Kent State Stark Global Initiatives

09/30/2023

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Spread the word! Come see us before Oct 5!

06/13/2023

“All I had were my hands and my heart”. We had an inspirational visit to Martha’s Farm on our first day of joint field research with . Martha not only healed her land, but she is also leading the movement to heal our relationship with food production. 💚🌱

04/22/2023

Application deadline is April 30th, just 9 days left! you still have time to apply.

04/22/2023

Application deadline is April 30th. 9 days left!

04/06/2023

03/24/2023

Enjoy your Spring break.

03/21/2023

This summer our study abroad program will be in Kigali, Rwanda.
You have always wanted to travel to Africa? well, this is a great opportunity for you as a student at Kent State University to take advantage of.

The Costs;
1- Kent state tuition for 6 credit hours depending on which courses are selected
2- Program estimated charges of approximately $4,550 - $5,100 and will cover group flight, housing, medical insurance, and program costs (costs may vary slightly based on exchange rate)
3- Additional out-of-pocket expenses include meals, social activities, optional field trips, personal expenses
4- Financial aid is available

for more information about this program please reach out to Sarah Schmidt ([email protected])

03/15/2023

photo by Rock Staar on unsplash.

Where is Jamaica and what is it most known for?
Jamaica is a beautiful country in the Caribbean that is known to be the birthplace of Reggae.

11/30/2022

Join us to support the Centro San Jose scholarship fund.

This scholarship is specifically for students who are ineligible for traditional funding, such as FAFSA, due to their legal status in the US.

Art auction on Friday, 12/2 at Deli Ohio

11/07/2022

🟡Sustainable Gardening for Poverty Reduction, Cultural Preservation, and Economic Inclusion 🇲🇽

This course will cover three primary subject areas: environmental studies; business (economics and entrepreneurship); global studies. Themes will be discussed in the context of indigenous and immigrant communities from Mexico City, Mexico. Through field experiences in Mexico, students will explore how stakeholder communities use urban gardening as a source of economic inclusion, cultural preservation, and indigenous farming.

❗️Application deadline: January 15th, 2023

📩 Contact Sarah Schmidt at [email protected] to find out more about our study abroad programs.

11/07/2022

Save the date! 💛💙📆

This will be a unique opportunity to learn about all the international opportunities at Kent State Stark, engage with different cultures, explore our study abroad programs and enhance your academic future 📚🌎

11/02/2022

🔵Peacebuilding in Colombia Collaborative 🇨🇴

Colombia recently ended one of the world’s longest wars by negotiating the world’s most inclusive peace agreement, which addresses gender, race, and sexuality. These provisions were controversial and Colombians voted against the first version of the accord. Learn about the conflict, the peace process, and ongoing struggles to implement the accords, with a focus on inclusive peace measures. This course is a collaboration with the Universidad del Rosario and is led by Sara Koopman, an assistant professor of peace and conflict studies.

📩 Contact Sarah Schmidt at [email protected] to find out more about our study abroad programs.

Application deadline: November 15th, 2022