January 29: 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
Speaker: Dr. Alison McCartney, faculty director at Towson University
February 26: 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 26: 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
Speaker: Cameron Chisholm, Executive Vice President, DT Institute
April 30: Refugee Migration and Reintegration
Global migration trends and the services offered to refugees to ease their integration into non-native societies
Speaker: Dr. Astrid Schmidt-King, vice president of programs and fellowships at WTCI
May 21: Global Sustainability
How to address the food, water and energy needs of a growing population; the impact of climate change on societies worldwide
Speakers: Russell Hill, executive director of the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
June 4: International Day of Service
Do a service project
July 23: Leveraging Technology as a Catalyst for Change
How to use modern technology, including social media, to lead positive change
Speaker: Aliyah Pandolfi - Kashmir World Foundation
August 13: Graduation Ceremony
Present your projects and celebrate completion of the fellowship program
Speakers: TBD