Taking a Stand: Athletes, Artists, and Activism

In an imperfect society, what needs to be done to balance the power of the various voices that make up our media diet? Can and should professional athletes and famous artists limit their activism? How can we create a society where all voices are heard and those most marginalized have their needs advocated for?

We live in a society where professional athletes, K-Pop groups, and entertainers have the potential to rally millions to action. This summit explores the roles and responsibilities of the hyper-famous artists and athletes as agents of change, for better or for worse. Join us to debate who decides which causes are worth fighting for.

Summit Schedule

Thursday, October 14th, 2021

4:00PM to 4:15 PM (ET)

Introductions and Summit Overview

4:15PM to 4:45PM (ET)

Opening Keynote

4:45PM to 5:00PM (ET)

Closing and Preparations

Saturday, October 16th, 2021

11:00AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

Team Introductions: Assembling for Collaborative Work

Summit-Specific Meaning Building Activity

12:00PM to 12:20PM (ET)

Break

12:20PM to 12:50PM (ET)

Speaker Rotations

12:50PM to 1:20PM (ET)

Speaker Rotations

1:20PM to 1:45PM (ET)

Break

1:45PM to 3:15PM (ET)

Debriefs and Collaborative Project Work

3:15PM to 3:45PM (ET)

Project Presentations

3:45PM to 4:00 PM (ET)

Closing and Pledge Wall

Global Experiences for Every Student

Global education has always been about what you do, not where you go. The essential and enduring work includes teaching students to appreciate diverse perspectives, understand the connections they have to the wider world, respectively and effectively communicate and collaborate across cultures and countries, and use interdisciplinary knowledge to investigate and take action on issues that matter to them and the wider world.

EXPERT SPEAKERS

We believe in the power of learning first-hand from other people‘s experiences and being able to illustrate the concepts we cover in all of our programs with examples of people whose daily work revolves around the issues of global significance. Envoys’ network of wonks, historians, scholars, and practitioners provides access for students to real people who care deeply about improving the world around them.

INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE

Both the present and the future require the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems together. Students and educators alike must seize the moment to develop meaningful connections and bridge differences. Throughout the summit series, we utilize virtual exchanges and project collaborations to develop empathy, understanding, and respect.

PAY IT FORWARD

The work that matters in the 21st century will be performed by small teams utilizing diverse skill sets and technologies to work across geographic, cultural, and temporal boundaries. Each summit culminates with a collaborative ‘pay-it-forward’ project that helps students to bring learning back to campus and home communities and inspire personal, sustained engagement.

EVERY SUMMIT INCLUDES MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND EDUCATOR COHORTS

Our Calendar

Cultivating Common Ground: The Future of Food & Community

September 2021

From can we to should we: Global Bioethics, Smart Tech, and Our Planet’s Future

October 2021

Taking a Stand: Athletes, Artists, and Activism

November 2021

Changemakers in Focus: The People Advancing Sustainable Development

December 2021

Dance Around the World: A Window into Culture and History

January 2022

Counting Hours: Honest Approaches to Service Learning

February 2022

Choose to Challenge: Celebrating International Women’s Day

March 2022

Now or Never: Adding Urgency to Earth Day

April 2022

Unfiltered: Improving Civic Discourse in the Digital Era

May 2022

No Straight Path: Elevating the Voices of LGBT+ Changemakers

June 2022

Past Student Summits