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On February 14, people all over the world come together in solidarity to raise awareness and show support for One Billion Rising. One Billion Rising is the biggest, mass action with the aim of ending violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence), in human history.

Webster Leiden Campus has partnered up with The Bridge2Hope for the past few years in hosting a flash mob on this day. The Bridge2Hope is a research and intervention based program aimed at the treatment and rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking. They work with undocumented victims within the Amsterdam area and serve as an anchor for them, as they rebuild their lives.

We would like to invite you to join us and stand in solidarity against sexual violence. Each year the number of people showing support has increased and we hope to see the same happening this year!

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How much have we learned over the past 55 years since Malcom X participated in the Oxford Student Union Debate and shared his understanding of the nature of racism?

This was the central theme of our online discussion organized by Webster Leiden Campus - Webster University USA (25-06-2020) in support of the Black Lives Matter movement with students participating from our campuses in Asia, Africa, America and Europe. This event was the first in a series of events related to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Erica Wagner works in Admissions and Recruitment at Webster Leiden. She has lived in several countries and has obtained her Bachelor of Arts in History and her Master of Arts in International Relations.

In our new Staff in the Spotlight, she shares how visiting the Netherlands rekindled her dream of doing her Master's in Europe, finding true diversity at Webster and what she thinks every student should do who decides to enroll at Webster Leiden. 🎓

Find the full article here: http://www.webster.nl/news/staff_in_the_spotlight_with_erica_wagner.html

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Let's hear it for our class of 2020! In our new #seniorspotlight series we will be giving the stage to our seniors as they share their highlights of their time at Webster. We couldn't be more proud of all these individuals! Stay tuned for our first Senior Spotlight coming soon! 

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Are you ready to make a change?

We created the Global Citizen Scholarship in recognition of the outstanding contributions made by international students. The award is a 50% scholarship which amounts to € 8000 for each year of the Bachelor Program. This award will be presented to three students per year (first winners). In addition, three students will receive free housing for 1 year at the Leiden Campus Living & Learning Center (second winners).

What you need to do:

Show us how you can inspire and make a change!

Tell your story in a unique and visually-appealing way.

Creative use of media is encouraged: video format, photo with an essay or essay.

Submit your entry before May 31st, 2020

For more information and registration, visit the website

https://info.webster.nl/scholarship/

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We're introducing: Free Applications Week! 🎓🎉 Webster wants to help you chase the dreams you have for the future and turn them into action. That's why, in the week of May 4-8, you can apply to Graduate programs at our campus without paying the application fee. If you never try, you'll never know! E-mail admissions@webster.nl for the waiver code!

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We developed online counseling services to guide students and faculty during these difficult times. 'Facing uncertainty and other negative emotions' is a 3-part webinar that explores individual and collective changes after Covid-19, such as isolation, loneliness and strategies of coping, among other subjects. You can join these webinars every Thursday at 2.00 p.m., starting April 30th. |

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Let’s hear from our Student Ambassador Andi as he shares his experience in his blog: University Students Adapting to a New Normal during COVID19. We are all in this together – students, faculty, and staff at Webster Leiden Campus navigate our new reality. 💻

Check the blog here: http://www.webster.nl/about-webster/contact/chat_with_a_student.html?unibuddy=blog/post/5e452bf480004868501e6352

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Get a taste of Undergrad Life on Campus! ✨ On April 4, we will be opening our doors once again to invite students to have a Webster Experience. This is a unique opportunity to meet students, staff, and faculty throughout the day.

All prospective students are welcomed to meet current students, staff, interact with faculty and visit all our resources. The Open Day program features detailed information on all our Bachelor Programs: - BA Management - BS Business Administration - BS Psychology - BA Psychology - BA International Relations - BA Media Communications

Click here for program details and registration instructions: https://info.webster.nl/openday/

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Buongiorno! 🇮🇹Webster Student Ambassador Elisa shares her thoughts as an Italian student in the Netherlands. Check out her recent blog post where she reflects on what it’s like to live here from her perspective and also some tips for Italians considering the move! This one is written in Italian, but you can also check out one of her other blogs  ✍️: http://www.webster.nl/about-webster/contact/chat_with_a_student.html?unibuddy=blog/post/5e49dc828f003903c5e1c7a2

P.S. Did you know we have many more Student Ambassador blogs on our website? We will post more of them in the near future.  

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Do you know the best place to grab a cup of coffee, how to find a job or open a bank account, and how to balance your semester so it doesn’t get the better of you? In the new video series Student Life on Webster Canal you hear the voices of Webster Leiden students telling you their experience at Leiden campus and in the Netherlands. So how about that cup of coffee? ☕️

👉For more videos, check https://www.webstercanal.nl/gallery/student-life

Videos by Alexander Wessels

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Webster Leiden Campus Media students and the School of Communication invite you to explore and contribute to our student led website, WebsterCanal. We are launching this website to offer a multimedia platform where Media students can publish their blog, stories, pictures, podcast, videos... In times when we need a community online, we invite students from all the Departments, Alumni and Faculty to participate and be part of Webster canal. Join us!

👉 https://www.webstercanal.nl

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PHOTO CONTEST SUMMER 2020 📸 Call for Photography Contest Summer 2020 organized by Webster Canal and Media Department of Webster Leiden Campus!

“Capturing Your New Reality in Times of Isolation and Hope” The international jury will select 4 winners, regardless of the major, campus, or experience. Open for alumni. Awards include cash prizes (multiple categories), an exhibition, and international recognition. https://www.webstercanal.nl/photo-contest-2020 Within a matter of a few months, our lives have drastically changed. Borders are shut, travel is not advised. Even photojournalists are not allowed to travel to many places now. For this contest, we are inviting you to share a photo of your new reality – whatever that means to you. Entries are encouraged to be unique, exciting, and imaginative. Follow us on social media for updates and opportunities. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/webstercanal Instagram: @webstercanal

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This year marks the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Webster Leiden IR Department, the IR Club, and MUN Association invite all students and faculty to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall with simulation games, discussion panels with Ambassadors of Austria, Croatia, Great Britain, Poland, and a networking event. From the perspective of these different legacies, the panel will discuss the process of integration of Europe through the last thirty years and evaluate issues of its security and securitization, deeply intertwined with the history of European integration as well as with the current challenges in the European Union. A networking event follows the discussion panel and gives participants an opportunity to talk and take pictures with the represented ambassadors! 

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Guest Lecturer Lousewies van der Laan (5th from the right) with students at Webster Leiden Campus   Guest lecture former Fraction Leader Dutch Parliament and former EU parliamentarian at Webster Leiden Campus   On Tuesday October 29th Lousewies van der Laan was invited to give a guest lecture for the students of Introduction to Comparative Politics, a course lectured by dr. Piotr Perczynski at Webster Leiden Campus. Ms. Van der Laan is former Fraction Leader of the Democraten 66 party in the Dutch Parliament, former EU parliamentarian, and currently head of corporate affairs at Eurojust, the EU agency for judicial co-operation in criminal matters. 

  Ms. Van der Laan lectured both about her current activities at Eurojust and about her former political career. She explained why an organisation like Eurojust is so vital in modern Europe, by leading the students through an example of a murder case concerning a few EU and non-EU countries. It was very clear and evident for the students and at the same time an appealing and exciting story. 

Subsequently, Ms. Van der Laan went on to lecture about her experiences as a political leader of one of the (currently ruling) political parties in the Netherlands. Topics that were discussed included: what are pros and cons for joining the ruling coalition? How it is to be one of the first female leaders of an established political party? Is it wise to campaign with your radical reforms or wait strategically for a better moment? 

  The lecturer spoke with eloquence and the passion of a political activist, using many first-hand examples. Apart from many questions that were answered, one comment of a student reflected the atmosphere very well: “I have no questions, just wanted to say you inspired me a lot”.

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Mark your calendars for the "30 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall - Pax Europeana or Securitization of Europe?" events on November 7th! . The Webster Leiden IR Department, the IR Club, and MUN Association would like to invite all students and faculty to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall with two events! . 4:00-5:30 pm Simulation Games MUN simulation, Professor Jill Adler (room 2) Conflict zone simulation, Professor Marije Balt (room 7) The themes of the simulations are the fall of the Iron Curtain, conflicts and security issues related to the process of European integration and disintegration during the last thirty years. The MUN simulation will offer a glimpse into the MUN course that will be taught in the Spring, also by Dr. Adler, that is an elective available for any undergraduate program. The conflict zone simulation is open to anyone for participation! If you would like to participate, please email lauralinck18@webster.edu. . 6:00-8:00 pm Ambassador Discussion Panel (room 7) Ambassadors of Croatia, Great Britain, and Poland confirmed their participation! Ambassadors of Austria and Germany are invited! . 8:00-8:30 pm Following the panel, we invite everyone to the networking with the represented ambassadors and the IR departmental drinks! (room 7)