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Why It’s Important to Raise Our Voices, Again and AgainBe a voice for international education by joining us at ConnectingOurWorld.orgContrary to the impression I’m about to give you, this post isn’t about immigration. Many of us who believe that immigrants

“We aren’t always who you think we are” – Thoughts on Jose Antonio Vargas and the Immigration DebateWhen I first heard about Jose Antonio Vargas’ campaign, Define American, the phrase was like a punch in the gut. Unlike Vargas, I’m not

With $7 Million in Support Already Raised, 100,000 Strong Initiative is off to a Strong StartAt the 2011 NAFSA Annual Conference in Vancouver, the momentum for the 100,000 Strong Initiative was clear as speakers and attendees highlighted the important relationship

Remembering Glenn FreemanBy Samanthia L. Slaight North Lake College It is with much sadness to inform you that our wonderful friend, colleague, and Chair of NAFSA Region III, Glenn Freeman, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011. His passion for

See You Next Year in Houston The closing reception was the exclamation point on the success of the 2011 Annual Conference & Expo in Vancouver Attendees celebrated and geared up for NAFSA’s 2012 Annual Conference & Expo in Houston, Texas.

Snapshots from the 2011 Annual Conference "Digital Orca" whale sculpture on the plaza outside the Vancouver Convention Centre. View more photos from the conference on Flickr. Jordan Wait

Developing Global Strategic Relationships"It is physically impossible to go faster or do better than your strategic relationships." That's the one key concept Michael Webb, founder and CEO of Michael Moto, LLC, an international organization with headquarters in Denver and Tokyo,

Is the Footprint of International Education Too Big?Is the footprint of international education too big? This was one of the main questions tackled Wednesday afternoon during a special seminar at NAFSA's annual conference titled "Be Part of the Solution The

Rick Steves Travel as a Political ActRick Steves wants Americans to get over themselves. In a lively discussion Wednesday evening at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver, Steves discussed his belief that travel expands our world view and shapes how we

Exploring India Democracy, Diversity, DivinityIndia conjures up many images but she is so much more than the land of the untouchables, snake charmers, or the Taj Mahal. On Wednesday morning, guest speaker Sunaina Singh, distinguished professor of English at Osmania