NEWS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
UVU Anthropology Professor Uncovers Secrets of Ancient Sacrificial Mummies
Haagen Klaus, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Utah Valley University, recently put his expert bio-archaeology skills to work. As the Director of the Lambayeque Valley Biohistory Project, Klaus has been examining the human remains of 33 mummies, found in 2007, at a site northeast of Chiclayo, Peru. Watch the National Geographic interview here. Also a UVU Review article can be found here.
Recent Graduates are Drawn to China
Graduates of U.S. colleges and universities are flocking to China for job opportunities that aren't available in the United States, reports The New York Times. Read the article here.
4-7 September, Historic County Courthouse
Come and celebrate community and culture!
Location: 51 South University Ave, Provo, UT 84601
Price: Free to attend.
Thanksgiving Point Labor Day Luau
7 September, Thanksgiving Point Gardens Waterfall Amphitheatre
Say "aloha" to summer with great food, leis, tiki torches, and live entertainment at the annual Labor Day Luau. The luau features dancing from various cultures of Polynesia including Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tahiti, plus the ever-popular fire dancers.
Gates open at 5:00 pm, Dinner Served at 5:30 pm, Entertainment at 7:00 pm. Thanksgiving Point - Garden Amphitheatre
3003 North Thanksgiving Point Way, Lehi, UT 84043, 801-768-2300.
Price: $18 Adult, $10 Child, Tickets online: www.thanksgivingpoint.com.
Earth Sciences Brown Bag Seminar -Semester at Sea with Daniel Horns
Tuesday 8 September, 12 noon, PS 015
9 weeks through 9 countries on 1 ship with 720 students. BYO lunch. See flyer.
UVU Presidential Inauguration
9 October, 11:00 am, Grande Ballroom, Sorensen Student Center, UVU
UVU faculty and staff are invited to attend the inauguration of Dr. Matthew S. Holland as the 6th president of Utah Valley University.
23rd Annual Festival of India
12 September, 4:00-9:00 pm, Krishna Temple, Spanish Fork
Enjoy this Indian festival with several thousand attendees set around the Rajastani style, multi domed temple. The festival features world class entertainment, cuisine, a gift shop, art, photography, cultural exhibits on India, a gala pageant of the epic Ramayana, the burning of a 25' high ten-headed demon named Ravana, and spectacular fireworks.
Please note there are 200 parking spaces on the temple property. Parking is free (festival admission is $3.00 adult/$1.00 child). There is no need to park on the road, and walk a long way to the event. It is also advised to bring a blanket for sitting in the grass amphitheater and a jacket for cooler temperatures after 8pm.
For more information call - 801-798-3559 or visit website.
8628 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Price: $3 Adults; $1 Child.
Salt Lake City Greek Festival
10-13 September, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
OPA!! Come and enjoy Greek culture at its best! Close your eyes and experience the sights, sounds and wonderful aromas of food at the 2009 Salt Lake City Greek Festival. Performances will include a variety of traditional Greek folk dances performed by local dance groups, including the traditional open circle. The Festival also gives the Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake an opportunity to set aside funds to support many charities in the community.
Tickets: $3/General Admission. For more information, please visit saltlakegreekfestival.com.
The Global Financial Crisis: Toward Sustainable Recovery
Tuesday 15 September, 7:30 pm
Richard D. Erb, PhD. Research Professor, Economics Dept., University of Montana
What caused the global financial crisis? Can leaders around the globe restructure financial systems to promote financial stability and sustainable growth? With extensive monetary and financial experience, Dr. Erb, former Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, will answer these questions by reviewing current economic and financial system developments.
Dr. Erb is a Research Professor at the University of Montana. His background includes public sector service at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the White House, the US Treasury Department and the International Monetary Fund. He also worked at Salomon Brothers on Wall Street earlier in his career. He has published and lectured on financial and economic policy issues around the world. He is a Senior Fellow at the World Affairs Council of Montana and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
World of Dance
16-19 September, 7:30 pm, BYU de Jong Concert Hall
This annual showcase event features performances by Ballroom Dance Company, International Folk Dance Ensemble, The Dancers' Company, and Theatre Ballet. Price: $8-$15, BYU, Harris Fine Arts Building, North Campus Drive, Provo, UT 84602. Call 801-422-4322 for more information.
Bringing the World into the Classroom
18 September, 11:30 - 1:00 pm, LC 243
The Faculty Center at UVU is bringing the New York Times to Campus for a workshop entitled: "Bringing the World into the Classroom" on September 18 from 11:30-1:00 in LC 243. Lunch will be served to those who register at: http://www.uvu.edu/facultycenter/events/preregistration.php
Wang Jian-xin and Li Feng-yun
18 September, 7:30 pm, BYU
This husband-and-wife team, both professors at Tianjin Conservatory of Music near Beijing, have mastered the art of playing the ancient Chinese instruments of qin and xiao.
Wang plays several instruments, including the di, xiao, xun, sheng, and hulusi. Over the past two decades, he has conducted master classes, performed solo recitals, and played with contemporary music ensembles in Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Japan, Poland, Hong Kong, and the United States. He was honored at the International Jiangnan Sizhu Music Competition in Shanghai in 1987.
Li Feng-yun is an expert on the qin, China’s most ancient instrument, which in 2003 was registered by UNESCO as one of the masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. She earned an undergraduate degree in pipa and qin performance and has won numerous awards in qin performance, including the National Guangdong Music Competition, International Jiangnan Sizhu Music Competition, and the Hangzhou Qin Invitational.
This event is available in the following season ticket packages: artsPASS, Performing Arts Series. Click here for more information.
Celebration of Cultural Diversity
Saturday 26 September, 12:00 - 7:30 pm, Salt Lake Art Center
The 7th Annual Multi-Cultural Festival is hosted and sponsored by Salt Lake American Muslim. This event will be located at the Salt Lake Art Center (20 S. West Temple). Activities include: Childrens activities, Sounds of Silk Exhibit with panel discussion at 1:00pm, Kenshin Taiko Japanese drummer, Sol de Jalisco Mariachi Band, Peruvian Dancers, and more starting at 3:00 pm, Animated movie Azur & Asmar at 6:00 pm. Event is free and open to all. Visit saltlakeamericanmuslim.com for more information.
The War on Drugs
Tuesday 6 October 2009, 7:30 pm
Ted Galen Carpenter, PhD. Vice President for Defense & Foreign Policy, Cato Institute
From the coke wars in Colombia to opium crops in Afghanistan, the international drug trade has wide policy repercussions and extends around the globe. Dr. Carpenter will address topics as diverse as the impact of anti-narcotics efforts on local populations, the links between the drug trade and international terrorism, the impact of drug policies on Americans, and the US anti-drug effort in the multilateral context.
Dr. Carpenter is the author of eight books on international issues. He is also the author of a new Cato policy study, "Troubled Neighbor: Mexico's Drug Violence Poses a Threat to the United States." His articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times, and in many other publications.
Free e-Edition Subscriptions to Utah's Top Newspapers
This school year, Utah‘s top newspapers have joined forces with Newspapers In Education to offer e-Edition subscription at no cost to educators — making it easier than ever to stay abreast of the science reporting in The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. All you need to do is register. It's easy and it doesn't cost a thing. Register now: www.nowutah.com/education Use the NIE website to: Read e-editions of The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. Sign your students up for their own password and access.
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange is pleased to announce new content for its 2010 International Faculty Development Seminars (IFDS).
IFDS Programs added for 2010 include:
Contemporary Regional Issues in Botswana and South Africa
Religion, Ecology, and Identity in Tibet
Economic Development and Urban Transformation (Shanghai)
An Interdisciplinary Look at Contemporary Japan
Human Rights in Thailand: Military Coups, Social Movements, and Rule of Law
Middle Eastern Women: Tradition, Development, and Change (Jordan)
Crossing Borders: Contemporary Italy and its Mediterranean Neighbors
Faculty can choose from 20 themes offered in 23 countries. Seminar details can be found on our new website. The new site offers new and dynamic information as well as enhanced navigation.
Alongside our Ping Faculty Development Fellowships, IFDS will also be offering a new funding opportunity for 2010: IFDS Alumni Scholarships. Two alumni will be awarded $2000 each to attend a 2010 seminar of their choice. Selection of the scholarship recipients will be based on their documented contributions to internationalization on their campuses. Application details and deadline information are available online at http://www.ciee.org/ifds/fees- funding/ciee- funds.html.
If you would like to receive further information, please contact Teri Coviello, Manager, IFDS at 207.553.4042 or email@example.com.
The UVU International Center will consider applications for mini-travel grants to support faculty interested in these programs. Contact Danny Damron for more information.
KORJOB Canada Recruiting
In order to qualify as an ESL instructor in Korea, candidates must hold a passport and be a citizen of one of these eight countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA. In addition, candidates must have graduated from a 3-year undergraduate program with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in hand from a recognized university or college and sealed transcripts. Completion of a two-year program with an associate degree is not accepted unless coupled with a bachelor’s degree. ELS teaching certificates such as TESOL or TEFL are advantageous in increasing your chances of securing a position but are not mandatory in Korea. Candidates must also be free of a criminal record and be relatively healthy with no communicable diseases or illness that would prevent them from traveling to and adjusting to a new country for a long period of time. See web site; contact KORJOB today.
Please visit our website for more scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please visit the International Center, WB 147.
Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship
Application deadline: Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Planning to study abroad? The Gilman scholarship offers financial aid for students who are pursuing study abroad opportunities.
UVU application deadline: Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Looking to travel the world? The Fulbright is an amazing opportunity to study or research abroad in one of 140 different countries for an entire year.
Jacob K. Javits
Application deadline: Saturday, 3 October 2009
The Javits provides financial assistance to students preparing to undertake study leading to a doctoral or master’s degree. Applicants must be studying in the field of arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Call for Applications
Global Governance 2020: Designing Scenarios for the Future of International Institutions—Berlin, Shanghai, Washington, D.C.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 30 September
The GG2020 program is seeking twenty-four young leaders, eight from China, Germany, and the U.S. respectively, for three, five-day dialogue sessions in Berlin, Shanghai, and Washington, D.C., between January 2010 and January 2011. Basic requirement is to be:
a young professional from the public, private, or nonprofit sector not more than three years after graduation (minimum: graduate degree, M A or equivalent), a PhD student or a final year master's student (applicants from all academic disciplines are welcome). You need to fulfill this requirement as of the closing date for applications (30 September 2009)
GG2020 is jointly implemented by the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi), the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, Fudan University, the Hertie School of Governance, the Brookings Institution, and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. GG2020 is supported by the Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Transatlantic Program of the German Government (ERP Grant administered by the German Ministry for Economics and Technology). See website, see flyer.
U.S. State Department Internships
Fall application deadline: Sunday, 1 March
Spring application deadline: Wednesday, 1 July
Summer application deadline: Sunday, 1 November
The State Department offers both domestic and foreign internships to undergraduate and graduate students. About half of the domestic internships are in Washington, D.C.; the rest are at State Department offices in other large cities in the country. The foreign internships are located in embassies and consulates throughout the world (except, of course, at dangerous locations). Students on these internships often end up doing some fairly substantial work, including writing reports (e.g., human rights issues), working with people applying for visas, helping Americans in distress, helping organize high-level conferences and visits, and assisting with trade negotiations. Foreign-language ability is a plus for internships abroad.
Students may apply for these internships through http://www.studentjobs.gov; just put "internship" in the "Search" field.
For other government job opportunities, go to http://makingthedifference.org. This is a very helpful and informative site that links to all the various federal agencies.
Junior Professional Fellows Program
United Nations University, New York Office (UNU-ONY)
Application deadline: Monday, 30 November (February to July session).
The responsibilities of the Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) range widely, encompassing all aspects of UNU-ONY's work: events, marketing, partnership fund-raising, and policy research. The aim is to develop partnerships and activities in Latin America, given the geographic proximity with the New York Office. Since Spanish translations can also be an important element in this cooperation, good written and spoken knowledge of Spanish is preferable. These are unpaid positions. On the job training and support is provided throughout the internship. See details on website.
2009 Glimpse Correspondents Program
Spring 2010 Program
Correspondents must be abroad for a minimum of ten weeks, 15 January–31 May 2010.
Application goes live: September; application deadline: 1 November; winners announced: December
The Glimpse Correspondents Program is an exciting opportunity for talented young writers and photographers who will be abroad for at least ten weeks. The program encourages participants to engage with people from other cultures, to seek out thought-provoking experiences, and to share their stories from abroad. You don't have to be a Correspondent to contribute to Glimpse. We invite anyone who is going abroad to submit a story proposal, start a blog, participate in our ongoing photo contests, or share an Insider Tip. For more information, see website.