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Globalization & Indigenous Communities - CFANS 3480 (3 credits)

Program Dates: May term 2012 (May 20 – June 9, 2012)
Program Location: Ecuador
Term: Spring Semester, May Term
Program Leader: Craig A. Hassel, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science & Nutrition.

Program Overview:
This course will take you to the highlands of Ecuador to offer a look at the impact of globalizing forces from the perspective of its indigenous Andean communities. Get a glimpse into the cultural life of communities struggling to reclaim and revitalize their traditions in the face of globalization. You will gain experience and understanding of dimensions and impacts of globalization as seen through indigenous perspectives. The program offers content on issues such as food sovereignty, water resources, and developing economies of reciprocity. You will receive 3 credits for CFANS 3480. Globalization & Indigenous Communities in Ecuador. The program will likely include two separate field trips to indigenous communities, as well as an all-day field trip within Quito.

Estimated Program Fees: The program fee is approximately $2,305. This includes tuition, registration fees, orientation, seven days of excursions, housing, two meals per day in Quito and three during excursions, and international health insurance. Airfare, passport, and personal expenses are extra.

Open to: U of M Students, Non U of M Students, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Housing: Homestay
Language Prerequisite: No language prerequisite
Credit Type: Resident Credit
Program sponsor: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

For more information, please contact Prof. Craig A. Hassel (chassel@umn.edu), Food and Nutrition or Emily Ehlinger (eehling@umn.edu) in CFANS Student Services. Apply online by visiting the Learning Abroad Center website: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/americas/glocal.php

Equity and Diversity Certificate Now Available

The Office for Equity and Diversity announces an Equity and Diversity Certificate, designed to help participants develop tools for advancing equity and diversity in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. The certification has two levels—basic and advanced—and is free of charge and open to students, faculty and staff on all campuses of the University of Minnesota. At this time, workshops are not offered via ITV, but we are working with coordinate campus leadership to find appropriate ways to make these educational opportunities available on each University campus. Learn more by clicking the following link: http://academic.umn.edu/equity/education/certificate.html

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Diversity in the Performance Review Process: Now Online

In early March, CFANS partnered with Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action to develop two workshops for faculty and staff that review the new requirements in the CFANS performance review process. Click the following link to find videos and materials from these sessions.

Diversity and Inclusion Professional Development Small Grants Program

As a staff or faculty member of the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, you can apply for up to $1,000 to further your learning in the areas of diversity, multiculturalism, equity, and social justice. The Office for Diversity and Inclusion (190G Coffey Hall) will accept applications on a rolling basis for this fiscal year. For more information visit the Professional Development Grants Program page.

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