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Solutions Across Borders aims to equip our members with the
necessary tools to create change in an interconnected world
Our tri-partite approach to solving cross-border challenges:
1. Weekly Discussions
SAB members have an opportunity to voice their
concerns about current, relevant issues – such as the
changing role of the media, difficulties in market
integration, and human rights violations – in a safe,
open space. Every week, students lead conversations
on the topic of their choice, using printed and digital
media sources t to fuel discussion. Discussion
leaders also invite special guests, including nonprofit
leaders and educators, to participate.
… and on-line blogging!
Even those who can’t make it to meetings have a
chance to participate online at
solutionsacrossbordersblog.blogspot.com
Check it out!
2. Schoolwide Initiatives
SAB’s primary aim is to increase awareness among
the Baruch community about tangible solutions for the
challenges of the globalization age. We thus host oncampus events to reach out to students and staff
Past events include:
Across the Generations – a World AIDS Day Event
December 2008
SAB hosted a group of students from Generation HS
to discuss the impact of AIDS on young people – and
vice versa. “To be able to stir up young minds and the
chance to teach our next generation the power of
knowledge is one reason why I joined Solutions Across
Borders.” – Ada Ng, commenting on the event
Media and Politics in the Age of Globalization
October 2008
An panel of media experts discussed the upcoming
election, focusing on portrayal of the issues of race,
gender, young voters, and the economy in the media.
3. Off-Site Opportunities
Although we work hard to advocate and educate, we
don’t just stop there. SAB’s mission is to offer
students opportunities to proactively participate in
developing solutions to cross-border challenges,
through activism, volunteerism and awareness
building. We also work hard to establish relationships
between our members and organizations and
individuals, working to benefit those who are left
behind or hurt as a result of globalization phenomena.
Off-site opportunities include:
• visiting the United Nations for a
discussion on malaria prevention
•participating in the Global Kids
after school program to mentor
high school students
And much more!
“I walked away feeling a bit more assured
that we do not live in a society that is
politically dumb, or rather uncaring.” –
Kadri Augustin, after a SAB event
And going abroad!
Solutions Across Borders established the first CUNY
service trip to the Adakum Educational Foundation in
Ghana, to aid primary school students and their
families via the “Malaria No More” project.
[email protected]
solutionsacrossbordersblog.blogspot.com
Tuesdays. 12:45 – 2:15. VC 11-160.
Refreshments served.