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  • About the Global Engagement Initiative (GEI)

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​GEI aims to contribute to AUB's overarching mission of advancing global knowledge by fostering partnerships worldwide.


    Based out of the Debs Center in New York City and grounded in empowering our faculty and students, our mission is to generate, enhance, and broaden connections with academic institutions and think tanks at the global level. We aim to develop long-lasting partnerships that foster scholarly connections and expand access to research and knowledge across various disciplines, emphasizing research specific to the Middle East and Arab World while holding global significance.

    Principals›

    At the heart of GEI lies a set of guiding principles that underpin its mission and goals.                                            

    Thematic Initiatives and Purposeful Design:                                            

    Every initiative and set of activities follows a thematic focus and is designed with a specific, impactful objective in mind. Primary objectives of planned initiatives include:                                            

    • Establishing and expanding global connections and collaborations.
    • Cultivating fruitful partnerships in the fields of education, research, outreach, and innovation.
    • Producing knowledge (white papers, publications, etc.).
                                               
                                               
    Partnership Projects›

    We engage in myriad projects with our institutional partners. In line with our principles, these projects are structured to leverage the collective expertise and resources of institutional partners, creating opportunities for mutual growth and development. By pooling resources and expertise, these partnerships enable the exploration of interdisciplinary approaches, leading to comprehensive and impactful outcomes.                                            

    They include, but are not limited to:                                            

    • Joint research initiatives
    • Academic and professional development course design
    • Co-creation of master's programs
    • Exchange of faculty, staff, and students
                                               
    Events›

    GEI produces and promotes public conversations across such fields as women's rights, climate justice, economic development, health care, democratic politics, fine arts, technology, and the evolving global landscape. These events aim to facilitate public discussions and the exchange of knowledge rooted in local expertise while holding global significance. ​
              

              
              
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