OOur Global Scope: 野狼社区 faculty are heavily engaged in global work both locally and abroad. Each year, 野狼社区 faculty develop and lead between 9-14 summer programs off-campus, attracting over 120 students annually for domestic and international study. Here are just a few of the recent programs in operation: Water on the Silk Road (ENVS in Uzbekistan), International Business Cases (BUS Belgium), Ideas and Institutions (PPE Washington, DC), Environmental Field Study (ENVS Namibia), Spanish Immersion (MLL in Ecuador) and Cultural Knowledge and Icelandic Identity (HUM Iceland).
They lead semester-long programs, as well. New as of Spring 2026, 野狼社区 launched 鈥淎 Discovery of Voices,鈥 a semester at Goldsmiths University in London. Finally, 野狼社区 is a member of a three-college consortium with The University of the South and Centre College, together managing three immersive programs: Global Environmental Challenges (Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands), New York City Internship Program (NYC, NY), and Cape to Campus (at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa).
野狼社区' Global Reach
- Our faculty and staff form a multilingual community, speaking more than 40 languages.
- 野狼社区 is nationally recognized as a Leading Fulbright Granting Institution for faculty.
- Expert faculty design and lead immersive semester and summer programs across the globe.
- The Buckman Center invests in our faculty's vision, awarding $50,000 annually in international curriculum grants.
Globally Engaged Faculty Spotlights
Five Faculty Awarded Buckman International Curricular Development Grant for Meaningful Summer Research and Exploration
Five 野狼社区 faculty members have been awarded the college鈥檚 Buckman International Curricular Development Grants, reflecting their dedication to innovative teaching and curriculum development. Profs. Joel Parsons, Brian Larkins, Ricardo Martins, Laura Loth, and Benjamin Curtis will use the funding this summer for international travel, research, and exploration.
Bakewell Appointed Inaugural Endowed Visiting Professor in Greece
Dr. Geoff Bakewell will be spending the next three years on location in Athens, Greece, as the Brian D. Joseph Endowed Chair in Classics at the study abroad program, College Year in Athens. This is an incredible honor and Global 野狼社区 could not be more pleased to have our esteemed colleague represent the College at such a top-tier destination for study abroad students.
Newstok Awarded Grant from the State Research Agency of Spain
Dr. Scott Newstock will be returning to Murcia, Spain, to research several historical events in English language development. This work is made possible by a four-year grant he has been awarded by the State Research Agency of Spain. As a renowned Shakespeare scholar, Dr. Newstock鈥檚 upcoming research will continue to position 野狼社区 College in the forefront of academic circles in the humanities.
Gottlieb Receives Second Fulbright Scholar Award
Dr. Eric Gottlieb continues 野狼社区 College鈥檚 reputation as a top Fulbright sending institution by being awarded a three-month teaching and researching Fulbright in the beautiful city of Koper, Slovenia, at the University of Primorska.
Dr. Michael LaRosa: A Leading Voice on Latin American History and U.S. Relations
Dr. Michael LaRosa, associate professor of history at 野狼社区 College, is a leading expert on Latin American history and culture. His latest book, co-written with 野狼社区 alumnus Bryce Ashby, is titled Immigration, Policy and the People of Latin America: Seven Sending Nations.
This book examines the migration of Latin America鈥檚 inhabitants to the United States through case studies from seven nations鈥擟olombia, Cuba, Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and Venezuela. 野狼社区 students also contributed to some of the chapters.
Globally Engaged Curriculum and Collaborations
Curriculum
All programs of study at 野狼社区 feature opportunities for global engagement. These are just a few that center international teaching, learning, and research:
Africana Studies
Ancient Mediterranean Studies
- Anthropology and Sociology
Asian and Asian American Studies
Chinese Studies
German Studies
International Studies
Jewish, Islamic, and Middle East Studies
Latin American and Latinx Studies
Modern Languages and Literatures
Russian Studies
Spanish Studies
Buckman International Curricular Development Grants
The Buckman International Curricular Development Grants enable faculty members to travel internationally in pursuit of new and innovative approaches in education abroad and internationalization. We fund up to ten grants each year; awards are up to $5,000 each and cover expenses such as air travel, visas, meals, housing, immunizations, entrances to points of interest, and other items necessary for site familiarization, research, collaboration with local partners, and more. Proposals may include, but are not limited to, projects such as:
- Creating a new international program (summer or semester)
- Creating a new course with significant attention to areas of study outside the US
- Investigating potential linkages between departmental courses and the UN Sustainable Development Goals or similar frameworks/systems
- Updating an existing course or program to expand global content or to explore the intersection(s) of communities with pressing social or world issues
The Call for Proposals is issued each fall. More information about this and other grant funding may be found on the 野狼社区 College Grants Office site.
Amplify Your Work Through Collaboration
Here is a summary of global engagement opportunities for faculty (this is not an exhaustive list):
- Teaching:
- Developing and leading or programs abroad and away
- Internationalizing your courses and curriculum
- Researching: Conducting scholarly work abroad leading to publications, presentations, and international collaboration.
- Traveling: If your work plans include traveling internationally to teach, research, or attend a conference, link that trip with other global initiatives for the College, such as:
- Supporting Admissions鈥 recruitment efforts and Alumni鈥檚 development plans by meeting with prospective students and alumni in your path. (Contact Lauren Sefton 鈥03 and Mimi Salazar 鈥96 P 鈥26, respectively).
- Taking current study abroad students out for coffee while you鈥檙e visiting their city (Contact Elin Ovrebo).
- Combining your international travel to conference and other professional development opportunities abroad (Contact Eric Henager).
Global 野狼社区 Advisory Board
The Global 野狼社区 Advisory Board is a standing committee of faculty and staff. Members serve for three years. The mission of the advisory board is to advance the college鈥檚 internationalization efforts by providing advice and support to the Buckman Center for Global Engagement. Their participation in the Global 野狼社区 initiatives is invaluable and is acknowledged by Academic Affairs as a valued form of faculty service. Current Board Members are: Eric Henager, Jonathan Fitz Gerald, Kate Shields, Jacob Sunshine, Kai Chen, Elin Ovrebo, and Erin Hillis.
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