Conference: “Shaping a Humane World: Global Higher Education Perspectives: STAR Scholars Network envisions a humane and just world” — December 8th, This year’s annual conference celebrates the people who are doing it in many ways and will culminate with a very special event. We will be hosting Professor Noam Chomsky on his 92nd birthday and honoring his life as a person who helped shape a humane world. A Noam Chomsky Global Connections Awards will be announced during this event.