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Aviv Teva
Global Studies Portfolio
"The mission of the Global Studies Program is to develop in students the power to be knowledgeable and effective world citizens -- acting locally and globally -- and to foster respect for diverse people and cultures."
CT Forum “Global Affairs”
The CT Forum is an awesome opportunity to hear from highly accomplished speakers, and the "Global Affairs" event I attended was no exception. Hearing Admiral James Stavridis and Anne Applebaum discuss their stances on current events was insightful, educational, and engaging. Some of the topics that were discussed include the Trump administration changes to USAID, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the future of the Middle East.
ADL Never is Now Conference 2025
For the second year in a row, I attended the ADL Never is Now conference in New York. This trip comes with so many complicated feelings, of pride, anger, connection and frustration, to name a few. Attending a conference this big is such an awing experience, and empowering to be in spaces filled with so many people all fighting for change. While there were certainly people I disagreed with, that only added to the experience.
*** Due to the sensitivity, and highly opinionated nature of my reflection, I have chosen to exclude it from this website
Friday Prayers at Farmington Valley American Muslim Center
Built into the Global Studies Program's requirements for the year is at least one religious event or reflection, about a religion you do not identify as a part of. This led me to attend a Muslim prayer service, which was a completely new and unique experience. We also got the privilege of having a small meeting with afterwards with the interim Imam, to ask questions and have a discussion.
MASS MoCA
MASS MoCA is an art museum unlike any I have ever seen before. Its contemporary, and creative, and vast and the exhibits are each incredibly unique, and inspiring. After spending an entire day exploring, there was still so much of the museum I hadn't seen. Hopefully one day I will be able to go back to see the rest, and revisit some of my favorite pieces and exhibits.
