Plenary reflections… |
T. Alexander Aleinikoff, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): “It was wonderful to be able to participate in two student-organized workshops, and to discuss the challenges confronting the world’s refugees. I found Macalester an engaged and engaging community, interested in learning about global problems—and more importantly, interested in doing something about them.” |
John Jota Leaños, new media artist, animator, social documentarian, and associate professor of Documentation at University of California, Santa Cruz: “I had a wonderful time talking and interacting with students, faculty and parents during my visit to Macalester. Overall I found Macalester students extremely engaged, bright and open to creative and intellectual growth. Macalester faculty mirrored this openness and modeled a deep dedication to mentorship. The International Roundtable established a context for dialogue and learning and seemed to include a variety of students from across disciplines. I was honored to participate.” |
Aihwa Ong, professor of Sociocultural Anthropology and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley: “I was so energized by the intellectual curiosity and professional conduct of your students, many of whom seem on par with first year graduate students. Bravo!” |
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1900+
Overall attendance at IRT 2014 Migration events
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900+
Attendance at student-led workshops
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800+
Attendance at four plenary talks
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80+
Volunteers during the four days of the IRT
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17
Student-led workshops spread over three days
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28
Students involved in organizing and leading one of the 17 workshops
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18
Faculty mentors for students leading workshops
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77
Expert panelists at student-led workshops