Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs

International Education Week 2006

The following are events that were hosted by various University of Minnesota colleges, departments, and campuses during International Education Week 2006.

Duluth Campus

UMD has organized almost 20 events in honor of International Education Week. The events are sponsored by the International Education Office, Hispanic/Latino/Chicana Learning Resource Center, the UMD International Club, MPIRG, Amnesty International, and the Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies.

Calendar of Events

Twin Cities Campus

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006

Filipino Violin and Piano Concert

Violinist Joe Ortiguera and Pianist José D. Uriarte will perform traditional Filipino music.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Monday, Nov. 13, 2006

Students and Faculty Tell All: Faculty and Student Poster Displays

Student and faculty testimonials will share real international experiences and answer questions, including: trip planning, program information, language/cultural barriers, meeting people, home sickness, and the like.

Sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, International Programs

Undergraduate Study Abroad Presentations

Hear Carlson students share their stories and experiences of studying abroad in Spain, Singapore, and England. Learn more about international study opportunities for Carlson School students and how to can maximize time overseas. Pizza will be provided.

Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management International Programs Office

International Education Week Speaker Series

Educational Marketing in Asia: South Korea, Japan and China

Visiting Professor Sean Shin discuss the differences in doing business and the historical background of business within Asia. Shin serves as the English as a Second Language (ESL) director of student recruitment at the Crookston campus and is a visiting professor from SeJong University in Seoul, South Korea. Shin was born in South Korea; he received his bachelor’s in economics from SeJong University and his master’s in business administration.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Special International Pizza & Talk

"Researching HIV/AIDS NGOs from an HRD perspective in Port Elizabeth, South Africa" presented by Melony Harris & Ken Bartlett (Work and Human Resource Education)

Sponsored by the International Committee of the College of Education and Human Development

Undergraduate Study Abroad Resume Workshop for Returnees

A special workshop for Carlson School undergraduate students. Learn how to share the value of an international experience with recruiters, effectively represent study-abroad on a resume, and use your experience to get a job!

Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management International Programs Office

Engaging America in International Aid

A panel discussion featuring top officials of the American Refugee Committee International, the Center for Victims of Torture, and Land O'Lakes International Division. The organizations, major players in international humanitarian and development assistance, all are based in the Twin Cities. Each brings a different perspective to the topic: Should Western-based aid organizations work more at home to build support for the needs of the developing world?

Sponsored by the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs

Paulo Freire International Community Service Grant Info Session

Learn more about the Paulo Freire grant at this info session. University of Minnesota undergraduate students can apply to receive a grant of up to $2,000 to complete a volunteer project abroad during the summer of 2007. For more information, an application, and eligibility requirements, visit http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/financial/scholarships/pauloFreire.html or contact Sarah at tschi066@umn.edu.

Sponsored by the Learning Abroad Center and the Career & Community Learning Center (CCLC)

Paper Mache Art Workshop

Make international paper mache art that will be displayed at the Latin Night Dance on Wednesday and at the “Holidays Around the World” event in December. This is a great opportunity to be creative. Paper mache instructions will be given out at 6 p.m.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Annual International Programs Reception

Carlson School's Office of International Programs will be hosting their annual reception to kick off International Education Week.

Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management International Programs Office

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006

Students and Faculty Tell All: Faculty and Student Poster Displays

Student and faculty testimonials will share real international experiences and answer questions, including: trip planning, program information, language/cultural barriers, meeting people, home sickness, and the like.

Sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, International Programs

"Festival of Cultures"

Sample delicious dishes from far corners of the globe and meet students at the Carlson School from partner universities around the world. Vegetarian options will be available.

Sponsored by the Carlson School's GLOBE Student Association

International Education Week Speaker Series

International Experience

Manufacturing Management Program Manager Christo Robberts will discuss the benefits of international exchange and opportunities in a study-abroad experience, including places to visit, program opportunities and length of study. He will specifically visit with faculty, staff, and students about the shared agreement with Anger, France.

Robberts is the program director for the Bachelor of Manufacturing Management program at the Crookston campus. Robberts was born in South Africa.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Learning Abroad for Graduate Students

Find out how to fit learning abroad into your graduate school experience, short-term options abroad, and how to earn your entire graduate degree abroad! If you are interested in graduate opportunities abroad, then this is the info session for you. Please contact Sarah at tschi066@umn.edu with questions.

Sponsored by the Learning Abroad Center

Annual Dean's Reception in Honor of International Education

A reception to welcome the newly expanded College of Education and Human Development's new and returning international students, scholars, and visitors.

Sponsored by the International Committee of the College of Education and Human Development

Undergraduate Study Abroad Presentations

Hear Carlson School students share stories and experiences of studying abroad in Germany, Italy, England, and Hong Kong. Learn more about international study opportunities available to Carlson School students and how to maximize time when overseas. Pizza will be provided.

Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management International Programs Office

Make Study Abroad Work

At this special workshop for part-time MBA students, participants will learn how to effectively communicate the value of studying abroad to employers. Past participants will share their experiences.

Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management International Programs Office

Explore Study Abroad Possibilities

Stop by and listen to presentations from students who have studied overseas. Also there will be a special presentation on the campus program to Norway. Free mochas available for all participants.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006

Students and Faculty Tell All: Faculty and Student Poster Displays

Student and faculty testimonials will share real international experiences and answer questions, including: trip planning, program information, language/cultural barriers, meeting people, home sickness, and the like.

Sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, International Programs

Passport Processing

The Passport Center will be on campus to help process passport applications. Individuals must bring the following items: completed passport application that can be picked up on site, certified birth certificate, $10 for photos, $30 check made payable to “Polk County Recorder, and $67 check made payable to the “US Department of State.”

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

IT Welcome Luncheon

International students at the University on I.T. exchange programs are invited to a luncheon with college advisers and faculty.

Sponsored by IT Student Affairs

Cross-Cultural Marketing Brown Bag Lunch with Kevin Upton

Senior Lecturer Kevin Upton, of the Carlson School Department of Marketing, will present, “Learning about American marketing by studying French marketing: What French department stores, French museums, French grocery stores, and French cafes tell us about their American cousins."

Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management International Programs Office

International Education Week Speaker Series

International Products in an International Market

Assistant Professor Brent Sorenson will talk about what it takes to do business internationally, the difference in government buying agencies, and the bureaucracy that goes with international trading. His discussion will focus mostly on the Asian market, specifically Japan, Korea, and Singapore.

Sorenson is assistant professor and director of agricultural business at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He received his bachelor’s degree in agronomy and plant genetics from the University of Minnesota, his master of science degree in agronomy with an emphasis in weed science from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and his doctoral degree of philosophy in agronomy and plant genetics with an emphasis in weed science from the University of Minnesota.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Celebrate 2006--The Year of Study Abroad

The program will include Craig Swan, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education; Regent David Larson; study abroad alumni; and other speakers. A festive reception will follow.

Reception and program details at http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/news/yearofSA.html

Sponsored by the Learning Abroad Center

International movie night: The Thief and the Dogs by Nagib Mahfouz

Sit back and relax, armed with a bowl of popcorn, and enjoy an intriguing film from abroad. Ashraf Seifeldin, a Carlson faculty member, will briefly introduce the film and discuss Nagib Mahfouz, the Nobel Prize winner in 1988. An insightful overview of Egypt, the country from which the film originates, will also be provided.

Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management International Programs Office

"Teaching with International Case Studies: An Environmental Case from Thailand"

Presented by Fred Finley (Curriculum & Instruction)

Sponsored by the International Committee of the College of Education and Human Development

Latin Dance Night

Learn to dance Latin style with lessons running from 7 to 8 p.m.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006

CBS Study Abroad Student Panel

College of Biological Sciences students who have studied abroad in various regions of the world will discuss their experiences abroad, why they decided to study where they did, and how their international experiences can be used for their majors. There will be a question-and-answer session following the presentations.

Sponsored by the College of Biological Sciences

Carlson School International Quiz Show

The quiz show offers a chance to work as a team and test your knowledge of the world. Teams will work together to answer a series of questions, with special emphasis on locations where the Carlson School has international partners.

Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management International Programs Office

International Education Week Speaker Series

Working for a Global Corporation: Proctor and Gamble in London, England

Instructor Eric Burgess will share his experience of working in England at the Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Consumer Products Plant, where he was put in charge of reengineering the work system to transform the plant from a traditional job-based system to a high-performing team-based work system. He will also be talking about how the pay and progression system was redesigned, as well as the development of new technology transfer and training systems. In addition to his work experience, Burgess will be sharing his cultural experience at the plant and in England.

Burgess is an instructor of business management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is a native of St. Louis, Mo. He received his bachelor’s in business administration and his master of business administration in business management from Lincoln University. He is currently working on his doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Plate Talk: Putting the Rational in International

Join us for lunch as faculty and students share their perspectives on course planning, working, and studying abroad. Ask the experts your “burning” questions and learn how study abroad may be right for you. Open to the public. Refreshments served.

Sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, International Programs

International Game Night

Games, games, and more games! Come and join students from around the globe and learn some new and exciting ways to be entertained.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Friday, Nov. 17, 2006

International Education Week Speaker Series

International Travel: Changes & Cheap Ways to Get Around

International Coordinator Rae French and travel a
gency representative Mario Schisano will discuss travel tips and and cultural do’s and don’t’s, along with some great advice on traveling safe. Student Travel Advisors, a student travel organization, will also speak about cheap group travel opportunities for students.

Sponsored by University of Minnesota, Crookston

Small World Coffee Hour

This bi-monthly event provides an opportunity for international and U.S. faculty, staff, and students to socialize with those of similar interests in a casual environment.

We will have great snacks, crafts, and games, freshly brewed hot coffee, flavorful tea, world music, and a relaxed environment where you can meet old friends, make new ones, or simply "network." Come alone or bring your friends. Hope to see you there!

Sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Culture Corps