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2. Upcoming International Events at MU
3. Funding Opportunities for Faculty
4. Funding Opportunities for Students
1. MU International News:Copies of Around the World in 80 Recipes still available! Looking for the perfect holiday gift? It's not too late to purchase copies of the International Center cookbook, Around the World in 80 Recipes. This collection of recipes from MU students, staff, faculty and members of the Columbia community includes dishes that range from Spanish paella to Indonesian gado-gado. Cookbooks may be purchased in the MU International Center (N52 Memorial Union) for $8. Proceeds will be used to fund future International Education Week programs at MU. Call for Nominations: 2005 Global Scholars Program. The Council on International Initiatives is pleased to announce the seventh year of funding for the Global Scholars Program (GSP), a faculty curriculum development project that focuses on internationalizing MU's curriculum. Thanks to support from the Provost's Office, the program will continue in 2005 with a summer seminar to Spain, as well as individual GSP grants. Details of the seminar in Spain will be released through the deans' offices and posted on the International Center website in mid December. It is important to note that deans are authorized to select the participants based on curriculum considerations in their respective colleges and schools. The Provost requests that funding not be awarded to persons who have received GSP funding in previous years. The deadline for colleges/schools to submit both summer seminar and individual grant nominations to the International Center is February 2, 2005. Interested faculty should inquire with their Dean's office for college/school-specific nomination deadlines, procedures and criteria. All participants in summer seminars and individual projects are expected to participate in follow-up workshops to share good practices in internationalizing undergraduate courses. MU Study Abroad Advisory Council to Hold Call for Proposals. The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) Study Abroad Advisory Council (SAAC) will hold its annual call for proposals for development of new study abroad programs during winter semester 2005. Applications will be available in late January and due on Tuesday, March 1, 2005. (more information) Congratulations to winners of the 2004 Study Abroad Photo Contest! 1st Place - Sarah Te Slaa (CIEE Program, Senegal); 2nd Place - Abe Stebbing (MU in Vilnius, Lithuania); and 3rd Place - Amy Smith (MU in Alicante, Spain). This year 41 study abroad participants submitted photos from their overseas experience. Entries were judged according to technical merit, representation of the study abroad experience, and sensitivity toward the host culture. (view the winning photos online) Winter 2005 Course Announcement: ART 3010 - Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy. Chinese brush painting and calligraphy, dating back some 5000 years, involves the use of bold and expressive strokes to portray the essence of a given subject, while at the same time, revealing the spirit of the artist. In serving the increasing interest in Asian art, this particular course emphasizes significant traditional and contemporary techniques and concepts, as well as the aesthetic history and philosophy of Chinese cultures. Taught by award-winning master of brush painting and calligraphy from China, Professor Lampo Leong, this 3-credit hour class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 - 10:50 am and is appropriate for students of all levels. No Chinese language background nor prior experience in painting are necessary. Individual attention will be paid to students with advanced background and specific interest within this media area. For more information: L@LampoLeong.com, 573-882-9446. 2. Upcoming International Events at MUWinter 2005 New International Student Orientation. January 10-11, 2005. 8:00 am, Memorial Union. (details) 15th Annual Teaching Renewal Conference - Teaching with an International Perspective. February 24-26, 2005. Memorial Union. (details) 3. Funding Opportunities for FacultyOpportunity to Host IREX Muskie Fellows--Application Deadline January 31, 2005. International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) is currently accepting applications from U.S. universities and colleges interested in hosting Muskie fellows who hail from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. The deadline for submitting host applications is January 31, 2005. For more information or to apply online, access: http://www.irex.org/programs/muskie/index.asp. Fulbright New Century Scholars Program--Deadline: February 1, 2005. Thirty top academics and professionals collaborate for a year on a topic of global significance. For 2005-2006, the research theme is "Higher Education in the 21st Century: Global Challenge and National Response." (more information) Middle East Partnership Initiative Study of the U.S. Institutes--Deadline February 4, 2005. ECA announced a new competition to develop and implement three Study of the United States Institutes for students from the Middle East/North Africa as part of the Middle East Partnership Initiative. ECA is seeking applications from public and private nonprofit organizations for two institutes for undergraduate student leaders and one institute for recent high school graduates. The application deadline is February 4. (more information) Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program--Deadline: May 1, 2005. The Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program awards are among the most prestigious appointments in the Fulbright Scholar Program. Most awards are in Western Europe, although a few are available in Canada and Russia. (more information)
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