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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]
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)
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/.
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)
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.
Fall 2009 International Scholar & Departmental Newsletter
The Fall 2009 international scholar and departmental newsletter provides useful information regarding the International Center's scholar services, news related to the immigration world and updates on community events.
Library Research Workshops for International Students: September 1 & 3; 9 & 11
Location: Room 213, 2nd Floor, center, Ellis Library
Critical to academic success is your ability to use a research library and its resources. In academia, independent research including library research is very important in order to be able to produce papers for classes or complete your thesis or dissertation. These workshops specifically designed for international students will cover:
- How the MU Libraries work (Learn how American academic libraries can help you with your research---take advantage of all the free services the MU Libraries have to offer)
- Finding Articles using MU article databases and Google Scholar (Discover which databases are best for YOUR research. Learn time-saving tips for effective searching to find the research articles, reports and other materials you need)
- Finding Books using the MERLIN Catalog and Google Books (Use the right online search tools to locate books in the library, find books on a topic, find books that even mention a topic, and retrieve books from other libraries)
- Writing your Paper and Citing your Sources (Don't make the mistake of using other researchers' findings and ideas in your paper without proper credit)
Seeking volunteers for the American LIFE program
Friendships that Change the World! Interested in connecting with and welcoming new International students and scholars to the Columbia community? The International Center is in need of volunteers for the American LIFE program. American LIFE is a flexible friendship program linking Mid-Missouri residents and families with MU's International community. For more information, check out the American LIFE Web site or call the International Center at (573) 882-6007.
