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