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ISBA Newsletter – 1/21/2014
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Academic Info 1. Spring 2014 courses start on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 . 2. Graduating seniors, remember to check your online degree audit once courses have started to make sure that your spring enrollment is correct; contact Karmen with questions or updates. 3. Last day for undergrads to add/drop courses on ISIS (without a $12 fee) = Monday, January 27. 4. Last day for undergrads to add semester-length courses, and to drop courses without a W is Monday, February 3. 5. Karmen’s walk in advising during week 1 is as follows: 21st = 1:00 – 3:00 pm 22nd = 3:00 – 4:30 pm 23rd = 11:00 – noon 24th = 1:00 – 3:00 pm 6. Enrolling in IS senior project or IS honors thesis in spring 2014? Instructions are on the IS website (scroll down). ISIS won’t let you enroll until you submit paperwork to the International Studies Program in 21 Schaeffer Hall: http://clas.uiowa.edu/international-studies/program-option-b http://clas.uiowa.edu/international-studies/honors-thesis-international-studies
Alternative Spring Break with No More Deaths Alternative Spring Break application information is now available on our website! Applications are due by January 30. For several years, No More Deaths has conducted an Alternative Spring Break program during the month of March. Spring Break volunteers spend a week in the desert providing direct humanitarian aid. This program is heavily influenced by the concept of experiential learning. There will be three sessions in which groups and individuals can participate in 2014: First session: Saturday, March 8–Saturday, March 15 Second session: Saturday, March 15–Saturday, March 22 Third session: Saturday, March 22–Saturday, March 29 If you are interested, please visit our website to review the application information. If you have any questions, contact the volunteer coordinator at [email protected].
ICFRC Lecture Luncheon – Tuesday, Jan. 21, 12:00-1:30pm Jeff Murray, MD, Pediatrician, UIHC & The Gates Foundation “Differing Approaches to Pediatric Disease in International Settings” Dr. Jeff Murray will describe his efforts to build programs which address the problems of newborn infants in low income settings, including birth defects and preterm birth. He will address the challenges of building a basic and translational research program, and the contrasts in approaches used by federally-funded work and that of private foundations. He will also examine the unique opportunities and challenges of both approaches. Dr. Murray has been at the University of Iowa for 28 years. He holds a primary appointment in Pediatrics and joint appointments in Epidemiology, Nursing, Dentistry and Biology. His lab researches the genetic and environmental causes of birth defects and preterm birth. His work has involved international studies in the Philippines, India, Denmark, Argentina, Brazil, Lebanon and Japan. He has contributed to over 400 peer-reviewed publications, is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, and was President of the American Society of Human Genetics. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is a strong supporter of his work on preterm birth in low and middle income countries. Register here, or contact the ICFRC office at (319) 335-0351 or [email protected]. Lectures are 12:00-1:15 pm @ Congregational Church, 30 North Clinton Street. Luncheons are $9.00 for ICFRC members, $12.00 for non-members. We encourage you to bring guests who would enjoy this topic. Honors students, please register through the UI Honors or the UI Honors facebook site: www.facebook.com/HonorsatIowa.
Scholarship for the Study of Critical and Less Commonly Taught Languages, 2013-2014
The Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures (DWLLC) offers an opportunity to learn critical and less commonly taught languages through autonomous language learning. This is open to University of Iowa students whose academic or professional goals require knowledge of a critical or less commonly taught language. Many international opportunities require communication skills in a language NOT currently taught at the University of Iowa. With the support of the Autonomous Language Learning Network (ALLNet) staff members, learners design their own study plans to learn basic language skills or improve upon existing skills in preparation for academic or professional goals. Upon admission into the program, learners will be provided with learning materials and with a language/culture consultant. Students wishing to participate in ALLNet should complete an on-line application form. More information about the ALLNet program: http://clas.uiowa.edu/dwllc/allnet. Participant applications are due on January 30th, 2014 for spring semester. For more information on how to become a consultant for ALLNet, or if you are a student who wishes to study critical or less commonly taught languages (LCTLs), please contact Elena Osinskaya, DWLLC Language Initiatives manager, [email protected].
BIGGEST. FAIR. EVER.BIGGEST. FAIR. EVER.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
...TOLD YOU IT WAS BIG.
11AM - 3PMIMU - 1st Floor
OFF CAMPUS HOUSING FAIR
IMU - 1st FloorSTUDENT ORG FAIR
VOLUNTEER FAIRIMU - 1st Floor
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact CSIL in advance at 335-3059.
Center for Student Involvement and LeadershipUnited Way of Johnson CountyStudents Today, Leaders ForeverCity of Iowa City
10KUISGECGPSMarketing and DesignCampus Activities Board
After three years, the crisis in Syria is still escalating, with no end in sight. • Twomillionrefugeeshavefledthehorrificviolence• Millions more are internally displaced• NGO’s and host countries can barely cope, as the Middle East suffers from a
record cold winter• The UN has just issued a new emergency appeal The people of Syria, especially the children, desperately need our help.
Please join us in the Iowa City Emergency Campaign for Syrian Refugees for a special
evening fundraiser featuring Middle Eastern food and music.
OLD BRICK CHURCH | Thursday, 23 January 2014 | 6:30 PM
Suggested donations: $20 for adults/ $15 children. Proceeds towards UNICEF.
Many thanks to the generosity of Old Brick Church staff and management and our co-sponsors:
St. Raphael’s Orthodox Church, the Iowa United Nations Association, the UI Center for Human Rights, Iowa City People for Justice in Palestine, Veterans for Peace, Chapter 161, Iowa City
Physicians for Social Responsibility, The UI Arab Student Association, and PEACE Iowa
For more information, contact Newman Abuissa: tel: 319-354-3142; or Jason Weeks, 815-281-0590.
Crisis in SyriaIowa City Responds
with host Joan Kjaer
CULTURAL MEMORY AND COMMEMORATIONFriday, Jan. 24 | 5-7 p.m.Senate Chamber, Old Capitol Museumfree and open to the public
Please join us as a member of the live audience! All WorldCanvass programs can be found on UITV, iTunes, KRUI, and the International Programs website.
http://international.uiowa.edu We thank our partners: UI Pentacrest Museums, UITV, and KRUI
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Joan Kjaer in advance at 319-335-2026.
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There will be a question and answer period.
pLeAse joiN Us for oNe of These workshops:monday, january 27 2:30 - 3:20pm Northwestern room, imU
Tuesday, january 28 11 - 11:50am 1103, Learning Commons
wednesday, february 5 10:30 - 11:20am 234 bhC
Thursday, february 6 3:30 - 4:20pm 172 vAN
monday, february 10 1:30 - 2:20pm 131 sh
Thursday, february 13 11 - 11:50am michigan room, imU
Tuesday, february 18 2 - 2:50pm 1103, Learning Commons
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa events. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact University College at 353-2747
Academic Support
& Retention
Office of Student
Financial Aid
Info on ACADEMicRESouRCES!
Free to UI Students!
Info on Tutoring!
BrainGain
not your average academic fair
get a Grade A brain!
Wednesday, January 29, 12:15-1:45pm
Learning Commons
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact SWAT in advance at 335-1733. 13-2304-7
Plan to attend the �nal Stanley workshop, where we’ll review drafts of essays for those who’d like to get constructive feedback. If you would like to have your essay(s) reviewed, please email your draft(s) to Karen Wachsmuth ([email protected]) by 5 p.m. on the day prior to the workshop.
KAREN WACHSMUTH
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Karen Wachsmuth in advance at 319-335-1436.
JANUARY 29, 20136:30 - 8:00 pm1117 University Capitol Centre
STANLEY GRANT
ESSAYWORKSHOP
The University of Iowa Indian Student Alliance would like to invite you to our annual South Asian A'Capella competition
Show starts at 7pm
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the Englert Theatre or on
Englert.org
For more information, visit us at http://gatheraho.com/
International Studies Juniors and Seniors:
Thinking about transferrable skills that you will need to get jobs after you graduate? Looking for 1 s.h. for spring 2014? Enroll in this 8-week class on ISIS:
187:096:002 (IS:3011:0002)
Library Strategies for Int'l Research Begins: Mar 13, 2014 Ends: May 08, 2014
3:00P - 4:35P Th 4037 LIB
Ask around! This course is NOT just for students who are completing 187:199 Intl Studies Senior Project or 187:198 Honors Thesis Intl Studies.
This is a course that will teach you research/ library skills that will help you in your other University of Iowa classes, and also importantly will give you transferrable skills that will make you more competitive after graduation in such fields as teaching; policy work; non-profit advocacy; marketing/ communications, etc.
Here is what other IS students who have taken the course have said:
“This class opens your methods of finding research and information that you didn’t even know existed.”
“It alerted me to the amount of sources which are available, and how to find
them on specific databases.”
“I would have loved to have known these resources before my last year at UI.” Instructor: Brett Cloyd. [email protected], 319-335-5743 http://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/intl_studies Learn about research tools to help give any project focus. Become an expert on a research database and share your experience with classmates. Do one-on-one research consultation with a librarian, plus referrals when appropriate. Increase your awareness of the scholarly research process: good for those looking to go
to grad school. Sessions on Government Information will help you include primary research material
like reports and hearings. Students will search newspaper databases and statistical datasets. Citation Help. Keeping track of your citations can be time consuming and frustrating,
but you need to do a good job to avoid plagiarism. RefWorks is a handy tool that helps you keep track of what you have used. Once you create an account, you can look for ways to export citations in the various library databases (like Smart Search, or the EbscoHost databases).
Time devoted to topic and research question formation, including development of good search strategies.
Approved for the European Studies track for the ISBA
Do you find the THE EUROPEAN UNION
puzzling?!
Enroll now on ISIS in this 3-week, 3 s.h. course which runs April 1 – 24, 2014
187:007:SCA The European Union Instructor: Professor Jerry Croft
April 1 – 24, 2014 3:30P - 7:30P T Th 140 BHC
9:30A - 3:00P 04/12/2014 Sat 140 BHC
Approved for South Asian Studies, Development, and Global Health tracks for the ISBA
Open on ISIS: 2 s.h. Global Health course that begins in March 2014!
DISEASE POLITICS & HEALTH IN SOUTH ASIA 152:140:SCA | SPRING 2014
Begins: March 25, Ends: May 8 Time: 3:30-5:20pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Location: 8 EPB Instructor: Professor Paul Greenough
“South Asia, a region of strategic importance, faces public health challenges on a demographic and geographic scale
unmatched in the world.” Public Health in South Asia, 2010, Center for Strategic and International Studies
INTERESTED IN GLOBAL MEDIA? Enroll in this Spring 2014 Course Open Now on ISIS
Latin American Media 036:152:001 (COMM:4152:0001)
Spring 2014 9:30A - 10:45A TTh E132 AJB How are Latin America media distinct from U.S. media? What role have they played in the social, cultural, and political life of the Americas? This course looks at both commercial and community broadcasting in order to find answers to these questions. Students are required to participate constructively in class discussion, develop a research proposal on a topic of choice, and complete short writing assignments and two quizzes. Questions? Contact the instructor: [email protected] This upper-level course is approved for two tracks (Intl Communication and Info, and Latin American Studies), and can be used as 3 sh of Program Option A. IMPORTANTLY, International Studies students can enroll in this course without completing the pre-requisites which are listed on ISIS, so you can enroll in this now for spring 2014 on ISIS.
LOOKING FOR 1 – 2 SH FOR SPRING 2014? THINKING AHEAD TO MARKETABLE/TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
FOR JOBS AFTER GRADUATION?
The UI Pomerantz Career Center has created several new 1 s.h. courses which are open on ISIS
409:052 Office Etiquette for the Workplace
409:053 Successful Teamwork for the Workplace 409:054 “Suit Camp” for the Job Search
409:056 Student to Employed Profession (for UI student workers)
421:010 Communication Skills for Leaders 421:011 Strengths-Based Leadership
421:079 Culturally Intelligent Leadership (sophomore or higher; contact Career Center for permission)
Looking for a unique summer 2014 study abroad program?
Consider a 4-week Global Health Studies program in Mysore, India.
http://study-abroad.international.uiowa.edu/programs/details/index.php?crse=897 This is a selective program (so not everyone who applies will be accepted). Its focus is on working closely with non-profit organizations which are associated with the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM). By partnering with south Indian and U.S. experts in culturally informed community health projects, participants will learn about south Indian health care issues and practice, including strategies to develop culturally congruent health care. The program begins with 5-8 virtual class sessions to be offered during the spring semester. Dr. Lisa Skemp is the program faculty director who conducts the online courses, and accompanies the student group to India. Over the course of four weeks, students will participate in a variety of activities such as conducting a culturally informed community assessment, programming and/or evaluation, attending seminars and clinical discussions, and participating in specialty areas of health represented in the community Application deadline is January 24, 2014. Summer 2014 program dates are May 28 – June 30 (approximately). For more information, contact: [email protected] UI Study Abroad; [email protected] Faculty Director
NATIVE HISTORIES AND ENDURANCEIN THE MIDWEST
SPRING 2014 COURSE IN AMERICAN INDIAN AND NATIVE STUDIES
This course explores Indigenous histories in the Great Lakes region—including Canada—with an emphasis on how these histories bear on the present and future. A key concept is survivance, which Anishinaabe writ-er Gerald Vizenor defines as a combination of survival and endurance. In contrast to absence or powerless-ness, survivance affirms Indigenous presence and agency in past and present. Examining colonization and decolonization as ongoing processes—as opposed to historic events—this course emphasizes concepts such as sovereignty, self-determination, and environmental justice within the context of enduring and evolving relationships to land and place.
Activities include a mix of lectures, discussions, film screenings, and a collaborative mapping project. Read-ings are drawn from a variety of fields, including Indigenous studies, history, cultural geography, American Studies, anthropology, and performance studies. Course requirements include weekly reading responses, participation in discussions, one short paper, and a historic profile for the mapping project.
Image: Peter Bakker, “Language and Communication: Great Lakes Area,” 1996
AINS:3554/149:154 - 3:30-4:45 PM M/W - INSTRUCTOR: NICHOLAS BROWN
APROVED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES B.A. FOUNDATION
S p r i n g 2 0 1 4 - 039: 048
India Beat
From Bollywood to Bhangra to Baul… Discover the fascinating panorama of music in South Asia!
In this course, we will explore how music reflects and shapes culture, society, and economy in India and South Asia. Requirements include participation, listening exercises, a midterm paper and a final exam.
MWF 1:30-2:20 pm
205 Phillips Hall
Spring 2014 - 152:182 Health Experiences of Immigrants, Migrant, and Refugees
Dr. Maureen McCue
HEALTH | POLITICS | IMMIGRATION | ECONOMICS Time: 3:30-6:00 PM Tuesdays Location: 1100 UCC This interdisciplinary course explores the unique health concerns, challenges, and healthcare experiences of the diverse populations on the move around the world and new to this country. The course incorporates documentary materials and guest speakers experienced in responding to the health needs of these populations. Course Emphases:
1. Broad overview of definitions, populations, and significant health challenges 2. Health risks and needs of specific sub-populations 3. Patterns of public and private resources and responses 4. Local perspective (Iowa and Midwest), programs, cases and concerns
Approved for ISBA Track Global Health and the Global Health Certificate
Issues in International Studies Exploring Thailand: Buddhist Monks, Activist
Students, and Amulet Markets SPRING 2014 • 187:004:SCA • 1 S.H.
B
Begins: March 11, 2014, Ends: May 6, 2014 3:30P - 5:05P Tuesday E226 AJB
Professor Scott McNabb
This course will explore cultural issues in Thailand through the lens of the instructor’s forty years of teaching, research, and aid
evaluation visits to the Kingdom. Educational, religious and political perspectives will be presented, supplemented with video
presentations.
Open to non majors
Some questions we will study are:
What role did disease play in the formation of Latin American nations ?
Did Latin American doctors and scientists define race ?
How do indigenous medical traditions survive ?
Do international health policies generate inequality in Latin America and the world?
Register for HIST: 4508 or GHS: 4508
For more information contact: [email protected]
Medicine and Public Health in Latin America, 1820-2000
New Course for Spring 2014
(Cuba Medical Students, 1 Jan 1960. Gilberto Ante/ Roger Viollet/ Getty Images. 56202969)
12:30-1:20 MW + Sections
CLAS Annual Scholarship Competition
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences annual Scholarship Competition has begun. For 2014-2015 academic year, the College plans to award over 110 new scholarships collectively worth over $393,000.
To be eligible for most CLAS scholarships, students must:
• have a strong academic record • be enrolled in a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences degree-granting program and seeking
their first undergraduate degree; and • continue as an undergraduate in 2014-2015.
Note that some scholarships involve both merit and financial need criteria, some specify Iowa residence, some specify full-time student status, and some specify class status. The specific criteria for each scholarship can easily be accessed via the College's web site.
Most scholarships offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences require two (2) letters of recommendation. One of these letters must be from a faculty member. Once you complete the application, the references you have listed will receive an email explaining the submission process. Recommendation letters will not be accepted until the scholarship application has been successfully submitted online.
Application forms are available now online and are due February 3, 2014. Letters of recommendation are due by 5:00 pm Monday, February 10, 2014.
Questions may be addressed to the Office of Academic Programs & Student Development at [email protected] or (319) 335-2633.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Fellows Project│UIHP Scholarships & Fellowships│2014-2015
Purposeful engagement with extraordinary challenge requires us to know ourselves as well as we know our disciplines. The Fellows Project was established to not only identify and reward the most thoughtful, curious and motivated Honors students early on in their education, but to create a space where each Fellow is challenged to develop a knowledge of the self that will deepen their intellectual life, strengthen their engagement with their academic community and foster authenticity and confidence in their personal and professional relationships. Each spring semester, eligible students are invited to apply to be a part of the Fellows Project. The application process involves a written application, faculty recommendation and for the approximately 20 to 25 first and second year students selected as finalists, an in-depth interview with a panel of Honors at Iowa faculty and staff. Applications are due Monday, February 17, 2014. More information at http://www.scribd.com/doc/195297523/The-Fellows-Project-Opportunity-File-Updated-December-20-2014.
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Honors at Iowa Scholarship Competition Application Deadline ● Monday, February 10, 2014
Thanks to the investment of our generous community of supporters, Honors at Iowa is
able to offer a range of scholarships and awards to our undergraduate students each
academic year. All members of the Honors at Iowa community are eligible to apply and
are encouraged to participate in our annual scholarship competition.
Please note: Entering students who have been accepted to the University of Iowa
and have opted into the Honors Program are not eligible to apply this cycle, but
are encouraged to apply once they have completed their first semester on campus.
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a member of the University of Iowa Honors Program (UIHP)
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student
Must plan to be enrolled as a full-time student in the 2014-2015 Academic Year
APPLICANT RESOURCES:
Find the UIHP Scholarship Application Instructions and Essay Prompt here
Access the Online Application Form here │ Opens Friday, December 6, 2013
View the list of scholarships and awards available through Honors at Iowa here
CONTACT ON CAMPUS
Kelly Thornburg, Fellowships Director at (319)-335-1874, [email protected]
Applications for the UIHP Scholarship Competition are due by
11:59 PM on Monday, February 10, 2014.
Apply for a Carver Scholarship The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust aims to provide substantial scholarships to students who struggle to overcome significant social and economic obstacles in the pursuit of their education or who may be living in circumstances that may not normally be taken into account by other financial aid programs. Similar to Roy Carver himself, who “pulled himself up by his bootstraps” and lived the American dream, they will be students of great potential and promise, who have worked hard to make ends meet and have been faced with challenging or debilitating situations in their lives. Important Dates
• Saturday, March 1, 2014 ∙ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Deadline
• Tuesday, April 1, 2014 ∙ Scholarship Application Deadline • Sunday, June 1, 2014 ∙ Notification of Awards
For more information about applying for the Carver Scholarship through the University of Iowa, take a look at the links below:
• UIHP Opportunity Profile │ • Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Iowa │
Questions? Contact Kelly Thornburg, Scholarships & Fellowships Director, Honors at Iowa, 431 BHC, 319.335.1874
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Apply for a Benson Scholarship
The Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) at The University of Iowa invites applications for the Margaret P. Benson Memorial Scholarship program for the upcoming (2014-15) academic year. Application deadline is February 11, 2014. Created by a designated bequest to the University of Iowa Foundation, the Margaret P. Benson Memorial Scholarship recognizes qualified female applicants who demonstrate financial need and are committed to women's issues, diversity, and social activism. One or two awards are available each year. Awards generally range from $1000 to $2000 per academic year to be applied toward tuition, fees, living expenses, or books. The scholarship is presented at the UI's annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women (http://www.uiowa.edu/celebrationofexcellence/). The Margaret P. Benson Memorial Scholarship is administered and selected by individuals affiliated with the Women's Resource and Action Center at the University of Iowa. The Center works to create greater equity for individuals and communities of all identities, with a particular focus on women. Information about eligibility and application procedures is available on the WRAC web site at http://wrac.uiowa.edu/services/scholarships/scholarships-and-awards.
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Cultural Vistas Fellowship The Cultural Vistas Fellowship affords underrepresented U.S. university students the unique opportunity to advance their career goals, develop global competencies, and experience life in another culture. Cultural Vistas will select up to 12 fellows to take part in this multinational professional development program that includes eight-week summer internships in Argentina, Germany, and Singapore. This fellowship opportunity is funded by Cultural Vistas. Summer 2014: Sustainability in Asia, Europe, & Latin America Cultural Vistas Fellows will enrich their academic learning through professional internship and immersion experiences focused on environmental sustainability. One cohort of up to four fellows will travel to each international destination. The program will take place in five distinct phases:
1. Virtual learning component to orient fellows to their host country and each other, discuss sustainability issues, and prepare for their time abroad
2. Pre-departure orientation in New York City for fellows to meet, share learning goals, and prepare for their international internships
3. Eight-week internships in Buenos Aires, Berlin, and Singapore. During this phase, fellows will take part in an online learning exchange to process and provide comparative analyses of their experiences.
4. Re-entry seminar in New York City bringing together fellows to reflect on their experiences and share what they learned during the program
5. Post-program "Fellows in Service" activities that highlight the learning acquired on campuses and in local communities
Program Benefits:
• Program-related travel expenses, including round-trip airfare to and within internship country; travel to New York City for pre-departure and re-entry seminars
• Internship placement in Argentina, Germany, or Singapore • Accommodations throughout program, including pre-departure and re-entry seminars • Virtual learning seminar • Pre-departure support services • Cultural orientation upon arrival in host country • Visa application support (where applicable) • Emergency medical insurance during internship phase
Funding & Financial Information:
• Program-related transportation*, accommodations, support services, online seminar, emergency medical coverage, and internship placements are all covered.
• Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Passport $135 Food $700 Total: $835 estimated (please note this does not include personal spending)
*Fellows will be provided a stipend to offset costs of round-trip transportation to New York City Eligibility: • U.S. citizens enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university • Rising junior or senior status; minimum GPA of 3.0 • Ages 18-30 • Academic or practical experience (volunteer or work) in sustainability, environmental awareness,
engineering, and related sciences • Prior knowledge of language of host country (applicable in Germany and Argentina only) *Strong preference will be given to students historically underrepresented in international exchange. This includes, but is not limited to Pell Grant recipients; veterans; first-generation college students; STEM majors; members of minority communities within the United States; and non-traditional students. For more information, please contact [email protected]. To Apply: Please submit an application to https://mainportal.culturalvistas.org/Program/Participant/Registration.aspx?ProgramName=CVFellowship&ProgramGroupId=1 Application Deadline: February 7, 2014
KAREN WACHSMUTH
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Karen Wachsmuth in advance at 319-335-1436.
JANUARY 31, 20149:00 am - 12:00 pm1117 University Capitol Centre
2nd Annual
INTENSIVE FULBRIGHTU.S. STUDENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP
Pre-registration is required—to register, visit the UI Fulbright website: http://international.uiowa.edu/funding/fulbright-us-student-program.
Space is limited, so please register early! Contact Karen Wachsmuth at [email protected] for more information.
Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost?
(U.S. citizens only)
Intensive Fulbright U.S. Student Program Workshop Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Are you:
• a US citizen? • a junior, senior, or recent graduate looking for international opportunities? • a graduate student (master’s or Ph.D.-level)? • a recent graduate with a master’s degree?
You can apply for a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship!
• Students from all disciplines can apply, including arts, humanities, business, social sciences, and STEM fields
• Opportunities available in more than 140 countries Join us for this year’s
2nd Annual Intensive Fulbright U.S. Student Program Workshop Friday, January 31, 2014, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. International Commons, 1117 University Capitol Center
Pre-registration is required (space is limited, so please register early!)
The workshop will include:
1. Nuts-and-bolts information session about how to get started 2. A hands-on workshop with faculty mentors on essay writing for grants 3. Panel and Q & A session with successful Fulbright student and faculty grantees
Learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program at http://international.uiowa.edu/funding/fulbright-us-student-program For more information, please contact [email protected], 319-335-1436.
Global Health Corps Fellowship for Graduating Seniors
Applications for the 2014-2015 Global Health Corps fellowship are now open! Global Health Corps is creating a new breed of leaders that develop innovative solutions to the world's most challenging health problems. For more info: visit http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faq. Applications close January 26, 2014. Global Health Corps places talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds in high impact roles in NGOs and government agencies in sub-Saharan Africa and the US in a 1-year, paid fellowship. Through intensive training, professional development, mentorship, and thoughtful community building, we ensure that fellows are equipped to be global health changemakers during their fellowship and beyond.
Graduating Seniors: Apply for the Joseph E. & Ursil I. Callen Prize The UI Graduate College is pleased to invite applications for the Joseph E. and Ursil I. Callen Prize. The award ($5000) is for an outstanding graduating senior in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students must plan to attend graduate school at the University of Iowa or at any other university beginning the summer or fall of 2014. Candidates must be United States citizens who were born in the United States. In addition to strong academic qualifications, award recipients must show evidence of school and/or civic leadership in high school and/or college. Nominations should include the following:
1. A statement, not to exceed one page, describing the student’s academic and life goals; 2. A list of graduate programs to which the student has applied, or the name of the
institution the student will attend, accompanied by documentation of admission into the program;
3. A printout from ISIS of the student’s academic record at the University of Iowa; 4. An activity list which includes the student’s research activities, notable extracurricular
activities in both high school and college, and awards received; 5. A brief statement describing leadership experiences; 6. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the disciplinary area in which the
student will pursue graduate work or in the student’s undergraduate major area.
Nomination form: https://forms.grad.uiowa.edu/nomination-joseph-e-and-ursil-i-callen-prize Deadline for 2014 nominations is March 7, 2014. The winner will be recognized at the annual Honors Award Ceremony. For further information contact Dean Berkowitz (335-2136 or [email protected]) or Kathy Gerling([email protected], 335-3492).
Graduating Seniors: Apply for the Sanxay Prize The Sanxay Prize is awarded annually to a University of Iowa liberal arts senior from Iowa who shows the highest promise of achievement in graduate work. Students must plan to enter a doctoral program in 2014. Graduates in December 2013, May and August 2014 are eligible for this award. Candidates must have been born in Iowa or be current permanent residents of Iowa. The prize, which carries a stipend of $1,000, may be used at the University of Iowa or at any other university in the United States or abroad. In order to compete for the award, students must be nominated by their department. Either students or faculty can initiate the departmental nomination process. Departments can nominate up to two students. Nominations should include the following:
1. A letter from the nominating department which provides details concerning the student’s promise for outstanding graduate work;
2. A brief statement by the student indicating his or her academic interests and plans including a list of doctoral programs to which the student has applied;
3. A printout from ISIS of the student’s academic record at the University of Iowa; 4. An activity list which includes the student’s research activities, notable extracurricular
activities, and awards.
Nomination form: https://forms.grad.uiowa.edu/nomination-sanxay-prize. Deadline for 2014 nominations is March 7, 2014.The winner will be recognized at the annual Honors Award Ceremony. For further information contact Dean Berkowitz (335-2136 or [email protected]) or Kathy Gerling ([email protected], 335-3492).
Apply for a Gilman Scholarship The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affair's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce that the online application is now open for students participating in study abroad programs and internships during the summer 2014 and fall/academic year 2014-2015 terms. The Gilman Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, webinar schedules, and other helpful resources, including subscription to Gilman Advisor Newsletters, please visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman. Summer 2014 & fall/AY 2014-2015 online applications are due March 4, 2014 by 11:59pm (central) Students applying for any academic term must meet the eligibility requirements below:
• Enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution • Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term abroad • Be a United States citizen • Participating in a study abroad program or internship that is no less than four weeks (28
days) in one country and no more than an academic year • Applying to or accepted into a study abroad program or internship eligible for academic
credit by the student's home institution • Studying or interning in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department Travel
Warning or Cuba For more information, please contact the appropriate person below: Last Name A-D; Phone: 832-369-3477; Email: [email protected] Last Name E-K; Phone: 832-369-3484; Email: [email protected] Last Name L-Q; Phone: 832-369-3475; Email: [email protected] Last Name R-Z; Phone: 832-369-3485; Email: [email protected]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Summer 2014 Film Marketing/ Film Festival Internships
Facets Internships in Chicago, IL are a great learning experience for anyone interested in event coordination, film, fundraising, writing, marketing, publicity, non-profit organizations & PR. Internship areas include:
• Facets Programs Assistant • Festival Programming Assistant • Marketing/Social Media Coordinator • Summer Kids Film Camp & Jury
Coordinator
• Facets Cinema Marketing Assistant • Children’s Film Acquisitions Assistant • Web Content Development Intern • Facets DVD Label - Sales, Marketing &
Publicity
Facets Multi-Media is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the exhibition, distribution & education of foreign, independent & classic cinema. Programs include: Facets Cinematheque, Facets Rentals, Facets Film School, Facets DVD label and Facets’ Children’s Programs which organizes the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Facets Kids Film Camp, and year-round screenings & workshops for schools groups & families.
Apply at HireAHawk.com, or contact:
Ms. Kathleen Beckman, Facets Internship Coordinator 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Fax: 773-929-0266 Chicago, Illinois 60614 [email protected]
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR SPRING AND SUMMER SESSIONS 2014
The Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities (CIVIC) is now accepting applications for internship positions for the spring and summer sessions. Based out of the International Programs’ offices in the Old Capitol Mall, CIVIC works to promote the ideals of citizen diplomacy. Its major activities involve receiving international emerging leaders to eastern Iowa, organizing local meetings with relevant individuals, institutions and companies, and arranging activities to interact socially, culturally, and professionally with eastern Iowans, including home visits and in some cases, home-stays.
CIVIC is looking for engaged and ambitious students to facilitate our growth and development for the spring and summer of 2014. Four uniquely-oriented internship positions are available with CIVIC, listed below:
1. An International Visitor Programming intern is needed to work with the Executive Director and the Program Coordinator to correspond with program and government agencies in Washington D.C., to write formal proposals to qualify for visitor projects, to manage and organize project itineraries, to escort visitors along their projects, and to assist in volunteer coordination.
2. A Graphic Design and Media intern will assist us with the development of new logos, a new website, social media campaigns, flyers, brochures, and related materials that will affect how our organization presents itself to our communities.
3. A Community Outreach intern is needed to help staff organize Meet and Greet participatory dinners, to cultivate CIVIC’s relationship with student and academic organizations, and will also assist the Executive Director to develop creative projects that engage community members in citizen diplomacy efforts.
4. A Membership and Corporate Fundraising intern is needed to assist the Executive Director in managing CIVIC’s membership database, reaching out to local businesses, and in writing grants to raise the required funds for CIVIC’s expansion and development.
Internships will be for 5-10 hours/week during the academic semester with marginal weekend and evening hours required. Interested parties should email their resume and a short statement of purpose to [email protected]. Feel free to email any questions or contact us by phone at 319-335-0351.
Spr. 2014 Internship on Health, Human Rights, & Climate Change with Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)
(CURRENTLY ON HIRE-A-HAWK #43743) DESCRIPTION Iowa PSR is building a team to advance a climate campaign focused on health issues designed around an ethical and human rights perspective. This small team of interns will work to gather information regarding climate change and human rights, educate communities in Iowa and promote local involvement and push for legislation to curb climate change. Once the project has launched, the team will have the opportunity to work in communities across Iowa to talk with community members and promote the campaign. Interns will work approximate 10 – 12 hours per week in spring 2014. This is an unpaid position. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to communicate well both verbally and written. Basic understanding of health related terms. Basic understanding of environmental science and climate change. JOB FUNCTION Advocate, Community Service, Environmental Science, Event Planning, Fundraising/Development, International, Marketing, Non Profit, Political Organization CONTACT: Ms. Emily A. Monroe, Organizer, Iowa PSR 20 East Market St. Rm. 200 Iowa City, Iowa 52245 phone: (847) 770-7909; email: [email protected]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Apply for the Iowa N.E.W. Leadership Summer Institute
The Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC) on The University of Iowa campus hosts the Iowa N.E.W. Leadership Summer Institute annually. Iowa N.E.W. Leadership is an intensive 5-day residential institute designed to empower women across the political spectrum and increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the public sector. The Institute experience is built around a challenging curriculum that develops self-awareness, knowledge and skill in key areas, including: * Strategic communication * Policy analysis * Philanthropy * Negotiation * Community development
* Professional sustainability * Relationship-building * Productive engagement with difference, conflict and collaboration
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership: Who is eligible to apply?
- Women students enrolled at the University of Iowa - Women enrolled in any post-secondary academic institution in Iowa - Women Iowa residents attending colleges or universities outside the state - Women students (as listed above) pursuing degrees in ANY academic discipline—
undergraduate or graduate - Students graduating in December 2013 and May 2014 are still eligible
Students are welcome to apply to the program directly. Nominations from faculty, staff, and students are encouraged, but are NOT required. Nomination Deadline: January 30, 2014; Application Deadline: February 20, 2014. The 2014 nomination form and application packet are online. For more information, contact us at [email protected] or go to our website at http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/iowa-new.shtml.
Submit to the Buenos Aires Review! The Buenos Aires Review is an online, fully bi-lingual literary journal that was launched in May 2013. Everything in the journal is published in both English and another language – mostly Spanish, but also German, Russian, Croatian, and more to come. In addition to poetry, fiction, and essays, there is also a section of reviews of bookstores around the world and thoughts on translation. BAR was started by four friends living in Argentina, two novelists and two translators, including Jennifer Croft, who received her MFA in Polish Literary Translation from the University of Iowa and her PhD in Comparative Literature from Northwestern University. Jennifer decided to relocate to Argentina after completing her PhD, during which she conducted research in Argentina on the Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, who moved to Argentina just before World War II. Submissions are welcome on a rolling basis. Texts need only be submitted in one language; BAR will take care of translating the text into a second language. For more information, visit BAR’s beautiful website at http://www.buenosairesreview.org/, or email Jennifer at [email protected].
Service Learning Opportunity in Rural China – No Language Experience Required!
The Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) brings Chinese and international undergraduates together to combat poverty issues in rural China by spreading access to high-quality educational and training resources. This unique and enriching opportunity allows students to develop and implement a service learning project in rural China. Projects include teaching English, doing poverty alleviation research, giving lectures on cultural communications, and visiting local villages.
Participants attend an orientation program at Tsinghua University in Beijing to meet their Chinese partners, learn about China's poverty alleviation issues, and develop plans to implement their service projects. Projects commonly involve teaching English in local schools or computer training. Participants then travel in teams to sites in rural areas throughout China where they reside for two weeks. Transportation is organized and paid for by Tsinghua University. Each group consists of approximately two or three international students, five Tsinghua students, and a faculty advisor. All Chinese participants speak English, and knowledge of Chinese is not a requirement for US student participation.
Note: This program is not offered for credit—no transcripts are provided.
Applications are due April 1, 2014. More information is available at the program website: http://www.isep.org/students/Programs/tsu/. You may also watch videos about the program at http://www.wangfoundation.net/video.htm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Become a 2014-15 FoodCorps Service Member FoodCorps recruits talented leaders for a year of paid public service building healthy school food environments in limited-resource communities in one of 15 states. FoodCorps service members implement a three-ingredient recipe for healthy kids:
• TEACH children about what healthy food is and where it comes from
• BUILD and tend school gardens • BRING quality local food into public school cafeterias
Successful FoodCorps service members:
• Are passionate about building a healthier future for school children • Are motivated to serve full-time in a limited resource community • Have experience working in or studying food systems, agriculture, public health,
education, community organizing, or public service • Are seeking an opportunity to gain hands-in experience for their career • Are committed to working hard in order to make a difference
Additionally, in order to be considered for a FoodCorps service member position, you must:
• Be 18 years or older by the start of service (September 1, 2014) • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. • Hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
The application for the 2014 - 2015 service year is open through March 30, 2014. You can read more about our application process here. We recommend that you read through all of the instructions on this website before filling out the application. If you have any questions not answered within our FAQs, please contact [email protected].
North American Language & Culture Assistants in Spain 2014
The Language and Culture Assistants Program is managed by the Spanish
Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, and the Education Office of the
Embassies of Spain in the U.S.A. and Canada.
www.educacion.gob.es/eeuu
K-12 ENGLISH OR FRENCH LANGUAGE ASSISTANT
POSITIONS IN THE SPANISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
NO APPLICATION FEES
Applications 2014 -15: from January 9 to
April 1, 2014
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Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program
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Howard University, in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for International Development, invites outstanding individuals interested in international development and careers in the USAID Foreign Service to apply for the 2014 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship. Candidates can be graduating seniors or college graduates with strong academic records and a desire to promote positive change in the world. The Payne Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school and will enter into an exciting and rewarding career.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
An orientation to the Program and the USAID Foreign Service at Howard
University in Washington, D.C.
Two summer internships, one domestic the summer after selection and one
overseas at a USAID Mission during the summer between the first and second years of graduate school. The Program provides stipends, transportation and housing for these internships.
Up to $35,000 annually toward tuition, fees and living expenses for a two-year
master’s degree in international development, international affairs, public administration, environmental sciences, public health, agriculture or another area relevant to the work of the USAID Foreign Service.
Mentoring from a USAID Foreign Service Officer throughout the duration of the
fellowship.
Employment in the USAID Foreign Service for those who successfully
complete the program and Foreign Service entry requirements, with a contractual agreement committing each Payne Fellow to a minimum of three
years of service as a USAID Foreign Service Officer.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be seeking
admission to enter a two-
year graduate program in
the fall of 2014 at a U.S.
university
Must have a cumulative
grade point average of
3.2 or higher on a 4.0
scale at the time of
application
Additional information and online application are available at www.PayneFellows.org
Contact us: [email protected]
Application Deadline – January 27, 2014
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