Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs

International Campus Update

January 26, 2005

Headlines

ASIAN TSUNAMI: When the devastating tsunami struck on Dec. 26, University staff immediately jumped into action, contacting students studying in the area and offering assistance to international students and their families who may have been affected. Fortunately, no international or study abroad students were found to be in the affected areas when the tsunami struck, according to the Learning Abroad Center and International Student and Scholar Services. Several student and local groups have started fundraising to help with the relief efforts.
MORE: http://www1.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/Tsunami_relief_efforts_at_the_U.html

CHINESE NEW YEAR: Chinese New Year is Feb. 9, welcoming in the year of the rooster and year 4702 on the Chinese calendar. Many events are planned locally.
SELECTED EVENTS: http://www.chinacenter.umn.edu/events/main_pe_05NY.htm

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR INTERNATIONALS: Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals nominations are due by Feb. 1, 2005. University-wide award honors international alumni, former students, and friends of the University who have distinguished themselves in their post-university work as leaders in their professional careers.
QUESTIONS: Susan Atwood, 612-626-8832 or atwood@umn.edu
APPLICATION MATERIALS & PAST WINNERS: http://www.international.umn.edu/awards/leader/leader.html

REGENTS DISCUSS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: Gene Allen, associate vice president for international programs, gave a presentation to the Board of Regents Educational Planning and Policy Committee on Dec. 9 where he discussed the University’s initiatives in the area of international education. The Regents were very supportive of efforts to encourage more students to study abroad and have asked Dr. Allen to return in March for further discussion.

Program News

ICGC/MACARTHUR: The Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change (which includes the MacArthur Interdisciplinary Program on Global Change, Sustainability and Justice) has moved to 537 Heller Hall. Visit their new offices during an open house Jan. 27, 3:30-5 p.m. MORE: 612-624-0832

Study, Work, Intern, Volunteer, and Travel Abroad

PHOTO CONTEST: The Global Link, a student group for learning abroad alumni, is sponsoring an international photo contest for U of M Twin Cities undergraduate and graduate students. Photos must be turned into the Learning Abroad Center, 230 Heller Hall, by Feb. 9, 2005. Submit one 4x6 color, black-and-white, or unaltered digital print per person. Prizes include a 15-day Eurailpass Flexi from Rail Europe, a $250 gift certificate from STA Travel, and guidebooks from Rough Guides. Vote for your favorite photo at the Learning Abroad Spring Fair on Feb. 16 (see EVENTS below).
MORE: Scott Daby, daby0005@umn.edu

NEW TRAVEL PRODUCTS: New travel products are now available at the Learning Abroad Center, 230 Heller Hall:

Also, see EVENTS section below for LEARNING ABROAD SPRING FAIR, STUDY ABROAD RE-ENTRY, and UNPACKING YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE.

Funding Opportunities and Announcements

OIP: The following funding opportunities are administered by the Office of International Programs.
MORE: http://www.international.umn.edu/funding/ or 612-624-5580

IRSEP SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Congratulations to the 2005 – 06 International Reciprocal Student Exchange Program scholarship recipients. IRSEP is the oldest continuous exchange program at the University, offering a full scholarship for study abroad. MORE: An IRSEP Group Advising Session will be held March 9 at 1 p.m. in 289 Humphrey.

Events

AUSTRIAN STUDIES LECTURE AND SEMINAR SERIES:

CARLA PRESENTATIONS: CARLA Presentations hosted by Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition.
MORE: 612-626-8600

CEHD INTERNATIONAL PIZZA & TALK: “Work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” by Gary McLean; Department of Work, Community, and Family Education. Feb. 7, noon-1:30 p.m., 250 Wulling Hall.

LEARNING ABROAD SPRING FAIR: Feb. 16, 9:30–1:30 pm, Willey Hall Upper Concourse. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to learn about international opportunities and Learning Abroad Center programs and to find out how learning abroad will fit into their academic goals, personal aspirations, and career plans.

MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL CENTER:

RECEPTION AND BOOK SIGNING: Reception and book signing with Arvonne Fraser, author of “Developing Power: How Women Transformed International Development,” Feb. 3, 4:30-6 p.m., Humphrey Center Atrium.

STUDY ABROAD RE-ENTRY: Helping Students Unpack Their Experiences, a workshop for faculty members, advisers, and counselors. Jan. 28, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 130 Blegen Hall. The Learning Abroad Center and the Office of Student Affairs will offer a training session for staff on helping students process (or "unpack") their study abroad experience. This training will be presented by career development and study abroad staff from Michigan State University.

UNPACKING YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE: How to Sell your Study Abroad Experience to Employers and Graduate Schools. Jan. 27, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 144 McNeal Hall or Jan. 28, 2-4 p.m., 130 Blegen Hall. This interactive and highly informative session will give students the information and skills they need to effectively present their study abroad experience in résumés, application cover letters, and job interviews. This training will be presented by career development and study abroad staff from Michigan State University.

University of Minnesota
International Campus Update
Vol. 6, No. 1

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

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