The Office of Global Learning Initiatives offers globally-focused, student-led clubs and organizations. These opportunities focus on a variety of topics, including global health, research, community service, sustainable development goals and leadership.
MedReach
The purpose of MedReach is to serve underprivileged communities by raising funds, fostering global health awareness, and promoting a global perspective on health and science issues.
At biweekly meetings throughout the year, our network of students meet to discuss and foster awareness for global health issues as well as discuss and plan collaborative efforts with other clubs to promote global literacy. This organization also serves to support Medical Teams International which supports underprivileged communities all over the world.
Requirements for Membership
- Body meetings bi-weekly
Contact
Staff Advisor: Connie Penczak, Assistant Director, cpenczak@fiu.edu
Millennium Fellowship
The Fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program to take your social impact to the next level. The program provides access to world class training, connections, and recognition as fellows implement projects addressing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Selected cohorts implement their projects every Fall semester. For more information visit the Millennium Fellowship page.
Contact
Global Learning Student Programming Team - glmedal@fiu.edu
Global learning Student Board
The Global Learning Student Board is a leadership opportunity available to students interested in taking their global learning commitment to the next level.
Mission
- To represent the student body of FIU in Global Learning
- To facilitate the connection of students within the FIU Global Learning Office, including those enrolled in the Global Learning Medallion and/or Peace Corps Prep programs
- To represent the FIU Global Learning Office and foster affinity amongst students in the FIU community by expanding our efforts locally, through hosting events, engaging faculty, alumni, and spreading awareness
Requirements
- Must be in good conduct standing with the university
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA (3.0 GPA recommended for Medallion and Peace Corps Prep students)
- Must be available to attend biweekly meetings
- Final meeting dates will be established upon acceptance and onboarding
- Must have at least two full semesters left before graduation for Director and Coordinator positions; Advisors must have at least one full semester left
Activities
- Meet with the office's leadership team to ensure inclusion of students' voices in program offerings
- Launch or expand your own global learning ideas/projects
- Support recruitment and promotion efforts for student centered programs such as Global Learning Medallion, Peace Corps Prep, Tuesday Times Roundtable, and Millennium Fellowship
- Foster mutually beneficial partnerships with student leaders across campus to advance global learning
- Represent the office at different events
For inquiries or concerns, please contact:
Staff Advisor: Jhonery Mendoza-Farjun, Senior Program Coordinator, jhmendoz@fiu.edu
Contact
Connie Penczak, Assistant Director, cpenczak@fiu.edu