International Research
Jeremiah Donovan firing the dragon Kiln outside of Jingdezhen, China, 2006.
Clark Center for Global Engagement
James M. Clark Center for Global Engagement
The purpose of the Clark Center for Global Engagement is to advance international education, service and scholarship on the SUNY Cortland campus; to provide an integrated framework to organize and promote all aspects of international education, service and scholarship; and to promote a full appreciation of and involvement with the global community. The center shall be concerned with both on-campus and off-campus, academic and non-academic programs.
News
November 17, 2022
November 10, 2022
Clark Center Director, Prof. Alexandru Balas (International Studies), gave a presentation about the EU to the Sennightly Literary Club, Homer, NY
November 3, 2022
October 1, 2022
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February 24, 2022
February 8, 2022
June 8, 2021
January 29, 2021
November 11, 2020
October 18, 2020
September 14, 2020
June 18, 2020
Eight SUNY Cortland students represented the university in the 33rd SUNY Model European Union Conference in Brussels, Belgium
March 15, 2020
Clark Center Director, Prof. Balas, PhD (Coordinator, International Studies) gave several public lectures in Karnataka, India in January 2020
February 15, 2020
- May 3, 2019
- Clark Center Director, Prof. Balas, PhD, gave a "Conversations in Conflict Studies" presentation at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University
- February 7, 2019
- Model European Union Simulation "European Agenda on Migration" co-authored by Clark Center Director, Prof. Balas, together with Prof. Kotelis (Univ. of Malta) and Prof. Ebner (Creighton University) won the 11th Annual Teaching Case and Simulation Competition, E-PARCC 2018, Syracuse University
- June 15, 2018
- New book "A Soldier's Kipling" published by Clark Center for Global Engagement Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Edward Erickson, PhD
- May 17, 2018
- Holocaust Remembrance Events at SUNY Cortland
- April 19, 2018
- Clark Center for Global Engagement Council Member and Previous Director, Prof. Sharon Steadman, PhD (Sociology/Anthropology), was appointed a SUNY Distinguished Professor
- April 18, 2018
- Model European Union Team Represents SUNY Cortland at 2018 SUNY MEU Conference in Brussels, Belgium
April 2, 2018 - Four International Studies students (Brandon Canady, Alexandra Cicero, Katera McKay, and Jacob Gosier) represented SUNY Cortland at the 2nd Annual Forum on Contemporary Issues in International Affairs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University
- November 2, 2017
- Cuban Scholar & Artist to Lecture at SUNY Cortland
- September 12, 2017
- Edward Erickson, PhD has joined the Clark Center for Global Engagement as a Scholar in Residence for 2017-2018
- September 12, 2017
- International Studies Program Coordinator, Prof. Balas, PhD, Wins International Studies Association-Midwest 2017 Book Award
August 28, 2017 - SUNY Cortland President's Delegation to Cuba
- July 1, 2017
- Cortland Students Participate in Model EU Conference in NYC
April 15, 2017 - Andreas Kotelis, PhD, has joined the Clark Center for Global Engagement as a Scholar in Residence and the International Studies Program as a Visiting Instructor for 2017
- January 15, 2017
- Clark Center Director, Prof. Balas, PhD, interviewed by Radio Romania Cultural about the European Union, Security Threats, and the Immigration/Refugees Crisis
- March 24, 2016
- SUNY Cortland part of the European Union Jean Monnet Network in the US
- May 6, 2016
- SUNY Cortland mentioned in Internationalization in Action. Connecting Classrooms: Using Online Technology to Deliver Global Learning
April 25, 2016 - SUNY Cortland, one of four SUNY colleges, which received Stevens' Initiative Award for Developing Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses
April 20, 2016 - Clark Center for Global Engagement Awarded European Union Grant - New Course on Introduction to the European Union for Spring & Fall 2016 & Spring 2018
- October 30, 2015
- Clark Center for International Education Director quoted on CNBC talking about "Global Walls: The Migration and Refugee Crisis"
October 9, 2015 - SUNY Cortland Wins the American Council on Education Leaders in Internationalization Through Technology Award
March 11, 2014 - Syrian Scholar talks to International Relations students via Skype
- October 7, 2013
Upcoming Events
Africa's Relations with Central and Eastern Europe in a Changing Global Order. April 6, 2023 @ 4:30pm in Sperry 104. Lecture by Stefan Cibian, PhD (Director, Fagaras Research Institute & Associate Fellow, Chatham House - The Royal Institute of International Affairs)
Brewing a Bavarian Moment: Beer and the Construction of West Germany, 1945-1950. March 29, 2023 @ 4:30pm in Sperry 104. Lecture by Robert Terrell, PhD (Assistant Professor of History, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University)
The Resurgence of China and India in the World-Economy. March 23, 2023 @ 4:30pm in Sperry 104. Lecture by Ravi Palat, PhD (Professor, Sociology, SUNY Binghamton)
Pro-Immigration Right-Wing Authoritarian Populism: Redefining Nation and Citizenship in Turkey. March 2, 2023 @ 4:30pm in Moffett 0115. Lecture by Yunus Sozen, PhD (Assistant Professor, Political Science, Le Moyne College)
Yoga. A Journey to Myself: India, Rishikesh, and Beyond. February 23, 2023 @ 4:30pm in Sperry 104. Lecture by Andrea Giuliano '23 (BSc., Childhood/Early Childhood Education & Yoga Instructor, Student Life Center, SUNY Cortland)
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The Miracle of Bern. Thinking about Soccer, Politics, and History on the Eve of the Qatar World Cup. November 7 @ 7pm, Sperry 106
Sportwashing Panel. November 9, 2022 @ 12:30 in Corey Union Fireplace Lounge. SUNY Cortland Panelists: Tracy Trachsler (Sport Management), Kristine Newhall (Kinesiology), and Scott Moranda (History). Moderator: Alexandru Balas (International Studies and Clark Center for Global Engagement)
The Third Half (2014). Thinking about Soccer, Politics and History on the Eve of the Qatar World Cup, Nov. 16 @ 7pm, Sperry 104
World Cup Watch Party - US vs Wales, Nov 21 @ 2pm, Student Life Center
World Cup Watch Party - Poland vs Argentina, Nov 30 @ 2pm, Student Life Center
Tea Travels: Chronicles of a Global Plant Commodity. Lecture by Romita Ray, PhD (Associate Professor, and Director of Undergraduate Studies in History of Architecture, Syracuse University), November 3, 2022 @ 4:30pm in Sperry 106
Contact Us
Director
Alexandru Balas, PhD
Associate Professor and Coordinator
International Studies
Alexandru.Balas@cortland.edu
About Prof. Balas
Sue Pettitt
Administrative Assistant
Clark Center for Global Engagement
Old Main, 122
Phone: 607-753-2250
Fax:607-753-5694
