University partnerships make important contributions to advancing the United Nations . This was the main message of a global webinar hosted by the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ on March 2, 2021.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International welcomes the return of Ian Rowlands, PhD, associate vice-president, International.
Dr. Rowlands’ scholarly activities during his 2020 sabbatical focused on energy sustainability and internationalization in higher education; for the latter part of this work, he had an affiliation with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) as a Special Advisor.
Representatives from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International, and other campus partners, attended the annual International Women’s Day Dinner, hosted by the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, to acknowledge the important role women play in society. Dean of Applied Health Sciences, Lili Liu was the distinguished guest speaker.
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ was pleased to welcome Professors Marc-André Pick and Daniel-André Dücker from Hamburg University of Technology in Germany. While on campus, both delegates met with various faculties and departments, including a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International team, led by  Assistant Vice-President, International Operations, Christine McWebb.
The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ has launched a new website for updates related to the Coronavirus. A team of stakeholders from across campus meets regularly to monitor and provide updates on the current Coronavirus situation. For the latest developments and updates, as well as answers to some frequently asked questions, visit: /coronavirus/
Two videos were recently developed by a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ staff member, Chérisse Mike, as a voluntary initiative.  As Chérisse explains,
With an ever increasing international population, more and more students are coming into contact with others who are culturally different from them. [These] videos debunk common misconceptions and stereotypes about some minorities which are represented on the UW campus. The audience can see common scenarios that may help them better interact with minorities.