Global Engagement
Politics in Pakistan
On November 15, 2018 by Carley GraceOn Tuesday, November 6th, Dr. Aquil Shah discussed the political state of Pakistan. Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan’s government is very similar to our own government’s leader, Donald Trump, in several ways. Imran Khan started out as a famous cricket player and Donald Trump started out as reality TV star. Both are independently wealthy.
Global Engagement
Day of the Dead Festival (International Event)
On November 8, 2018 by Carley GraceThe Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated on October 31, November 1, and November 2. It is a time for loved ones to celebrate and remember those who have passed on. On November 3, OU hosted the Day of the Dead festival. They had local artists, dancers, singers, and vendors of Mexican
Global Engagement
Shut Up and Listen
On November 1, 2018 by Carley GraceIn the TEDx Talk “Want to help someone? Shut up and listen!”, the speaker, Ernesto Sirolli, suggests that many programs introduced to struggling communities by governments and charities ultimately will not provide the intended help. Rather than send resources to the government, Sirolli suggests sending them directly to the people. His experience has been going