Global Ambassadors

November 3rd 2021 A Guest Speaker (Prof. Mera Penehira), Learned about Maori People' Experience

Final Reflection Meeting - Spring 2021

Global Ambassadors finishing the escape room

Virtual Escape “Breakout” Room Successful completion - Spring 2021

Group photo of Global Ambassadors' online meeting

Living and Housing Worldwide Meeting

Oct. 2019 Orientation IceBreaker Name Game

Nov. 2019 - LGBTQ+ Issues - Identity wheel activity/discussion post Rainbow Center expert speaker.

Oct. 2019 Food Insecurity - Presentation from our expert speaker from Hilltop Urban Garden in Tacoma.

Oct. 2019 Orientation IceBreaker Name Game

Apr. 2022 Spring Fair Event with ISS

Feb. 2022 Religious Oppression Discussion and Lunch at Harmon

Feb. 2022 Lunar New Year Event with ISS

May 2022 Drag Queen Show

Jun. 2022 Northwest Detention Center Advocacy

Mar. 2022 Pacific Bonsai Museum Visit

Global Ambassadors Mission

The Global Ambassadors Program seeks to flourish friendship and cultural understanding between international and domestic students. The program develops members’ interest and understanding of local and global social justice issues. Members will build meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and become comfortable having discussions with people of differing opinions. These discussions, rooted in cultural humility, allow members to better articulate what cultural humility means and why it is essential. The program is intended to enable members to take what was discussed into their everyday lives and professional careers.

Global Ambassadors Program Regular Schedule

We usually meet every Tuesday during the lunch hour (12:30-1:20) at JOY building room 201. Each month will consist of four meetings. During those meetings we will have guest speakers and group discussions and activities regarding a monthly social justice topic. The meetings include icebreaker activities, informal conversations and leaving campus for volunteer opportunities or trips to local attractions.

FAQs

What do we do at Global Ambassadors?

Discuss complex social, economic, cultural, and world relevant issues.
Students will have the opportunity reflect on their identities and how they interact with the monthly themes. They will practice the use cultural humility, the ongoing process of reflection about ones culture and the culture of others, to dive deeper into meeting topics.
Attend social events both on and off campus
- Previous examples include farmer’s market visits, holiday gift exchanges and gatherings, escape rooms (both virtual and in person), and relevant extracurricular meetings, such as SARS-CoV-2 presentation.

Who participates in the program?

International and Domestic Students.
Students of all majors and class standings.
Staff and Faculty, both as guest speakers and conversation participants.
Individuals looking to identify unknown commonalities between others.

Why participate in the program?

Exposure to relevant current topics of concern in today's global works.
Student-oriented cohort that include helping to plan social events and discussion topics for the program.
Foster the ability to reflect on inherent biases.
Develop tools for effective communication strategies.
Safe space for conversations reading sensitive topics.
Establish friendships with other students, both global and domestic.
All members develop connections with the UW Tacoma community.

Time Commitment?

All Global Ambassadors should be prepared to participate in organized meetings which are announced well in advance to give proper scheduling time. We acknowledge that education is a priority, but great care is taken to ensure members’ time is respected.