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APRU Becoming a Global Learner Leadership Series

In this free five-session learning series created by UC Davis in partnership with the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), a cohort of undergraduate students will explore the concepts of culture, cultural values, identity, and power as well as engage in a deeper reflection on how they and others “make meaning”, evaluate intercultural situations, and deal with conflict. 

Throughout the synchronous virtual sessions, students will gain global skills and understanding that will help prepare them to be leaders in a global world. Sessions will be facilitated by UC Davis Global Affairs staff and they will be interactive, with discussions, activities, and reflections. Because participation will be limited to a small number of students (30-40) from across the APRU network, students will be able to make connections across the Asia-Pacific region and engage meaningfully with their peers. We welcome a range of majors and backgrounds as these global skills are important regardless of your future career path.

Participants who complete all five sessions receive a Certificate of Completion signed by Prof. Joanna Regulska, Vice Provost and Dean of Global Affairs.

Applications are now closed for 2024.

Please note: applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis, although we will also ensure that there is a balance of participants from different APRU institutions. Additionally, if you are selected, you must commit to attending all five synchronous online sessions in the series.

Program Dates (participants must be available for all sessions):

  • Thursday, January 25, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Davis, California
    • Thursday, January 25, 2024, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Santiago de Chile
    • Friday January 26, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Beijing
    • Friday January 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tokyo
    • Friday January 26, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sydney
  • Thursday, February 1, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Davis, California
    • Thursday, February 1, 2024, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Santiago de Chile
    • Friday February 2, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Beijing
    • Friday February 2, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tokyo
    • Friday February 2, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sydney
  • Thursday, February 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Davis, California
    • Thursday, February 15, 2024, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Santiago de Chile
    • Friday February 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Beijing
    • Friday February 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tokyo
    • Friday February 16, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sydney
  • Thursday, February 22, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Davis, California
    • Thursday, February 22, 2024, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Santiago de Chile
    • Friday February 23, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Beijing
    • Friday February 23, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tokyo
    • Friday February 23, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sydney
  • Thursday, February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Davis, California
    • Thursday, February 29, 2024, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Santiago de Chile
    • Friday March 1, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Beijing
    • Friday March 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tokyo
    • Friday March 1, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sydney

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate student at an APRU-affiliated university (UC Davis is a member)
  • Available for all five session dates, listed above
  • Thoughtful completion of application form

Deadlines

  • Application deadline is November 20, 2023
  • Participants will be notified of their status by December 1, 2023


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