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New UNESCO Portal on Higher Education Institutions.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) offers a new portal for information on higher education institutions in 13 countries around the world. The portal provides information on the status and quality of higher education in these countries, and connects users to further information. The list of countries will be expanded in the next stage of the project.
The portal can be found at www.unesco.org/education/portal/hed-institutions.
Child Tax Credit Available For US-Born Children.
Persons who filed the 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ for 2005 or 2006 who had US-born children may be eligible to file amended tax returns to claim the Child Tax and/or Additional Child Tax Credit of up to $1000/child. Volunteers will provide FREE amended tax return assistance, by appointment only, in the NRA Tax Office (15 Jesse Hall). Determination of eligibility requires review of a copy of the submitted 2005 or 2006 tax return. Sign-up must be done in-person with Danielle, the NRA Tax Office receptionist between the hours of 10 am - 2 pm, Monday - Friday. (A copy of the return MUST be provided at that time.) Volunteers will then contact persons who are signed up to schedule individual appointments beginning as early as May 21, 2008.
TaLK: Teach and learn in Korea--Great opportunity for undergraduates.
Undergraduate students who have completed two or more years of university education are eligible to take part in the TaLK Program. Participants will teach practical English skills in elementary after-school classes in rural areas. Participants will teach 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Benefits: Round-trip air fare, $1,500 per month stipend, cultural experiences, language acquisition, $400 monthly housing allowance and more. Application deadline is June 15. For more information visit http://talk.mest.go.kr or http://asia.missouri.edu/asia/talk.php .
From Tibet to Tiananmen Square: Religion and Politics in Modern China - May 6.
Protests from Paris to San Francisco and from Budapest to Sydney both supporting and decrying the Chinese government's relationship with Tibet have prompted international media coverage on and controversy over an already charged subject: politics and religion. If anything, high profile demonstrations at American universities such as Duke, Cornell, and the University of Washington have only made it more clear that this is not only an important issue on campuses across the nation, but that is it is a powerfully divisive subject that many Americans do not fully understand. Come learn more about the role of religion in modern China and its relationship with politics at this event on May 6 at 4:00 p.m. in 104 A&S. Religious studies chair Philip Clart and Chinese program coordinator Michael Volz will give a short talk on the subject followed by a discussion of current events. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Association for Chinese Language and Culture, the Friendship Association of Chinese Students and Scholars, and the Chinese Business Student Association.
KBIA interview addresses international education at MU.
KBIA announcer/producer Darren Hellwege recently interviewed Jim Scott, International Center Director and Associate Vice Provost for International Initiatives, on his Thinking aloud: Fridays at Mizzou radio program. The interview provides a great recap of MU's recent International Education Week celebration and an broad overview the university's overall international engagement.
Listen to the interview (04/25/08)
Study abroad participants named Truman Scholars.
Congratulations to Jennifer Kimball and Laura Merritt, recipients of prestigious Truman Scholarships. In addition to their strong academic backgrounds and impressive records of leadership and community engagement, these latest Truman Scholars are study abroad alumni! Jennifer participated in College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources' summer program in Costa Rica and Laura studied in Barcelona, Spain last summer through IES, an MU partner program.
Read the full press release (03/25/08)
2007-2008 study abroad photo contest winners announced.
The International Center would like to congratulate the winners of our 2007-2008 Study Abroad Photo Contest! Chancellor Brady Deaton presented the awards as part of our International Education Week celebration on April 23. Prize winners included: Best in Show - Night in Sevilla, by Elise Hensler; Best Cross-Cultural Moment - Training with a National Treasure, by Robert Curl; Best Landscape - This Must Be the Place, by John Hook; and Best Portrait - Imagine, by Ryan Carter. In addition, the following photographs received Honorable Mention awards in their respective categories: Cross-Cultural Moments - A Moroccan Adventure, by Elise Hensler; Landscapes - Old Town, by Michelle Linke; Landscapes - Holocaust Remembered, by Hannah Martine; and Portraits - Adventures in Espana, by Katie Burkle. The winning photographs, along with all of the finalists, can be viewed online.
Let a billion readers bloom: The power of a simple change - April 23.
Looking for proof that international education can change the world? Whether you are interested in social entrepreneurship, literacy, learning technologies or Bollywood movies, you won't want to miss today's presentation by Dr. Brij Kothari at 4:00 pm today (Wednesday, April 23) in Ellis Library Auditorium. Dr. Kothari and his team have innovated, researched, and nationalized the use of "Same Language Subtitling" (SLS) on Bollywood film songs on TV for mass literacy in India. He is the President of PlanetRead, a non-profit involved in scaling SLS efforts in India and other countries with support from the Google Foundation. He is also the CEO of BookBox, Inc., a for-profit social venture producing children's animated stories in more than 20 languages. His work has received awards from the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, the World Bank's Development Marketplace and the Institute for Social Inventions in London.
April 2008 ISSS Bulletin.
The April 2008 ISSS bulletin contains reminders & information for students on an F or J visa.
MU celebrates International Education Week - April 20-25!.
The International Center invites you to learn how international education can change your world, as it celebrates International Education Week April 20 through 25. Events offer something for everyone - cultural festivals, a faculty Fulbright workshop, study abroad photo contest awards, presentations on education in Vietnam and using technology to promote literacy in India, an international banquet, and MU's own World Cup soccer tournament!
Nursing researcher and students screen for health in the Dominican Republic.
Nursing professor Jill Scott-Cawiezell and a team of nursing students headed south for sunnier weather for Spring Break, but they weren’t exactly on vacation. Although they did log a little pool time, they spent most of their time performing health screenings on kids ages three through 17 in impoverished parts of the Dominican Republic.
Read the full story on MizzouWire (02/11/08)
MU Study Abroad seeks summer interns.
The MU Study Abroad Team is seeking highly motivated summer interns. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: representing Study Abroad at Summer Welcome, updating/creating brochures and flyers, recruitment, peer advising, and assisting with exchange student programming. Previous Study Abroad experience is preferred. Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter to the International Center by May 4th. For more detailed position descriptions, please refer to the position announcement flyers (marketing/recruitment OR exchange student program assistance).
MU student receives Freeman-Asia Award.
Congratulations to Melissa Freeman, recipient of a Freeman-Asia Award, to support her studies abroad in Hikone, Japan at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities during the Spring 2008 semester. This award, in the amount of $5,000, is intended to help cover the cost of the study abroad program in
MU student receives JASSO Scholarship.
Congratulations to Lauren Pate, recipient of a Japan Student Service Scholarship, to support her studies abroad in Tokyo, Japan at Sophia University during the Spring 2008 semester. Recipients receive a ¥80,000 monthly stipend, and one-time relocation allowance of ¥150,000. This is currently valued at approximately $4500.
Mandatory Study Abroad General Orientation Sessions - April 12.
The Mandatory Study Abroad General Orientation Sessions for students participating in summer 2008, fall 2008, or academic year 2008-2009 programs will be held on Saturday, April 12 in Waters Hall Auditorium. All participants are required to attend, so please do not forget to add the following times to your calendar!
Fall 2008 & academic year 2008-2009 participants: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Summer 2008 participants: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Questions? Please contact your study abroad advisor.