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Dr. Al Fuertes, SIS professor and chair of the Board of the Mary Hoch Center for Reconciliation at Mason, presented and facilitated a workshop (Nov 17-20) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the topic, "From Trauma Narratives to Trauma Healing Program Implementation: A Framework to Advance Psycho-social Healing in Post-war and Displacement Settings.“

Meet Alessaundra Shallal, an SIS senior, majoring in INTS with a concentration in Legal Studies, who is also minoring in International and Comparative Studies. She is interning with Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) NOVA as a Services Coordinator this semester, and has her pick of any department for her spring internship with them. She is currently deciding between Court Programs or the Re-Entry and Family Services department, consulting with department heads and interns to make an informed choice.

This recognition highlights her commitment to student success, inclusive excellence, and the transformative power of mentorship within the higher education community.

Susan Howard, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Studies,  College of Humanities and Social Sciences, will deliver the keynote address, “Gaming to Uncover Unseen Links Between People, Animals, and Ecosystems,” at Colorado State University’s One Health Day Celebration on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Fort Collins, CO. 

Meet Susan Vetter Ricker, an SIS Senior, majoring in Bachelor of Individualized Study with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Technology.  Aside from being a student, Susan is the Director of Operations for a national water industry trade association, where she bridges the worlds of advanced technology and critical infrastructure. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding artificial intelligence—not just as a tool for innovation, but as a catalyst for ethical problem-solving and collaborative progress.

Dr. Al Fuertes, SIS professor, has just returned from Indonesia after a week-long facilitation on trauma healing as part of the Trauma Healing Training for Community Facilitators, which included participants from Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Ghana, and Germany.