b'OFFICE OF GLOBAL LEARNING SpotlightPROGRAM CREATING GLOBAL CLASSROOMSCody Paris, Ph.D. Jeffrey Pufahl, M.F.A. Adriana Mattos, Ph.D.Middlesex University, Dubai UF College of the Arts University of Groningen, the NetherlandsDenise de C M Heather Gibson, Ph.D. Zornoff, M.D. Karina Chamma Ferdinand Lewis, Ph.D.UF College of Health and Mohammad Meraj, M.B.A. UniversidadeUniversidadeUniversity of Groningen, Human Performance Middlesex University, Dubai Estadual Paulista,Estadual Paulista,the NetherlandsBrazil BrazilSTUDENT LINK FOR INTERNATIONALBORDERS, BELONGING, AND HEALTH: A CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE (SLICK) VIRTUAL GLOBAL INVESTIGATIONIn spring 2022 LEI 5188 - Trends and Issues in Tourism andHUM3598L Applied Theatre II - Collective Creation was one Recreation Management included an international virtualof the 26 international virtual exchange offerings available exchange module. Following orientation and icebreakerto students this academic year. In this course, students activities, UF M.S. students in Tourism and Hospitality andat UF, the University of Groningen (the Netherlands), and M.B.A. students at Middlesex University Dubai workedSo Paulo State University (Brazil) collectively investigated collaboratively on developing and pitching a marketingconnections between notions of borders, discrimination, plan for two state of the art hospitality entities (Hotel Eleobelonging, and health. Through ethnographic and in the US and Dubai Eye in the UAE). In developing theparticipatory action research methods, students conducted marketing plan, students gathered data by visiting the sitesinterviews with community members in three countries and interviewing key staff both in-person and virtually.and collectively compiled global health data, media, and During a synchronous session, student groups pitchedpersonal reflection and discussion. Through a collaborative their marketing plan to the faculty who role-played hotelplay-building process guided by the course instructors, management or directors from the Dubai Eye. Marketingstudents organized and transformed their research into contracts for the hotel and the Dubai Eye were awarded toan ethnographic documentary play or short film. This play the groups with the winning pitches. functions as a vehicle for research dissemination and was shared globally through a streamed-live reading.INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAMSTUDENT Spotlight MARLOWE STARLINGMarlowe Starling graduated in Springengagement. During her time in ISP, 2022 with a B.S. in Journalism and minorMarlowe completed a study abroad trip in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation andto Tanzania, which focused on Wildlife International Studies in Agricultural &Management. After her study abroad Life Sciences. Marlowe also participatedtrip, Marlowe wrote an articleIt Takes in the UF International Scholars Programa Villageabout wildlife conservation (ISP). lSP is a global distinction programin Tanzania based upon her experiences. that enabled Marlowe to structure herHer article was published in the global learning experience throughEarth Island Journal and has sparked international coursework, campusMarlowes commitment to pursuing life experiences that enhanced herenvironmental and international intercultural humility, a meaningfuljournalism as a long-term career goal. study abroad experience, and theCongratulations to Marlowe for her completion of a capstone electronicachievements and dedication to being a portfolio project showcasing theGlobal Gator! Photo: Sammy Harrison career value of her international 14U F INTER NATIONAL CENTER'