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Femi Odebiyi is an Assistant Professor at LCC International University. He joined the university in August 2007 from his teaching position at City University of Seattle, Slovakia campus. Prior to this, he worked in Dubai. He has a Master’s degree in International Management from the University of St. Thomas, USA and currently pursuing his doctorate degree in Transformational Leadership. He teaches Business Research Methods, and International Business. His professional interests include the integration of faith and work; he developed courses that integrate faith and work, and started an online faith and work related learning portal for students from universities spanning 4 different continents.    

 What if your favorite app, sneakers, or video game could teach you how to change the world? This interactive lecture reveals how everyday products and services connect us globally and how young people like you can become tomorrow's international business leaders. Through real-world scenarios, participants will discover how companies navigate different challenges to create impact. We'll explore exciting career paths in international business—from sustainable fashion to tech entrepreneurship. By the end, participants will understand how international business isn't just about profit, but about building bridges, solving global problems, and creating opportunities for communities everywhere.   

Erin Bronsink earned her M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. Her primary focus of research was on how to improve feedback on writing. She has taught English in a number of countries, including the U.S., Kazakhstan, China, Tunisia, Myanmar, and Iraq. Most recently, she has been teaching at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She is from Michigan but has spent several years living and teaching abroad. She enjoys grammar and learning new languages.    

Dear Reader, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has earned a bad reputation in certain academic fields. Because it seems like everything has changed. Teachers know all too well that students can easily use AI to take shortcuts to education and learning. How can we make sure that AI is not the anti-hero of academia? In order to preserve our human attributes, we need to change the way we use AI. As we examine what we would’ve, could’ve, should’ve done with AI to enhance learning, we will also discuss how to be the mastermind behind your brilliant ideas and to effectively collaborate with AI.   

Dr. Crombie is the Chair of the Global Business and Public Engagement department and also teaches communications. His undergraduate studies are BA in History and Geography, National University of Ireland, Maynooth and STB (Baccalaureate) in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Shane’s post graduate studies are MA in Mass Media and Communications, University of Leicester, UK and D. Min in Homiletics, Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis Missouri. His current research topics; rhetoric and rhetorical pedagogy include post-pandemic communications, media and society in the Cold War, and preaching.  

The world of media is your world. From the news you see on your phone to the videos you watch with friends, it shapes how you think, feel, and act. You don’t just consume, you create, so how  you can take control of your media experience? 

Join us for "My World, My Media, My Voice!"- will explore the hidden rules of media and discover how to use media platforms to tell your own stories and make a real impact. This is your chance to learn the skills to navigate the digital world with confidence and make your voice heard, loud and clear!

Dr. Gaiduk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at LCC International University. She received a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University (2015). She has been teaching at LCC International university since 2002 and counseling couples and individuals since 2014. Prior work experience includes teaching English at a secondary school and English tutoring in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Prior education includes a BA in Theology from Lithuanian Christian Fund College (1999) and an MA in Counseling from Regent University (2002). She has been volunteering as a supervisor to counseling students in Lithuania and Ukraine since 2014.   

Change is the new constant now. And anxiety seems to be the new normal. What does Psychology have to offer people as instruments in promoting individual and relational wellbeing in our world that changes so fast? Two virtues that have surfaced rather recently are compassion and self-compassion.    

Dr. Morales earned his BA in Philosophy from Tyndale University, his MA in Philosophy from Toronto Metropolitan University, and his PhD in Philosophy from Western University. His doctoral dissertation, a work at the intersection of metaphysics and philosophy of science, is a critical examination of the powerful qualities ontology. While he continues to work in philosophy of science, he has a growing interest in comparative philosophy of religion, with special interests in Buddhism and religious pluralism. At LCC, he regularly teaches the Worldview and Ethics courses but has also taught the special topics course on Eastern Philosophy.   

Are we physical bodies or do we have non-physical souls? This lecture will explore the implications of neuroscience, if there are any, on what it means to be human.  

Andy (as he calls himself) holds PhD in philanthropy and global studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. He holds master's degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Harvard Divinity School, as well as a bachelor’s degree in business administration. In addition, he has worked in the non-governmental sector for more than 20 years including with micro-economic development programs in both Rwanda (3 years) and the Dominican Republic (4 years).  

Civil society has long played a vital role in shaping how communities respond to the challenges of a changing world. As globalization, conflict, technology and shifting political landscapes threaten human welfare, civil society actors, formal and informal, can provide much needed voice, social innovation, and conduits to express important values. Among other things, civil society advocates human rights and democratic accountability, often stepping in where governments and markets fall short. In an era marked by opportunity and upheaval, civil society is a key resource.