February 2021 Newsletter

As I looked across the newsletter stories we're sharing this month, one of our values jumped out: We look beyond the ivory tower. I had the opportunity to reflect on this value earlier this month at W&M’s Charter Day, where one of GRI’s champions, Bob Trice ’68, was honored with an Alumni Medallion. Bob was trained as an academic, and he went on to make an impact in both government and the private sector. You can learn more about Bob’s service and impact in a produced for the ceremony.

In the newsletter below, you’ll find three articles written for popular media outlets by Dr. Kelebogile Zvobgo, Director of GRI’s International Justice Lab; a story about AidData’s work with the African Population Health and Research Center; and a new one-stop shop to learn about Professor Carrie Dolan's global health research and her leadership on regional COVID response.

We also have a slate of exciting events coming up and through the magic of Zoom: will join us on March 2; the W&M Global Innovation Challenge will host its fifth annual hack-a-thon style international development on March 19-20; and students and practitioners will have a chance to meet and network at the on April 10. Our signature event of the semester, will take place on 3/30 at 6pm.

Finally, our team is looking for alumni volunteers to provide resume feedback and career advice to students on March 16 and April 9: If you are willing to help current W&M students (or in getting on our list for future student networking events) please let us know. I hope to see you soon, whether in the ‘Burg or online at one of our upcoming events.

Best,
Mike

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