Michael Popovic is Coordinator for International Studies, and Coordinator for Days of Reflection. He is the other Gender and Sexuality Coordinator on the SUNY campus. His work promoting social justice, post-conflict reconciliation, and cross-cultural dialog, was triggered by his experiences in the context of the violent dissolution of Yugoslavia in 1990s. He has broadened the focus of his work to include education and advocacy to reduce discrimination targeting people of color and the people of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2018, Michael received the Soliya Community Advocacy award for his work in educating global citizens and promoting cross-cultural dialog and understanding.