Symposium History
2020
11th Annual International Symposium
What does 'Futuristic Education' Look like in 2020 and Beyond?
INVITED
OMEP-USA MEMBERS to 'BISE'
BISE Contact: Executive Director - Dr. Pamela R. Cook [prcook12@gmail.com]
OMEP-USA Contact: President - Dr. Judith McConnell-Farmer judymcconnellfarmer@gmail.com
OMEP-USA Website: omepusareg4@outlook.com
2019
10th Annual International Symposium
What have you contributed these past ten years to help your campus, church and community?
2018
9th Annual Annual International Symposium
Dr. Priscilla Brown-Lopez
2017
8th Annual International Symposium
Dr. Alberto L. August
2016
7th Annual International Symposium
Dr. Anoop Gupta
University of Windsor, Canada
'Children's Holocaust Art: Identity and Identifying'
2015
6th Annual International Symposium
Dr. Judith McConnell-Farmer
Dr. Judith McConnell-Farmer
Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, USA
www.washburn.edu
Lessons from my Travels: Perspectives of Early Childhood Education in
China, India and Nepal
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2014
5th Annual International Symposium
1st Keynote: 'Presentation Day' Event Dr. Kara Smith, University of Windsor, Canada
{2013 Alumni Teaching Award}
'Reading our World'
"What do successful, literate readers have in common across the globe? They read their world!
From Scotland to France to Canada and South Africa, Kara Smith has studied and taught how to engage children in literacy.
Here, she will take you through stories and travels that have connected readers to their communities, schools, and the written word.
Connect words to who you are!"
http://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2013-06-07/education-quest-discovery-award-winning-professor
The University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-centred university, with a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs including several professional schools such as Law, Business, Engineering, Education, Nursing, Human Kinetics and Social Work.
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2nd Keynote: 'Research & University Day' Event - University of Belize
Dr. Jeanne Adele Kentel, University of British Columbia
'To Frolic and Play in Harm’s Way: The Evolving Ethic of Care for the Young'
The University of British Columbia (UBC), established in 1908, is one of Canada’s leading research
universities & ranked among the top 40 in the world!
UBC was recently ranked 30th by: 'Times Higher Education World University Rankings'
The university attracts 54,000 students across Canada and 140 countries around the world to two major campuses (Okanagan & Vancouver).
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2013
4th Annual International Symposium
Keynote: Dr. Rafael Lara-Alecio, Texas A & M University & Dr. Beverly J. Irby, Texas A & M University
2013 - Student 'Poster Session' - Chateau Caribbean Hotel
2012
3rd Annual International Symposium
'Welcome Reception'
2012
3rd Annual International Symposium
'Presentation Day'
Dr. Pamela R. Cook, Dr. Priscilla Brown-Lopez Dr. Filiberto Penados Dr. Jerry Woodbridge Dr. Judi Simmons-Estes
Symposium Executive Director University of Belize University of Belize Indiana Wesleyan University Park University
Mr. Jahmor Lopez Symposium Ministry of Education Slide Show Washburn University Students
Ministry of Education Rep Programme Preschool Representative Presentation
2012
3rd Annual International Symposium
'Poster Session'
University of Belize, Central America - University Students
Washburn University, Kansas - University Students
2011
2nd Annual International Symposium
'Presentation Day'
Dr. Priscilla Brown-Lopez, University of Belize
Dr. Alberto L. August, University of Belize
'Presentation Day', Princess Hotel, Belize City
'Presentation Day', Princess Hotel, Belize City
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2010
2nd Annual International Symposium
'Excursion Day'
Photo Left - Volunteer Work Day - Liberty Learning Centre - January 2011
Photo Middle - Mayan Ruins Tour - January 2011
Photo Right - Kayaking in Belize - January 2011
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2009
Launching of Belizean International Symposium on Education
Princess Hotel, Belize City, Central America