CIFAL Atlanta

There are four more days until the survey on the Implementation of Sustainability at KSU closes!

This Spring, Kennesaw State University is partnering with Hassan II University Casablanca (H2UC) for a Women’s Leadership Virtual Exchange program. Join us for an interactive and dynamic course to examine women’s leadership and social movements around the world. Normal registration for spring 2021 ends January 2021. There is still plenty of time to register.

There are five more days until the survey on the Implementation of Sustainability at KSU closes!

We are delighted to have Mr. Sean Warner, the Founder of Grubbly Farms, joining us for the virtual interview for the Digital Stories and Publications on Integrating Sustainability in Business Project of CIFAL Atlanta last week. CIFAL Atlanta interns, Hayden & Parth conducted the interview focusing on how Grubbly Farms is incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into its business. The conversation between Mr. Warner and our interns went very well and our... interns received highly engaging and insightful information which will be helpful in creating the digital story for Grubbly Farms. Ms. Xiaoxiao Ji, the Program Manager at CIFAL Atlanta, Kennesaw State University, expressed our collective appreciation to Mr. Warner at the end of the interview. We look forward to utilizing the knowledge and information gained from Mr. Warner in this project. See more

Applications for CIFAL Atlanta Local Internship are open for Spring 2021. Join the CIFAL Atlanta team to help promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Apply on Handshake https://bit.ly/3nKEnUz

CIFAL Atlanta invites each of you to complete a brief survey on Implementation of Sustainability at KSU. CIFAL Atlanta developed this survey in collaboration with KSU Institutional Research, KSU Office of Research, and the College of Architecture and Construction Management. It collects data from 2015 to 2020 of KSU faculty and staff’s engagement in Sustainability-related activities. The collected information will help to generate an annual report of KSU’s contribution to Sus...tainability. The links to the Survey are listed below: Faculty: https://kennesaw.co1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_9mNS0KKy5O5zs5n Staff: https://kennesaw.co1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_b8Udlo8iEzKDcah

Join KSU C.A.R.E.S this Friday evening to remember the lives of those lost while experiencing homelessness in Cobb County this year. 2020 has been hard for all of us, but it is no secret that it has been even more challenging for the homeless community. Please join to support. Tune in to the virtual Vigil & Service through Facebook LIVE at 7pm this Friday. #KSUHAWCARES #CAREAlwaysCares

Join us Tomorrow on Facebook LIVE at 10:30 AM on Kennesaw State CARE page for the SPARK Prize Competition! During this presentation, participants will hear from 6 nonprofit organizations as they present their innovative ideas on how to combat homelessness and promote child wellbeing in Cobb County. Grants will be given to the BEST proposals to make it possible for them to turn their ideas into a reality! This event is brought to you by the United Way of Greater Atlanta, KSU, Cobb Community Foundation, and Cobb Collaborative. #KSUHAWCARES #CAREAlwaysCares

If you've ever been interested in social justice, sustainability, or art, this competition is for you! This November, the Zuckerman Museum of Art is partnering with CIFAL Atlanta to hold an art competition and exhibit. This competition will be comprised of pieces made from recycled material that focus on a social justice theme. Art as Activism: Social Justice and Sustainability was created by two 2020 CIFAL Atlanta United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Ambassadors that... wanted to see progress towards the United Nations 2030 agenda on the Kennesaw campus and within the greater Atlanta community. This project focuses on sustainable development goals and indicators such as diverting waste from landfills, quality education, reduced inequalities, and responsible consumption and production. Please visit https://arts.kennesaw.edu//exhibiti/satellite_upcoming.php to sign up and learn more about the event! See more

We invite you to join this upcoming webinar Management Practices for Safer Roads Toolkit Monday, November 2 at 9pm EST. Join to learn about a management methodology that can help improve road safety and to explore examples of its application across cities. CIFAL Atlanta Program Manager, Ms. Xiaoxiao Ji, is going to provide a presentation on the Toolkit for the webinar. This Learning Webinar is organized by UNITAR, the CIFAL Global Network, and international partners to raise awareness about the Management Practices for Safer Roads Toolkit, how to access it, its methodology and application; Provide an open space to interact with experts, government officials and practitioners on how to use this Toolkit to improve road safety. Please use the following link to register https://bit.ly/35Ms0iG *This webinar will be presented in mandarin.

Do you want to become the leader you have always wanted to be? Well, our partners at the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta have an initiative program just for you! The ISBLI - ISB Leadership Institute cultivates leaders who practice transformational leadership, advance sustainable development and generate value within all spheres of influence. If you want to make a difference & positively impact people, organizations and communities join now! Learn more at https://isbli.isbatlanta.org/isbli/

We are delighted to share that CIFAL Atlanta hosted our October monthly virtual meeting with the teachers from the Human Rights and Sustainability Program at 6:00pm on October 22, 2020. CIFAL Atlanta and the Miner Family Foundation are grateful to all the teacher participants for their hard work and commitment to this project. Dr. Binbin Jiang, the Executive Director of Division of Global Affairs and Director of CIFAL Atlanta at Kennesaw State University welcomed all the teac...hers. During the meeting, all the participants shared their updates on the project as well as success and challenges with the faculty members. Dr. Ion Vlad, Director of the Miner Anderson Family Foundation, Dr. Jillian Ford, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education & Dr. Theresa Alviar-Martin, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, from Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University provided comprehensive suggestions to the participating teachers. We are looking forward to our next monthly meeting on November 19th, 2020. See more

This is the last week to HOOT OUT HUNGER! Help KSU C.A.R.E. service fight hunger and food insecurity. Show your support by visiting ksuowls.com/hootouthunger to donate to the virtual food pantry.

On Wednesday, CIFAL Atlanta hosted the tenth and final session of the Wellness & Self-Care with CIFAL Atlanta webinar series. Dr. Kristen Rajan gave an insightful presentation on the topic of Awakening to Happiness. During the webinar, Dr. Rajan provided valuable information on what it means to be aware of personal happiness. She also conduct activities and exercises associated with this topic. We appreciate the interaction from our audience who joined this last webinar and past session in the series. We invite you to submit an application for the upcoming, Art as Activism: Social Justice and Sustainability art exhibition. For more information please visit this link: https://arts.kennesaw.edu//exhibiti/satellite_upcoming.php.

During Homelessness Awareness Week, CIFAL Atlanta is partnering with CARE services and other campus offices to host the 3rd annual Empty Bowls event. This project is an international grassroots movement that began in an attempt to raise awareness and funds in the fight against hunger. Become involved and help us bring awareness to food insecurity. We have options to volunteer for the event on November 4th and 5th. If you are interested, please click https://bit.ly/2G6WS4B an...d sign up! Be aware that the last chance to buy bowls and ready-made soups is November 3rd by noon. Due to the ongoing pandemic, we will hold a virtual discussion offered through Zoom on November 5th at 6:30 PM for those who purchase bowls. Guest speakers will include the Director of CARE Services, Marcy Stadium, KSU Dining Chef, Brad Jones, and Associate Professor of Art, Jeff Campana. If you want more information on where to buy bowls or the event in general, please click the link: https://bit.ly/33YnVa8