GMA - Global Minds Association

🌐 Attention GMA Members! 🌐

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW DATE for the EMERGENCY GMA Meeting! 🚨

Dear GMA Members,

In light of the challenges we're currently facing, your immediate participation is requested for an emergency meeting to shape the action plan for the future of our association. Your insights are invaluable, and together, we can overcome these and foster the growth of our community.

🗓️ Meeting Agenda:

✨ Committee and Association Overview
✨ Brainstorming Solutions
✨ Expressing Interest in Roles
✨ Encouraging Active Commitment

Your active involvement will play a pivotal role in shaping the path forward. Let's come together to address these challenges and work towards a stronger, more united association.

📧 Meeting details will be shared via email to all GMA members. Keep an eye on your inbox for the specifics.

Let's tackle challenges, embrace diversity, and champion social change as one unified force! 💪🌍

To all GMA Members,
🚨 Urgent Announcement! In the face of some challenges that we are facing, we're hosting an emergency meeting to discuss the action plan for the future of the association. Your input is crucial to finding solutions together and growing our association.

🤔 Discussion Points:
• Committee and association overview
• Brainstorming solutions
• Expressing interest in roles
• Encouraging active commitment

Your participation is key to shaping our future. 🌈 Let's tackle challenges together! 🚀

🌍The meeting details were shared by email to all GMA members.

🌎1st GM REUNION 🌎

🇮🇪 The first Global-Minds Alumni Reunion took place on August 5th and 6th at the University of Limerick in Ireland. This reunion brought together a vibrant assembly of 18 GM Alumni and Current Students from all corners of the world.

💌 These two days were dedicated to forging connections, sharing stories, and fostering newfound relationships. The focal point was an exchanging insight into our ongoing professional careers, followed by discussions about our aspiring career paths. In addition to these enriching conversations, the event also included engaging icebreakers and collaborative team-building activities. On the second day, Anastasiia, one of the GM Alumni, guided us through a tour of the city before saying goodbye to our colleagues.

❤️ Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the Global-Minds Master for their generous sponsorship, and we extend our gratitude to Didi and Manoela for organizing this remarkable reunion. Special thanks are also due to Evelyn, Georgiana, and Anastasiia for their valuable contributions to the reunion's organization.

✨ The Global Minds Alumni Reunion will take place after the IACCP 2023 in Limerick, Ireland.

📍 When: Saturday, August 5th, and Sunday, August 6th at the University of Limerick, Ireland.

🎊 The event includes exciting activities, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and additional activities on Sunday. Check out the planned activities for this reunion!

🙏 Thanks to Global-MINDS European Master in Psychology for funding the meals, and special appreciation to reunion organizers Diana and Manoela and to volunteers Evelyn, Georgiana, and Anastasiia.

We are all excited to reconnect, share experiences, and create new memories with all!

P.S. In the email send there is an invitation to join the WhatsApp group for updates and contribute to the shared playlist.

The 27th Regional European Conference of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology will take place from July 31 to August 5, 2023, in Limerick, Ireland. The theme of the conference is "GLOBAL MINDS AND HEARTS: PATHWAYS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE."
It takes place at the University of Limerick, the leading coordinator of the GLOBAL-MINDS Master .
The conference will include various formats such as talks, poster presentations, symposiums, roundtable discussions, and pre-workshops. It expects to attract over 250 professionals in the field of cross-cultural psychology from around the world to collaborate and discuss pressing global issues that demand personal and professional involvement.
Some of the GMA members and GM Alumni are actively participating in the conference, serving as speakers, workshop facilitators, and volunteers to aid in the organization of the event.
Stay up to date by following IACCP LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iaccp-2023/

Learn more about the conference here: https://iaccp2023.com/home/

⁉️ Are you an Erasmus Mundus Student from the cohort 2022-2024?

🌟 Check out this opportunity from the Mindful Mundus project to be a Mindful Mundus Ambassador! 🌎

🤝 📅 Program Dates: September 4th - October 13th, 2023
⏰ Time Commitment: 16 hours in total
🔒 Requirements: Available during program dates

As a Mindful Mundus Ambassador, you will:
✅ Participate and engage in group sessions,
✅ Complete surveys,
✅ Spread awareness

Benefits you'll enjoy:
🌐Expand your network with fellow EM students and mental health experts 💡 Develop intercultural competence and mental health knowledge
💪 Enhance your personal growth and skills
🎖 Receive a certificate of achievement
💼 Boost your resume and LinkedIn profile Take a step towards positive change.

Join and become a Mindful Mundus Ambassador!

Apply now and be part of the Mindful Mundus project!

Visit https://lnkd.in/ezmR-8ZE for more information.

For any queries, you can email [email protected]

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😍 Check out this great opportunity for GMA - Global Minds Association members!!

✨ The Mindful Mundus Project, a project in collaboration with GMA - Global Minds Association and Erasmus Mundus Association, is recruiting Mindful Mundus Experts to design and deliver mental health support program for Erasmus Mundus students! 🌍

📅 Application deadline: July 21st, 2023 (23:59 CEST) 👉Who can apply: Graduates of Erasmus Mundus Programmes
💼 Responsibilities: One webinar, five workshops, two support group sessions
🔍 Requirements: Erasmus Mundus alumnus, Mental health background, Strong facilitation skills
🌟 Benefits: Enhance skills, Connect with professionals, Make a positive impact Apply now and be part of the Mindful Mundus project!

Visit https://lnkd.in/eq2MM9Ma for more information.

For any queries, you can email us at [email protected]

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✨We would like to share with you exciting news! 🌍The Mindful Mundus Project ✨

🤩The project is a collaboration between GMA - Global Minds Association and Erasmus Mundus Associations. The project coordinators are the GMA head of Project Management, Diana Marcela Lizarazo Pereira & Dayana Sanchez from EMA.

☀️This project is an innovative initiative designed to provide comprehensive mental health support and foster intercultural competence among the diverse Erasmus Mundus student body.

💚It also aims to create a movement to increase awareness of mental health and foster a more supportive, inclusive, and mindful Erasmus community.

Learn more about the project on our website: https://gmassociation.org/our-projects/

Follow the project page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mindful-mundus/?viewAsMember=true

📢 Exciting update! 🎉 The programme and activities for the Alumni reunion!

Evelyn (Cohort 2017-2019), Manoela (Cohort 2018-2020), and Didi and Georgiana (Cohort 2019-2021) designed the final programme for the upcoming Global-MINDS European Master in Psychology Alumni Reunion on August 5th and 6th in beautiful Ireland! 🌍✨

🎊 They have put together engaging activities and networking opportunities to reconnect, reminisce, and envision the future together.

The final programme will be send shortly to all attendees, so keep an eye on your email!

🗓 Mark your calendars, gather your enthusiasm, and get ready to be a part of something truly special. We can't wait to see you there!

📣 Last Week, Diana and Axel, participated in the Global-MINDS European Master in Psychology summer school. Diana shared her experiences and insights on how students can make a real impact through projects.

🌍We invite you to participate in the GMA - Global Minds Association and get involved in our incoming projects. Stay tuned for more inspiring events!

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🙏 THANK YOU 🙏
Yesterday we celebrated our General Assembly for 2023 and the second anniversary of GMA!

🙌🏻 Here, GMA board members shared the achievements, lessons, and opportunities for growth of all committees.

🗳️ We also held elections for the new board of 2023-2024, leading GMA to make the world a better place through diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are beyond pleased to present you and welcome our new board:
• Chair: Axel Dornelles
• Vice-Chair: TBD
• Head of Finance: Karolin Kibele
• Head of Projects: Diana Lazarazo
• Head of Comms: Georgiana Darau
• Head of Outreach: Ivan Lopez

💙 Lastly, we welcome new volunteers to our committees!

🙏 Thank you to all who attended the General Assembly. Thank you to the former board members, the new ones, and the veteran and new volunteers.

Great things are on their way! So stay tuned for amazing projects and activities in the upcoming months!!

Ready to take on a leadership role? 🙌🏼

We're excited to announce that all board positions, including Chair, Vice-chair, Head of Communication, Head of Project Management, Head of Finance, and Head of Outreach, will be available for the taking on our General Assembly 2023 on May 24, 2023, at 17:00 Lisbon time! 🎉

Volunteering with Global Minds Association is a fulfilling opportunity to give back to the GM community while gaining valuable skills. By working together within and between committees, we can conquer new challenges and achieve our goals. 🤝

Plus, volunteering comes with personal and professional benefits like skill-building, networking, job experience, and making a positive impact on your community. So why not take the leap and get involved? Sign up using the link in our bio to learn more about the association and how you can make a difference! 😊

Today we had a networking event connecting the new cohort of the Global-MINDS European Master in Psychology with former alums.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We hope you enjoyed socializing, networking, and learning about the Global Minds experience and GMA.

We wish you all the best of luck with the start of your journey!

‼️SAVE THE DATE‼️

We are thrilled to invite you to the Global Minds Association's General Assembly 2023, commemorating our association's first two years.

This is an exciting opportunity for us to reflect on our accomplishments, showcase our future goals, and, most importantly, engage with our members.

During the assembly, we will:
⭐️ Discuss Past Year's Achievements
🌱 Recruit New Volunteers
🗳️ Elect New Board Members
🙌🏻 Organize Social Activities
🌎 Network

This event is open to members of the association, as well as anyone interested in becoming a member.

📌 Sign up at: https://tinyurl.com/53me7xae (link in bio)

We look forward to seeing you there!

‼️Attention Network‼️

Join us for a fun and engaging social event designed to bring guests together and foster valuable connections. Whether you are a prospective GM student with a lot of questions, a GM alumni wanting to share your experiences as a GM student with the newer generation or simply meet new people, this is the perfect opportunity to do so.

✏️ We'll be organizing online activities and discussion to ensure an interactive and exciting experience for everyone.

❤️ Don't miss out on this chance to network and socialize with like-minded individuals!

📌 Interested? Sign up to this event using the following link or the link in our bio: https://shorturl.at/ryYZ8

🌟 Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🌟
Today, and every day, we celebrate the strength and courage of the trans community. Let's work together to raise awareness, advocate for trans rights, and create a world where everyone can live their truth 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

🌍Today is the International Day of Zero Waste! Let's see what it means and how we can contribute and support the zero waste initiatives and become more sustainable. 🌿

This week is the week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination. Look at this post to see how to combat racism in our everyday's life. Sharing your story of struggling against racism and listening to other's experience can already change the narrative from seperation to solidarity!

Join our "Build Your Own Website in 90 Minutes" workshop for beginners who want to learn the basics of DIVI Theme Builder for WordPress.

👩🏽‍💻 In this workshop, you'll learn how to create a simple yet stylish website using DIVI's user-friendly modules and settings while designing the website for GMA.

❗️ No prior experience with WordPress or DIVI Theme Builder is required - bring your creativity and a willingness to learn!

📌 Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/okh5vz (link in bio)

Global Minds will host a career day for students and alums in partnership with GMA. As an alumnus, you have valuable insight and experience to share with students and other colleagues, and we would love for you to be a part of this event. Don't miss this chance to connect with current students and share your story to inspire and guide the next generation of Global MINDS graduates on their career paths.

❗️ We're looking for alums interested in providing 20-minute talks about their experiences during and after the Global MINDS program.

📝 Please get in touch with us as soon as possible (Deadline February 20th). We look forward to hearing from you and making this event a huge success!

GMA and Kalamazoo College are pleased to invite you to the talk "Reflecting on bisexuality research" by Nikki Hayfield.

📝 To join the event, fill in the form by clicking this link: https://rb.gy/lunbtv

📌 Nikki Hayfield is a social psychologist based at the University of the West of England (UWE), in the UK. She started researching bisexuality when she undertook a Ph.D. exploring bisexual women’s dress and appearance, or visual identities. Since then, she has continued to use qualitative research methods to explore bisexuality, including people’s lived experiences of their identities and relationships. In this talk, Nikki gives an overview of some of her research before discussing recent literature on bisexuality and bisexual identities.

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‼️GLOBAL MINDS CONFERENCE & REUNION‼️

✏️ Conference: Join us in Limerick, Ireland, between the 1st-4th of August for an opportunity to present your research at the IACCP conference. This year's theme is "Global Minds and Hearts: Pathways Towards a Sustainable Future." Submit your abstract here at: https://iaccp2023.com/abstract-submission/

🌍 GM Reunion: Immediately after the IACCP 2023, we will celebrate the first official Global MINDS alum reunion. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with fellow alums and gain recognition for your research.

Starting in the United States and later expanding to the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, and beyond, Black History Month celebrates and commemorates black history, black people, their legacies, and struggles.

GMA joins its voice to celebrate Black History Month to uplift the voices of black people and stand against racism.