Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs

International Campus Update

September 14, 2004

Editor’s Note: Welcome to another school year and another year of International Campus Update newsletter. This monthly e-newsletter highlights international news, events, and programs from all four campuses. See the end of this issue for more on submitting information and subscribing.

Headlines

SENEGAL’S PRESIDENT ABDOULAYE WADE AND FIRST LADY VIVIAN WADE : Senegal's President Abdoulave Wade and First Lady Vivian Wade will visit the Twin Cities campus Sept. 23 and 24. They will be accompanied by a delegation to learn about past University connections with Senegal and to explore future initiatives in higher education and agricultural development. Both the President and First Lady will receive Doctor of Laws degrees for their public service to Senegal and other countries in Africa.

GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE U’s LICENSE FOR TRAVEL TO CUBA: Guidelines for use of the U's license for travel to Cuba have changed. If you plan to apply for a license, you should first review the Office of International Programs’ website: http://www.international.umn.edu/cuba/default.html

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2004: International Education Week 2004 will be Nov. 15-19. Mark your calendars and start planning! All departments, campuses, organizations, and student groups are encouraged to plan events that highlight the University's support of international education. To see a list of events planned so far, or to submit your events, go to: http://www.international.umn.edu/IEweek/
CONTACT: Jennifer Schulz, Office of International Programs, 612-624-0557, schul160@umn.edu

SCOTT DeLISI, U of M alumnus, was named ambassador to Eritrea in August. DeLisi, who received his bachelor’s and law degrees from the Twin Cities campus, is only the ninth Minnesotan to be appointed to an ambassadorship since 1949. [Star Tribune, July 5, 2004]

Program News

NEW U GUIDE TO HOSTING INTERNATIONAL VISITORS: New U Guide to Hosting International Visitors is now available from the Office of International Programs. Guide provides planning, cultural, and protocol advice for arranging a short visit of an international guest or delegation. To request a printed version: 612-624-5580 or international@umn.edu. The guide is also available online: http://www.international.umn.edu/visitorsguide/

U REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDED THE BEIJING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION EXPOSITION : U representatives attended the Beijing International Education Exposition Aug. 24-26, including senior VP Robert Jones, UMM chancellor Sam Schuman, UMD vice chancellor Vince Magnuson, UMTC vice provost Craig Swan, UMC professor of natural resources and former interim vice chancellor Daniel Svedarsky, and several others. The trip's goal was to make connections and attract undergraduate and graduate students to enroll at U of M campuses. As the only U.S. institution at the Expo, the University’s booth drew large crowds of students interested in studying at an American institution.

Professional Notes

NEAL L. GAULT: Neal L. Gault, dean emeritus of the Medical School, will receive an honorary degree from the Seoul National University College of Medicine on Sept. 23 in recognition of his continuing work with SNU to build on the strong foundation of cooperation he helped established during the 1954-1961 Minnesota-Seoul National University Cooperative Project.

G. EDWARD SCHUH: G. Edward Schuh, regents professor in the Humphrey Institute, received the Legendary Member of the Society award from the Brazilian Society of Agricultural Economics in July. The award recognizes lifetime contributions to the profession.

Study, Work, Intern, Volunteer, and Travel Abroad

LEARNING ABROAD FAIR: See “Events” section above.

STUDENT PROJECT FOR AMITY AMONG NATIONS (SPAN): In summer 2005, students will be able to conduct research on a self-chosen topic in India, Spain, or Uruguay. SPAN is a one-of-a-kind independent research program and is open to students from all Minnesota colleges and universities. Students earn eight upper-level academic credits.
APPLICATIONS: span@tc.umn.edu or 612-626-1083
MORE: http://www.mnspan.org

LEARNING ABROAD CENTER TRAVEL SERVICES: Learning Abroad Center Travel Services is located in 230 Heller Hall. Products and services available to the University community include passport photos, railpasses, international ID cards, travel guides, insurance, group travel assistance, etc.
MORE: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/products/index.html

NEW LEARNING ABROAD CATALOG NOW AVAILABLE. Catalog lists 250 study, work, and internship programs in more than 60 countries. Catalogs are located in most buildings on the Twin Cities campus.

Funding Opportunities and Announcements

NORA PAUL: Nora Paul, director, Institute for New Media Studies, has received a Fulbright Senior Specialists grant in Communications and Journalism at Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain.

Events

CARLA OPEN HOUSE AND LECTURE: Sept. 15, 4-6 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center. Lecture, “The Role of Culture in Foreign Language Pedagogy” by Sandra Lee McKay, professor at San Francisco State University and U of M alumna, will be followed by an open house and reception.

CEHD INTERNATIONAL PIZZA & TALKS: “Internationalizing the Campus: A Multi-Faceted, Interdisciplinary Approach,” by Lynn Anderson, Learning Abroad Center. Free and open to all; no reservations necessary. Oct. 4, noon-1:30 p.m., 250 Wulling Hall.
MORE: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/IntEduc/

CENTER FOR AUSTRIAN STUDIES LECTURE SERIES: "Compensation for Victims of Nazism in and from Austria: A Never Ending Story" by Doz. Dr. Brigitte Bailer-Galanda, University of Vienna and Documentation Archive of the Austrian Resistance (co-sponsored with the Center for Jewish Studies and the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies). Sept. 20, 3:30 p.m., Wilkins Room, 215 Humphrey.
MORE: http://www.cas.umn.edu/ or 612-624-9811

CENTER FOR GERMAN AND EUROPEAN STUDIES: “Bush vs. Kerry: Does it Matter for Europe?” by Hans-Ulrich Klose, member of the German Bundestag. Sept. 15, 9:30-11 a.m., 710 Social Sciences. MORE: 612-626-7705 or cges@umn.edu

EYES OF THE DRAGON: “Eyes of the Dragon: A Reflection On Past, Present, and Future U.S.-China Relations,” Sept. 20, 2:30-4 p.m., Campus Club, $40. For reservations, call 651-633-2036 or 651-484-5555. Co-sponsored by the U of M China Center.

FORMER CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JEAN CHRÉTIEN: Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien will deliver the Humphrey Institute’s next Carlson Distinguished Lecture, “The Environment: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Commitment,” Sept. 16, 12:15 p.m. at Northrop Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public. Chrétien will discuss the imperative to enhance protection for existing park land and expand protections for wilderness. Mr. Chrétien also will touch on the Kyoto Protocol and the need for all nations to balance development with environmental protection.

LEARNING ABROAD FAIR: Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., west end of the Washington Avenue Bridge. Hey, students! Go abroad! Study, work, intern, volunteer or travel in another country. Pick up a new catalog. Find out how learning abroad will fit into your academic goals, personal aspirations, and career plans. Learn which program is right for you. See you on the bridge! MORE: tgcmktg@umn.edu or 612-626-8966

MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL CENTER:

“WORLD IN MINNESOTA: DIVERSE FAMILIES, SHARED DREAMS”: A two-part event hosted by the College of Human Ecology.

University of Minnesota
International Campus Update
Vol. 5, No. 5

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

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The next issue will be sent in October. International Campus Update welcomes submissions. Please send items to be included to schul160@umn.edu or call 612-624-0557.