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SUMMARY:Distinguished Speaker Series presents Marie Yovanovitch
DESCRIPTION:Marie Yovanovitch\n\n\nFormer U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine | Best-Selling Author of\n“Lessons from the Edge” \n\n\nFree tickets available for graduate students starting October 31st through the UB Ticket Office.  1 per UB ID.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Ticket Information\n\n\n\n\nTues.\, November 15\, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.\nCenter for the Arts\, UB North Campus \n\nMore About Marie Yovanovitch\n\n\nThe former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and best-selling author of the memoir “Lessons from the Edge” shares insights on the region and the current crisis as well as experiences from her 33-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service. \nMarie Yovanovitch served three times as U.S. ambassador\, most recently in Kyiv as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Previously\, she served as U.S. ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic (2005-2008) and the Republic of Armenia (2008-2011). She retired from the Foreign Service in 2020 and is currently a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a non-resident fellow at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. \nBorn into a family that survived both Soviet and Nazi terror before emigrating to the U.S.\, Yovanovitch rose to the top of her profession in the crucible of the former USSR. Following early assignments in Moscow\, London\, Ottawa and Mogadishu\, she served as deputy director of the Russia desk and then\, as a career member of the Senior Foreign Service\, she was named deputy chief in Ukraine. Within the Department of State\, Yovanovitch has worked on the Russia desk\, the Office of European Security Affairs and the Operations Center.  She also served as the dean of the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute\, U.S. Department of State and as the deputy commandant and international advisor at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy\, National Defense University. \nYovanovitch earned the Senior Foreign Service Performance Award eight times and the State Department’s Superior Honor Award on nine occasions. She is the recipient of two Presidential Distinguished Service Awards and the Secretary’s Diplomacy in Human Rights Award. Following her retirement\, Yovanovitch received the Trainor Award for Excellence in the Conduct of Diplomacy from Georgetown University\, the inaugural Richard G. Lugar Award from Indiana University\, the 2020 PEN/Benenson Courage Award from Pen/America\, the Morgenthau Award from the Armenian Assembly of America\, the American Spirit Award for Distinguished Public Service from the Common Good\, and the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government. \nIn early 2022\, Yovanovitch’s memoir\, “Lessons From The Edge\,” was an instant New York Times best-seller. The late Madeleine Albright called the book “A brilliant\, engaging\, and inspiring memoir from one of America’s wisest and most courageous diplomats—essential reading for current policymakers\, aspiring public servants\, and anyone who cares about America’s role in the world.”
URL:https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/gsa/event/distinguished-speaker-series-presents-marie-yovanovitch/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Center for the Arts\, University at Buffalo\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elevate Presentation Skills: Workshop for International Graduate Students
DESCRIPTION:Dear UB International Graduate Students and TAs\, \nWe are sending this message to invite you to join us for the workshop focused on \n\nCommunication techniques in academic/professional settings\nThe delivery of a well-organized presentation in a classroom or at a conference\nIntonation and rhythm patterns in American English\nRecognize your strengths to overcome challenges in communicating with the audience\n\nA variety of activities are included in the workshop to help our international graduate students and TAs to deliver effective presentations and host dynamic discussions in academic and professional settings. This workshop is also an excellent opportunity for international TAs to enhance cross-cultural interactions with their students. \nWe serve food and beverages during the intersession breaks! \nDATE: Friday\, November 18th \nTIME: 1:30 – 5 P.M. \nLOCATION: O’Brian Hall 102\, North Campus \nRegistration link: https://ubgse.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AHnVGuPyTTA8DQ \nGiven the design of the workshop\, we offer limited seats – the registration will be closed when all seats are filled. Please register ASAP! \nFeel free to contact us at yueqiuzh@buffalo.edu for any further information about the workshop. \n \n 
URL:https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/gsa/event/elevate-presentation-skills-workshop-for-international-graduate-students/
LOCATION:102 O’Brian Hall\, Buffalo\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:University Event
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SUMMARY:Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations
DESCRIPTION:Dear graduate students\, \nThe ability to navigate difficult conversations and situations is necessary for your work\, community and personal life\, but they can be uncomfortable and challenging. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, Nov. 22\, from 12-1 p.m. for Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations\, presented by Counseling Services. This workshop will be virtual. \n\nLearn how to navigate difficult conversations with peers\, mentors\, faculty and staff.\nLeave with concrete strategies for productive dialogue and clear communication.\nBe able to approach difficult conversations with more confidence in the future and resolve conflict.\n\nRegister for Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations. \nThis workshop is in partnership with the Graduate School and Counseling Services. All graduate students are welcome to attend.
URL:https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/gsa/event/tough-talks-communication-strategies-for-difficult-situations/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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