One year after the creation of the Global Scholars program on the Metropolitan Campus, the College at Florham has introduced its own innovative global living and learning experience.

Called the Florham Scholars program, the initiative is designed for residential freshmen with a strong interest in global affairs. The 22 inaugural Florham Scholars are enrolled in the Florham Seminar in International Relations, live together in a specially reserved residence hall and will participate in special events such as briefings at the United Nations, field trips and social activities.

During the winter break, scholars also will have an opportunity to visit Wroxton College in England. Finally, during the spring semester, these students will enroll in a special section of The Global Challenge, the online Core course that presents current world issues and different cultural perspectives. The theme of this year’s seminar is “America and the World.”

Naomi Weinberger, political science (Flor), who teaches courses on international relations, is director of the Florham Scholars Program. She is a former director of the U.N. Studies Program, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, N.Y.C.

The Global Scholars Program on the Metropolitan Campus also provides a diverse group of students a chance to live, study and socialize together while exploring global issues. Ten students are enrolled in the program this year, and eight are residing in University Court 4. The students are required to take six credits together, including the online freshman Core course The Global Challenge, Freshman Seminar and an independent study. They also must participate in at least seven co-curricular activities, such as trips to the United Nations and museums. Finally, students have the option of studying abroad. Last year, students traveled to South Africa.

September 2003

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College at Florham, Madison, N.J.

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Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.

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