Tuesday, November 17, 2020
12:30pm – 1:30pm EDT
Livestream via WebEX
Event Description
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption to education systems around the world, affecting nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries. The issue of COVID-19 and its impact on higher education has become at times a highly contentious topic of discussion in the United States, influencing debates over reopening schedules and visa restrictions for international students. Closing schools, canceling classes, and transitioning to fully virtual instruction have become part of the “new normal” in the COVID-19 era, leading to enormous anxiety and uncertainty. How are these issues affecting international students in the United States and abroad? Can international higher education survive COVID-19? Attend our webinar to learn more about the prospects and importance of international education in the COVID-19 era.
Speakers
Alexis Snyder
MA Asian Studies Graduate Student; GW Staff Member
Luz Ding
Freelance Journalist; GW Alumna
Scott Osdras
Program Officer, American Councils for International Education
Moderator
Laura Engel
Associate Professor, International Education & International Affairs; Director, International Education Program
Note: The event is free and open to the public. In addition, this event will be recorded.
Please RSVP by November 16th 8:00pm for WebEX meeting details.