The PIF-funded Critical Global Citizenship Education (CGCE) project continues its second year through the Spring 2025 semester, engaging students with pressing social and ecological issues through a pluralistic and global lens. This transformative initiative aligns with our college’s mission to empower our campus community and foster civic engagement at local, national, and global levels.
This spring, the CGCE project features an exciting lineup of workshops and events that invite participants to explore creative ways of addressing global challenges and celebrating diverse perspectives. From photography and poetry to storytelling and collaborative art, these events are designed to inspire action, dialogue, and artistic expression.
Spring 2025 CGCE Events
📸 Capturing Change: Photography and Social Impact (Part 1)
Wednesday, February 20 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Explore the power of photography to address global challenges like climate change, food insecurity, and social biases. This workshop, led by photographer Yesika Wong, combines interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and advanced photography techniques to inspire visual storytelling for change. For questions about the workshop, please email Yesika Wong.
📸 Capturing Change: Photography and Social Impact (Part 2)
Monday, March 18 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
In this follow-up workshop, participants will deepen their photography skills and explore new ways to create impactful stories that resonate locally and globally.
✍️ Poetry Broadside-Making Workshop
Wednesday, April 9 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Led by Creative Writing Professor Rob Williams, this hands-on workshop invites participants to create artistic broadsides blending poetry and visual design. No prior experience is required—just bring a poem or work on one during the session! For questions about the workshop, please email Rob Williams.
🎨 Culminating Event: A Collective Celebration of Stories and Creativity
Tuesday, April 29 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate the culmination of the CGCE series with a collaborative mixed-media art project. This event will weave together photographs, poems, and other contributions from participants to create a collective masterpiece that reflects the themes of global citizenship and shared creativity.
We invite our campus community to join these engaging events and help shape meaningful conversations about our shared global future.
For more information about the project and activities, contact Pia Walawalkar at or the CGCE Team.