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Conferences

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Title: AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Abstract:

Featuring keynote speakers Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools, and  Dr. Monte Moses, Superintendent of Colorado’s Cherry Creek School District, and former National Superintendent of the Year.  Co-sponsored by AVID Center and the College Board, National Conference offers superintendents, district leaders, principals, teacher-leaders, counselors and school board members an opportunity to engage in a dialogue on the crafting of a plan to close the achievement gap; a plan that is cost-effective, proven, and easy to replicate.

Participants will engage in dialogue, presentations, and sessions from practitioners on the front lines. Superintendents, site administrators, teachers, and students will share their stories and insights on:

  • Access to rigorous curriculum for all
  • Districtwide strategies for closing the achievement gap
  • Unique collaborative models
  • Systemic AVID and College Board strategies across the curriculum
  • How schools can benefit from an AVID/College Board collaboration
Date: March 6-7, 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Website http://www.avidonline.org/
Title: International Youth Leadership Conference
Abstract: The International Youth Leadership Conference is a weeklong forum on world politics, international relations, law, media, business and global economy. We started the IYLC in 2000 in Prague as a week-long forum that now draws on average 120 university students from 35+ countries across the globe biannually. Since its inception, the conference has touched the lives of nearly 200 participants from a total of 120 countries and is considered by them an unparalleled learning experience. The theme of the conference is a "cross-cultural exchange of young ideas concerning the future of world leadership."
Date: July 19 - 24, 2009 
Location: Prague, Czech Rep.
Website: www.czechleadership.com
Title: Asia-Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium International Pharmacy Students' Event
Abstract: Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium (APPS) is an annual event organized with cooperation of the Asia Pacific Regional-Officer (APRO), which is part of the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF).
Date: June 26- July 02, 2009
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Website: http://www.usm.my/apps2009/
Title: Australia India Universities Youth Forum
Abstract: The Australia India Universities Youth Forum aims to develop links and foster understanding and dialogue between Australian and Indian students. Participants are selected based on a demonstrated interest in sustainability, leadership ability and academic background.
Date: 2009 conference cancelled.  Please check again for 2010 information.
Location: To be announced
Website: http://www.educationaustralia.com/youthforum/default.asp

For more information

Please consult your Course Coordinator to discuss relevance to your course/ professional area

Louise Haberecht
CSU Global Coordinator

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 Phone: +61 2 6338 4621
Fax: +61 2 6338 4576
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