Annual Program Schedule

Global Perspective Series

Intentional Encounters: designing for Intercultural Shift

Thursday, April 2, 12-1 pm, PMSU 263

Dr. Hania al-Shamat is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Public Policy from the University of Southern California. Dr. al-Shamat’s teaching approach emphasizes the internationalization of students’ learning experiences through globally engaged assignments, simulations, and experiential projects, including virtual collaborations with international universities and a study abroad course in Morocco. She integrates social entrepreneurship into her curriculum to encourage students to connect theory with real-world solutions to global and local challenges. In addition to teaching courses on international and Middle Eastern and North African politics, she serves as the academic advisor for the university’s Model United Notions program.

Annual Meeting and Member Induction

Fall 2025

Thursday, November 20, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Location, Halton Reading Room.