International Campus Update
April 12, 2006
- Headlines
- Program News
- Study, Service Learning, Intern, Volunteer, Work, and Travel Abroad
- Funding Opportunities and Announcements
- Events
Headlines
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR INT’L PROGRAMS ASSOC VP: Dr. Dennis Jett, dean of the International Center at the University of Florida, and Dr. Riall Nolan, dean of international programs at Purdue University, have been named finalists for the associate vice president for international programs position. Dr. Jett visited campus April 6-7. Dr. Nolan will visit April 12-13, with a public forum on April 12 at 2:15 p.m. in 2-206 CSOM. A position description, candidate CVs, and videos of the public forums (when available) are at: http://www.academic.umn.edu/system/vpsearch/
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR AWARD FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT: The award is given to faculty and staff members—active or retired—in recognition of outstanding contributions to global education and international programs in their field, discipline, or the University. Recipients receive a cash prize and an honorary title. Josef Mestenhauser, professor emeritus in the College of Education and Human Development, received the first award in 2005. The award is sponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice President for System Administration and administered by the Office of International Programs. DEADLINE: July 1, 2006. MORE: http://www.international.umn.edu/awards/global/global.html
INT’L GRAD APPLICATIONS INCREASE: The Council of Graduate Schools
announced March 23 that international graduate applications to U.S. universities
have increased 11 percent this academic year after a two-year decrease,
although numbers remain below 2003 levels. The University of Minnesota
is seeing a 25 percent increase in applications from international students,
according to the Graduate School.
REPORT: http://www.cgsnet.org/Default.aspx?tabid=240&newsid440=16&mid=440&&MNDAILY ARTICLE: http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/03/24/67682
INT’L STUDENT GRADUATION CELEBRATION: International Student and Scholar Services will host its annual end-of-the-year and graduation celebration for international students and their colleagues, family, and friends on May 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bistro West in the Humphrey Center. The event will include dancing, live music by "Tres Mundos," refreshments, souvenir photos with Goldy, and a short program. All are welcome; no RSVP necessary. MORE: 612-626-7100
Program News
LAW SCHOOL: The Law School will offer a five-week summer program for U of M J.D. students in Beijing, China, this summer. About 20 students are enrolled. Plans are still being finalized to offer an LL.M. program for Chinese students in Beijing.
MEDICAL SCHOOL: In February, the Medical School signed an exchange with Hong Kong University, one of the premier academic institutions in Southeast Asia. During their visit in October 2005, Medical School representatives were greatly impressed by opportunities for U of M medical students at Hong Kong University Hospital, the epicenter of research on SARS and avian flu.
Study, Service Learning, Intern, Volunteer, Work, and Travel Abroad
TRAVEL PRODUCTS ON SALE: Students, faculty, and staff will receive 20 percent off each item when purchasing two or more travel products from the Learning Abroad Center (230 Heller Hall), May 1-12. Choose from Lonely Planet guidebooks, money belts, sleepsacks, travel towels, adapters, and more. MORE: http://www.UMabroad.umn.edu/products
RAIL EUROPE INFO SESSIONS: Find out more about rail travel in Europe from an experienced traveler. Brief, informal information sessions take place every Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Learning Abroad Center in 230 Heller Hall. Rail passes can also be ordered at the Learning Abroad Center. Open to all students, staff, and faculty. MORE: http://www.UMabroad.umn.edu/products/railpasses
See also FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES below for study abroad scholarship information.
Funding Opportunities and Announcements
FACULTY RESEARCH CIRCLE GRANTS will support collaborative, interdisciplinary
work on current and critical global issues. Circles can include U of M
faculty, graduate students, and scholars from institutions abroad with
whom the University has or is developing a partnership. Sponsored by the
Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change and the Office
of the Vice President for Research. PROPOSAL DEADLINE: April 20.
MORE: http://www.icgc.umn.edu/ResearchCirclesII.htm
MAX KADE TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS FOR SUMMER STUDY IN GERMANY: The Department of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch has received four travel fellowships of $1,000 each from the Max Kade Foundation to support undergraduate majors in German who will be participating in a summer program in Germany. The fellowship awards are based on merit, with some consideration given to financial need. MORE: http://www.gsd.umn.edu
STUDY ABROAD IN IRELAND SCHOLARSHIPS: Through a special opportunity made available by Arcadia, University of Minnesota students studying with Arcadia in Ireland during 2006–07 may apply for scholarships of up to $500. MORE: smith781@umn.edu
LUCE SCHOLAR: UMTC undergrad Joseph Walla was one of 18 students nationwide to receive a Luce Foundation Scholarship for a professional internship experience in Asia. Walla hopes to study human trafficking or conflict resolution in Thailand.
SULLIVAN RECIPIENTS: Three Twin Cities College of Liberal Arts students have been named recipients of the Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarships, which provide funding for a fifth year of undergraduate study abroad. The winners are Elizabeth Burr, who will do a year of directed field research in South Africa; Mark Foster, who will study Swahili and other subjects at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and conduct research at the Jane Goodall Institute in Tanzania; and Theodore Meinhover, who will continue his study of Chinese and Bahasa at the University of Indonesia in Depok and Yunnan University in Kunming, China.
Events
BECK LECTURE: The College of Education and Human Development?s annual Robert H. Beck Lecture will be presented by Professor Wichit Srisa-an, Ph.D., Kingdom of Thailand and distinguished University of Minnesota alumnus, speaking on the topic, ?From Philosophy to Action: the Development of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University from Concept to Reality.? May 4, 4-7 p.m., Campus Club. RSVP: wata0028@umn.edu by April 28
CEHD INTERNATIONAL PIZZA & TALK: "Social Security Reform: A Case Study of Chile, with Implications for Education and also the U.S.," by Dario Menanteau-Horta, Center for Rural Sociology and Community Analysis. April 24, noon-1:30 p.m., 250 Wulling Hall. MORE: http://cehd.umn.edu/IntEduc/Pizza/
FESTIVAL OF NATIONS: The 74th Annual Festival of Nations will be held May 4- 7 at the St. Paul RiverCenter. Ninety different ethnic groups from around the world will share their foods, crafts, and traditions. MORE: http://www.festivalofnations.com
GLOBAL DISCUSSION GROUP: Tom Hanson, a former U.S. foreign policy officer, will discuss U.S. foreign policies in the greater Middle East region on April 17 at 12:10 p.m. in room 110 Heller Hall. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Culture Corps, a program of International Student & Scholar Services. MORE: zhang429@umn.edu or tkac0022@umn.edu
MINNESOTA INTERNATIONAL CENTER:
- ?The Role of Elections in Expanding Freedom and Building Democracy
Worldwide? by Kenneth Wollack, president of the National Democratic
Institute for International Affairs, and Georges A. Fauriol, senior
vice president of the International Republican Institute. April 18,
5:30 p.m., Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Center, $15 non-members, $5 members.
REGISTER: https://www.micglobe.org/secure/registration.cfm?id=636 - ?World Chat?Morocco? by Maati Monjib, a Fulbright scholar-in-residence
from Morocco at Rainy River Community College in International Falls.
April 26, 5:30 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center, $15 non-members.
REGISTER: https://www.micglobe.org/secure/registration.cfm?id=634 - ?Ambassadors Dialogue: The Future of South Korea? by Alexander Vershbow,
U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and Tae-sik Lee, Republic
of Korea ambassador to the U.S. May 8, noon, Radisson Plaza Hotel, $40
non-members, $30 members, includes lunch.
REGISTER: https://www.micglobe.org/secure/registration.cfm?id=633
INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL STUDIES:
- ?RETHINKING GLOBALIZATION: TEACHING JUSTICE IN AN UNJUST WORLD:? This Bob Peterson Educator Seminar will examine ways teachers can help students develop a sense of global justice. April 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul campus. Cost is $40. Most appropriate for teachers of grades 3-12, although all are welcome. REGISTER: http://igs.cla.umn.edu/outreach/outreach.htm MORE: 612-624-7346 or igs@umn.edu
- ?RETHINKING OUR TEACHING IN A TIME OF GLOBAL CRISIS:? Bob Peterson of Rethinking Schools will discuss how teachers can engage their students around global issues. April 20, 7-9 p.m., room 55 Law School. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Institute for Global Studies and the European Studies Consortium. MORE: http://igs.cla.umn.edu/outreach/outreach.htm RSVP: 612-624-9007 or igs@umn.edu
TURKISH CULTURE THROUGH TURKISH ART: Lecture by Henry Glassie, professor of Folklore, Indiana University. Event also includes Turkish food and folk music. Free and open to the public. April 20, 6:30-9 p.m., Northstar Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center. Sponsored by ILES; Institute for Advanced Study; European Studies Consortium; Turkish American Association of Minnesota; Turkish American Student Association; Bosphorus Dialogue; Northern Lights Society; and Mapps Coffee.
University of Minnesota
International Campus Update
Vol. 7, No. 3
Office of International Programs
Assoc. Vice President: C. Eugene Allen
Editor: Jennifer Schulz
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