Welcome to the Institute for Global Understanding
The Institute for Global Understanding (IGU) encourages the Monmouth community to engage in global affairs through initiatives that promote the internationalization of the University; support global understanding amongst faculty, staff, and students through the introduction of curricular programs; and form collaborative partnerships with the local and international organizations.
News
Recent Monmouth News
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International Program Growth is One of the Keys to Success for Monmouth Vice Provost
June 21, 2017
Jon Stauff is determined to grow the global footprint of Monmouth University. In the 16 months since he became the university's vice provost for global education, he has nearly doubled the programming of the international office and taken a more intentional approach toward study abroad.
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Monmouth University Hosts Symposium on Autism Perception Through Different Cultures
May 15, 2015
Event to offer multicultural perspectives on speech pathology and educational approaches to Autism
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In the News: Jerusalem-born Christian Urges Peace
May 4, 2015
Associate Vice President for Global Initiatives & Professor of Political Science Saliba Sarsar was featured in New Jersey Jewish News on April 29.
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United Nations Special Adviser on Myanmar to Speak at Monmouth University’s Convention on Non-Violence
April 8, 2015
Monmouth University’s 14th annual Global Understanding Convention, “Practicing Non-Violence in a Violent World,” takes place April 13 to 17
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In the News: Al Jazeera president talks media at Monmouth U April 2
April 7, 2015
Monmouth University’s new #coMmtalks series was featured in the Asbury Park Press on April 2.
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In the News: Two-state resolution of Israeli-Palestinian conflict would solidify volatile Middle East
March 30, 2015
Associate Vice President for Global Initiatives & Professor of Political Science Saliba Sarsar co-authored an article that appeared on NJ.com on March 29.
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Free World Cinema Series at Monmouth University
January 15, 2015
“A World at War, 1937-1945: Triumph, Tragedy, Memory and Myth”
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Santander Renews its Commitment to Monmouth University
November 24, 2014
Santander Bank, N.A. announced that it renewed its commitment with Monmouth University for its Santander Universities Global Division to support the Urban Coast Institute (UCI) Marine Science & Policy Initiative.
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Monmouth University Presents “Back from the Brink: How Middle East Can Save Itself” on November 18
November 11, 2014
This lecture is free and open to the public.
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Monmouth University Presents “Israel in a Changing Middle East: An Intelligence Perspective” on October 30
October 28, 2014
The lecture by Avi Melamed, a former Israeli senior official on Arab affairs, is free and open to the public.