Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs

International Campus Update

September 12, 2003

Headlines

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2003: International Education Week 2003 is November 17-21. All departments, campuses, organizations, and student groups are encouraged to plan events that highlight the University's support of international education. International Education Week was first declared by the U.S. Departments of State and Education in 2000 as part of their effort to encourage policies and programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study in the U.S. The Office of International Programs has a leadership role in supporting and publicizing these events.
[www.international.umn.edu/IEweek/2003/]

LEARNING ABROAD CENTER: The Global Campus and International Service and Travel Center merged July 1 to become the Learning Abroad Center, the University’s resource for international study, work, intern, volunteer, and travel opportunities. Offering more than 300 programs in 67 countries, it also provides invaluable resources and advising for students, staff, and faculty interested in anything from taking part in a short-term Global Seminar to planning a vacation abroad. [www.UMabroad.umn.edu]

“INTERNATIONALIZING THE CAMPUS — A USER’S GUIDE:”: The Office of International Programs highly recommends this new book, published by the American Council on Education. It is very informative and useful, especially the tips on conducting an internationalization review and in discussing what is a globally competent student. OIP has a limited number of copies for interested departments (copies have already been sent to all associate deans of undergraduate colleges on the Twin Cities campus and the vice chancellors and study abroad directors of coordinate campuses). If you are interested in receiving a copy, contact Jennifer Schulz at 612-624-0557 or schul160@umn.edu.

SEVIS DEADLINE MET: Kay Thomas, director of International Student and Scholar Services, is happy to report that the University met the compliance deadline of August 1, 2003, for entering all international students, scholars, and their family members into SEVIS (the federally mandated system for tracking information on international students and scholars). It was a huge task to ensure that the most up-to-date information was entered into the system for students and scholars (involving the entry of 6,000 records by ISSS staff!). Thanks to all who contributed to this effort.

Program News

CARLA SUMMER INSTITUTES: For the eighth year, the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) sponsored ten week-long summer institutes held between July 28-August 15, 2003, on a variety of topics including technology for the second language classroom, maximizing study abroad, and developing materials for less commonly taught languages. More than 200 language professionals attended from 31 states and France, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, and Taiwan. Since the program began, CARLA has provided professional development for nearly 1,400 language instructors from around the world.
[See photos: carla.acad.umn.edu/scrapbook.html]

CULTURE CORPS: In an effort to bring an international perspective to the Twin Cities campus, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) hosts the Culture Corps program in which international students use their international and intercultural skills while working on a project with a University faculty or staff member. Projects can be initiated by faculty, staff, or students and can be directly related to classroom content or stand-alone projects.
[www.isss.umn.edu/onestopservices/programs/culturecorps]

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM: Professor Ragui Assaad is the new coordinator of the Humphrey Institute’s International Fellows Program. Assaad replaces Regents Professor G. Edward Schuh who oversaw the program for many years.

“ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL” PAPERS SOUGHT: Deadline is Sept. 30 to submit papers for this interdisciplinary celebration of art, academics, and culture between UMD and Palermo, Italy. Abstracts of 200 words or less may be submitted electronically to papers@italiafest.us.
[www.italiafest.us]

JUNIOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: In August, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) conducted a 10-day orientation for 122 faculty from Eurasia and Southeast Europe as part of the Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP) sponsored the by American Council for International Education and the U.S. State Department. The faculty will spend one academic year at institutions across the U.S. for professional development. The orientation included intensive computer instruction, workshops on U.S. higher education and learning styles, and participation at
several Twin Cities cultural events. The training was designed by Barbara Kappler and Thorunn Bjarnadottir of ISSS.

Professional Notes

TIBOR ZOLTAI: Tibor Zoltai, a retired professor of geology, died July 13. Zoltai and his wife Olga created two scholarship funds—one that helps students study in Hungary and another that supports graduate students who demonstrate a strong interest in and connection with Hungary and its culture. The Zoltai family directed memorial gifts to these two funds, which are administered by the Graduate School and the Office of International Programs.

MARY MADDEN: mary Madden, assistant professor in healthcare management, has received a Fulbright Senior Specialists grant to work with Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. This program offers two- to six-week grants to leading U.S. academics and professionals to support curricular and faculty development and institutional planning at academic institutions in 140 countries.

KATHERINE FENNELLY: Katherine Fennelly, professor in the Humphrey Institute, has been named the Willy Brandt Professor of International Migration at the University of Malmö in Sweden for fall semester while on sabbatical.

Study, Work, Intern, Volunteer, and Travel Abroad

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT: U.S. News & World Report listed the University’s study abroad program as a “program to look for,” which highlights “outstanding examples of academic programs that lead to student success.” The programs listed were recommended by college presidents, chief academic officers, and deans of students from around the country.

LEARNING ABROAD CATALOG NOW AVAILABLE: Curious about any of the 300 program opportunities abroad? New Learning Abroad Catalogs can be found all around campus or in 230 Heller Hall.

SPAN: The Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN), Minnesota’s oldest study abroad program, will offer its unique independent research and study abroad programs in Ethiopia and the Basque Country of Spain in summer 2004. Students earn eight academic credits for in-depth, pre-departure coursework, eight weeks self-designed field research in country, and completion of an extensive research paper.
For applications: span@tc.umn.edu or 612-626-1083.

FIRST STEP MEETINGS: Students interested in study, work, intern, or volunteer abroad should attend a First Step Meeting – held daily in 94 Blegen Hall and every Wednesday at 190 Coffey Hall.
[See: www.UMabroad.umn.edu/goingon.html#firststep] Study Abroad First Step Meetings and program selection advising will also be offered in some college advising offices this fall. If you are interested in having First Step Meetings in your college, please email Jodi Malmgren at jodim@umn.edu.

GLOBAL SEMINARS ANNOUNCED FOR 2004: Global Seminars are short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs. This year 11 programs will take students to places as diverse as Ghana, Vienna, and Australia.
[www.umabroad.umn.edu/globalseminars.html]

STUDY ABROAD MAJOR ADVISING SHEETS: Study abroad major advising sheets have now been completed for sociology and biomedical engineering. More than 30 majors now have these collaboratively produced resources that help students find programs in their field. These have been developed in conjunction with the curriculum integration project supported by a Bush Foundation grant.
[www.UMabroad.umn.edu/integration.html]

GLOBAL MOSAIC NEWSLETTER: Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up for the Learning Abroad Center's new monthly e-newsletter, Global Mosaic. It will include information about experiences abroad, international events, study abroad planning hints, program deadlines, scholarship information, and more. Send info for submission to Lynsi Spaulding at lynsis@umn.edu. Sign up for the newsletter at onestop.umn.edu/Events/newsletters.html or email Lynsi.

GLOBAL ADVISER NEWSLETTER: Watch for the September issue of the Global Adviser in your mailbox. This issue highlights the study abroad planning process and provides strategies for faculty and advisers to help students start planning early.
[See: www.UMabroad.umn.edu/globaladviser/]

See also “Learning Abroad Center Fall Fair” under “Events” below.

Events

CARLA ANNIVERSARY LECTURE AND OPEN HOUSE: The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a lecture and open house on Sept. 18 at the McNamara Alumni Center. Dr. Nina Garrett, director of the Center for Language Study at Yale University, will give the lecture, “Language Learning in the 21st Century: Changing Reasons, Changing Routes,” from 4 to 5 p.m. A reception/open house will follow from 5 to 6 p.m.

CENTER FOR AUSTRIAN STUDIES LECTURE SERIES:

CONFERENCE: “Embodiments of Power: Building Baroque Cities in Austria and Europe,” Sept. 18-20. Conference is free to U of M faculty, staff, and students (meals excluded). Deadline to register is Sept. 15.
[www.cas.umn.edu]

HELSINKI ARCHITECTURE: The College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture is hosting an exhibition of contemporary architecture from Helsinki in the Rapson Hall Courtyard through October 17. For more info, call 612-624-7808.

LEARNING ABROAD CENTER FALL FAIR: How big is your world? Here's your chance to learn about international study, work, intern, volunteer, and travel opportunities! Visit the Learning Abroad Center's Fall Fair to discover the services, advising, and programs offered by this newly merged unit of the Global Campus and the International Service and Travel Center. You will be able to pick up the new Learning Abroad Catalog, investigate programs in depth, and talk with program representatives from around the world. The Learning Abroad Center also offers services for faculty, staff, and the public. You never know what awaits – take the next step! Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., west end of the Washington Avenue Bridge.

ROBERT A. KANN MEMORIAL LECTURE: “Language and State Building: The Case of the Habsburg Monarchy” by Robert J.W. Evans, Regius Professor of Modern History, University of Oxford. Sept. 18, 3:30 p.m., Shepherd Room, Weisman Art Museum. Sponsored by the Center for Austrian Studies.

SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR: Small World Coffee Hour gives international and U.S. students, staff, and faculty opportunities to meet and socialize. Sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services, it is held every other Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. in 110 Heller Hall. The next Coffee Hour is scheduled for Sept. 19.

WORLD CHAT—LIBERIA: The Minnesota International Center will host Wynfred Russell, who will speak about Liberia. Russell came to the U.S. as a refugee after fleeing the civil war in Liberia. He teaches at the University and is a resident expert on West Africa. Oct. 1; 5:30-7 p.m.; MIC offices.
[Register: www.micglobe.org/calendar/event.cfm?id=380]

University of Minnesota
International Campus Update
Vol. 4, No. 6

Office of International Programs
Assoc. Vice President: C. Eugene Allen
Editor: Jennifer Schulz

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