Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs

International Campus Update

March 30, 2005

Headlines

GLOBALIZATION, MODERNITIES, AND VIOLENCE CONFERENCE: April 15-16, sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change. Join leading scholars and activists in examining the complex relationship between globalization and violence. Keynote speaker is Naomi Klein, award-winning journalist and author. Free and open to the public. Part of the President’s 21st Century Interdisciplinary Conferences series.
MORE: http://www.icgc.umn.edu

INTERNATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS: Check out the winning photos from the Learning Abroad Center’s international photo contest at http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/news/contest05.html.

Program News

HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP SYMPOSIUM AND 25TH ANNIVERSARY: "Exploring the Role of Technology in Innovative Development Strategies" symposium, April 8-9, Atrium, Humphrey Center. This symposium combines cutting-edge technology, "out-of-the-box" strategizing, and the practicalities of public policy planning. Five inspiring speakers will share their expertise to help participants frame future scenarios and plan for integrated, cross-sectoral solutions to development issues. Symposium registration $65 ($40 student). Program and reception on April 8, 4:30 p.m., to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Humphrey Fellowship Program (reception free and open to the public).
MORE: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/innovationstrategies/ or IFP@hhh.umn.edu

Study, Work, Intern, Volunteer, and Travel Abroad

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE SERIES: Are you looking for alternative ways to go abroad? Check out your options at the International Experience Series. All events will be held in 110 Heller Hall.
MORE: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/news/index.html

NEW STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IN CAIRO: New study abroad program in Cairo now available at the American University in Cairo. AUC is known for its diverse English-taught curriculum and strong Arabic language instruction. Study alongside Egyptian and Arab students and experience the rich history, architecture, and culture of one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
MORE: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/AFRICA/egypt1.html

FREE DAY WITH PURCHASE OF EURAIL SELECTPASS: If you purchase a 6-, 8-, or 10-day Eurail Selectpass by March 31, 2005, you will receive an extra day for free! Passes are valid for six months after date of issuance. Come in to the Learning Abroad Center, 230 Heller Hall, to buy your pass.
MORE: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/products/railpasses/index.html

See also INTERNATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST in HEADLINES section above.

Funding Opportunities and Announcements

GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Gilman International Scholarship Program has received an additional $1 million in funding, which will enable the Gilman Program to offer a minimum of 500 scholarship awards during the 2005–06 academic year. Applicants must be undergraduates who are receiving a Pell Grant.
MORE: http://www.iie.org/gilman
DEADLINE: April 4, 2005, for fall 2005 and academic-year programs

SCHOLAR ACCESS GRANT: Scholar Access Grant, from University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Studies program, supports postsecondary faculty wishing to incorporate international and global content into their courses. Grant covers travel expenses up to $750 to consult with specialists at UW-Madison and use the University’s international and global studies library collections. Awards are funded by a Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
MORE: http://global.wisc.edu/awards/Awards_n_Grants.htm

TEACHERS OF LESS COMMONLY TAUGHT LANGUAGES (LCTL): The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) is pleased to offer University of Minnesota LCTL instructors a number of special opportunities for professional development, including two free summer institutes on proficiency-oriented assessments for LCTLs and fee waivers for any of the CARLA summer institutes.
MORE: http://www.carla.umn.edu/institutes/2005/scholarships.html/

Events

AUSTRIAN STUDIES LECTURE AND SEMINAR SERIES:

“BLACK TRIANGLE: LANDSCAPE IN TRANSITION,”: “Black Triangle: Landscape in Transition,” a photo exhibition of the coal-mining region of eastern Germany, northern Czech Republic, and southwest Poland by Niki Lee Carlson, landscape architecture student. Carlson received a Judd Fellowship from the Office of International Programs to support her project. April 8-30, 2005, CALA Library, 210 Rapson Hall. Other events include:

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

CEHD INTERNATIONAL PIZZA & TALK: "Singapore as an International Educational Hub: Challenges and Opportunities" by Deanne Magnusson, Educational Policy and Administration lecturer. April 4, noon-1:30 p.m., 250 Wulling Hall.

GREAT CONVERSATIONS: “The Struggle and Hope for Southern Africa” with Allen Isaacman, Regents Professor of History at the University of Minnesota, and Graca Machel, former first lady of Mozambique and internationally recognized human rights advocate. April 19, 7:30 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall.
TICKETS, MAP, and MORE INFO: http://www.cce.umn.edu/conversations/convos0405/

MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL CENTER: "Conflict Resolution: How Small Countries Contribute to World Peace," with His Excellency Jan Eliasson, Sweden's Ambassador to the U.S., and His Excellency Knut Vollebæk, Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. April 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Center.$15 non-members, $5 members/students.
REGISTER: https://www.micglobe.org/secure/registration.cfm?id=546

University of Minnesota
International Campus Update
Vol. 6, No. 3

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

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