Wednesday, September 26, 2012

CGIS Weekly Announcements: 9/24-9/28


Weekly Announcements
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Events: Monday, September 24 - Friday, September 28

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.  

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