Fulbright Scholar Event: New York Knicks Basketball Game at MSG

You are invited to join fellow Fulbright scholars at an American professional basketball game! For our next Fulbright Scholar Program, One To World has reserved tickets to watch the New York Knicks face-off against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden, "the world's most famous arena," on Tuesday, March 7th.

 

The NBA is the most prolific basketball league in the world. The Knicks are in playoff contention this year, so it is bound to be a great game! Hear how loud the Garden gets at the end of exciting games; perhaps you will even get the chance to see a buzzer beater!

 

We will have a pregame dinner at a nearby restaurant, featuring typical American cuisine eaten before sporting events. Here, you will get the chance to meet fellow scholars, those also attending the game.

 

Additionally, this is a special game in celebration of Women’s History Month. During the game, the New York Knicks will highlight powerful and influential female leaders in the local community!

All-Day Leadership Workshop Featuring Fortune 100 Executive Coach

Global leaders today face new challenges due to the speed of technological, social, and economic change. These constant changes require new skills, perspectives, and mindsets.  In this full-day workshop led by Fortune 100 executive coach Linda A. Smith, you will learn cutting edge thinking on top leadership practices on emotional intelligence, communication, influence, teambuilding, developing a circle of advisors, mindfulness, and compassion. You will have access to coaching tips normally reserved for top global executives and CEOs.

 

This workshop will be highly interactive and will include lectures on the topics above, reflection, self-assessment, video vignettes and discussions in large group, small group, and pairs.  You will be able to meet, learn from and network with dynamic students from around the world.

 

This workshop includes: 

  • Light Breakfast
  • Interactive Lectures on Emotional Intelligence
  • Lunch
  • Exclusive Networking Opportunities
  • Certificate of Completion

 

Facilitator: 

Linda A. Smith is a highly skilled global management consultant with 20+ years of experience working with executives of Fortune 100 companies. She advises executives in leadership effectiveness, high performance team development, culture, change, influencing, change management, and interpersonal savvy.

Early bird discount ends on February 27th!

$750 Scholarship Opportunity: Final Corporate Governance Roundtable

Join us for our last Corporate Governance session in the West Village to learn more about enhancing your skills in the corporate world. Come prepared to gain further insight about the importance of corporate governance from two new speakers. Even if you haven't attended either of the previous sessions, each event is different, so we encourage you to join if you are interested!

Cheryl Wade 

Cheryl L. Wade is the "Dean Harold F. McNiece" Professor of Law at St. John's University School of Law. She teaches Issues of Race, Gender and Law, Business Organizations, Corporate Governance and Accountability, and Race and Business.  Her book, "Predatory Lending and The Destruction of the African American Dream” was published by Cambridge University Press in July 2020 and was coauthored with Dr. Janis Sarra, Professor of Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. Professor Wade is a member of the American Law Institute, a national organization of prominent judges, lawyers and academics who work to clarify, modernize and reform the law.

 

David Rosenberg

Professor David Rosenberg teaches in the Law Department at Baruch College and is Director of the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. He has written extensively on the fiduciary duties of corporate directors and the evolving definition of good faith and loyalty under Delaware law. His most recent research has focused on the free speech and religious rights of the various stakeholders in a corporation. Professor Rosenberg is also a member of the consortial faculty of CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College where he teaches a course on the history of New York City.

 

Attending this event is also an opportunity to qualify for a scholarship of up to $750!

To apply, please submit an essay here of no more than 900 words, answering the question: “What is the number one corporate governance issue in your home country and how would you address it?” There is a first-place prize of $750, and a second-place prize of $500, made possible by the Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust. Please note, you MUST attend at least one session to qualify for the scholarship.

 

The application for the scholarship deadline is: Monday, April 10th at 10:00AM EST

United Nations: Private Tour & Briefing

Join us for a day at the United Nations! Not only will you participate in an hour-long guided tour of this renowned institution, but you will also have the unique opportunity to attend a private briefing led by two UN officials from the Europe and Central Asia Division in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA/DPO).

 

They will be discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and answering your questions. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to hear their perspectives and get a behind-the-scenes look of the UN's operations!

 

''Everything was so interesting on the tour. We got to see the conference rooms and other important spaces at the UN. Our speaker was also really interesting and he answered all our questions clearly, which I thought was helpful for planning my future career!" - Student from France

Private Tour of New York Public Library Building and Treasures Exhibition

Do you know the names of the marble lions guarding the New York Public Library? Patience and Fortitude. The NYPL is the 2nd largest library in the U.S., only behind the Library of Congress. It holds nearly 56 million items. It was established in 1895 and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.

 

In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the NYPL calculated a list of its most checked out books:

  1. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
  2. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
  3. 1984 by George Orwell

 

At this program, you will have the opportunity to take a private docent-led tour of the main building and to explore the Polonsky "Treasures" Exhibition. If you are interested in learning more about the history of the building, meeting other students interested in this event or asking questions of an expert, register today!

 

Early Bird Discount: $10 (until March 10th)

Regular Price: $20

 

Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC)

Join fellow international students for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network, share your views, and visit the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD!

 

The Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) has been held annually since 1960. The conference is a mix of speeches and panels featuring high-ranking military and civilian leaders, as well as discussion roundtables and social events. Past speakers have included former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. At discussion sessions, delegates will have the opportunity to react to the content of speeches, meet other delegates, and guide conversations by sharing their opinions on the many subtopics related to the conference theme. Around 1-3 international delegates will be assigned to each roundtable, along with student delegates from civilian and military institutions from around the United States.

 

One To World’s delegation plays a special role in this prestigious foreign affairs conference by adding a critical international perspective to the student deliberations on U.S. foreign policy. As international student participants, One To World delegates enrich the conference with their various national and cultural perspectives, as well as their academic experience. In turn, American undergraduate conference participants and midshipmen from the Naval Academy share their cultural, political, and educational views with One To World’s delegates in an exciting academic and social setting.

 

Read more about the conference in our NAFAC brochure.

You can apply by completing this application form.

 

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH AT 5:00PM

*Only complete applications will be considered*

*Please read through all application materials before applying*

Fulbright Black History Month Celebration – Harlem Jazz & Soul Food

In recognition of Black History Month, don't miss this chance to travel up to Harlem for a visit to the National Jazz Museum for a private workshop and live musical performance!

You and other scholars will get an in-depth look at creativity and civil rights during the Jazz Age and beyond. You'll also learn more about New York State history, including a multifaceted look at cultural changes in Harlem after the Great Migration. You will actively engage with jazz, while also exploring the development and transformation of American culture. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to identify artists, writers, musicians, song titles, and composers associated with the Jazz Age in Harlem. Fun and educational! After the workshop, you will watch a live performance of a trio of professional jazz artists before having free time to explore the museum on your own.

 

After the museum, we will travel together to a nearby restaurant in Harlem and enjoy an authentic and delicious soul food lunch!

Please login to register for this event.

 

This Fulbright Enrichment activity is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE), and One To World.

New York Yankees Baseball Game

Finish the spring semester off in "walk-off fashion" with a trip to Yankee Stadium to see the New York Yankees take on the Philadelphia Phillies, a rematch of the 2009 World Series! Watch MLB star Aaron Judge, the new captain of the Yankees, blast a ball over 400 feet! Who knows, maybe you will catch his first homerun ball of the season!

 

One To World has reserved an entire block of seats, 50 tickets, so in addition to watching the action on the field, you will have the opportunity to mingle with other international students who attend universities around the New York area! Ballpark snacks, a cold beer and memories you will never forget: there's no better way to spend this Monday night!

 

Please login to register for this event.

Please note that all program fees are nonrefundable

Cultural Cuisine @ Angel Indian Restaurant

One To World's Cultural Cuisine is back! Get together and enjoy New York's vibrant restaurant landscape on a student budget. Whether you are a dedicated foodie, especially interested in one national cuisine, or simply looking to spend your evening with a group of 27 international students, you are encouraged to join us for the first dinner of the new semester!

 

The pick for February is Angel Indian Restaurant in Jackson Heights, Queens. Its chef and owner, Amrit Pal Singh, opened the doors in October 2019. He is originally from Pathankot, a city in the northern Indian state of Punjab. He pursued his formal culinary education in Australia, before moving to New York to build his business and family. Angel originally opened with only vegetarian dishes, but has since incorporated meat onto the menu. Inspectors from Michelin have given it critical acclaim, granting Angel with "Bib Gourmand" status.

 

There will be plenty to talk about while eating at Angel and getting to know their staff, cuisine and working culture. Additionally, Jackson Heights is a very interesting neighborhood of Queens to explore, known for its multicultural shops and restaurants. Join us for dinner with your choice of drink, shared appetizers and your choice of a main course. In-between eating, the chef and owner will come out and give us the inspiration behind the venue and answer some of your questions. To read more details about the restaurant and its owner, check out this article...

 

Have a look at the menu below and please indicate your drink and main course choice upon registration.

 

Drinks (Choose 1)

Mango Lassi

Punjabi Lassi

Masala Chai

Fresh Lime Soda

Limca

Thums Up

 

Shared Appetizers

Lassuni Gobi

Kale Pakoda

Dahi Batata Puri

Pani Puri

Paneer Tikka

Samosa

Samosa Chat

Paneer P.B35

Mumbai Bhel Puri

Egg Pav Bhaj

 

Main Course (Choose 1)

*Will come with Basmati rice and butter naan

 

Vegetarian Non-Vegetarian
Lotus Root Kofta Murgh Makhani
Paneer Khurchan Chicken Vindaloo
Paneer Makhani Chicken Bhuna
Diwani Handi Chicken Saag
Saag Paneer/Tofu Chicken Madras
Bhindi Masal Lamb Rogan Josh
Rajma Masala Lamb Bhuna
Dal Makhni Lamb Vindaloo
Dal Tadka Lamb Madras
Channa Masala Goat Bhuna
Aloo Gobi Goat Madras
Vegetable Moilee Laal Maas
Baingan Bharta Fish Moilee
Matar Paneer Prawn Chettinad
Chole Bhatura Chicken Dum Biryani
Vegetable Dum Biryani Goat Dum Biryani

Corporate Governance Session 2 at IHouse & $750 Scholarship Opportunity

Are you interested in networking with professionals and enhancing your skills in the corporate world?

 

Join us for our second discussion this semester with two corporate leaders: Michel Perez, President of MAPI LLC, a consulting firm specializing in financial compliance and a consultant to Promontory Financial Group, as well a Patrick Simonnet, a New York-based Managing Director and the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) of Bank of China for the USA. Combined, our two speakers have more than forty years of corporations in the U.S. and abroad, making this the ideal program for those learning about corporate governance for the first time, and those deepening their knowledge of the subject.

 

As experts in corporate governance, Michel and Patrick will speak on the importance of responsible corporate management and best practices in the field. They will share their professional experiences in the business world and facilitate a conversation on this important topic that impacts all of us consumers, professionals, and global citizens. There will also be an opportunity for networking with the speakers and other attendees, as well as refreshments. We will have 3 sessions total this semester on this topic and each session is different, so you are welcome and encouraged to attend all 3!

Attending this event is also an opportunity to qualify for a scholarship of up to $750!

To apply, please submit an essay here of no more than 900 words, answering the question: “What is the number one corporate governance issue in your home country and how would you address it?” There is a first-place prize of $750, and a second-place prize of $500, made possible by the Harold S. Geneen Charitable Trust. Please note, you MUST attend at least one session to qualify for the scholarship.

 

The application for the scholarship deadline is: Monday, April 10th at 10:00AM EST