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New Virtual Global Speaker Series Webinars: Self Healing, Coups, Foreign Devils, Resume Building + more!

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05/11/20

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To keep advancing our mission to foster a more compassionate, just, and inclusive world, we’re bringing you more FREE Dragons talks to keep sharing the things we’re passionate about. We hope you’ll join us and learn something new!

Register now. Space is limited. Missed a session? Watch the recorded webinar on YouTube.

 

 

Intro to Ayurveda: Self Healing in The Time of Covid-19

An introduction to this 5,000-year-old system of understanding how our bodies and minds interact with nature and society with simple techniques to remain balanced in times of stress and uncertainty.

Presented by: Jenny Wagner, Dragons Princeton Bridge Year Program Director. Jenny shares her passion for Ayurveda drawing on her experience as a Dragons instructor, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), and life coach.

May 13th, 10am MST | Learn More/Register >>

 

Resume Building 101: Planning for Your Future Career

Feel empowered and productive with Ellery’s guidance on resume building best practices to show that you’re qualified, stand out, and translate nuanced experiences to paper.

Presented by: Ellery Rosin, Dragons Staffing Director. Ellery’s coveted tips are rooted in her behind-the-scenes knowledge of the hiring process and experience as a field-educator and Peace Corps volunteer.

May 15th, 4pm EST | Learn More/Register >>

 

Packing 101: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets to Travel Packing

We may not be able to travel yet, but why not keep the travel stoke alive by practicing your packing skills? Ellery will walk you through best practices in packing for extended travel experiences.

Presented by: Ellery Rosin, Dragons Staffing Director. Ellery shares her packing expertise learned during her time as an international experiential education leader and Peace Corps volunteer.

May 18th, 4pm EST | Learn More/Register >>

 

Urbanization in China and the Biggest City You’ve Never Heard Of

Drawing on life experience and a passion for Chongqing’s local history and economic transformation, Jody will introduce students to this city of 12 million and discuss migration and urbanization in China today.

Presented by: Jody Segar, Dragons College Program Director, draws upon his experience living and working in China for 11 years as a teacher, a financial reporter, the host of the Chinese television program, a guide on the Yangtze River, a musician, an advertising designer, a writer and editor, and China program director.

May 20th, 4pm EST | Learn More/Register >>

 

Foreign Friends, Foreign Devils

What is it like to live in China long-term as a “foreigner”? Jody will engage attendees in thinking about how being perceived as a foreigner can change and shape the way they might perceive themselves and others, in China and in the US.

Presented by: Jody Segar, Dragons College Program Director, draws upon his experience living and working in China for 11 years as a teacher, a financial reporter, the host of the Chinese television program, a guide on the Yangtze River, a musician, an advertising designer, a writer and editor, and China program director.

May 27th, 4pm EST | Learn More/Register >>

 

A Coup or Not a Coup? The Fall of Evo Morales and Political Transformation in Bolivia

With the sudden ousting of longtime indigenous president and incumbent Evo Morales, Bolivia was already in a major political crisis when Covid-19 took hold.

Presented by: Julianne Chandler, Dragons Latin America Program Director, shares her experience living in Bolivia during dual crises of pandemic and coup d’etat.

May 29th, 4pm EST | Learn More/Register >>

 

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