January 28, 2023: Introduction to Diplomacy
Overview of diplomacy and its importance in building international relations, as well as peacebuilding efforts for addressing the causes and impact of conflicts.
Speakers: Dr. Alison McCartney, faculty director at Towson University, and Darion Akins, DC Metro diplomat in residence
February 25, 2023: Public Speaking and Communication in a Cross-Cultural Context
How effective speakers form connections with their audience and motivate change.
Speaker: Dr. Laura Sicola, founder of Vocal Impact Productions
March 18, 2023: Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
How and why states decide to resolve conflicts so they can build social cohesion; how to create democracies in post-conflict countries.
Speakers: Shelley Clay-Robison, lecturer at the University of Baltimore; and Barbara Sherrod, restorative justice and practices program director for Restorative Response Baltimore
April 22, 2023: Refugee Migration and Reintegration
Global migration trends and the services offered to refugees ease their integration into non-native societies.
Speakers: Dr. Astrid Schmidt-King, teaching assistant professor at the Sellinger School of Business & Management; and Leonce Byimana, director of U.S. clinical programs at the
Center for Victims of Torture, Zarmina Hamidi, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
May 20, 2023: Leveraging Technology as a Catalyst for Change
Using modern technology, including social media, to lead positive change.
Speakers: Austin Brown, Co-Founder Global Air Media LLC; Jason Michael Perry, CTO & VP of Engineering at Mindgrub
June 10, 2023: Global Sustainability
How to address the food, water, and energy needs of a growing population; the impact of climate change on societies worldwide.
Speakers: TBA
July 29, 2023: International Day of Service
The Albrecht Fellows will volunteer at Second Chance, Inc., a non-profit that creates meaningful second chances for people, products, and the planet!
August 12: Graduation Ceremony
Present your projects and celebrate the completion of the fellowship program.
Speakers:
Hosted by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service