TONIGHT: Language: A Global Advantage in International Health & Development Work

Language: A Global Advantage in International Health & Development Work

Monday | October 27, 2014 | 6-8 PM​

​Palmer Commons​ 4th floor, ​Forum Hall​ 

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​Local language proficiency is a tremendous advantage for anyone working in international health and development. Whether or not you have already reached proficiency, new learning tools are making it possible to build on what you have or even pick up a new language, even if regular classroom study is not an option. This panel brings together experienced health & development professionals, including UMSN Prof. Megan Eagle, to share how their ability to work in other languages has helped them collaborate with international colleagues, establish trust and communication with patients and research subjects, and gain a better understanding of the realities of working across cultures.

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Co-sponsored by the School of Public Health and School of Nursing.

1/24 @ 6 PM: Panel on Language Learning & Careers in Global Health

Upcoming Info Sessions: Funding to support foreign language study (FLAS)

STUDENT FUNDING Information Sessions

Thursday, December 6 (1636 SSWB, International Institute)

Undergraduate Session: 1:00pm 

Graduate Student Session: 2:00pm 

Monday, January 14 (1636 SSWB, International Institute)

Undergraduate Session: 3:00pm 

Graduate Student Session: 4:00pm 

The University of Michigan International Institute is pleased to announce the availability of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students. A FLAS Fellowship provides tuition support and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are offered for the academic year and for summer. The program's priority is to encourage the study of less commonly taught languages.

 Eligibility

·         FLAS Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

·         FLAS Fellows must be enrolled as full-time students at the University of Michigan. Students graduating in May or August 2013 are not eligible.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013

More information, including a list of eligible languages at: www.ii.umich.edu/flas

FLAS Fellowships are administered by the Area Studies Centers at the International Institute and are awarded competitively through annual fellowship competitions. The U.S. Department of Education funds these awards under the provisions of Title VI of the Higher Education Act. 

Info Sessions: FLAS Fellowships (Funding for Foreign Language Study)

STUDENT FUNDING Information Sessions

Monday, October 8 

1636 SSWB, International Institute

3:00pm Undergraduate Session

4:00pm Graduate Session

 Tuesday, November 6 

Center Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus

4:00 pm Joint Undergraduate/Graduate Session

 Tuesday, November 13  

Space 2435, North Quad

3:00 pm Undergraduate Session

4:00 pm Graduate Session

 Thursday, December 6 

1636 SSWB, International Institute

1:00 pm Undergraduate Session

 2:00 pm Graduate Session

 Monday, January 14 

1636 SSWB, International Institute

3:00 pm Undergraduate Session

4:00 pm Graduate Session

 The University of Michigan International Institute is pleased to announce the availability of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students. A FLAS Fellowship provides tuition support and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are offered for the academic year and for summer. The program's priority is to encourage the study of less commonly taught languages.

 Eligibility

·         FLAS Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

·         FLAS Fellows must be enrolled as full-time students at the University of Michigan. Students graduating in May or August 2013 are not eligible.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013

More information, including a list of eligible languages at: www.ii.umich.edu/flas

FLAS Fellowships are administered by the Area Studies Centers at the International Institute and are awarded competitively through annual fellowship competitions. The U.S. Department of Education funds these awards under the provisions of Title VI of the Higher Education Act. 

Funding for Foreign Language Study: Upcoming FLAS Info Sessions

STUDENT FUNDING

Upcoming Information Sessions

Friday, October 28

R2220, Ross School of Business
1:00pm Undergraduate Session; 2:00pm Graduate Session
Monday, November 7
1636 SSWB, International Institute
3:00pm Undergraduate Session; 4:00pm Graduate Session

Tuesday, November 29
1636 SSWB, International Institute
3:00pm Undergraduate Session; 4:00pm Graduate Session

Monday, January 9
Creative Commons Atelier, Room 2435 North Quad
3:00pm Undergraduate Session; 4:00pm Graduate Session

Tuesday, January 17
1636 SSWB, International Institute
3:00pm Undergraduate Session; 4:00pm Graduate Session

The University of Michigan International Institute is pleased to announce the availability of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students. A FLAS Fellowship provides tuition support and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are offered for the academic year and for summer. The program's priority is to encourage the study of less commonly taught languages.

Eligibility

·         FLAS Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

·         FLAS Fellows must be enrolled as full-time students at the University of Michigan. Students graduating in May or August 2012 are not eligible.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2012

More information, including a list of eligible languages at: www.ii.umich.edu/flas

FLAS Fellowships are administered by the Area Studies Centers at the International Institute and are awarded competitively through annual fellowship competitions. The U.S. Department of Education funds these awards under the provisions of Title VI of the Higher Education Act.