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Connecticut College students unveil global COVID research project
Researchers from Conn and its partner institutions around the world presented their findings during a virtual symposium
19 Conn students joined an international team of COVID-19 researchers.
When Professor of Slavic Studies Andrea Lanoux recruited a group of Conn students last summer to explore the global impact of COVID-19 on various facets of society, she couldn’t have imagined how far-reaching the project would ultimately become.
But the idea quickly took off, and now, along with several of Conn’s global partner institutions, a website has been launched showcasing the collective research that began in January and will continue through April.
Conn celebrates International Education Week
Through virtual events, discussions and social media takeovers organized by the Walter Commons for Global Study and Engagement, Conn students celebrated International Education Week by exploring the vast opportunities available to them to engage with global communities and world languages.
The International Education Week initiative is a joint program promoted by both the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that highlights the benefits and importance of global and cultural education and the exchange of ideas across borders and boundaries.
Global engagement is deeply woven into the curriculum and culture of Conn’s student experience, but the week served as a valuable opportunity for students, staff and faculty to share the academic and social opportunities available to students, particularly during a time when international travel is frozen due to COVID-19 restrictions.