2012 Connecting our World Student Diplomat Video Contest

 2012 Connecting Our World Student Diplomat Video Contest

Connecting Our World (powered by NAFSA: Association of International Educators), in partnership with STA Travel, is hosting a video contest to give you the opportunity to share how your study abroad experience made you a student diplomat.

Are you a student diplomat? The world’s greatest diplomats are skilled at listening and learning, not only about other people and countries, but about themselves and their own country, too. Do you have a study abroad story that reflects diplomacy at its best? Share your story through the Connecting Our World Student Diplomat Video Contest.

Video submissions should tell a compelling story about how students can become "student diplomats" while studying abroad, by connecting in a meaningful way with people and cultures in other countries, adapting to new environments and languages, challenging their own misconceptions, and becoming more prepared for school and future careers. 

The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM EST on November 1, 2012. After a slate of finalists is chosen by an expert judging panel, the winning and runner-up videos will be selected through open voting on the Connecting Our World website. The winner will receive a $1,000 travel voucher from STA Travel and the title of "2012 Student Diplomat." The runner-up will receive a hand-held flip camera from Connecting Our World and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

If you are a student, you are also invited to join our student community at www.facebook.com/StudentsCoWorld which will keep you updated about the contest. If you are not a student, please help spread the word by using the tips and ideas on this page. 

Find out more information at the following website: www.ConnectingOurWorld.org/StudentDiplomat

Weiser Center Graduate and Undergraduate Student Presentations

WCEE STUDENT PRESENTATIONs

Graduate and Undergraduate Student Presentations: Summer Research and Internship Experiences
Tuesday, October 2, 4-5:30 pm Room 1636, International Institute/SSWB 1080 S. University Ave
Russia: Country of Possibilities Julia Hlavac—BS REES/Environment CREES Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Grant The Polish-Lithuanian Complex: Tadeusz Konwicki's Notion of Identity and Its Cinematic Representation Paulina Duda—PhD Slavic Languages and Literatures CREES Research, Internship, & Fellowship (CRIF) Program Grant Death and Burial in Copper Age Iberia Jess Beck—PhD Anthropology CES Summer Research and Internship Grant European Parliament and Polska Jest Najwazniejsza William Lamping—BA Russian/Political Science CREES Research, Internship, & Fellowship (CRIF) Program Grant To learn more about our various student funding opportunities, please join us! Light refreshments will be served

Apply by October 22nd - Luce Scholars Program

Luce Scholars Program Description:  The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional internships for 18 young Americans to live and work in Asia each year.  The program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society.  Luce Scholars have backgrounds in virtually every field (other than Asian studies) including medicine, the arts, business, law, science, environmental studies, and journalism.  The annual selection of the 18 Luce Scholars is an unusually rigorous process and a nationwide competition.  Placements can be made in the following countries or regions: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.  Eligibility:  Students who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are NOT eligible for nomination to the Luce Scholars Program. Candidates must be American citizens who have received at least a bachelor’s degree and will be no more than 29 years old on July 1, 2012. Nominees should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment.  Graduating seniors, graduate and professional school students, and recent alumni are eligible.   Deadline:  Monday, October 22, 2012.  How to Apply:  U-M students and alumni interested in applying to the Luce Scholars Program must submit a hard copy of the application documents to the U-M International Institute, 1080 South University, Suite 2660. An International Institute committee will review applications, and will invite the most promising applicants for an interview in October. The University of Michigan must nominate students for this award – applications submitted by students directly to the Luce Foundation will not be considered.  Application materials are available on our website. Contact:  Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu; 734-764-9135). Website: Luce Scholars Program

TONIGHT @ 6 p.m.: "Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships"

Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships

Thursday, September 27, 2012   6:00-7:30 PM    Student Activities Bldg. (SAB) Maize & Blue Room

Moderator

Emily DeMeo (icoverseas@umich.edu):  School of Public Health. Graduate Student Advisor, International Center. Research on HIV/AIDS in Belize.

Graduate Panelists: Organized Programs, Formal Application Process

Mary Fee: Law School student.  US State Department internship in the Congo.  Funding from the Law School (Student-Funded Fellowship, available only for Law School students)

Daniel Chavez-Yenter: School of Public Health.  MHIRT participant in Chile.  Funding: MHIRT participants are fully funded through the program (airfare, stipend, and research).  Apply for MHIRT by Nov. 19 for summer 2013—contact Temuulen Johnson at temuulen@umich.edu.

Christie Donahue: School of Social Work. Global Activities Scholar. Interned with Cross-Cultural Solutions in Cape Town, South Africa. Evaluation of volunteer learning and partnership development.  Funding: UM School of Social Work Office of Global Activities

Graduate Panelists: Self-Found Internships

Adam Byrnes: School of Natural Resources and the Environment. Internship with Simpa Networks in Bangalore, India to analyse new markets and develop market entry strategy.  Funding: UM William Davidson Institute; UM Erb Institute; Simpa.

Kelsey Duinkerken: School of Information.  Internship digitizing archives for public access at Nelson Mandela Center of Memory in South Africa.  Funding: UM Wallenberg Fellowship.

Mackenzie Knowling: Ford School of Public Policy and UM Peace Corps Coordinator. Found her own internship with the UN in Ethiopia. Funding: UM Ford School and UM Nonprofit Management Center.

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UM Graduate Student International Resources

Compiled by Bill Nolting, International Center 

Graduate students report using multiple sources to create the contacts helpful for arranging an international internship or research project.  These include:

• Faculty and advisors within your program, School or College
• Faculty and advisors associated with University-wide units, such as the International Institute and its Area Studies Centers.
• Fellow students who have relevant experience—ask your department, check lists of students who were awarded international fellowships, etc.
• Your own contacts, especially if you have studied or worked abroad

Note that many Schools and Colleges have their own Career Services and/or International Offices for Graduate/Professional student services that may be able to provide information specific to your graduate degree program—most of these are represented on the International Career Pathways Committee.  There are also University-wide offices that can provide additional resources.

University-wide

• Career Center (Graduate Services, university-wide)
• International Center (university-wide resource for student contacts, information, internships, careers)
• International Institute (fellowships, including lists of recipients) and I.I. Area Studies Centers (faculty associates, courses, fellowships)
• William Davidson Institute (funded internships for students in Masters programs)
• Graham Institute (funding for projects with an environmental/sustainability focus)
• Rackham Fellowships Office (funding for grad students in Rackham-affiliated Schools & Colleges)

College- or School-specific—note that these tend to serve only their own students

• College of Engineering (International Programs and Career Resource offices)
• Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (Graduate Career Services office)
• Law School (Career office; international office)
• Ross School of Business (Career Office and Center for International Business Education)
• School of Information (Career Office)
• School of Medicine (Global Reach)
• School of Natural Resources and the Environment (Career Office)
• School of Public Health (Career Office)
• School of Social Work (Career and Global offices)

Please feel free to contact the International Center at icoverseas@umich.edu or tel. 647-2299 for specific referrals.  For specific listings of offices that offer fellowships for international internships and research, see our handout / web article on that topic.

Int'l Career Pathways: Grad Student Strategies for Finding Internships

Are you interested in finding an international internship related to your graduate/professional degree studies?   Come to:

Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships

Thursday, Sept. 27

6-7:30 PM

SAB: Maize & Blue Room

Hear from U-M graduate/professional school students about their successful strategies for finding, applying to and funding overseas internships – either through formal programs or self-found.

Panelists are graduate students in: information, law,  natural resources and the environment, public health, public policy and social work.

For more information e-mail icoverseas@umich.edu, tel. 647-2299

University of Michigan International Career Pathways

http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP/series.html

CGIS Weekly Announcements: 9/24-9/28

Weekly Announcements

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Events: Monday, September 24 - Friday, September 28

http://www.lsa.umich.edu/cgis/ - cgis@umich.edu – 734-764-4311 

Beyond Borders 2012 – 2013 is here!

CGIS is proud to present the latest Beyond Borders issue which can be viewed by clicking on the link here:   https://umich.box.com/shared/static/74jzfsmhm5lszzlrsom4.pdf

Global Photo Contest

Wondering what to do with all the great photographs from your experience abroad?  Submit them in the CGIS Photo Contest!  Submit up to 5 photos in the 3 categories of Students, Engaging Local Residents and Sites for the opportunity to win prizes and have your work featured in our Global Education Fair marketing campaign next fall.  Contest deadline is November 30, 2012.  You will find the contest rules and submission form on M-Compass or on our website.

UNSW – Australia Info Session

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 1pm to 2pm, CGIS Office – G155 Angell Hall

The University of New South Wales is a member of the prestigious Australian "Group of Eight," which is a coalition of leading Australian universities, intensive in research and comprehensive in general and professional education.  

Students earn 16-18 credits per term while choosing from a full range of course offerings from the university. University of Michigan students will take classes with Australian and International degree seeking students. A wide range of subjects are offered in the Arts, Australian and Indigenous Studies, Architecture and Design, Business and Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Media and Communications.  There are opportunities for internships for academic credit and volunteering

Come to our info session to learn more and to meet the Director of the Global Education Office!

Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates (GIEU) Symposium

Thursday September 27, 2012 - 4pm to 6 pm, Michigan Union Ballroom (2nd Floor)

Interested in learning more about GIEU and how you can support our efforts?  Attend our upcoming Symposium where students will showcase capstone projects developed from their summer field site experiences. Enjoy presentations from around the world!  The Symposium is FREE and open to the public. 

For more information or application questions, please contact cgis@umich.edu or visit www.lsa.umich.edu/cgis/gieu

RSGG comes to a location near you…

Bursley RSGG Info Session

Thursday, September 20, 2012

7pm to 8pm

Location TBA

READY, SET, GO GLOBAL!Monday through Friday

5pm to 6pm

Room B111 MLB

Prospective students should attend a Ready, Set, Go Global! (RSGG) session. Sessions are held Monday through Friday from 5-6pm in the Modern Languages Building (MLB) Room B111.

Attending a RSGG session is required for all students participating in a CGISprogram. Please email a CGIS Peer Advisor to schedule an additional session or call 734.764.4311.

CGIS Open House

Monday, October 8, 2012

3pm to 5pm

G155 Angell Hall

Where in the world will you go this year? Please stop by our Open House so we can help you find out. Learn about our programs, see what our students have accomplished this year, or come by to see how we can be a resource for you!

Please email cgis@umich.edu to add your event or announcement to the weekly email by Wednesday at 5pm.  Events and updates will include information for the following Sunday through Saturday.  Email submissions must include the date, time, location, sponsoring department and contact information.  Include “Weekly Announcements” in the subject line.  Please limit event/announcement description to 200 words.  

Peace Corps Info Session: 9/25 @ 6:30 PM

What are you doing after graduation?

The Peace Corps funds training and service for graduates in over 70 countries across the world.

Learn about opportunities working abroad with the Peace Corps and about the “toughest job that you will ever love”!

Please join us for our upcoming information session :

Peace Corps General Information Session:

Tuesday, September 25th, 6:30pm-8:00pm, International Center,  Room 9

Learn about the University of Michigan’s long Peace Corps history and volunteer service. We will talk about the application process, discuss opportunities to complete a Master degree while serving in the Peace Corps with our Master’s International and Fellows programs and host a panel of returned volunteers to share their experiences abroad.

We look forward to seeing you, and as always if you have any questions please email us at peace.corps@umich.edu.

-- 
Mackenzie Knowling and Brian Smyser
University of Michigan Peace Corps Office
International Center, Room 10
peace.corps@umich.edu
734-647-2182

Office Hours:
Monday 10-12 pm, Tuesday 10-12 pm and 2:30-5 pm, Wednesday 10-12 pm, Thursday 10-12 pm and 2:30-5 pm or by appointment

University of Michigan Peace Corps Office Website
University of Michigan Peace Corps 50^th Anniversary Website
University of Michigan Peace Corps Facebook

Innovation in Development Strategy: A Special Event with USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah

A Special Event with USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah

Innovation in Development Strategy

Join us for a keynote address by University of Michigan alumni Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, on innovation, science, and technology in development

When: September 28, 2012, 12 pm - 1pm

Where: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Presentation: International Employment Myths & Opportunities

International Employment Myths & Opportunities

Thursday, Sept. 20, 7-8:30 PM

Maize & Blue Room, SAB

Are you interested in working, interning, volunteering or teaching abroad?

Do you want to develop an international career?

This panel discussion will provide an overview of organizations which make this possible for students (for both undergraduates & graduate/professional students) and those about to graduate. The session will introduce the International Career Pathways series and selected work abroad programs, timing of applications (many deadlines are in the Fall), and will include student reports on the educational and career benefits of work abroad experiences.

Call 647-2299 or e-mail icoverseas@umich.edu & see website:

www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt

International Career Pathways Series

For more information see International Career Pathways website

Tues, Oct 9th: German-American Career Day

German-American Career Day

Tuesday, October 9 |5-7 p.m.

Please register for the event by October 2 at:

www.surveymonkey.com/gacd-2012

For more information, contact Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen at: pwjensen@umich.edu or 734 615 6336

Info Session: Fellowship to support research/internships in India

center for south asian studies

Undergraduate Summer in South Asia Fellowship Program

Information Session

September 21, 2012

Noon - 1 pm

 Room 1636 SSWB

1080 S. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Fellowship Application deadline: Monday, November 19, 2012

The Center for South Asian Studies offers a special opportunity to chart your own course in India…

 Thanks to a generous donation to the Center for South Asian Studies, undergraduate students at U-M have an opportunity to design and carry out their own fellowship programs in India during the summer.

 ·         This fellowship is intended for non-graduating students who have not already spent significant amounts of time in India

·         The program is designed to be flexible: you contact NGOs of your choice, write a proposal outlining what you want to study and where, design a program to accomplish your research goals, and we will fund the best proposals to cover most of your costs

 ·         Attending the Summer in South Asia Colloquium On Oct 19 highly recommended:

Summer in South Asia Fellowship Colloquium

Undergraduate Fellows present reports of their research conducted with NGOs in India

4 pm/ Room 1636/ SSWB

For application forms, requirements, timeline for 2012-13 and information about our past fellows go to:

 http://www.ii.umich.edu/csas/academics/fellowshipsgrants/summerinsouthasia

Students For Global Engagement Mass Meeting: Friday, September 21st

Are you a globally interested student?

Do you think about the future of global engagement?

 Do you have an interesting perspective to share?

MASS MEETING

Friday, September 21st

5:00-6:00 pm

Mason Hall, Room 3356

RSVP on Facebook (or just show up!)

Born out of the Peace Corps 50th Anniversary in 2010, SGE seeks to continue the legacy by promoting and empowering students to engage in responsible global service. SGE puts on an annual symposium that brings together students, student speakers, presenters, and participants to engage in dialogue pertaining to global service. In the past, this event has been hugely successful with 80-100 attendees. The organization seeks to create a safe space for students to engage in dialogue and to develop cultural understanding in shared experiences through various projects.  It is a great opportunity to be involved in and gain leadership experience. There is no other organization like it on campus! So join us this Friday! 

*If you are unable to attend the mass meeting, but would still like to be involved, please email studentsforglobalengagement@umich.edu and we can send you more information and add you to our email list for future meetings.