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- July 13, 2011
Technology as the key to a student-centric, civically engaged future
What would be your ideal vision for how the Talloires Network should move forward in engaging students around the world … - July 11, 2011
My top 3 take aways from the Talloires Network Conference 2011:
1) The workshop on “Meaning Making” — (You can read my abridged version in a blog post here) I write … - June 28, 2011
Promoting “Responsible” Civic Engagement Programs
What would be your ideal vision for how the Talloires Network should move forward in engaging students around the world … - June 25, 2011
Next Steps for Student Engagement at the Talloires Network
What would be your ideal vision for how the Talloires Network should move forward in engaging students around the world … - June 24, 2011
Interview with Larry Bacow and Mark Gearan
Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Lawrence Bacow (President of Tufts University) and Mark Gearan (President of Hobart … - June 22, 2011
Interview with Margaret McKenna
As part of the Student Communications Team I had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing briefly Margaret McKenna, President of … - June 21, 2011
Tuned in – cultivating leadership and technology on campus
As students, how can we be more engaged in our university, our community, and in global issues? How can we … - June 21, 2011
Empowering youth with Reeta Roy, President of the MasterCard Foundation
“The real magic exists in the possibilities we create when we act together” Reeta Roy, president of the MasterCard Foundation … - June 20, 2011
Interview with Piyushi Kotecha
As a member of the Student Communications Team, I was given the task of interviewing Piyushi Kotecha. She is the … - June 20, 2011
Interview with Jennifer Corriero
I am sure most young people who have tried to work for a better world have encountered moments of frustrations … - June 19, 2011
Interview with Mr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha
Mr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, or Shamsh as he humbly allowed me to call him, is a remarkable individual who was an … - June 19, 2011
Look at what we are all doing in Madrid - June 19, 2011
Last chapter of the Trilogy
The last chapter of the trilogy about the interesting people that I had the pleasure of meeting at the conference. … - June 17, 2011
2nd in the Trilogy of exceptional people I met at the conference
The second part of the trilogy about the interesting people that I had the pleasure of meeting at the conference. … - June 16, 2011
The future of university civic engagement, an interview with Debra Kagan
Yesterday afternoon, I sat down for a short interview with Debra Kagan of the Pearson Foundation, a non-profit organisation in … - June 16, 2011
Plistumitiu, Señor Rector
Sorrounded by canepes, empanadas and fruit juice, I got to interview Mr. José María Sanz Martinez, Rector from the Universidad … - June 15, 2011
Look at what we are all doing tonight!
A well deserved rest with a walk around the centre of the city. The workload at this conference heading off … - June 15, 2011
Interview? or just a chat with a GREAT PERSON
Did you ever answer one of those mind game questions (Will Peters, an inspirational lecturer, was always using them) where … - June 15, 2011
Interview with Tony Cook, President of the MacJannet Foundation
I had the privilege of speaking with Tony Cook, President of the MacJannet Foundation today, and these were his thoughtful … - June 15, 2011
Orange Wednesday
Just had a fantastic student session with Alissa Brower and the Macjannet student prize winners. We all spent the whole … - June 15, 2011
Food for thought(s)
A lot happened and was said on the first day of the conference that got me thinking. I must confess-I … - June 14, 2011
Student of the Conference – Vote now!!!
Butho Ndhlovu – University of Venda – introduced himself to us on day one by asking a question. Did we … - June 14, 2011
Thinking about Media
I have an avid interest in current affairs and a worrying addiction to BBC World News and Al Jazeera, checking … - June 14, 2011
The Prize is on my bed – Oh what a feeling.
Prize I have to start this blog by saying a BIG THANK YOU to the staff in DIT, who are … - June 14, 2011
Ideas, emotions, thanks
It has been a long day, full of different emotions. Meeting new people, new places, new voices, different accents. But … - June 14, 2011
Inspiring thoughts by Mr. Zaragoza
Following a plethora of information, conversations, inspiring dialogues, and lasting impressions what the set the stage for my first day … - June 14, 2011
We’ve got the power
I suppose that throughout the past 2 days, the topic which has been the most prominent for me is that … - June 14, 2011
Self reflection as a means of self assessment
The first day of the Talloires Network Conference yielded some interesting insights into the work being undertaken by students around … - June 14, 2011
“Meaning Making”… the super abridged version
The MacJannet prize winners from Bard College, Ms. Erin Cannan, the Dean of Student Affairs, and Elizabeth Castle, the student … - June 14, 2011
First evening at Conference
Typed this up last evening —–late —- as i did’nt sleep as I was so anxious about today. Needlessly, I … - June 14, 2011
Finding my place
So that was day one. The theme of this blog is reflection upon today’s events and attempt to describe some … - June 14, 2011
Martin Clayton – who am I? Why am i here?
Hi, my name is martin clayton and i am a third year business management student at the University of Brighton. … - June 14, 2011
Neethu Putta // Who I Am + Why I’m Here
Hello everyone, My name is Neethu Putta, and I am originally from Princeton, New Jersey. I am a rising third … - June 13, 2011
Butho Ndhlovu// Who am I and why am I here?
Greetings everyone. As aforementioned my name is Butho Ndhlovu. I am a student at the University of Venda, South Africa … - June 13, 2011
Crystal Tremblay – Who I Am + Why I’m Here
Bonjour, My name is Crystal Tremblay, I’m 30 years old and from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I currently live in Victoria, … - June 13, 2011
Kam Yiu – Who am I and Why I am Here
Hello, I’m Kam Yiu. I am studying law and politics at University of Hong Kong. Over the past 4 years, … - June 12, 2011
Soledad La Fico Guzzo // Who I Am + Why I’m Here
Hi everyone! I´m Soledad, I´m 28 and I ´m from Argentina. I study Educational Sciences at Universidad de Buenos Aires, … - June 12, 2011
Emma King – Who I Am and Why I’m Here
Greetings from rainy Ireland, Hello, my name is Emma King, I just turned 23 and I am currently completing my … - June 12, 2011
Helen McMahon, Who I am and Why I’m here
Hi, I am a 48 year old mature student studying a degree program in Spatial Planning with DIT, Dublin. I … - June 11, 2011
Jacqui Watson – Who I am and why I’m here
I am 22 years old and currently completing my Business Science Marketing Honours at the University of Cape Town. I … - June 11, 2011
Edward James Popa – Who I am and why I am here
Greetings from Australia, My name is Edward Popa and I am studying the combined degree of the B Business and … - June 10, 2011
Talloires Network Leaders Conference Launches First Student Communications Team
Over the last six years, the Talloires Network has grown into a global community of 208 university and colleges committed … - May 20, 2011
Conference update
We are pleased to report excellent progress in our preparations for the upcoming conference. Over 200 participants from more than … - May 4, 2011
University World News is proud to be the official media partner for the Talloires Network conference
With international competition and collaboration between universities growing apace, it has never been more important for higher education managers, researchers, … - April 21, 2011
John Fallon confirmed as speaker
John Fallon is Chief Executive of Pearson International Education. Fallon is responsible for the company’s education businesses outside North America, … - April 6, 2011
Carnegie Corporation support for conference
We are pleased to announce that Carnegie Corporation of New York has partnered with the Talloires Network to support the … - March 31, 2011
TakingITGlobal partners with Talloires Network
TakingITGlobal is partnering with the Talloires Network to support the Global Leaders Conference. TakingITGlobal’s mission is to empower youth to … - March 31, 2011
Reeta Roy confirmed as keynote speaker
The Talloires Network has confirmed Reeta Roy as a keynote speaker. Reeta is President and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation, … - March 23, 2011
MacJannet Prize Winners Announced
Out of 75 nominations from 59 universities in 26 countries, 8 outstanding programs have been chosen to receive the MacJannet Prize for Global … - March 10, 2011
Jennifer Corriero confirmed as keynote speaker
The Talloires Network has confirmed Jennifer Corriero as a keynote speaker. Corriero is co-founder and Executive Director of TakingITGlobal, a … - February 23, 2011
MacJannet Prize receives largest number of nominations in its history
The Talloires Network received 75 nominations from 59 universities in 26 countries, the largest number of nominations from the most … - February 23, 2011
John Goddard confirmed as keynote speaker
John Goddard is emeritus Professor of Regional Development Studies at Newcastle University UK. He was previously Deputy Vice Chancellor with …
- July 13, 2011
Location
The Talloires Network Leaders Conference will be held in Madrid, Spain on the campus of the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). Founded in 1968, UAM is a public university and one of the top higher education institutions in Spain. Since 1971, the university’s main campus has been located in Cantoblanco, north of Madrid.