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IR-PLC Annual General Meeting

November 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

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Join the International Relations Professional Learning Community (IR-PLC) on November 26 for their Annual General Meeting. This is an opportunity to wrap up the year, connect with members and get inspired through our keynote address. 

This event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Sonja Knutson, who will be sharing reflections on her career and the state of international education today, and inviting thoughts and insights on how IHE professionals navigate the challenges to their careers.

This event is intended for those in international relations and global engagement offices at HEIs, who are focused on strategic partnership development, including academic, research and study abroad. 

Webinar Agenda:

13:00 – 13:10  Welcome Remarks
13:10 – 13:25 IR-PLC Presentation – Year in Review
13:25 – 13:30 Introduction of Keynote
13:30 – 13:50 Keynote Address
13:50 – 14:05 Q&A and Discussion
14:05 – 14:25 Networking + Breakout Discussions
14:25 – 14:30 Concluding Remarks
Moderator (s):

Dan Fredrick

Director, Global Engagement

University of Alberta

Since 2008, Dan has held leadership positions in the International Office at the University of Alberta. In his current role as Director, Global Engagement, he helps to connect the University to partners around the world, and supports the University’s internationalization strategy by leading a team of experts in international relations, international projects, international agreements, and sponsored student administration. His previous positions at the University of Alberta include Director, International Projects, and Manager, Sponsored Student Program.

Natasha Fernandez

Manager, Global Engagement and Partnerships

University of Guelph

Natasha joined the University of Guelph in 2021 as the Manager, Global Engagement and Partnerships. Since 2022, she has been an active steering committee member of the International Relations (IR) PLC through CBIE. Currently, she is the Co-chair and is committed to building community and sharing knowledge amongst IR colleagues.

Dr. Sonja Knutson

Senior International Officer

Memorial University

Dr. Sonja Knutson has had a long career in international education, and recently retired from the Senior International Officer role at Memorial University. While Director of the Internationalization Office, she led a team that guided Memorial’s internationalization efforts, with direct experience in managing all aspects of campus internationalization. She is an active instructor, trainer, researcher, writer and presenter in the IHE field, with an extensive understanding of the post-secondary environment locally and globally on current issues, e.g. Indigenization, internationalization, entrepreneurship, healthy campus, and post-graduate career outcomes. She is chair of the Board of Directors of International Education Newfoundland and Labrador, a not-for-profit association she co-founded, which aims to build awareness and advocacy for international education in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Date:
November 26
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST
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CBIE
Phone
1-613-237-4820
Email
communication@cbie.ca
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsf-CprDIrEtP0TXWMmMdd17pc6ZXKSRK3#/registration
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