International Education Week Events: Nov 16-19, 2009
International Services Office
Invites you to attend
International Education Week '09
November 16-19, 2009
Monday, November 16
Fullbright Oportunities for Students, Faculty and Professional Staff
Jane Schukoske, Director of the LL.M. in the Law of the United States program, UB School of Law and former Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in New Delhi, India The Fulbright Program, founded in 1946, is the flagship and largest international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. It supports academic and professional visits to promote mutual understanding among the people of the United States and those of over 155 other countries.
Former Fulbrighters at UB include faculty members Veena Adlakha, Anil Aggarwal, Lenneal Henderson, Alan Lyles, Tigineh Mersha, Christine Nielsen, Jane Schukoske, Steve Shapiro. Cindy Smith, Ven Sriram, Barbara White and administrators Wendy Burgess and Barry Dunkin.
Join us to learn what global possibilities might be in store for you!
12:30-2:00 pm @ SC Bogomolny Room Cosponsored by the UB Center for International and Comparative Law Lunch RSVP required @ intlservices@ubalt.edu or via the University calendar by November 13.
Monday, November 16
Study Abroad 101: What's Your Geography I.Q.?
Learn how you can incorporate study abroad for academic credit into your UB degree program. Take a World Geography I.Q. quiz to test your knowledge of global destinations! Presenters:
Wendy Burgess, director, International Services Office (www.ubalt.edu/international)
Alan Randolph, professor of management and director of the Center for Global Business Studies in the UB Merrick School of Business (www.ubalt.edu/cgbs)
Special appearance by Christine Nielsen, UB professor of international business and strategy, who will present a short Powerpoint on UB's Winterim trip to Cuernavaca, Mexico from Jan. 3-23, 2010. Earn 3 credits in MGMT796 Business and Economic Development. Open to both business and liberal arts majors. (www.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=3586).
3:30-5:00 pm @ AC-111
China Today: Two Expert Perspectives
"China's Economy and Its Impact on the U.S." Dr. Dong Chen, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, Merrick School of Business
"Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) in China" Clemen Lau, Assistant Director, UB Law Library
Chinese tea and snacks will be served.
3:30-5:00 pm @ BC-135
Wednesday, November 18
Multicultural Designs: International Students Present Their Portfolios
Come marvel at a panel of talented UB international students who will present their design portfolios! Moderator: Jim Shea, Offices of Admission (B.S. Corp Comm '08),
Publications Design, MFA in Integrated Design, Information Architecture and Interaction Design, Doctorate in Communications Design.
3:30-5:00 pm @ LAP Building 309
Thursday, November 19
Holidays Around the World
Join us for this annual palate pleaser and learning experience featuring UB students from India, Kenya and Turkey offering cultural presentations, music and food samples from around the world!
India
Tiyashi Dastidar
Harry Mehta
Chetan Shetty
Kranthi Teehala
Kenya
Benson Mwema
Carmen Oketch-Williams
Lidia Onwonga
Turkey
Canan Aldogan-Ozturk
Ugur Ozyuruk
12:00-2:00 pm @ SC 5th Floor Bogomolny Room
Cosponsored by the Diversity Education and Programs Office RSVP in AC-105, at 410-837-5744 or via the University Calendar.
Calendar is subject to change.
Watch your UB e-mail account & the Daily Digest for future announcements.
International Services Office @ University of Baltimore
