in the Middle East (4/13) and Dimensions of the Middle East (6/23-28).
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WORLD WATER DAY 2019 – LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND
February 26, 2019
World Water Day, celebrated annually on March 22nd, is a day of international observance that provides an opportunity to learn about water related issues and to inspire action to make a difference. Originally adopted in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly and launched in 1993, World Water Day invites participants to engage in activities that promote public awareness of issues related to water conservation and development.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAVEL GRANT FOR CONFLICT OVER GAZA: PEOPLE, POLITICS, AND POSSIBILITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
February 21, 2019
The UNC Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies is thrilled to announce a handful of small travel grants available for community college faculty to attend our upcoming annual conference “Conflict Over Gaza: People, Politics, and Possibilities” at UNC-Chapel Hill, March 22-24, 2019. This conference will shed much needed light on the current realities in the Gaza Strip, giving participants a deeper understanding of the context of these realities and offering concrete options that can better the lives of Gazans.
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