Monday, September 30, 2013

Friday, October 4 | Panel Discussion on Career Opportunities for International Studies Students

Join us for a panel discussion on career opportunities with Michelle Jones, Ford School Diplomat in Residence; Damian Manire ('03) U-M Alumni; and Klementina Sula ('07) Director of International Giving and Engagement, LSA. 

Sponsored by the Program in International and Comparative Studies.

Light lunch will be served.


Michelle Jones,  2013-14 Ford School Diplomat in Residence (DIR)
Jones is a seasoned Foreign Service officer whose most recent post was in Kabul, Afghanistan, where she oversaw the Fulbright academic and International Visitors Leadership programs and 18 Lincoln Learning Centers throughout the country. Previously, Jones served as consul and principal officer at the U.S. Consulate in Winnipeg, Canada, and as public affairs officer at the U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago where she was senior advisor to the ambassador and embassy spokesperson. She has also held posts in Bangladesh and Poland. She speaks Polish, Spanish, and Dari (Persian Farsi). Before joining the Foreign Service, Jones was associate professor of English at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, where she taught twentieth-century British and American literature and founded the Women's Resource Center. Diplomats in Residence are Foreign Service officers who guide and advise students, professionals, and members of the community on Foreign and Civil Service careers, fellowships, and internships. The Ford School is one of only 16 schools selected by the State Department to host a Diplomat in Residence (DIR), who serves the Ford School, the broader U-M community, and a number of educational institutions in Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Damian Manire ('03) lived and worked in the Czech Republic from 2002 to 2010. After studying in Prague as a Michigan undergraduate, Mr. Manire completed a Master's degree in literature at Charles University, where he wrote about transatlantic and expatriate culture. Since then, Mr. Manire has worked in European recruitment and for several years served as managing editor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Czech Republic. In 2009, Mr. Manire formed the University of Michigan Alumni Association's first chapter in the Czech Republic, and today continues to organize alumni events abroad for the University.

Klementina (Tina)Sula ('07) is pursuing an international career right here in Ann Arbor. Since 2008, Tina has worked for the Development Office of the College of LSA. As Director of International Giving and Engagement, Tina works with alumni and donors outside of the United States to raise support for LSA students and programs. Tina graduated with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Economics and also pursued a Master of Public Policy degree at the Ford School as well as a Master's in Higher Education with a concentration in Philanthropy at the UM School of Education. Tina has a lot of international experiences including stints at the US Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, US Mission to the UN in Geneva, Switzerland and Club de Madrid in Madrid, Spain.


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Nataša Gruden-Alajbegović
Manager 
Program in International and Comparative Studies | Center for World Performance Studies
University of Michigan

Room 2660J | 1080 S. University. | Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
nalajbeg@umich.edu 734.763.3639 

TODAY@ noon | Jessica Evert, MD on global health & community-based learning

Note--see CFHI's global health programs for medical, nursing, public health and pre-health students at http://www.cfhi.org/web/index.php/program/viewall

Going Global: Experiencing Health Realities through the Eyes of Local Communities

Join Dr. Jessica Evert, Executive Director of Child Family Health International and editor of "
Developing Global Health Education: A Guidebook for Medical and Professional Schools, 2nd Ed," for a dialogue about community-based global health experiential learning.  Dr. Evert and the attendees will explore ethics, logistics, development theory, and tips for going abroad during undergraduate and professional studies.  Session is open to faculty, students, and advisors.  


Monday, September 30, 12 
noon-1
:00 
pm
Room 9 in the International Center, 603 E. Madison Street, next to the Michigan Union
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Jessica Evert MD
Executive Director, Child Family Health International
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Let the World Change You.

Students: Nominate Faculty and Staff who have had a positive impact on your international experience

Students: Nominate Faculty and Staff for a CGE Award!

Our faculty and staff play a critical role in fostering global engagement and making international opportunities a reality for our students. To recognize these efforts, the U-M Council on Global Engagement invites students to nominate a U-M faculty or staff member who had a positive impact on their international experience - in Ann Arbor or abroad.

These nominations mean a lot to the faculty and staff who are nominated, so if you felt supported by faculty or staff - including site leaders - during your global education experience, please submit a nomination!
 
This nomination form is open to all U-M students from all U-M Schools and Colleges. Students are welcome to nominate multiple U-M faculty or staff members. Please submit a separate form for each faculty or staff member being nominated. 
 
The deadline to submit nominations is October 18th, 2013.
 

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Upcoming International Career Pathways Presentations


Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships
Thursday, September 26 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 
Michigan Union, Anderson D 

Hear reports from U-M graduate/professional school students about their successful strategies for finding and applying to internships, either through formal programs or through creating one’s own internship.

Internships with the U.S. Department of State
CANCELLED -- Tuesday, October 1 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Weill Hall (Ford School), Betty Ford Classroom (1110)

Based on the uncertainty of a potential federal government shutdown, the information session on Internships with the U.S. Dept. of State has been cancelled. We anticipate the session will be rescheduled at a later date. 

The U.S. Department of State offers over 1,000 summer internships at its embassies and missions throughout the world, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at facilities in approximately 20 other cities throughout the United States. A panel of University of Michigan students will share their experiences as Department of State interns this past summer, and Diplomat in Residence Michelle Jones will review the application process for this exciting and challenging program. This program is part of the University of Michigan's International Career Pathways series and is open to all U-M students. 

Funding for Internships & Research Abroad
Wednesday, October 2 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
1636 School of Social Work Building

This panel will cover funding options for overseas internships and research opportunities, for both undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Representatives of several U-M funding offices will provide information, and you will be able to meet with them individually.

Career Opportunities for Foreign Language Students
Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Mason Hall 2306

Do you love studying languages and cultures, but are you worried about your job prospects? Attend the “Career Opportunities for Language Students” panel for ideas about and resources for how you can put your interest in language to work.

Tonight @ 6 | Graduate Student Strategies for Finding Int'l Internships


Would you like tips on finding an international internship related to your graduate/professional degree studies? 

Graduate Student Strategies for Finding International Internships
Thursday, Sept. 26th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 
Michigan Union, Anderson D 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 public health, public policy, and natural resources and the environment, but the strategies communicated will be applicable to students in all fields.

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

University of Michigan International Career Pathways

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Thursday, September 26 | JET Info Session + Alumni Panel


JET Programme Alumni Panel Discussion and Information Session


























DateThursday, September 26, 2013
TimeNoon to about 1:30pm (students w/ 1pm classes may leave at 1)
Place: 1636 School of Social Work Building
Presenters: Ms. Rhea Young, JET Program Coordinator & JET Alumni

The Center for Japanese Studies is pleased to present an information session on the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, a Japanese government program to promote grassroots exchange, teaching, and learning.  JET offers college graduates opportunities to teach in the Japanese public elementary, middle, and high schools or to work in international affairs section of local government offices.  Japanese language is not a requirement for most positions.  For more information about JET and tomorrow's session, please see the attached PDF.

This is an informal presentation.  Please feel free to bring your own lunch.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Azumi Ann Takata, Ph.D.
CJS Academic Services Coordinator & East Asia FLAS Coordinator
Office Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 9am-5pm, 4640 SSWB

Center for Japanese Studies, University of Michigan
1080 South University Ave., Suite 4640, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
P: +1 734-764-6307; F: +1 734-936-2948

9/26 & 10/01 | Upcoming State Department Programs

Please see the message below for more information about two upcoming events related to careers and internships with the U.S. Department of State:
  • Thursday,9/26: Introduction to the Foreign Service Officer Selection Process & Test
  • Tuesday, 10/1: Internships with the U.S. Department of State
Complete details available below! 
Questions? Please contact Amy Fredell (afredell@umich.edu

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Introduction to the Foreign Service Officer Selection Process and Test
Thursday, September 26, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Betty Ford Classroom, 1110 Weill Hall 
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Diplomat in Residence Michelle Jones will review the path to a career as a Foreign Service Officer, and provide detailed information about each step in the process. Are you considering whether to take the Foreign Service Test? Trying to figure out the best time of year (October, February, or June) to do so? Curious about the format of the test, what subjects are covered, how to prepare, and test-taking strategies? If so, be sure to attend this session.

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Internships with the U.S. Department of State
Tuesday, October 1, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Betty Ford Classroom, 1110 Weill Hall 
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

The U.S. Department of State offers over 1,000 summer internships at its embassies and missions throughout the world, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at facilities in approximately 20 other cities throughout the United States. A panel of University of Michigan students will share their experiences as Department of State interns this past summer, and Diplomat in Residence Michelle Jones will review the application process for this exciting and challenging program. This program is part of the University of Michigan's International Career Pathways series and is open to all U-M students. 

View list of other International Career Pathways events here.

Join the conversation on Twitter:  #UMICP13

-- 
Amy Fredell, MA Career Development
Recruitment Services Coordinator

Graduate Career Services
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
University of Michigan
735 South State Street, 2200 Weill Hall
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-3091

Friday, September 27 | Student Organization Fair featuring orgs that do work in Latin America & the Caribbean

Join the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies for the: 
LACS Student Organization Fair
Friday, September 27th
2:00-4:00 PM
North Quad Media Gateway

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Join us to learn about cultural and service organizations associated with Latin America and the Caribbean.

Find out how you can get involved in domestic or international service or activism opportunities that will build your professional and life skills, expand your global awareness, and surely introduce you to like-minded individuals who may become your best friends!  

If you're already involved, find out how your organizations can work together, share ideas, and challenge one another to be the best.  

Please contact Christie Donahue (donahuec@umich.edu) with any questions or for more information.

Esperamos verte alli!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Lost in Translation: Stories of Global Experiences - Calling Storytellers and Audience Members


Lost in Translation: Stories of Global Experiences
Thursday, November 7, 2013
7pm sharp | Coffee hour begins at 6:30pm
North Quad, Space 2435


Join UM students, faculty, and staff in this annual global storytelling event.  
Audience members will get to listen to storytellers share about their international experiences. This event is 
similar to "The Moth" in which true stories are told in a live setting. Refreshments will be served.  
Please RSVP to attend.

Calling Storytellers:  
Were your career aspirations inspired by your research project in the Amazon?  Did you have a miscommunication with your internship supervisor in India?  Did you fall in love in Brazil while doing volunteer work?  Were you mugged in Portugal while backpacking?

If so, we want to hear about it!  And, we want you to share it with the University of Michigan community as part of the ICP's Lost in Translation: Stories of Global Experiences event. 
event website at https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/lost-in-translation/

In addition to this event, there are several others that might be of interest to you, your students 
and/or your colleagues.  All events have a focus on global careers, or international internships and service.  
#UMICP13

Apply by October 15 | Fellowship to live/work in Asia for one year



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, 2014. 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:  Tuesday, October 15, 2013. 

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.edu734-764-9135).


Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106
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Monday, September 23, 2013

Today @ 6 PM | Peace Corps Application Workshop

Applying to Peace Corps? 

Whether you're about to hit submit, your resume is still patchy or you're even just considering applying to Peace Corps for the first time, we'll be there to lend a hand this evening. Bring your questions, resumes, essays and anything else and we'll help guide you through your concerns as you get closer to submitting. Tonight, the UM Peace Corps office will host an application workshop to give you informal, one-on-one advice as your application starts taking shape.

TODAY
Monday, September 23 at 6:00-7:00 pm

Location: International Center, Room 9 (adjacent to the Michigan Union under West Quad)

Peace Corps employs, trains and funds international development work for graduates in over 70 countries around the world. Learn more about working abroad for Peace Corps and "the toughest job you'll ever love." If you have more questions, you can also stop by our campus office to chat with us! Please see below for our office hours or like us on Facebook. We also have an information session planned forMonday, October 7 at noon in the International Center; a great way to learn more about working abroad for Peace Corps.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

-- 
Brian Smyser + Katie Collins
University of Michigan Peace Corps Office
International Center, Room 10
peace.corps@umich.edu | 734.647.2182

For more information...

Online:

Office Hours:
Monday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm + 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Interested in interning abroad? Don't miss two upcoming events!

If you're an undergraduate and interested in interning abroad over the summer, you won't want to miss the following two events!

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International Internships for Undergraduates
Thursday, September 19 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 
Michigan League, Vandenberg Room

This presentation will feature a panel of U-M faculty and staff who administer global internship programs, as well as undergraduate students who have participated in a wide range of internships abroad. Speakers will address both formal internship placement programs, as well as strategies for creating one's own internship.

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Information Session: Michigan International Internship & Service Program (MIISP)
Friday, September 20 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 
Michigan Union, Wolverine Room

Are you thinking of doing an internship or volunteering abroad next summer?

Would you like to go through this process of finding and preparing for the opportunity with a small group of fellow U-M students?

If so, consider applying for the Michigan International Internship and Service Program (MIISP)

  

This program of the International Center will help you in several ways:
--Consider your goals in going abroad
--Provide assistance in finding a program
--Provide assistance in finding funding
--Give preparatory workshops in Fall and Winter terms
--Share experiences while abroad over the summer
--Advise other students when you return next year
--Create an M-Portfolio highlighting your time abroad
To be eligible, you should be an undergraduate who will be returning to campus after the overseas experience.
For further information about MIISP, please see our website.

Questions? Email MIISP-Admins@umich.eduCan't make the info session? View video of last year's info session here.

 The application is currently available on M-Compass.  
Application deadline: September 30th.

Monday, September 16, 2013

2nd Info Session Announced --> UM School of Information Summer 2014 Program in India - Call for Graduate Student Applications

The UM School of Information is launching a multi-disciplinary project-based course in India for Summer 2014.  

Students from all UM graduate programs are encouraged to apply to round out project teams.

Interested students should add themselves to the UMSI Global Information Engagement Program (GIEP) listserv(umsi.giep.interest@umich.edu) via the UM Online Directory. Attendance to the Information Session is highly encouraged.
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Global Information Engagement Program: India 
Information Session
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ehrlicher Room (3100 North Quad)

Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to attend at http://alturl.com/xm4r7

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Deadline for Student Team Applications: October 15, 2013 (application information forthcoming)

The need for innovative information tools is a global challenge. 

As part of the Global Information Engagement Program, students (in project teams) will spend 6 to 12 weeks in India during Summer 2014, studying and implementing a feasible and sustainable solution to an information challenge suggested by a partner organization. This  could take the form of a strategic report, a technological tool, or an information system design depending on the specific challenge being addressed.  Student teams also have the option to initiate/propose a project during Fall 2013.

Students will engage in cultural aspects of India and coursework that prepares them for success as a global information professional.  Students will prepare for their time in India by studying the identified information challenge and developing a framework for engagement during the Winter 2014 term in the form of a series of preparatory sessions.

The objective of GIEP is to use information and technology skills to deal with a contemporary social concern.  Students will go through a competitive process in selecting the problems they intend to work on in summer.

Course Enrollment and Credit:  Students are required to participate in a range of pre-departure activities during Winter 2014 term, starting in March. Students will receive 6 credits for pre-departure activities and the in-country experience through enrollment in SI 681 in Winter 2014. 
Upon return to Michigan, students can elect to enroll in independent study to further their project, or engage in research for publication or conference presentations.

Program highlights:
  • High impact project opportunities with a range of organizations in the private and public sectors in India
  • Opportunity to innovate with an experience in which students get to own a project and manage it with the guidance of industry experts, users, and UMSI faculty
  • Development of a range of unique skills in a project that hits the ground running and takes students through various organizational and functional roles of a global information professional
  • In-depth cultural experience in a country with a rapidly growing economy and technology sector
  • Best Project Award which will include a monetary prize and assistance with commercialization where applicable

Participants: Program design and capacity allows for approximately 15-18 University of Michigan students primarily from the School of Information to travel to India. Student teams are able to and encouraged to recruit graduate students from other UM programs to round out skill sets.  

Student cost/expense:  If selected to participate, student will be expected to cover personal expenses.  The School will cover transportation to India, lodging in India, and will provide support for in-country travel and meals required for project success. 

Project selection:
  • Students can select to apply for a developed project posted by an organization (projects will be posted on Ctools) OR propose a team-initiated project with a partner in India. 
  • If students are self-initiating a project with a partner instead of choosing from one of the existing projects, significant commitment from the partner group will need to be demonstrated.
  • Student are required to self-organize into teams of two to four using the Ctools site; multiple groups can apply to work on a project posted by a single project,  but in such a case only one group per project will be selected
  • Once selected, students teams will need to provide a work plan in agreement with their partner in India completed by December 1, 2013

Project matching:  The program allows for approximately 15-18 student participants.  Student teams will be matched to projects based on application, skill set, and interest.  Team-initiated projects will be thoroughly vetted by GIEP leadership before acceptance.  The application process is competitive and there are no guarantees for selection into the program. More details on the application process will be available on the project Ctools site to be posted shortly.

Student eligibility:
  • Students must be currently enrolled in the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  • Students must be in good academic standing 
  • Students must apply to participate by the application deadline of October 15, 2013 (via MCompass)
  • Students must be in possession of a valid Passport by December 1, 2013

Student selection:
  • Students will be selected based on overall quality of application, project selection fit, and ability to commit to participate 
  • Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a team setting, under tight-deadlines, and demonstrate adaptability in a range of situations
  • Previous international experience desired, but not required

Questions can be sent to umsi.giep@umich.edu.



Kelly A. Kowatch, Program Manager
University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI)3360 North Quad |105 South State Street | Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Friday, September 13, 2013

Starting Tuesday, September 17 | International Career Pathways Series


We are pleased to announce the 11th
annual
International Career Pathways series!



INTERNATIONAL CAREER PATHWAYS
Presentations begin Tuesday
, September 17th
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Are you interested in working, interning, volunteering or teaching abroad?  Are you planning for an international career?  You are welcome to participate in the International Career Pathways (ICP) series of panel discussions and International Opportunities Fair, sponsored by

more than a dozen UM units and intended for both undergraduate and graduate/professional students

ICP events begin on TUESDAY!


International Employment Myths & Opportunities

Tuesday
Sept. 17
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Weill Hall (Ford School), Annenberg Auditorium

Are you interested in working, interning, volunteering or teaching abroad? Do you want to explore international careers? This session will introduce the International Career Pathways series, how to research options and timing of applications – note that some deadlines are in the fall!

I
nternational 
c
areer 
p
ath
 s
 
of this session's presenters:

  • Ted London, Ross School of Business
     and William Davidson Institute
     faculty: Global careers and the developing world
  • Rachael Criso, LSA Romance Languages faculty: Languages and global careers
  • Kim Coyne, Provost’s Office: Careers in international safety and security risk management
  • Jessica Loh, College of Engineering: International education
  • Brian Smyser
     , U-M Peace Corps Office
    : One student’s international career pathway
To find out more about upcoming events, click here.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

New Positions Announced -- Apply by September 16th | Fulbright Teaching Assistantships in Brazil



SEEKING APPLICATIONS:  FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHINGS ASSISTANTSHIPS IN BRAZIL
 
We are seeking additional applications for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship program in Brazil, which has been expanding in recent years in advance of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. There are 120 ETA grants available to Brazil this year.
 
Eligibilityapplicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award (March 2015); and (d) demonstrate proficiency (the equivalent of two year’s college-level study) in any Romance Language
 
Candidate profile:  Applications are welcome from recent graduates and graduate students, preferably from those with experience working in an educational environment, candidates with degrees in English, applied linguistics or foreign languages, or a background in TESOL or ESL. 

Apply Now:  The application process typically includes a campus interview, which we are currently scheduling.  To receive an interview, please submit the online application (including essays and register 3 references) by Monday, September 16.  It also possible to submit an application through U-M without an interview, in which case your complete application must be submitted by 5pm on October 11.
  

More  information
 is available
 on the Fulbright website.


--
Heather M. Johnson
Fulbright Program Advisor
University of Michigan
International Institute
1080 S. University, Suite 2660
Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106