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VCU Global Education @VCU_Global

The VCU Global Education Office serves the needs of international students & scholars as well as students who desire an educational experience abroad.

Joined July 2011
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It's VCU Giving Day! Donate to the L & L Friendship Fund to fund study abroad by helping with passport or plane ticket costs. Donate: give.vcu.edu/schools/Virgini… #VCUGivingDay
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VCU's Global Education Office supports international students, scholars and employees. View guidance about U.S. immigration laws that may affect the international community: news.vcu.edu/article/2025/04…
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April 22 is VCU Giving Day! Give early to GEO funds that will give students access to high-impact global programming and increase internationalization at VCU. Give today at give.vcu.edu/schools/Virgini….
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Naomi Sunderland, Ph.D., of Griffith University, Australia, will lecture @VCU on "The Remedy Project: Exploring Implications for Strength- and Culture-based Social Work and Health and Well-being Promotion," Friday, March 22, 3-4:30 PM in the Academic Learning Commons, Rm 2100.
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The Institute of International Education awarded the 2023 SIO of the Year Award to Jill Blondin of VCU’s Global Education Office at an award luncheon held in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 21. Read about the award at iie.org/news/iie-2023-sio-of… @IIEglobal @JillBlondin
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#VCU will celebrate Study Abroad Day on Monday, Feb. 26, a day designed to highlight the benefits of international education and its lasting impact on students, campuses and the global community. Read more: news.vcu.edu/article/2024/02…
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Jill Blondin, Ph.D., @VCU's associate vice provost for global initiatives, has been named the 2023 Senior International Officer of the Year by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Read all about the award at news.vcu.edu/article/2024/01… @IIEglobal
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Join the Global Education Office as we welcome to VCU the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the James Branch Cabell Lecture Hall, Room 303. Read about the visit: news.vcu.edu/article/2024/01…
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International Education Week is celebrated Nov. 13-17! We have many activities and events scheduled in honor of our international students and to bring awareness to international education. View scheduled events at global.vcu.edu/international… #iew2023 #internationaleducationweek
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GEO announces new study abroad scholarship, the L & L Friendship Fund, established through an approximately $2.5 million gift from an anonymous donor. This "game-changer" gives students unable before an opportunity to study abroad! Read about it: news.vcu.edu/article/2023/09…
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18 Sep 2023
The 2024 @USNews & World Report ranked #VCU among the top 20 most innovative public universities. Curriculum, faculty, student life, technology, and facilities are some of VCU's most innovative improvements. Read more: news.vcu.edu/article/2023/09… #UNcommonVCU #VCURams
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The ACCESS Program@program_access
5 Sep 2023
Upcoming 2023 ACCESS #Symposium Featured on VCU News Today! "Global Health Symposium on Sept. 9 focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion worldwide" @VCU @VCUnews @VCU_Global news.vcu.edu/article/2023/09…

VCU Global Health Symposium on Sept. 9 focuses on diversity, equity an

Developed by students and open to the public, the fourth annual event features international keynote speakers, panel on implicit bias and more.

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Interested in global health? Attend the VCU SOM Access Program's Global Health Symposium: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Global Era on Sept. 9, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the McGlothlin Medical Education Center. Register at bit.ly/globalhealthforum by Sept. 8 @program_access
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What an awesome opportunity afforded to our @VCU students currently embarking on a study abroad trip Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. @StudyAbroadVCU #studyabroadvcu
UNDP Ethiopia
@UNDPEthiopia
25 May 2023
We hosted a group of undergrad students from #VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity to discuss the work of #UNDP in #climate, #governance & #economy to promote sustainable development. The visit to #Ethiopia is part of a study abroad program incl. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda.
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Come to the REAL Showcase on April 27, 1 - 4 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballroom to view a poster showcase, discussion panel and more. Visit real.vcu.edu for more information. @VCU
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Support GEO on VCU Giving Day, May 3, and help us increase student success through global engagement opportunities and international student support. Read 2 student stories and see how your support can increase student success at lnkd.in/gaRehYQd #VCUGIVINGDAY
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Six Ukrainian leaders will visit VCU through COIL from 3/24-4/1 to meet with faculty, VA legislators, state agency reps and more to examine the detection and elimination of land mines. Read more at global.vcu.edu/open-world-uk… @vcu @ukinusa @OWProgram #ukinusa
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13 Mar 2023
Join Dame Karen Pierce DCMG for an insightful discussion exploring US/UK relations, the challenges of global diplomacy and her extensive international career. WHEN: 3:30-5:00 P.M. MON. MAR. 20 WHERE: University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom
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Students affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria speak of the effects and efforts to assist victims at news.vcu.edu/article/2023/03…

Students and staff from Turkey and Syria feel the impact of earthquake

In response to devastating earthquake, members of the VCU community find ways to help, including efforts to raise funds and collect supplies.

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Still time to come out to learn all about study abroad opportunities in the Cabell Library until 3 p.m. @vcuglobal instagram.com/p/CpLTAIMLfaM/…
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