International Campus Update
November 11, 2002
- Headlines
- International Education After September 11
- Campus and College News
- Funding Opportunities and Announcements
Headlines
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2002: International Education Week 2002 is November 18-22. Colleges and departments have planned more than 20 events to highlight the University’s support of international education – from presentations and lectures to music concerts and festive celebrations. Most events are free and open to the public! For a complete schedule of events, go to http://www.international.umn.edu/ieweek/2002/events.html.
Watch for photos and a re-cap of events in the December issue!
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK CELEBRATION: Thursday, Nov. 21
3 to 6:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
3 to 4 p.m.
Poster session with winners of the Walter H. Judd International Graduate
& Professional Fellowships
4 to 5 p.m.
Judd Lecture by J. Brian Atwood, dean of the Humphrey Institute of Public
Affairs: "America: Vulnerable? Hegemonic? Or Both?"
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Reception honoring international faculty, scholars, and staff and the
Judd Fellowship Program
Open to the public. Guests are invited to attend any or all of the events. For more information, go to http://www.international.umn.edu/news/2002/ieweekcelebration.html.
CHINESE VISITORS:
- Chinese medical professors and cardiovascular experts will visit the University Nov. 14 to learn about the U.S. healthcare system and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
- Deans from the Beijing University of Chemistry and Technology will visit Minnesota from Nov. 14 to 16. The delegation is visiting various U.S. universities to learn more about their scientific and technological strengths.
- The China Center will host a delegation from Chongqing Public Administration and Management, Nov. 12-14. The delegation will hear lectures from University faculty and community professionals on the topic of U.S. government institutions.
International Education After September 11
OIP continues to monitor news, legislation, and issues related to international education and the events of September 11. Updated information and resources are posted on the OIP September 11 Web site.
SEVIS TRACKING SYSTEM: ALL International students and scholars on F and J visas MUST attend a SEVIS Information Session at the University. At the sessions, important information on legal status in the U.S. will be presented and there will be plenty of time to ask questions. Staff and faculty members who work with international students and scholars are also welcome to attend these sessions. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. in 33 McNeal Hall and Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. in 150 Tate Laboratory of Physics.
On January 30, 2003, the internet-based information (tracking) system called SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) will go into effect. ALL international students and scholars on F-1, F-2, J-1, and J-2 visas need to be aware of the new immigration regulations and how it will affect them. Decisions about registration and travel are two important areas most likely to be affected.
For more information or to see a complete schedule of information sessions,
go to:
http://www.isss.umn.edu/INSGen/SEVISUpdate.html.
Campus and College News
CARLSON SCHOOL: The Graduate School of Business Administration, located in Zurich, Switzerland, presented a lifetime achievement award to Mahmood Zaidi in October for his work in organizing a system of alliances with foreign business schools. Zaidi, a professor at the Carlson School and director of the school’s international programs office, has worked at the U for more than 30 years. See the article in the Minnesota Daily: http://www.mndaily.com/article.php?id=4037.
MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL CENTER: For more information on the following events, go to http://www.micglobe.org/cal/cal.cfm or call 612-625-4421.
- Current Perspectives on Bosnia and the Republics of the Former Yugoslavia, November 13, 5:30-7 p.m., 711 East River Road, Minneapolis
- Can U.S.-Argentina Relations Weather the Financial Storm?,
November 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Windows on Minnesota, 50th Floor, IDS Tower - Great Decisions: Korean Security Issues
November 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m., 711 East River Road, Minneapolis. - Is There a Future in Foreign Assistance?
December 3, 6 p.m., Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Center.
SPAN: Recruitment is underway for the Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN) – a unique independent research and international study abroad program. In summer 2003, students can explore and conduct independent research in Brazil, Germany, Greece, and in the Chiapas region of Mexico. SPANners earn eight upper-level academic credits upon completion of an in-depth thesis. Applications are currently available through the SPAN office: span@tc.umn.edu or 612-626-1083. For more information, go to http://www.international.umn.edu/news/2002/span.html.
Funding Opportunities and Announcements
NSEP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING (undergrad): Nov. 13, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in 289 Humphrey. A representative from IIE (which administers the scholarship) will join the meeting to talk to students about the scholarship, which funds undergraduate study in countries other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Scholarship deadline is January 24, 2003. For more information, call 612-624-5580 or e-mail to international@umn.edu.
University of Minnesota
International Campus Update
Vol. 3, No. 7
Office of International Programs
Assoc. Vice President: C. Eugene Allen
Editor: Jennifer Schulz
Interested persons may request to receive this newsletter as an e-mail update by contacting the editor at schul160@umn.edu or calling 612-624-0557.
The next issue will be sent in December. International Campus Update welcomes submissions. Please send items to be included to schul160@umn.edu or call 612-624-0557.