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Registration is now going on for this year's Philippines 2019 Summer Study Abroad Program, a 6-credit course of experiential learning in Human Trafficking and Community Engagement. The program runs from June 24 until July 22 (4 weeks).

The Center for Climate Change Communication, led by Ed Maibach, conducted its first "Climate Change in the American Mind" survey with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication in 2008.

Students collaborated with the Virginia Folklife Program, Maryland Traditions and the Sandy Spring Museum to produce digital stories about local folklife practitioners, including Violeta Palchik's film on Uyghur cuisine.​

This new report notes that in 2018, none of the American winners were foreign-born individuals who immigrated permanently to the United States. But the United States did play an important role in their formation; nine of the twelve 2018 Nobel Laureates were either students, teachers, or research fellows at U.S. institutions of higher education at some point in their lives.

Immigration and the 2018 Midterm Elections Wednesday, November 28, 2018 5-7pm Johnson Center, Meeting Room F, 3rd Floor The results of the 2018 midterm elections are in, and there will likely be important consequences for immigration policy. Come hear expert panelists and policymakers discuss their predictions for immigration in 2019 and beyond.

Students from Mason's Folklore Studies Program collected legends, myths and stories from those who tend to be overlooked by academia.

Shane Kanady, Certificate alumnus and Director of Government Affairs Special Projects at SourceAmerica, shared his insights about cultivating and developing the relationship with Special Olympics. The organization does so by connecting its nationwide network of nearly 800 nonprofits to government and commercial opportunities, developing innovative new programs and engaging in advocacy on Capitol Hill.

Immigrants in our communities thrive when they are given the opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect their lives. In this free webinar, learn what local leaders can do to include immigrants' interests, safeguard their families, and ensure they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Tues 10/10 Johnson Center Cinema 7:30pm: Tamer El Said will present and discuss his film about Khalid (Khalid Abdalla), a 35-year-old filmmaker in Cairo, 2009, struggling to make a film that captures the soul of his city while facing loss in his own life. Free and open to the public.