Morse Institute leading global studies program to Mongolia again this summer

The Karen W. Morse Institute for Leadership is excited to announce that we will leading a second global studies program to Mongolia in Summer 2017!  Issues in Global Leadership will explore the rich, ancient history of Mongolia as well as the newly democratic Mongolia of 27 years. Students will be living in a developing country, learning about Mongolian leadership practices through interviews with leaders from a variety of sectors and visiting organizations aimed at supporting inclusive leadership development. 

Throughout the course, we will explore the roles and identities of leaders in education, social services, journalism, politics and government, environmental social change, business and entrepreneurship, and the arts. In addition, we will visit several museums, temples, cultural monuments and performances.  The program will spend two weeks in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, and six days travelling the country side (or the “steppe”), spending time in the historical city of Kharkhorum and Hustai National Park.  

The program is six weeks: the first week on campus, three weeks abroad and two weeks back on campus. The cost is $5,750, all-inclusive (airfare, lodging, meals and cultural excursions).

Instructor, Holly Diaz, will be hosting four information sessions about the trip. The dates are:

• January 23, 2017, NOON – 1:00 PM, VU 460
• January 24, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, VU 460
• February 15, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, VU 460
• February 17, 2017, NOON – 1:00 PM, VU 460

For more information, visit our website, take a look at our video from last summer’s trip to Mongolia and join our Mongolia 2017 Facebook page to start conversations, ask questions and receive up-to-date information about trip details, application deadlines and more!