Field Course in Conservation and Global Health: A Collaboration in Pangandaran

The Primate Research Center of IPB University, in collaboration with the Center for Indonesia Field Study at Central Oregon Community College and the Center for Global Field Study at the University of Washington, successfully held the third annual Field Course in Conservation and Global Health at Pangandaran Recreation Park, from August 10–27, 2025.

Celebrating Independence Day

This year’s program was especially memorable as it coincided with the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence. In between the field activities, participants joined the local community in celebrating Independence Day on August 17, participating in traditional games and friendly competitions that allowed international students to experience the vibrant spirit of Indonesian culture firsthand.

Over the course of seventeen intensive days, participants—comprising seven students from Central Oregon Community College, three from IPB University, and three from Sebelas Maret University (UNS)—engaged in a combination of lectures, hands-on practices, and individual research projects.

Animal Behaviour Practice in Pangandaran Nature Reserve

Blow Pipe Gun Practice

The lecture series covered a wide range of topics, including primate classification, biodiversity threats, human–wildlife interactions and conflict, global health, field study techniques and awareness, demography, and research ethics. These sessions were complemented by practical field exercises where students learned to operate essential research tools such as drones, GPS units, range finders, and radio telemetry equipment, as well as the traditional blowpipe used in wildlife research.

Each participant also conducted an individual research project, focusing on subjects related to primates, their habitats, or other relevant conservation themes. Notably, two graduate students from IPB University’s Primatology Study Program took part in the course as a three-credit elective, underscoring the academic rigor and interdisciplinary value of this international collaboration.

Larva Identification

Community Outreach at Pangandaran Elementary School

In the final week, participants carried out a community outreach and environmental education program at SDN 5 Pangandaran, continuing a tradition from previous years. Entirely organized and led by the field course students, the outreach aimed to raise environmental awareness among local elementary students, emphasizing the importance of protecting forests, wildlife, and the broader ecosystem.

The 2025 Field Course in Conservation and Global Health once again demonstrated the value of international collaboration in experiential learning, combining academic instruction, field research, and cultural exchange to inspire the next generation of conservationists and global health advocates.

Community Outreach at Pangandaran Elementary School

FLITE – Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange

FLITE – Faculty Leadership for International Training and Exchange

FLITE is a professional development program for U.S. college faculty and administrators to strengthen global leadership on their campuses.

In today’s interconnected world, preparing students for success requires equipping them with the skills and perspectives needed to thrive in a global workforce. The FLITE program empowers faculty and administrators at U.S. colleges and universities with the knowledge, resources, and professional networks to embed international education into their institutions and cultivate globally-minded graduates.

Overview

FLITE is a professional certificate course in International Education Leadership for higher education faculty and administrators delivered in partnership between the Council of American Overseas Research Centers and College of the Canyons


The program consists of three elements: 

Borobudur Temple, Java, Indonesia

Online Coursework. A 10-week online course consisting of synchronous and asynchronous presentations, readings, and discussions, led by experts in the field covering a broad spectrum of topics in international education, such as COIL programs, institutional partnerships, and student mobility.

Project. Participants - working individually or in teams - design a project to be implemented at their institutions following the program. The project is guided by IE Mentors who guide and advise the project throughout the course with regular meetings and written evaluations and assessments. Participants are required to submit a final written Project Report at the conclusion of the course, and a Project Presentation during the Overseas Faculty Development Seminar. 

Overseas Faculty Development Seminar. After completing the online coursework, participants attend a 10-12 day professional development seminar at an Overseas Research Center (ORC) in the CAORC network. During the seminar, participants engage in a variety of in-country activities, including lectures, discussions, site visits, and hands-on experiences at universities, NGOs, and historical and cultural sites. Participants also have opportunities to connect with local university faculty and researchers. At the culmination of the seminar, participants deliver their Project Presentation.

The 2026 Overseas Faculty Development Seminar component is scheduled to take place in Indonesia, hosted by the American Institute for Indonesian Studies. Seminar activities will take place in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and other locations in Java from June 8 to June 19, 2026*.  

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Unlocking Rice’s Hidden Power: A Path to World Health Transformation

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Washington, D.C. invites you to:
“Unlocking Rice’s Hidden Power: A Path to World Health Transformation”

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
09.00 AM (Washington D.C.) | 08.00 PM (Jakarta)
Remark: H.E. Indroyono Soesilo, Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S.

Speaker: Prof. Herry S. Utomo, Louisiana State University
Discover how rice innovation can shape a healthier future for the world!

Zoom Meeting ID: 822 6666 9277
Passcode: 341398

Obituary

Martin F. Hatch Jr. Obituary

Martin F. Hatch Jr., a pioneering ethnomusicologist and beloved mentor, passed away on August 23, 2025. As a professor of music at Cornell University, he devoted his career to the study and teaching of Indonesian music, particularly the gamelan traditions of Java and Bali. His work was instrumental in introducing generations of students and scholars in the United States to the richness of Indonesian musical heritage. Through his scholarship, teaching, and leadership in performance ensembles, he helped establish gamelan as a vibrant and enduring presence on university campuses across the country.

Professor Hatch’s legacy in the field of Indonesian studies is profound. He not only advanced the academic study of gamelan music but also nurtured deep cultural exchange and understanding between Indonesia and the United States. In 2012, he played a key role in establishing the American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS), which continues to support scholars and foster connections between the two nations. His dedication inspired countless students to pursue research in Indonesian arts and culture, many of whom have carried forward his vision of bridging communities through music. His contributions will continue to resonate in classrooms, concert halls, and among the scholarly community for generations to come.

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Applications Open for Advance Indonesian Language Abroad Program

Program Dates: June 19 - July 31, 2025

This immersion program focuses on advanced-level Indonesian language acquisition. The program consists of a structured academic program of:

  • Four hours of language instruction four mornings per week

  • Two to three hours of arts and cultural activities one afternoon per week

  • Weekly field trip

  • One weekend will feature a cultural or scenic excursion in Central Java outside Salatiga

Instruction is given in small, individualized groups taught by in-country language teachers who have extensive experience teaching Indonesian as a foreign language. Topics for instruction are theme-based and include education, language and culture, history, literature, arts and performance, economics, political and social issues, environment, and globalization. One topic is discussed each week.

This year's program will be held at the Language Training Center (LTC), Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW) in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia.

Eligibility

Graduate students, undergraduates of junior or senior standing, faculty members, teachers in elementary and secondary schools, and educational administrators are eligible to apply. All applicants should have achieved by June 2025 at least an intermediate level of proficiency in Indonesian, equivalent to the proficiency expected at the end of a fourth-semester or sixth-quarter course.

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Celebrating the Scholarship and Activism of Dédé Oetomo

Join NYSEAN and NYU’s Master’s Program in International Affairs (MAIR) for a conversation with Dédé Oetomo, a campaigner for LGBT rights in Indonesia and a scholar on gender issues, and Gina Chua, a Singaporean journalist who is the Executive Editor of Semafor and one of the most senior transgender journalists in the United States.

Friday, February 7, 2025

12:00 PM 1:30 PM

Online and In-Person

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