Global Connections
Join “Global Connections” host Carlos Juarez, as he is joined by Thomas Kohler, founder of Travel2Change, an innovative program that combines meaningful travel experience with social change and is having a positive impact on local communities all around the world. The host for this episode was Carlos Juarez. The host for this episode was Carlos […]
HPU’s Global Connection with Denmark
Host Carlos Juarez speaks with Hawaii Pacific University students Aska Henson and Tuya Petersen about their experience with the Pacific Crossroads program. The host for this episode was Carlos Juarez. The host for this episode was Carlos Juarez. The host for this episode was Carlos Juarez. The host for this episode was Carlos Juarez. The […]
Chinese-African Cooperation in Peace and Security
Dr. Grace Cheng’s specialization is in comparative politics, with a focus on Asia. Her interests are in comparative perspectives on human rights, peace, and security, as well as the study of conflict and post-conflict transitions. In this episode, Dr. Cheng shares her research on ‘Chinese-African Cooperation in Peace and Security’ with your host, Dr. Bratton […]
Model UN at HPU – Katarina Lage and Justin Brown
Katarina and Justin share their Model UN experience in NYC and a bit about the HPU UN Club. Dr. Bratton learns about the HPU UN Club’s interaction with the broader Hawaiʻi community. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the […]
Migration Crisis in Europe: Perspectives From the Field
Join Patrick Bratton as he interviews Global Connections host Carlos Juarez by Skype from Romania in Eastern European to discuss the current migration crisis facing European countries. They will explore the roots of the crisis, the response by various countries, and how the crisis has placed a strain on European Union member states. The host […]
Ethics in the Workplace with Matthew Yetter
Guest Host Cheryl Crozier Garcia speaks with graduate student Matthew Yetter (Hawaii Pacific University) about the challenges aligning ethics and values in the workplace.
Danish Students in Hawaii – Mie Frost and Nicolai Jeppesen
Join “Global Connections” host Carlos Juarez as he interviews two participants to HPU’s Danish Study Center Pacific Crossroads Program: Mie Frost and Nicolai Jeppesen. The study program brings groups of young Scandinavians to HPU for short-term specialized workshops on Hawaii & the Pacific and on Culture & Language Awareness. The host for this episode was […]
Transnational Social Movements – Dr. Ziga Vodovnik
Join “Global Connections” host Carlos Juarez as he interviews a visiting scholar from central Europe, Dr. Ziga Vodovnik, to discuss range of global issues, from the challenge of democracy in a globalizing world, transnational social movements, and international education. Dr. Vodovnik is an associate professor of political science at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University […]
Korean War and its Significance Today
Dr. Seung-Kyun Ko, Professor of International Relations and Political Science at Hawaii Pacific University, joins Grace Cheng on Global Connections to share experiences and research on the Korean War and discuss its significance today. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier […]
Trafficking of Women in Girls in Southeast Asia
Dr. Pierre Asselin guest hosts as Dr. Grace Cheng, Faculty Senate Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science at Hawaii Pacific University, shares research on the trafficking of women and girls in Southeast Asia. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier […]