Berkeley International Group presents: International Education at UC Berkeley - Community Building and Career Pathways

Please join the Berkeley International Group (BIG) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 12-1:30pm for an in-person panel discussion with UC Berkeley staff who work in international student and scholar advising, study abroad, international partnerships, global affairs, global research, and area studies at UC Berkeley. Participants will deepen their knowledge of a variety of global units at UC Berkeley, connect with staff with shared interests, and have the opportunity to learn more about diverse career pathways in international education.

This event is open to staff at any level with an interest in learning more about the global education ecosystem at UC Berkeley, and connecting with peers. A light lunch will be provided - and RSVP is required.

Panelists:

• Georgette (Gigi) Estilo - Study Abroad Advisor, Berkeley Study Abroad

• Tzu-Chi (Olivia) Kuo - Director of International Programs, Dado and Maria Banatao Center for Global Learning and Outreach from Berkeley Engineering (GLOBE)

• Chris Reed - Global Engagement Coordinator, Global Engagement Office

• Meron Semedar - Program Coordinator & Mastercard Foundation Scholars Advisor, Center for African Studies

• Jessica Sharp - International Student and Scholar Advisor, Berkeley International Office (BIO)

Anticipated agenda:

12-12:15 pm - Arrival, refreshments

12:15-12:20 pm - Welcome from the BIG staff org leadership team

12:20-1pm - International education staff panel discussion

1-1:30pm - Informal networking

Location: Hearst Mining Building 290 (in person only) - NOTE LOCATION CHANGE

RSVP is required: Please be sure to register by March 18th to reserve your spot at this event. To facilitate community building, this event will be offered in-person only, and space is limited.

This event is sponsored by the Berkeley International Group staff organization community of practice in partnership with the Global Engagement Office (GEO), and the Dado and Maria Banatao Center for Global Learning and Outreach from Berkeley Engineering (GLOBE).

Please note that this event is open to UC Berkeley staff at any level or type of position, but is not intended for members of the general public or students. Managers are encouraged to allow their staff time to participate in sponsored staff organization events. Learn more about staff organizations at https://stafforg.berkeley.edu/home