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PREVIEW Spring 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Message From the Divisional Dean 1 Center for Global Affairs: Academic Update 2 Master of Science in Global Affairs Spotlight 2 Continuing Education Spotlight 3 Q&A: A Conversation With Michael F. Oppenheimer 4 Public Events 6 In Print With James F. Hoge, Jr 6 Conflict, Security, and Development: Issues, Actors, and Approaches 7 Global Leaders: Conversations With Alon Ben-Meir 8 Worldly Perspectives With Clyde Haberman 9 International Careers: Practical Advice and Real-Life Experience 15 Peace Corps Information Sessions 15 CGA in the Field: Africa 10 CGA Library: Faculty Publications 16 Special Events 18 Administration, Faculty, and Advisory Board 19 The Last Word 20 Spring 2012 Program Calendar Inside Back Cover PUBLIC EVENT REGISTRATION We welcome the general public to our events at no charge. Space is limited and reservations are required. Register by phone at (212) 992-8380 or visit www.scps.nyu.edu/cga.events to register on-line. More information also is available on our website. You will receive a registration confirmation after your on-line registration is complete. Unless otherwise indicated, all public events are held at: New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies Center for Global Affairs Woolworth Building 15 Barclay Street, 4th Floor (between Broadway and Church Street) (212) 992-8380 | scps.global.affairs@nyu.edu scps.nyu.edu/cga INFORMATION AND ADVISEMENT For questions related to our graduate and continuing education programs in global affairs, please call (212) 992-8380 or visit scps.nyu.edu/cga. 25% post-consumer content CENTER FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIVISIONAL DEAN In my fall message I wrote about my trip to Ghana with our graduate students. This time I want to swing over to another region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which faculty members Sylvia Maier, Carolyn Kissane, and I visited this past October. Our purpose was to lay the groundwork for an important workshop, Realizing Potential: Emirati Women at the Forefront of Social Change, which will be held in Abu Dhabi April 16 and 17, 2012. The initiative has been made possible by funding from the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute. Imagine leaving New York on a Friday evening and arriving on Saturday evening. Far from being tired (I slept all the way), I checked into our lovely hotel, and after receiving assurances that it was perfectly acceptable for a single woman to be out at night, I took a walk on both sides of the Corniche. Even in the dark, the innovative architecture and gorgeous setting were impressive, but all the more so the next morning when I retraced my steps. What struck me was the spotlessness, manicured lawns, uniformly trimmed trees, and attention to flowers and landscaping. Missing was the hum and bustle of street life. One did see workers, primarily non-Emiratis, as well as Emirati women and men in traditional dress, but not many. In stark contrast to Ghana, where it is de rigeur to greet strangers, eye contact is not the norm in tradition-bound Abu Dhabi society. That said, what we encountered in our individual meetings with women leaders in education, government, and the private sector was completely different—and completely inspiring. The women spoke frankly about how they achieved professional success by melding tradition and the requirements of family life with their careers. From CEOs and directors of private companies to leaders in government and education, they were amazing: animated, well educated, thoughtful, and fully cognizant not only of what they had accomplished but of the challenges that remained. We have had an amazingly positive response to our workshop which will bring together about 25 leading women in education, government, and the private sector. Together we will explore the policies, politics, and strategies that have led to the remarkable professional achievements of women in the UAE; identify remaining challenges; and establish a network for continuing dialogue. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you this spring, whether in our classrooms or at one of our public events. With all best wishes for the New Year and for our continued growth as a community, Vera Jelinek Divisional Dean Center for Global Affairs NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies scps.nyu.edu/cga [1]
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