International Collaboration Projects
Season 2023
CULTURAL GRANTS PROGRAM
U.S. Embassy (Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Theory of Change - Alumni | Educational Workshop
The differences, similarities and how we can learn from each other in Alumni Engagements
Ljubljana, Slovenia
13. 7. 2023
About
This workshop focused on the differences and similarities between the further educational system in the US, Slovenia and Ukraine. Each speaker represented a different generation, a different cultural and historic background and shared their individual educational experience.
The panel delved into the concept of alumni and how it can benefit all persons within the community: gender equality in the classical music scene, the integration of forcibly displaced persons into their new environment, and the inclusion of alumni (ex-students / ex-professors) and how they can actively guide the next generation of students at their universities / colleges.
Speakers
Ms. Jennifer R. Jordan, Director of Development, West Virginia University and College of Creative Arts
Prof. Milan Pavliha, Former head of public work in Slovenia
Fedir - Ukrainian youth musician, Evacuated from Ukraine to Slovenia with the Music for the Future project
Collaboration partners