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UID:3548-1748354400-1748357400@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Community Dialogue: Effects of Anti-Inclusion Policies on Education Abroad
DESCRIPTION:Discuss with colleagues how to encourage diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and access (DEIA) for education abroad in an increasingly anti-DEIA environment.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/community-dialogue-effects-of-anti-inclusion-policies-on-education-abroad/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T112000
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UID:3337-1748428200-1748431200@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow SIG Annual Business Meeting @ NAFSA National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Rainbow SIG for our Annual Business Meeting\, featuring membership\, financial\, and general updates\, as well as elections. \nLocation: Room 2\, San Diego Convention Center
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/rainbow-sig-annual-business-meeting-nafsa-national-conference-2/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T113000
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UID:3475-1748431800-1748435400@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Rainbow SIG Coffee Hour @ NAFSA National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Rainbow SIG and COMPEAR – Global Education Network at GoAbroad’s booth (#2119) for a low-key hour of networking and socializing\, immediately following our Annual Business Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn about Rainbow SIG and connect with the Co-Chairs and other leadership members. \nLocation: GoAbroad.com Booth (#2119)
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/rainbow-sig-coffee-hour-nafsa-national-conference/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T135000
DTSTAMP:20250501T184646Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T184646Z
UID:3552-1748437200-1748440200@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Disability Inclusion: Perspectives from Professionals with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act\, a panel of early career international exchange professionals with diverse disabilities share their experiences with access and inclusion. They offer strategies and future aspirations to build more inclusive cultures for international education professionals and participants.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/the-future-of-disability-inclusion-perspectives-from-professionals-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Session
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T152000
DTSTAMP:20250501T180339Z
CREATED:20250430T182326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T180339Z
UID:3550-1748442600-1748445600@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Fatness Takes Flight: Supporting Body Diversity on International Programs
DESCRIPTION:Body diversity is a vital (and often overlooked) topic in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) efforts for international education. Antifatness and size discrimination create inequitable experiences for plus-size students. This session explores the impact of systemic antifatness on study abroad and offers strategies to make programs more inclusive and accessible to diverse body types.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/fatness-takes-flight-supporting-body-diversity-on-international-programs/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T163000
DTSTAMP:20250505T013614Z
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UID:3587-1748444400-1748449800@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:San Diego LGBTQ+ History Tour @ NAFSA National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Rainbow SIG is once again sponsoring a queer history walking tour of our NAFSA host city! This event will be limited to 25 registrants. We will be paying per person\, so please only sign up if you are positive you will attend. \nEvent Information: \n\n\nWHO? All current and future Rainbow SIG members are welcome! You do not need to be a NAFSA attendee to join us on the walking tour.\nWHEN? Wednesday\, May 28 @ 3pm – 4:30pm\nWHERE? San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood (~15 min car ride from NAFSA). Exact meeting location will be sent to the first 25 registrants.\nCOST? Free! We’re footing the bill. We will also be providing the guide with gratuities\, but you are welcome to tip an additional amount.\n\nRegister here! \n\n\nThis 1.1-mile\, 1.5 hours walking tour of Hillcrest covers San Diego’s LGBTQ history with stories of some of its earliest gay bars\, the hate crimes plaque\, Harvey Milk Street\, the Center\, the Rainbow Flag and much more. The tour covers the people\, places and events that made San Diego’s “gayborhood” the vibrant community it is today. \n\n\nThe meeting point for this tour is a 12-minute walk from our Rainbow Reception location\, Rich’s. Since the walking tour and the Rainbow Reception are on the same day\, this will give everyone the great opportunity to attend both events and spend the afternoon in San Diego’s Hillcrest “gayborhood”. Feel free to hang out in between and grab a bite from one of Hillcrest’s many local bars and restaurants. Doors to the Rainbow Reception open at 8pm.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/san-diego-lgbtq-history-tour-registration-nafsa-national-conference/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T200000
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UID:2980-1748462400-1748462400@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:2025 Rainbow Reception @ NAFSA National Conference
DESCRIPTION:The most-anticipated reception of the NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference is headed to San Diego; Join us May 28th for an evening of community\, fundraising\, and drag! Arrive early for a free drink ticket and limited edition Rainbow SIG stickers while supplies last! Rainbow SIG swag will be available for purchase. A suggested donation of $10 will be collected at the door\, with all proceeds going toward the Fund for Education Abroad Rainbow Scholarship.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/rainbow-reception-2025-nafsa-national-conference/
LOCATION:Rich’s\, 1051 University Ave\, San Diego\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20250501T195144Z
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UID:3554-1748514600-1748520000@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Poster Fair: Increasing Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion in International Education
DESCRIPTION:Posters highlight innovative diversity\, equity\, and inclusion practices\, programs\, support services\, and resources to assist colleges and universities in expanding international education opportunities and participation among nontraditional populations.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/poster-fair-increasing-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-international-education/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poster Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T135000
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UID:3556-1748523600-1748526600@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Queer Without Fear: Harnessing Queer Joy in Education Abroad
DESCRIPTION:This session outlines how education abroad professionals can allow for students to be their most authentic selves abroad and embrace queer joy. Panelists share personal narratives from students and colleagues\, highlighting how their queer identities helped guide them through their study abroad experience and into the professional world.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/queer-without-fear-harnessing-queer-joy-in-education-abroad/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Session
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T155000
DTSTAMP:20250501T180415Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T180415Z
UID:3559-1748530800-1748533800@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Responding and Navigating Identity-Based Incidents Abroad
DESCRIPTION:This session equips participants with strategies to respond to identity-based incidents abroad and promote safety\, resilience\, and inclusivity. Through guided discussions\, case studies\, and practical demonstrations\, attendees learn key response components\, the importance of predeparture training\, and techniques for field professionals.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/strategies-for-responding-and-navigating-identity-based-incidents-abroad/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T155000
DTSTAMP:20250512T150019Z
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UID:3716-1748530800-1748533800@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Transforming and Empowering International Leaders Through the RISE Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, audiences can learn about NAFSA’s Representation\, Inclusion\, Support and Empowerment (RISE) Fellowship Program. RISE fellows will share how the fellowship has helped their professional development. There will be an overview of the program\, mini storytelling session among participants\, and Q&A. \nLocation: SDCC Room 7A
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/transforming-and-empowering-international-leaders-through-the-rise-fellowship/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Session
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250530T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250530T112000
DTSTAMP:20250501T180425Z
CREATED:20250430T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T180425Z
UID:3563-1748601000-1748604000@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Community Dialogue: Politics and Study Abroad Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Explore with colleagues the importance of preparing students to engage with conversations about U.S. politics and social movements during their time abroad.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/community-dialogue-politics-and-study-abroad-preparation/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250530T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250530T122000
DTSTAMP:20250501T180437Z
CREATED:20250430T182936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T180437Z
UID:3561-1748604600-1748607600@www.rainbowsig.org
SUMMARY:Unmasking Identity Formation in Education Abroad
DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive session to explore the topic of identity and better understand how to help students cultivate identities as global citizens. Together\, reflect on how identity can be salient when traveling abroad and how identities may shift after return. Expand awareness of social and projected identities and build vocabulary in articulating how those identities can help build more inclusive spaces anywhere in the world. By participating in this session\, attendees will improve pre-departure and re-entry sessions by helping students navigate their own identity formation.
URL:https://www.rainbowsig.org/event/unmasking-identity-formation-in-education-abroad/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Session
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