As the world seems to shrink almost daily with the growth of modern transportation and communication systems, it’s more important than ever that people think, and learn, globally. Since its creation in 2000, St. Lawrence’s pathbreaking global studies program has been looking at world topics, issues and conflicts from a multi-disciplinary perspective in order to put them in their largest contexts and build innovative solutions to global and local problems.
Graduates with this major are prepared go into a wide variety of fields such as policy, non-governmental organizations, law, public health, education, journalism, advocacy, all with an ability to look at the big picture.
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published research articles with student co-authors and shared their novels and research findings during conferences and events around the globe.
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published scholarly journal articles, presented their research at conferences around the globe, and used their expertise to give Congressional testimonies.
This month, Lizzie Edwards '12, M'13 shares her journey as an educator, coach, and lifelong learner. A dedicated St. Lawrence volunteer, Lizzie talks about the Young Alumni League and what makes it a unique competition among volunteers from different class years.
