Get Engaged 2023 Conference

GET ENGAGED

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE (2023)

The tenth annual Get Engaged: Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference brings together 105 students and staff members from across the Open Society University Network (OSUN) of partner institutions, including the following:

Al-Quds Bard College of Arts and Sciences (AQB) (Palestine)

American University of Beirut (AUB) (Lebanon)

American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) (Bulgaria)

American University of Central Asia (AUCA) (Kyrgyzstan)

Ashesi University (Ashesi) (Ghana)

Bard College (Bard) (USA)

Bard College Berlin (BCB) (Germany)

Brac University (BRAC) (Bangladesh)

Central European University (CEU) (Austria)

European Humanities University (EHU) (Lithuania)

Hubs for Connected Learning Initiatives (HUBS) (Kenya)

National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) (Taiwan)

New College of Florida (USA)

Parami University (Parami) (Myanmar)

Tuskegee University (Tuskegee) (USA)

Talloires Network of Engaged Universities (TN) (USA)

Haitian Education & Leadership Program (UHelp) (Haiti)

Universidad de los Andes (UniAndes) (Colombia)

University of the West Indies (UWI) (Jamaica)

University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) (South Africa).

Get Engaged: Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference is organized by the OSUN Civic Engagement Initiative in partnership with the CEU Community Engagement Office, the Bard College Center for Civic Engagement, and coordinators from across OSUN.

The conference focuses on building a global network of student leaders who are equipped to act in and tangibly impact their communities. Get Engaged exposes students to a wide range of skills, ideas, and experiences to help them lead community-based projects, hone leadership styles, and network with international partners. The conference provides an inspirational and practical space that encourages young people to grow in their roles as agents for change.

ABOUT THE OPEN SOCIETY UNIVERSITY NETWORK

The Open Society University Network (OSUN), envisioned as a longlasting network of diverse institutions committed to addressing global challenges collaboratively, offers a new model for worldwide higher education. The network is global in demographic and geographic scope, so it is active where it is needed most. It strives to integrate curricula and research across institutions and to incorporate civic engagement into higher education.

With a belief in the public purpose of higher education, civic engagement across OSUN promotes best practices and bold new initiatives to help students, faculty, and institutions realize their full potential as community actors and educators.

ABOUT THE OSUN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE

The Civic Engagement Initiative (CEI) is building an international community of higher education institutions that strives to center civic and community engagement boldly within universities while creating pathways for institutions and communities to collaborate in responding to urgent shared concerns.

THANK YOU

We offer thanks to the Community Engagement Office and the staff and administration at CEU for hosting the Get Engaged Conference.

The Get Engaged Conference is made possible through the generous financial support of the Open Society Foundation.

18:00-19:00

GET ENGAGED

JUNE 27 - JULY 4, 2023

CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Location: Central European University (CEU)

Residence and Conference Center

1106 Budapest, Kerepesi út 87

Conference Opening (Location: Residence Center Conference Hall)

19:00-21:00

Welcome Dinner and Ice Breaker Olympics (Location: Residence Center Cafeteria)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28: DAY 1

Location: Central European University

1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 15

7:00-8:00 8:00 8:30-9:00 9:00-10:00

Breakfast (Location: Residence Center Cafeteria)

Departure to CEU

Arrival and Morning Coffee (Location N15: Atrium)

Opening Ceremony: Grounding Our Work: Why a Network (Location N15: Auditorium A)

10:00-17:00

Get Engaged Ideas Incubator begins

(Location N13: G09, 301, 302, 416, 516A)

11:00-17:00

CEI Coordinator Meeting (Location N15: Auditorium A)

12:30-13:30

Working Lunch

17:00-17:15

Reconvene for Closing Reflection: Thinking Ahead

(Location N15: Auditorium A)

17:15-18:00 20:00 7:00-8:00 8:00 8:30-8:50

Open Door Hours for Ideas Incubator Teams

(Location N15: Auditorium A)

Dinner on your own

Optional movie screening on CEU Rooftop

(Location N13: Rooftop)

THURSDAY, JUNE 29: DAY 2

Location: Central European University

1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 15

Breakfast (Location: Residence Center Cafeteria)

Departure to CEU

Arrival and Morning Coffee

(Location: N15: 2nd Floor Catering Area)

8:50-9:00

Opening Reflection: Exploring Your Motivation (2nd Floor Catering Area)

9:00-10:45

Get Engaged Ideas Incubator continues

(Location N13: G09, 301, 302, 416, 516A)

9:00-10:45

CEI Coordinator Meeting continues

(Location N15: Auditorium A)

11:00-13:00

Ideas Incubator Pitches

(Location N15: Auditorium A)

13:00-14:00

14:00-16:30

Lunch Student Presentations by Project Theme

Climate Action and Sustainability (Location N13: 118)

Ashesi D: Lab Vertical Farming project, Salia Abdallah (Ashesi)

Farm Smart, Godiolla Akimana (AUB)

EcoChange, Shakhzoda Mirakova (AUCA)

Baseeta: Little Big Steps, Bisan A. Safi (AQB)

Helping Hands, Kennedy Spiller (Tuskegee)

CliviScope, Aaron Masuba (BRAC) (Virtual)

Disability Justice (Location N13: G09)

The Little Butterflies, Taylor Black (Tuskegee)

Education (Location N15: Auditorium A)

Jash Kanattar (Young Wings from Kyrgyz), Salima

Almazbekova (AUCA)

Glow With Wisdom, Owowo Wisdom Chikaodiri (BRAC)

Florida Student Leaders for Academic Freedom, Joshua Epstein, Adeline Harrell, Grace Keenan, Elizabeth Kufrovich (New College of Florida)

Women Connect Exchange Programme, Destinie James (Tuskegee)

The EHU Times, Katsiaryna Medvidz (EHU)

Media Club, Wai Moe (Parami)

Everything Science, Zena Jawad Issa Musleh (AQB)

Wits History Makers, Siyasanga Nyangiwe (Wits)

Karow Language Project, Sanskriti Shrestha (BCB)

Gender Equity (Location N13: G09)

BintiBomba Initiative, Tracy Atieno Achieng (Ashesi)

Wave Rave, Aliz Bineth (CEU)

Afghan Female Refugee Empowerment, Roona Farahi (AUCA)

Altynym Podcast, Dzhamilia Lansarova (AUCA)

Afghan Women in Data Conference, Sophia Siddiqi (AUCA)

Inclusion (Location N13: 301)

Brothers@Bard, Azriel Almodovar (Bard Annandale)

Decontaminating Chekka, Bachar Chhadeh (AUB)

Kambuu, Dave Leori Donbo (Ashesi)

Gun Violence in Ain El Helwe, Sara Y. Mansour (AUB)

Persian Poetics, Safar Ali Muhammadi (BCB)

English Hour, Sabrina Peirce (BCB)

Social Issues Club (SIC), The The Zuu Zin (Parami)

Inclusion (Location N13: 302)

Living Undocumented in Kyrgyzstan, Susan Azizi (Talloires Network)

ImpactConnect, Rowyn Emilio Naidoo (Talloires Network)

Students 4 Students, Arian Nuhan (BRAC)

The SCALE Project, Sarah Seager (Bard Annandale)

Rebuilding Aleppo, Krikor Tanakedjian (AUB)

Para La Vida Pública, Juliana Andrea Alvarez Tibavizco (UniAndes)

16:30-16:45

Mental Health (Location N13: 416)

Creative Expression Initiative, Rami Almufreh (AQB)

Operation Safe Space, Sheri-Gaye Johnson (UWI)

Letter to a Stranger, Ayesha Maliha Khan, (BRAC)

Lumo, Nazar Kovalevsky, Maria Petrovich (EHU)

Play for Resilience, Sadaf Osmani (AUB)

Photos and Stories at BCB, Omer Fallah Sarmast (BCB)

Youth Engagement (Location N13: 516A)

AQB Debate Union, Dareen J. M. Alhajaref (AQB)

Impacto Social Colombia, Viviana Iriarte Bayona (UniAndes)

The Black Beauty Project, Fallon Brannon (Tuskegee)

Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute, Grace Jackson (Tuskegee)

Generation-Z Volunteering Club, Misheelt Munkhbold (AUBG)

Building Up Hudson, Christopher Schwartz (Bard Annandale)

IT Access, Cajetan Songwae (Ashesi)

Youth Engagement (Location N13: 517)

Everything About Children, ZI-Yu Lai (NSYSU)

Uniform Drive Initiative, Itumeleng Mabotse (Wits)

Me in Foundation, Sydney Williams (Bard Annandale)

Coaching Teens for Social Inclusion, Vickania Turenne (UHELP) (Virtual)

Leadership Program for Kyrgyz Youth, Hawa Taban (AUCA) (Virtual)

Educational Coaching for Young People, Nathalissa Charles (UHELP) (Virtual)

Reconvene for Closing Reflection: Exploring Your Observations

(Location N15: Auditorium A)

16:45-18:00

Guided Free Time

18:00-19:30

Rooftop Dinner (Location N13: Rooftop)

19:30-21:30

Dance Party (Location N15: Auditorium A)

Evening excursions with student ambassadors

7:00-8:00

8:00

8:30-8:50

8:50-9:00 9:00-10:15

FRIDAY, JUNE 30: DAY 3

Location: Central European University

1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 15

Breakfast (Location: Residence Center Cafeteria)

Departure to CEU

Arrival and Morning Coffee (Location N15: Atrium)

Opening Reflection: What Can We Learn From Each Other? (Atrium)

Concurrent Workshops (choose one)

Ethical Leadership (Location N13: 301)

Building leadership through ethical frameworks.

Jude Samuel Acquaah, Ashesi University

Srijan Banik and Fahmida Rahman, BRAC University

Brian Mateo, Bard College Annandale

Visual Storytelling (Location N13: 302)

How to tell the story of your project through video.

Seamus Heady, OSUN Digital Media

Nurzhamal Karamoldoeva, American University of Central Asia

Funding Your Dream (Location N13: 312)

Microgrants, donor funding, and next steps.

Bonnie Goad, OSUN Program Development & Communications

10:15-10:45

10:45-12:00

Break Concurrent Workshops

Recruiting: Volunteers and Participants (Location N13: 301) Expanding your project team and managing participants.

Flora Laszlo, Central European University

Shadin Nassar, Al-Quds Bard College

How to Conduct an Interview in the Field (Location N13: 302) Exploring ethical approaches to interviewing practices.

Maheen Atif, Bard College Berlin

Faiza Lynar, Bard College Berlin

Understanding Intersectionality and Its Relevance

(Location N13: 312)

Awareness of interconnected systems of oppression and honing empathetic understanding of different cultural contexts.

Yaw Kwakyi, Ashesi University

Student Democracy in an International Framework

(Location N13: 416)

Best practices to ensure student voices are heard and to unite students globally in times of democratic backsliding.

Ashlegh Pfunye, Global Student Forum

Alexandra Seybal, Global Student Forum

12:00-13:15

Cafe Lunch in Budapest with Mentees and Mentors

13:15-14:15

Concurrent Workshops

Student Leadership in the Time of Crisis (Location N13: 312)

Challenges to leadership in today’s world.

Dr. Jonathan Becker, Bard College Annandale and AUCA

Zarlasht Sarmast, American University of Central Asia

Public Speaking (Location N13: 416)

Speech as social action; the power of public speaking.

Dr. Rhonda Collier, Tuskegee University

Faiza Lynar, Bard College Berlin

Htet Aung Hlaing Myint (Pedro), Parami University

Self Care: A Guide for Activists (Location N13: 516A)

Taking care of your mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Maria José Caicedo, Universidad de los Andes

14:15-14:30

Break

Impacts: Global Commons and Civic Engagement

(Location N15: Auditorium A)

Learn about the publication and ways to get involved.

Global Commons Editorial Team and Advisory Board

Group Presentation Working Session

(Location N13: 301, 302, 312, 416, 516A)

Closing Reflection: Deepening Your Reflective Practice (stay in groups)

Poster Prep (Location N13: Atrium)

Poster Reception (Location N13: Atrium)

Dinner on your own

SATURDAY, JULY 1: DAY 4

Location: Site Visit Day

Breakfast (Location: Residence Center Cafeteria)

Meet in the Residence Center Lobby for departure to site visits (choose one).

7:00-8:00 8:00

8:30-8:50

8:50-9:00

9:00-10:00

Site Visit 1

Zsámboki Biogarden

Sustainable farming and community building with a strong focus on environment protection.

Site Visit 2

Haver Alapítvány and Kugler Art

Both sites work against discrimination and hate speech towards indigenous minority groups through education and art. Haver raises awareness of antisemitism and Kugler Art is a grassroots art salon for artists of marginalized backgrounds.

Site Visit 3

Kugler Art and Artemisszio Alapitvany

Kugler Art is a grassroot art salon for artists of marginalized backgrounds. Artemisszio makes refugee integration into Hungary work as well as possible.

Dinner on your own

SUNDAY, JULY 2: DAY 5

Location: Central European University

1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 15

Breakfast (Location: Residence Center Cafeteria)

Departure to CEU

Arrival and Morning Coffee (Location N15: Atrium)

Opening Reflection: Unpacking Assumptions (Atrium)

Group Presentation Working Session

(Location N13: 301, 302, 312)

10:00-11:15

Concurrent Workshops

Active Listening (Location N15: Auditorium A)

Develop a lifelong practice for listening.

Dr. Paul Marienthal, Bard College Annandale

Dr. Kgomotso Moshugi, University of the Witwatersrand

11:15-12:00

12:00-13:15 13:15-14:15

How Resources Shape Projects (Location N13: 301)

Critical thinking of resources for better community building.

Srijan Banik, BRAC University

Sarah deVeer, Bard College Annandale

Enhancing Cultural Fluency (Location N13: 302)

Bringing culture and communication together.

Maria José Caicedo, Universidad de los Andes

Sabina Wien, American University in Bulgaria

Harvest or Tragedy of the Commons (Location N13: 312)

A game of partnerships to address climate change.

Aigerim Bokoeva, Technical School of Innovation, AUCA

Networking Activity (Location N15: Auditorium A)

Lunch

Democracy and Students Under Attack: Global Student Forum (Location N15: Auditorium A)

14:15-15:15

Deepening Our Work: Reflections and Discussion (Auditorium A)

15:15-15:30

Break

15:30-16:00

From the Field: Udvar Project Presentation (Location N15: Auditorium B)

16:00-17:00

Udvar Festival Roma Band (Location N15: Auditorium A)

Dinner on your own

MONDAY, JULY 3: DAY 6

Location: Central European University

1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 15

7:00-8:00 8:00

Breakfast (Location: Residence Center Cafeteria)

Departure to CEU

8:30-8:50

Arrival and Morning Coffee

(Location N15: 2nd Floor Catering Area)

8:50-9:00 9:00-11:45

11:45-12:45

12:45-14:00

Opening Reflection: Where Do We Go From Here? (2nd Floor Catering Area)

Final Group Presentations (Location N15: Auditorium A)

Lunch

Certificate Ceremony (Location N15: Auditorium A)

Dinner on your own

TUESDAY, JULY 4 DAY 7

12:00

Check out of Residence Center

STUDENT PROJECTS

AL-QUDS BARD COLLEGE

Rami Almufreh, Creative Expression Initiative

We respond to the mental health crisis facing Palestinian youth through the use of art therapy, meditation, self-expressive painting, self-reflection, and nature.

Zena J. Musleh, Everything Science

We make science accessible to Palestinians with little or no prior access to these resources by hosting events and educational campaigns about physical and mental health, both on campus and in marginalized areas across Palestine.

Bisan Abdulhakim Safi Safi, Baseeta: Little Big Steps

We strengthen the connection between Palestinian people and their land through games, debates, campaigns, gardening workshops, and meditation sessions.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT

Godiolla Akimana, Farm Smart

We provide farmers from Kirundo Province in Burundi with climate-smart and affordable farming methods to increase crop production, enhance livelihood, and reduce malnutrition.

Abdennour Atouani, Library of Knowledge and Technology (LKT)

We equip marginalized youth in Tendrara, Morocco, with the skills and tools needed to access educational and employment opportunities.

Bachar Chhadeh, Decontaminating Chekka: An Art-Based Campaign for Asbestos Justice

We mobilize the Lebanese authorities to remove asbestos waste in Chekka, Lebanon through art justice and advocacy campaigns.

Sara Yousef Mansour, Gun Violence in Ain El Helwe: Emergency First Aid and Psychological First Aid

We provide first aid training to teachers and therapeutic activities for children in Lebonon’s Ain El Helwe Palestinian refugee camp in response to widespread gun violence and the trauma it causes.

Sadaf Osmani, Play for Resilience

We improve the psychosocial wellbeing of vulnerable refugee children in Afghanistan and Lebanon through formal and informal educational sessions.

Krikor Tanakedjian, Rebuilding Aleppo: Core Houses from the Remnant Rubble and Memories

We provide temporary shelter to people in Aleppo, Syria by using debris from the February 6 earthquake and ongoing war.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN BULGARIA

Misheelt Munkhbold, Generation-Z Volunteering Club

We organized charity events and now teach English to low-income students.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA

Salima Almazbekova, Jash Kanattar (Young Wings from Kyrgyz)

We coach high school students in rural Kyrgyzstan in problem-solving, public speaking, leadership, and diplomatic and critical thinking skills through a Model United Nations conference simulation.

Dzhamilia Lansarova, Altynym Podcast

We showcase female leaders in IT by highlighting their experiences and challenges through video and audio podcasts.

Shakhzoda Mirakova, EcoChange

We raise awareness in Uzbekistan of practical ways of saving the environment and developing a deeper connection with the natural world.

Hawa Taban, Leadership Program for Kyrgyz Youth (LPKY)

We provide leadership training to 30 male and female high school students in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.

Sophia Siddiqi, AWIDC (Afghan Women in Data Conference)

We empower Afghan women in Kyrgyzstan to pursue careers in data and STEM through workshops, conferences, and networking events.

ASHESI UNIVERSITY

Salia Abdallah, Ashesi D: Lab Vertical Farming project

We use design concepts and problem-solving to advocate for sustainable agriculture.

Tracy Atieno Achieng, BintiBomba Initiative

We combat school dropout rates of female students in Kenya by empowering them through mentorship and tuition support.

Dave Leori Donbo, Kambuu

We are a first-of-its-kind project intended to solve the problem of intra-city transportation in Ghana using the auto-rickshaw.

Cajetan Songwae, IT Access

We provide free computer training to young people in Ghana to increase computer and technology literacy in underprivileged communities.

BARD COLLEGE ANNANDALE

Azriel Almodovar Rosado, Brothers@Bard (BAB)

We elevate young men of color in the US in the pursuit of academic, personal, and professional excellence through mentorship and leadership development.

Christopher Thomas Schwartz, Building Up Hudson

We assist youth of color in gentrified Hudson, NY, by providing funds, community engagement, tutoring, and mentorship.

Sarah Seager, The SCALE Project

We create tangible administrative and cultural change for low-income and first-generation students at Bard College Annandale so that the burden for advocating for oneself is no longer placed on the individual.

Sydney Oshuna-Williams, Me in Foundation

We enable underrepresented youth from low-income communities in Atlanta and New York to be the authors of their own stories through training in leadership and personal development.

BARD COLLEGE BERLIN

Safar Ali Muhammadi, Persian Poetics

We create a space at Bard College Berlin where students and community members can come together to study and discuss literary works from a wide range of cultures and time periods.

Sabrina Peirce, English Hour

We build positive community relationships and foster intercultural sharing through weekly discussions in English between students at Bard College Berlin and the local community of Pankow, Berlin.

Omer Sarmast, Photos and Stories at BCB

We help students who have faced forced immigration to share their stories toward creating a sense of belonging and community for them at BCB.

Sanskriti Shrestha, Karow Language Project

We teach German language to refugees in Karow, Berlin, to enable their navigation of a new and alien world.

BRAC UNIVERSITY

Owowo Wisdom Chikaodiri, Glow With Wisdom

We started as a WhatsApp group during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and have grown into a worldwide platform leading workshops on academics, health, and skill acquisition for children and teens.

Ayesha Maliha Khan, Letter to a Stranger (L2S)

We provide an anonymous online platform for people to share their thoughts, feelings, and struggles so that the sharing might help ameliorate their suffering.

Aaron Masuba, CliviScope

We advance data-driven technological tools to tackle climate change.

Arian Nuhan, Students 4 Students (S4S)

We create safe and supportive peer learning relationships among girl students so that they may teach one another about subjects they are passionate about.

CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY

Aliz Bineth, Wave Rave

We work to normalize public speech about menstrual periods through an openair demonstration in the heart of Vienna, Austria.

EUROPEAN HUMANITIES UNIVERSITY

Nazar Kovalevsky, Maria Petrovich, Lumo

We provide psychological assistance for students and teachers at EHU by sharing stories on our website and connecting people in need with a psychologist.

Katsiaryna Medvidz, The EHU Times

We operate a student-led newspaper at European Humanities University that covers student life, art, social issues, project activities, and education.

HAITIAN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (UHELP)

Nathalissa Charles, Educational Coaching for Young People

We provide strong education in civics and literacy to 15 school aged children from the Descayettes neighborhoods of Croix-Desprez, Haiti.

Vickania Turenne, Coaching Teens for Social Inclusion

We raise awareness and provide support to people with disabilities and underprivileged children in Haiti who face abuse and violence through conferences and training sessions.

NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA

Joshua Epstein, Grace Keenan, Elizabeth Kufrovich, Adeline Harrell Florida Student Leaders for Academic Freedom

We organize college students in Florida and throughout the US to defend academic freedom on college campuses and in state capitols through grassroots campaigns and student governments.

NATIONAL SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY

Zi-Yu Lai, Everything About Children

We combat cell phone dependency in youth through demonstrations, educating parents, and creating visual models.

PARAMI UNIVERSITY

Wai Moe, Media Club

We offer opportunities for students to learn, create, and positively impact their communities through journalism and film.

The The Zuu Zin, Social Issues Club (SIC)

We inspire university students to use their education for positive social reform in disadvantaged and underserved communities through debate and workshops.

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY

Taylor Black, The Little Butterflies

We educate, enlighten, uplift, and teach children in America, Europe, and Barbados to advocate for those living with lupus.

Fallon Brannon, The Black Beauty Project

We offer an in-person empowerment seminar dedicated to uplifting black women and girls through documentary filmmaking, writing, and discussion on systemic issues we face such as colorism and texturism.

Kennedy Grace Jackson, Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute

We provide leadership training and development for children 9-16 years old.

Destinie Janan James, Women Connect Exchange Programme (WCEP)

We connect women in South Africa with STEM students and faculty at Tuskegee University and Auburn University and other industry professionals to provide hands-on training in STEM and empower these women as leaders and innovators in the virtual realm.

Kennedy L. Spiller, Helping Hands

We teach the Tuskegee, Alabama community about jobs in agriculture through workshops, field trips, and hands-on farm operations.

UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES

Viviana Iriarte Bayona, Impacto Social Colombia

We provide training and leadership development to empower and inspire young people in Colombia to participate in local, regional, and national public affairs.

Juliana Andrea Alvarez Tibavizco, Para La Vida Pública

We educate the people of Columbia through workshops and publications so they can be agents of change for public issues.

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

Sheri-Gaye Johnson, Operation Safe Space

We create an inclusive environment for young people in Jamaica to educate themselves on the resources available to them for their physical and mental health needs through workshops and training.

UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND

Siyasanga Nyangiwe, Wits History Makers

We prepare students at Wits for careers in the fourth industrial revolution through classes, recreational activities, and financial webinars.

OSUN GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT FELLOWS

Dareen Alhajaref, Al-Quds Bard College

AQB Debate Union

We empower Palestinian students to communicate effectively, think critically, and advocate for their beliefs through debate tournaments and training sessions.

Roona Farahi, American University of Central Asia

Afghan Female Refugee Empowerment

We educate 20 Afghan female refugees in Kyrgyzstan on their rights and empower them with small business ideas to integrate into society.

Itumeleng Mabotse, University of the Witwatersrand

Uniform Drive Initiative

We provide school uniforms (and masks during Covid-19) to students in South Africa, Gauteng Johannesburg, whose schools are unable to support them.

Laura Sofia Arana Estrada, Universidad de los Andes

2023 Conference Fellow, 2022 Get Engaged Alum

Juan Andrés Moncaleano Arboleda, Universidad de los Andes

2023 Conference Fellow, 2022 Get Engaged Alum

OSUN GLOBAL COMMONS EDITORIAL TEAM

Global Commons is a student-run online multimedia publication. Supported by OSUN, this publication presents an array of students’ writing and visual content on issues related to Human Rights, Global Justice, Global Public Health, Arts and Society, Sustainability and Climate, Inequalities and Liberal Arts and Science.

Umma Maimuna Alam, BRAC University, Managing Editor

Abdullah Naseer, Bard College Berlin, Design Editor

Kasim Alhaji Ibrahim, Ashesi University, Assistant Design Editor

Renata Alvarez Leon, Bard College Berlin, Content Editor

Miles Masters, Bard College New York, Content Editor

Lily Sofía Susa Soto, Universidad de los Andes, Content Editor

Lili Kátai, Central European University, Content Editor

Maxine Brenya, Ashesi University, Content Editor

MD Ahsanul Mahbub Labby, BRAC University, Social Media and Outreach Manager

Anka Rouissi, American University of Beirut, Social Media and Outreach Manager

TALLOIRES NETWORK OF ENGAGED UNIVERSITIES, STEERING COMMITTEE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Susan Azizi, American University of Central Asia

Living Undocumented in Kyrgyzstan

The research project and documentary film, Living Undocumented in Kyrgyzstan, increases public awareness of the political unrest, high levels of inflation, and discrimination that Afghan refugees face in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Rowyn Emilio Naidoo, University of Cape Town

Impact Engage

Impact Engage is a platform to connect youth leaders with organizations, projects, and opportunities around the world for more inclusive impact.

GLOBAL STUDENT FORUM, STEERING COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES

Ashlegh Pfunye, University of Johannesburg

Alexandra Sebal, University of Vienna

2023 GET ENGAGED CONFERENCE STAFF

Samuel Jude Acquaah, Assistant Director, Experiential Learning and Outreach Programs, Ashesi University

Julia Carey Arendell, Assistant Professor of English Literature; Director of the Writing Center, Bard Early College New Orleans; Faculty Advisor, OSUN Global Commons

Maheen Atif, Civic Engagement and OSUN Coordination Officer, Bard College Berlin

Nancy Audain, Academic Deputy Director, Haitian Education and Leadership Program (UHELP)

Srijan Banik, Founder and Coordinator, Social Impact Lab, BRAC University

Dr. Jonathan Becker, Interim President, American University of Central Asia; Vice Chancellor, OSUN; Executive Vice President and Director, Center for Civic Engagement, Bard College

Aigerim Bokoeva, Dean of the School of Entrepreneurship and Service to Society, Technical School of Innovation AUCA

María José Caicedo, Coordinator of Student Participation and Leadership, Universidad de los Andes

Erin Cannan, Vice President for Civic Engagement, Bard College Annandale; Deputy Director, Center for Civic Engagement, Bard College Annandale; Director, OSUN Civic Engagement Initiative

Karen Chahine, Project Manager for Center for Civic Engagement & Community Service, American University of Beirut

Dr. Rhonda Collier, Director of Global Office, Professor of Modern Language and Communication, Tuskegee University

Sarah deVeer, Outreach Coordinator and Special Events Administrator, Bard College Annandale

Zhamal Dzhumashova, Student Initiative Development Program Coordinator, American University of Central Asia

Bonnie Goad, Director, OSUN Program Development & Communications, Bard College Annandale

Dr. Rebecca Granato, Associate Vice President for Global Initiatives, Bard College Annandale; Director, OSUN Hubs for Connected Learning Initiatives

Seamus Heady, OSUN Digital Media Specialist, Bard College Annandale

Chaya Huber, Administrative Coordinator, OSUN Civic Engagement Initiative, Bard College Annandale

Christina Kaltcheva, Program Administrator, Talloires Network of Engaged Universities

Nurzhamal Karamoldoeva, Executive Director, Center for Civic Engagement, American University of Central Asia

Yaw Kwakyi, Communications & Student Outreach Assistant, OSUN, Ashesi University

Flora Laszlo, Director, Community Engagement Office, Central European University

Faiza Lynar, Civic Engagement Manager, Bard College Berlin

Dr. Paul Marienthal, Dean for Social Action, Creator & Director, Bard Trustee Leader Scholar Program, Bard College Annandale

Brian Mateo, Associate Dean of Civic Engagement, Bard College Annandale

Sandrea Maynard, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global Affairs, The University of the West Indies

Dr. Kgomotso Moshugi, Researcher, OSUN Civic Engagement Coordinator, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Htet Aung Hlaing Myint (Pedro), Senior Admissions and Student Affairs Officer, Parami University

Patricia Nae, Program Coordinator, OSUN Civic Engagement, Central European University

Anna Barbara Nagy, Assistant Conference Organizer, Central European University

Shadin Nassar, Civic Engagement Coordinator, Al-Quds Bard College

Caitlin O’Donnell, Program Manager, OSUN Civic Engagement Initiative, Bard College Annandale

Fahmida Rahman, Lecturer and Program Coordinator, School of General Education, BRAC University

Natallia Sarakavik, Marketing Manager, European Humanities University

Tonery Rogers, Program Coordinator, OSUN Integration Initiatives, Bard College Annandale

Zarlasht Sarmast, Program Coordinator, OSUN Global Engagement Fellows Program, American University of Central Asia

Rabih Shibli, Director, Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service, American University of Beirut

Sabina Wien, M.A., M.A., Dean of Students, American University in Bulgaria