Global Ambassadors

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

October 30th 2021 Social Event, Played in an Escape Room

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

Dec. 2019 - Winter Celebration gif exchange between participants

Jan. 2020 - Media’s Coverage of Social Justice Issues - Lunch Break

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

Jan. 2020 Social Event, Bowling with Global Ambassadors and visiting Brazilian Law Students

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 Wednesday during the lunch hour (12:30-1:30) at TPS building room 301. Each month will consist of four meetings. During two of those meetings we will have guest speakers and group discussions about a monthly social justice topic. During the other two meetings we’ll do icebreaker activities, have more informal conversations and leave campus for volunteer opportunities or trips to local attractions.

Meeting Teaser

COVID-19 Q&A

FAQ

What do we do at Global Ambassadors?

Discuss complex social, economic, cultural, and world relevant issues.
Reflection opportunities.
- Meeting topics applications in real world by members.
- New event planning feedback
Extra social events
- 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.
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.
International Students gain insights into domestic life and have a much more immersive experience.
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.