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MU Celebrates International Education Week November 13-20!
The International Center invites you to join us in celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. 2009 IEW Events include: study abroad photo content awards (11/16), a documentary about Senator Fulbright (11/17), a presentation about MU's relationship with the Republic of Georgia (11/18), a Chancellor's Global Issues Forum on the Fulbright Program (11/19), a Thanksgiving meal for new international students (11/20) and more!
For more information visit http://international.missouri.edu/iew/.
Third Goal Film Festival - November 14
Don't miss the Peace Corps' Third Goal Film Festival on Saturday, November 14 from 1-7:45 pm in the MU Animal Sciences Center (Next to MU Vet School).
MU Lecturer Recalls Life Before and After the Berlin Wall Came Down
MU German and Russian Studies Department lecturer remembers life before and after the Berlin Wall. The 20th year anniversary of it's destruction brings back memories.
Read the full story in the Missourian (11/9/2009)
Enjoy Culture at the Melting Pot Concert - November 6
Join Friends of Yirui Wei, MU FACSS and Columbia Friends of China for an an exciting night of entertainment. The Melting Pot Concert will feature music from all over the world and will be held at Missouri United Methodist Church. Tickets are $10 for the public and $7 for students. The concert will start at 7:00 pm. The event will raise money for Yuri Wei to help her recovery. It's good music for a good cause! [PDF Flyer]
Interested in Learning a Critical Foreign Language Overseas Next Summer?
The United States Department of State's Critical Language Scholarships Program funds 7-10 weeks of intensive overseas language study of Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, or Urdu. Want to learn more? Join us for a workshop with a representative from the CLS program on campus from 3:30 to 5:00 Wednesday, November 4th in Memorial Union S207. For more information visit the CLS Web site or email the MU Fellowships Office at fellowships@missouri.edu. Announcement sponsored by the MU Fellowships Office and the Asian Affairs Center.
Tibetan Buddhist Monks visit MU and Create a Mandala
Tibetan Buddhist Monks are currently at the University of Missouri. After an opening ceremony on Monday, which included chants and prayers, they began to work for hours to create a mandala in Ellis library at MU. The mandala will be finished and destroyed on Thursday at Noon. Since the sixth century, Tibetan monks have been creating mandalas, an ancient art form made of finely ground marble.
Read the full story in the Missourian (10/28/2009)
Five Georgia Officials will Visit Columbia to Learn about American Goverment
Funded by Congress, the Open World Program will allow five officials from The Republic of Georgia to visit Columbia, Missouri. The guests will stay with host families and attend meetings and have full days of scheduled events. The program was founded in 1999 by James H. Billington, the current librarian of Congress, to foster U.S./Russia leadership exchange. MU student David Javakhadze, working on a doctorate in finance, is from Kutaisi and will assist in preparing the session on economics and business, as well as other community activities.
Read the full story in the Missourian (10/21/2009)
Study Abroad Program Development Seminar - October 30
Are you interested in developing a new study abroad program for MU students? If so, we invite you to attend the Study Abroad Program Development seminar on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 2:00-5:00 pm in room S207 Memorial Union. The workshop will include information about program creation, location and timing, curriculum, health and safety, and fiscal and administrative issues related to education abroad. It will also be an opportunity to network with faculty and staff members familiar with running faculty-led study abroad programs. Light refreshments will be provided starting at 1:45 pm. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Monday, October 26 by e-mailing: KinnearJ@missouri.edu.
International Spouses Network Meeting - October 21
If you are the spouse of an international student or scholar at MU, come join us for a meeting of our new International Spouses Network on Wednesday, October 21. The meeting will be held in Memorial Union N232 from 1:30-3:00. Come meet other international spouses and learn more about the campus and local community. A representative from the Boone County Health Department will be present to share resources and health tips. For more information or to sign up for the group, please visit our Website: http://international.missouri.edu/isss/isn/.
U.S. Foreign Service Career Information Session - October 19
Would you like to represent the United States as a diplomat? Are you interested in a career that will put your business skills to work on a global stage? Do you want to experience the challenge of promoting U.S. policies and business interests? Then you should consider a career in the Foreign Service! For information on the selection process for Foreign Service careers, visit Ken Walsh, a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of Commerce, during a Career Information Session, October 19 at 1:00 pm in 105 Cornell Hall. For more information e-mail Ken Walsh at ken.walsh@mail.doc.gov.
International undergraduate students: Looking for a job?
The MU Career Center is now hiring undergraduate Career-Specialists! Apply to get valuable training; work in a friendly environment; and help fellow students with choosing majors, writing resumes, and more during their career journey. To apply please attend one of our information sessions on Monday, September 28th (5:30-6:30pm), Tuesday, September 29th (5:30-6:30pm), or Wednesday, September 30th (6:30-7:30pm). The sessions will be held in the MU Career Center on the lower level of the Student Success Center. If you cannot attend or would like more information, please contact the MU Career Center at (573) 882-6801 or career@missouri.edu. See a job description at http://career.missouri.edu/generalinfo/workforthecareecenter.php.
MU Chancellor Receives Honorary Degree from Thai University
University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton received an honorary degree from the Prince of Songkla University in Hat Yai, Thailand this week.
Read the full MU news release (9/24/09)
Columbia Tribune article highlights MU professor's work on Cuban poet
A University of Missouri professor is putting the final touches on a documentary about acclaimed Cuban poet Nancy Morejón.
Read the full story in the Columbia Tribune (9/22/09)
From Mizzou Magazine: Student close-up illustrates "Mizzou's global perspective"
Craig Hutton helped villagers in the Andes Mountains establish small-scale gardens and dairy operations as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador. Now, as a Peace Corps fellow at Mizzou, he shares his international perspective by teaching classes and leading programs.
Read the full story in Mizzou Magazine (Fall 2009)
International Day and International Bazaar - September 22
MU International Day (pdf) - to be held September 22, 2009 - is an annual event to celebrate and promote international diversity and showcase cultures which are represented by the MU international community. The celebration begins with a flag ceremony in front of the columns at 9:00 a.m. Afterward, grab a free global cuisine lunch while you learn about international cultures at the the annual International Bazaar (pdf) on Lowry Mall from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Finally, enjoy international performances in Jesse Wrench Auditorium from 2 - 4 p.m. Events are organized by the Missouri International Student Council and the MSA International Programming Committee.
