Students
Meaningful research, engaging dialogue, effective action...
Accomplishments & Achievements
Students of the Global College Human Rights and Global Studies Major are action-oriented, humanitarians, with the drive to achieve positive change. Opportunities to engage in multifaceted research and comprehensive dialogue provided in HRGS courses cultivates students' ability to analyze, develop and orchestrate meaningful action within our global communities.
Students' Experiences
Chelsea Caldwell
Third year HRGS student, GCSAC Co-Chair 2012-2013
"The people I have met and the places I have visited with Global College have increased my desire to study and work in the field of human rights. Our one-of-a-kind program has allowed me to take courses from over 10 different departments, travel to the UN Headquarters in New York City, and meet inspirational people with amazing stories and ideas to share.”
Michael Barkman
GCSAC Co-Chair 2012-2013
"The Global College is important to this university because the study of human rights can be applied to so many fields. I enjoy being involved with the GCSAC because I can apply my education in human rights practically, while attending and planning interesting events and meeting incredible people along the way."
Megan Fultz
Fourth year HRGS student, GCSAC Co-Director 2011-2012
"The Human Rights and Global Studies program takes learning beyond the classroom in order to foster leadership, tolerance, and global citizenship."
Geri Beveridge
HRGS Adult Audit Student
"As an adult (audit) student in Dr. McPhedran’s captivating course on Global Studies, I expanded my learning about grass roots global development projects and was inspired to make a difference through local/international opportunity projects. Dr. McPhedran’s course strengthened my critical analysis skills and helped me think “outside the box” about important global issues. It expanded my concern about human rights, as a global citizen."
Student Opportunities
Global College Student Advisory Council (GCSAC)
The Global College Student Advisory Council is a group of University Students who work with the Global College to advance human rights centered Community/ University collaboration. The Council offers students opportunities to become actively involved in making a difference through leadership skill development, community outreach, conferences, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
Photo: Current and former GCSAC members protest at the Manitoba Legislative Building during the "Our Dreams Matter Too" walk on June 11, 2012.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award Recipient
Global College's Chelsea Caldwell will be accepting the Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award, presented by The Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, the Manitoba Human Rights Commission and the Canadian Human Rights Commission on December 6th, 2012.
Chelsea is currently enrolled in her 3rd year of a 4-year Human Rights and Global Studies degree. In Chelsea's second year of university she ran and was elected to the position of Status of Women Director for the University of Winnipeg's Student Association.
In the past year, Chelsea sat on the planning committee for the 2011 Take Back the Night march, the International Women's Day march and International Women's Week activities. She is also helping to form the Winnipeg chapter for Canadian Voice of Women for Peace’s, aiding in the formation of a new group, Manitoba Women Moving Forward, formerly known as UNIFEM, and she volunteers for the local chapter of Canadian Women for Women of Afghanistan.
Currently Chelsea is a Co-Chair for the Global College Student Advisory Council. She also volunteers for
organizations such as United Way of Winnipeg, as the Vice-Chair of their Youth
United Council, and for the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and
Peace.
Top 20 Under 20 Award Recipient
Canada's Annual Top 20 Under 20™ Awards by Youth in Motion
Global College's Megan Fultz accepted the distinguished award Top 20 Under 20 award for her hard work within the human rights field. Her dedication to her work within Oxfam Canada, the Global College Student Advisory Council, and her many other endeavors is an inspiration to those around her.
"Megan embodies the true meaning of ability in the face of some
significant challenges,” said Marilou McPhedran, Principal of
UWinnipeg's Global College.
Youth in Motion conducts its national search each year. Top 20 Under
20™ was created to celebrate and honour Canadians who have demonstrated
significant innovation, leadership and achievement but have not yet reached the age of 20.
International Internship
Internships through the Youth Employment Network (YEN) at the International Labour Organization (ILO) of the United Nations
Congratulations to Nicole Ferland, a University of Winnipeg recent graduate of the Human Rights and Global Studies degree! She is one of five new Canadian graduates who received competitive international placements though the Youth Employment Network (YEN) at the International Labour Organization (ILO) of the United Nations.
”Nicole said, "I will be working in Jakarta on youth employment issues, which is really important. If you have a large population of unemployed youth
they get restless, and it can lead to instability,” said Ferland. “It is
also a human rights issue because everyone should have access to fair
employment.”"
The YEN 'Associates' of 2011 each went on a six-month placement to one of the following: Accra, Ghana; Jakarta, Indonesia; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Kenya; Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The Global College/YEN program is designed to increase employment with young professionals seeking employment in the international development field. The International Youth Internship Program will be running until 2013.
Read her blog.
Grant Recipient
Dr. Awah worked on his PhD thesis studying HIV with Dr. Micheal Eze, former director of the Global College Institute for Human Health & Potential. The University of Winnipeg Global College brings together world-renowned scholars and researchers, along with students, professionals, and community members to advance knowledge about public health, infectious diseases and the potential impact they can have on our local and global communities.