| Journalists from Tajikistan visit UConn |
| STORRS, CT - October 12, 2009 - Five journalists from the central Asian country of Tajikistan had an eventful eight days in Connecticut and beyond last week, when they visited UConn to examine government accountability and experience living with American families. Click to read more >> |
| UConn’s Center for Continuing Studies Receives $373,000 to Train Young Kenyan Entrepreneurs |
| STORRS, September 1, 2009 –The U.S. Department of State awarded a $373,000 Professional Exchange Grant to the Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) at the Center for Continuing Studies (CCS) at the University of Connecticut. Click to read more >> |
| Russian Officials To Visit West Hartford Town Hall |
| WEST HARTFORD, CT - June 1, 2009 - Next week, five Russian officials will visit what to them is a must-see Connecticut tourist attraction — West Hartford Town Hall. The Russian delegation, interpreter in tow, plans to drop in June 9 to meet with Ron Van Winkle, the interim town manager, and Chris Johnson, the finance director. They hope to learn about the town manager-town council form of American government. Click to read more >> |
| UConn Hosts Russian Leaders in Learning Exchange |
| STORRS, CT – May 29, 2009 – UConn’s Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI), located within the Center for Continuing Studies (CCS) will host five Russian leaders and a Russian facilitator from June 5 through June 13 through the Open World Program. Open World is managed by the independent Open World Leadership Center at the Library of Congress. Click to read more >> |
| GTDI Making a Difference |
| STORRS, CT - July 10, 2008 - GTDI hosted a study tour of 16 university students from Iraq this past summer. The month long program focused on improving the participants’ awareness of the United States as well as developing their leadership and entrepreneurship skills. The sessions included a broad range of topics. Click to read more >> |
