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KU students complete Global Awareness Program

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LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students from 20 disciplines completed the Global Awareness Program this spring. They were recognized in a ceremony May 10.

The 150 undergraduates received GAP certification on their transcripts to inform future employers that they have completed a course of study at KU that fosters international understanding. More than 80 students completed the program in the fall.

GAP recognizes students for studying abroad, taking courses with an international focus, including foreign languages, and being significantly involved in international co-curricular activities. All undergraduates are eligible to participate.

Launched by the Office of International Programs in fall 2004, GAP has recognized more than 400 students in the past three years. More than 1,300 students are now participating.

“GAP’s unique program of pairing academics with experience helped to widen my perspective and increase my understanding of the world around me,” said Michelle Goodrick, graduating senior in psychology. “This insight has served to further fuel my passion for helping humanity as I set off to serve in the Peace Corps. GAP offered an education that went beyond the classroom and insights that would stick with me long after commencement.”

Students who completed the program are listed below by hometown.

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