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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Monmouth U. Welcomes World-Renowned Climate Change Experts for Symposium April 17-18
March 18, 2019
Leading experts from around the world in the areas of climate change adaptation law and science will assemble at Monmouth University on April 17-18 for the Climate, Coasts & Communities Symposium. With the “new normal” of increased storm events, flooding, sea level rise and coastal erosion being caused by climate change, the event will focus…
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Professional Counseling Graduate Students Embark on Transformational Journey to India
March 6, 2019
In January 2019, Assistant Professor Joanne Jodry, Ed.D., Associate Professor Stephanie Hall, Ph.D., and a group of professional counseling graduate students traveled throughout Northern India as a part of the Transformational Travel in India counseling course.
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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.