CSU, Chico and Zayed University Partnership
March, 2008
Dubai, United Arab Emirates &
Women as Global Leaders
Conference
New Beginnings: Research with Zayed and CSU, Chico
Chris Coughlin arrived as a new faculty member in Child Development from Zayed University. She had a great idea about collaborative research with Zayed University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Children’s Views of War and Peace
Students in Chico and Dubai interviewed children about their views of war and peace. Some amazing similarities and differences were clear. This was the research team.
The Women as Global Leaders Conference
• We were excited to hear Jane Fonda and Sarah Ferguson speak to women representing over 80 countries. Helen Thomas from the Washington Post was also inspiring.
The Research Team Presented their Results
The two CSU, Chico students and six students from Zayed presented their study to a standing room only crowd.
Trip to Sharjah City
Drs. Ratekin and Hutchinson traveled to meet an Chico Psych alum Sheika Jameela Al Qasimi, minister of Sharjah City Humanitarian Services. They visited her clinic for deaf and autistic children.
The Travelers in the Old City
Left to right:• Dr. Cindy Ratekin• Dr. Judy Bordin• Dean Gayle
Hutchinson• Dr. Chris Coughlin• Emma Nie• Allison Schultz