Office of Global Education
![Dance troupe in Rwanda. Dance troupe in Rwanda.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/361343402_6462357817167339_8300762053591042690_n.jpg?VersionId=eWNth0iov9eYr5POkLyElgRgEtNbToP0&itok=K-njlqoL)
Kent State students experienced Rwandan culture as part of their study abroad experience.
![Flying velvet monkey and baby in Kigali, Rwanda. Flying velvet monkey and baby in Kigali, Rwanda.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Unknown_23.jpeg?VersionId=juC8K0nDmJ6jDksyR2HunRGW21tGveRY&itok=D82f5koi)
A group from Kent State visiting Rwanda for a university-sponsored global peace conference was treated to a show by local monkeys.
![Kent State graduate Isobel Day presents at the global peace education conference in Rwanda. Kent State graduate Isobel Day presents at the global peace education conference in Rwanda.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20230712_BC_Rwanda%20Day%203_148%20%281%29.jpg?VersionId=19WIG9PluOKyKca.zZtBv8OCc5qJhXA6&itok=JDfEZ740)
![James Smith, keynote speaker of the peace conference in Rwanda James Smith, keynote speaker of the peace conference in Rwanda](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20230711_BC_Rwanda%20Day%202_030.jpg?VersionId=tvqB5aQ_u5n0y4hRaiVWAvRtSCF2tLkP&itok=qoRotu9o)
The founder of the Aegis Trust delivered the keynote address at the Kent State-sponsored global peace conference in Rwanda.
![Kent State students learning about peace and conflict in Kigali, Rwanda. Kent State students learning about peace and conflict in Kigali, Rwanda.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20230710_BC_Rwanda%2010%20July_221.jpg?VersionId=Wiff1lnnDPTyijviA_XYjTyEr.c_Jiqz&itok=NSrbavef)
A peace education conference is bringing together peace and conflict experts, students and educators from Kent State, Northeast Ohio and around the world.
![American Academy Students in Curitiba, Brazil American Academy Students in Curitiba, Brazil](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/HERO%20Rafael_Bahl_and_Friends_Curitiba_1_1500x1000.jpeg?VersionId=dPiXd0qbRUSFdUkBlVV.HNjwrwQ6PtyN&itok=26IvrxTz)
For Brazilian student Rafael Bahls, being involved in the Kent State University American Academy in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, has expanded his worldview in a multitude of ways.
![Hollywood sign in Florence Hollywood sign in Florence](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202023-06-13%20at%201.51.41%20PM.png?VersionId=sSK1d2rNgDyQpb7ZPwdL_SaVACTQxHfA&itok=BtuXi_jh)
Acclaimed television producer and writer Don Reo is coming to Kent State Florence as a guest speaker and to and receive a lifetime achievement award.
![Kent State students tour Florence, Italy, with Assistant Dean Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D. Kent State students tour Florence, Italy, with Assistant Dean Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Kent%20State%20students%20in%20Florence.png?VersionId=8deie4qCVyMB3HzVbwV1zxGivSdvq4kW&itok=WP9e6_zc)
What first began in 1972 with a small group of Kent State architecture students and faculty traveling to Florence, Italy, for a few weeks has blossomed into one of the most prestigious education-abroad programs in the country.
![McGreal and de Souza McGreal and de Souza](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/C5C74CE3-10FC-48A1-9DB4-BDF07B66EB2E.jpg?VersionId=TGmZW6YxCtJO96NsyE_cDgmc0KGeuqzI&itok=94d6kknC)
A Kent State fashion design student helped a prominent New York City designer create and debut his first bridal collection.
![Brazilian educators at Cleveland sign Brazilian educators at Cleveland sign](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Unknown_21.jpeg?VersionId=BTllQ2pE5Tf2blcHuWGhMVtwxUWQW3zj&itok=BoCXXqPT)
A group of educators from Brazil spent two weeks at Kent State participating in workshops and field trips to area schools.