Monday, November 18, 2013

11/18: Chinese Program Weekly Update

Dear Students, Faculty, and Friends of the Chinese Program:

Please note the following upcoming events and deadlines for funding to study in China next summer or academic year.  Stay connected: Visit the Flagship blog and like us on Facebook.

Apply to the URI Chinese Flagship Program!

  • Achieve Superior Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese with certification from The Language Flagship!  Complete your Capstone Year in China in the 4th or 5th year!
  • If you are currently enrolled in CHN 101 or 102, register for CHN 112H M-F 8am.
  • Plan to attend the Flagship Winter Immersion Program Jan. 6-17, 2014.
  • Please speak with your instructor or one of our Student Ambassadors for more information!
    Upcoming Events & Deadlines:

    • 3:30-4:30pm, Lippitt Hall 303
    • Targeted to sophomores and juniors (or students who have at least one full academic year of study remaining) committed to careers related to the environment (e.g., science, policy, engineering, economics), tribal public policy, or Native American health care
    • More info: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx

    • The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers fully-funded summer language institutes for U.S. university students and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
    • Available for study of Chinese (intermediate or advanced level) and other critical languages (If you are in 103 or higher now, consider applying!)
    • More info: www.CLScholarship.org
    Wed., 11/20:  URI Chinese Speech Contest Registration Deadline
    • Registration form attached.
    • Dec. 4, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Pastore 124
    • Reception will begin at 3:30. Sponsored by the Confucius Institute and the URI Chinese Program.
    • Winners will have a chance to participate the Chinese speech contest in NYC.
    • Open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a Flagship Program
    • See link above for guidelines.
    • DVDs must be submitted to Asst. Director Erin Papa by February 2, 2014 at 12:00 PM.
    Other Scholarships for Study in China:

    Chinese Tea Time: 2 Mondays and a Tuesday!
    Join your fellow students, faculty, and native speakers from around campus for an hour of informal conversation in Chinese.  Come with a friend!  See flyer below and on the blog.
    • Mon., 11/13, 3:30-4:30 PM: Learning a New Language: What are your strategies?
    • Mon., 11/25, 3:30-4:30 PM: Survival Chinese: Preparing for China
    • Tues., 12/3, 5:00-6:00 PM: Food Cultures of China and the U.S. - Food will be provided!
    • Hillside Residence Hall Main Lounge (Chinese LLC)
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    Critical Language Scholarship Deadline Extended to Nov. 20

    The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers fully-funded summer language institutes for U.S. university students and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. 

    More info at: www.CLScholarship.org


    $100-500 Raise Your Voice Mini Grants: Apply by Dec. 13!



    11/25: “Last Ram Standing”: A Stand-up Competition

    shared on behalf of the Harrington School of Communication
    “Last Ram Standing”: A Stand-up Competition
    Last Ram Standing is a stand-up comedy competition open to all URI students. It will be taking place on Monday, November 25th at 7:30pm in the Memorial Union Ballroom.
    The winner of the competition will earn a spot to perform at the Harrington School’s Comedy Symposium in the spring and 2 tickets to every Student Entertainment Committee event during the spring semester (including concerts, lectures, and comedians).
    For more information or to sign up, visit www.OpenMicOpenMinds.com or look for@ComedyScholar on Twitter.

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    11/18, 11/25, 12/3: Chinese Tea Time - Conversation Hour Themes


    The Language Flagship Student Video Competition
















    Thursday, November 14, 2013

    Carnegie Council 2013 International Student/Teacher Essay Contest

    2013 International Student/Teacher Essay Contest: What Does Moral Leadership Mean to You?

    Lighthouse by James JordanCREDIT: James Jordan (CC).
    Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its fifth annual International Essay Contest, open to teachers and students anywhere in the world.
    As part of Carnegie Council's Ethics for a Connected World project, we are asking thought leaders a series of questions about the greatest ethical challenges facing the planet. One of the questions is, What does moral leadership mean to you?
    But the project would not be complete without input from students and teachers like you. What do you think? Please include examples of moral leadership worldwide, and/or from your local community and personal experience.
    ESSAY TOPIC: What does moral leadership mean to you?
    CONTEST REQUIREMENTS:
    • Style: Op-ed style (not academic, footnoted papers)
    • Length: 1,000 to 1,500 words
    • Format: Word document, or email. English language entries only.
    • Limit: One entry per person.
    This competition is open to teachers and students of all nationalities.

    All teachers, at whatever level, are eligible.

    All students, from high school students through graduate students, are eligible. Non-students are automatically disqualified.

    Collaborative essays between students and teachers are welcome.

    Previous winners and honorable mentions are not eligible.

    HOW TO ENTER:

    1. Join the free Global Ethics Network (GEN) website: www.globalethicsnetwork.org.
    2. Post your essay in the blog section and tag it with #leadershipcontest.
    3. Please include the following:
    * Your full name.
    * The name of your school.
    * Indicate whether you are a teacher or a student, and at what level (high school, undergraduate, postgraduate).
    COMPETITION DEADLINE: December 31, 2013
    PRIZES:
    1st prize: $250 Amazon Gift Certificate

    2nd prize:
     $150 Amazon Gift Certificate 


    3rd prize:
     $75 Amazon Gift Certificate


    All winners also receive a copy of Ethics & International Affairs: A Reader.
    Any questions? Please contact Evan O'Neil at eoneil@cceia.org.
    For the the winning essays from 2012, click here.

    Friday, November 8, 2013

    11/8/13: URI Chinese Program Bulletin

    Dear Students, Faculty, and Friends of the Chinese Program:

    Please note the following upcoming events and deadlines for funding to study in China next summer or academic year.  Stay connected: Visit the Flagship blog and like us on Facebook.

    Upcoming Events & Deadlines:

    • Apply for or renew your passport on campus!
    • Meet with Peace Corps Reps!
    • Learn about international study and scholarship opportunities!
    • And more!

    • 3:30pm, Lippitt 303
    • For sophomores and juniors with 3.75+ GPA interested in research and majoring in the sciences, engineering, computer science, or math

    Wed., 11/13:  Boren Scholarship Info Sessions
    • All Students 3pm, Lippitt 402
    • Flagship Students: 4:30pm, TI House Living Room, 61 Upper College Rd.
    • Representative from the Institute of International Education (IIE) will be visiting URI to discuss details about the Boren Awards for International Study, which fund foreign language study abroad in areas of the world which are critical US interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
    • These sessions will provide undergraduate and graduate students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program as well as information about the campus application process.
    • 3-4pm, Lippitt Hall 402
    • Kathleen Maher, Assistant Director for National Fellowships in the URI Honors Program, will provide an overview of several international opportunities, including the Boren Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, DAAD Scholarships, Demers Foreign Language Fellowship, Fulbright Program, Gilman Scholarship, Metcalf Scholarship, and Whitaker International Program
    • More National Fellowships & Scholarships Info Sessions: 

    • The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers fully-funded summer language institutes for U.S. university students and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
    • Available for study of Chinese (intermediate or advanced level) and other critical languages (If you are in 103 or higher now, consider applying!)
    • More info: www.CLScholarship.org
      • 3:30-4:30pm, Lippitt Hall 303
      • Targeted to sophomores and juniors (or students who have at least one full academic year of study remaining) committed to careers related to the environment (e.g., science, policy, engineering, economics), tribal public policy, or Native American health care
      • More info: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx

      Other Scholarships for Study in China:

      Chinese Tea Time: Bring a Friend and Join Us on Mondays!
      Join your fellow students, faculty, and native speakers from around campus for an hour of informal conversation in Chinese.  Come with a friend!  See flyer on the blog.
      • Mondays from 3:30-4:30 PM!
      • Hillside Residence Hall Main Lounge (Chinese LLC)
      • Tea and snacks will be provided.
      Do you have ideas for tea time themes?  Send them to flagship@etal.uri.edu!

      Saturday, November 2, 2013

      Nov. 13: Boren Scholarships Info Sessions

      A representative from the Institute of International Education (IIE) will be visiting URI to discuss details about the Boren Awards for International Study, which fund foreign language study abroad in areas of the world which are critical US interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
      3-4 PM @ Lippitt Hall 402
      This session will provide undergraduate and graduate students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program as well as information about the campus application process.

      4:30-5:30 PM @ Lippitt Hall 402
      This session will provide URI Chinese Flagship Program students with essential information needed to determine interest, eligibility and suitability for this competitive scholarship program as well as information about the campus application process.  The Boren Scholarship can provide up to $20,000 for the Flagship Capstone Year in China in exchange for commitment to seek 1 year+ employment in the federal government.
      For more information, please contact the URI Boren Campus Representative, Kathleen Maher (kmaher@uri.edu)
      Speaker: Meghan Doyle, Institute of International Education (IIE)

      URI National Fellowships & Scholarships Fall 2013 Info Sessions

      Nov. 6: Fall Internship & Job Fair

      2013 FALL INTERNSHIP & JOB FAIR
      11/6/2013 11:00 AM - 11/6/2013 2:00 PM
      Memorial Union Ballroom -- Kingston, RI


      WHAT IS THE FALL INTERNSHIP & JOB FAIR?
      This event, presented by URI Office of Career Services and Employer Relations, is an opportunity to bring a variety of employers and their representatives to URI so you can conveniently and personally make contact with them. The event is a job fair format as opposed to formal pre-selected on-campus interviews. Each employer has a table in the Memorial Union Ballroom to display information and speak with prospective candidates. All tables have a sign and number, so you may either walk around and visit all the tables, or identify, in advance, those employers that interest you most. Bring plenty of resumes and dress appropriately, as you will be meeting with employers.

      WHO CAN ATTEND?
      Everyone is welcome! ­­­­­The Fall Internship & Job Fair is open to all students, (undergraduates, seniors, grad students), alumni, and students from other colleges and universities. The University of Rhode Island Office of Career Services and Employer Relations is committed to equity and diversity and welcomes all members of our community.  All current college students and college graduates are welcome to attend.

      IS THE FALL INTERNSHIP & JOB FAIR ONLY FOR RHODE ISLAND COMPANIES?Absolutely not. Employers not only come from a variety of states, but many are national companies with numerous locations.

      WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?If you miss the event, you will miss a great opportunity to meet in person with the employers represented. In addition, you will need time to make important decisions. Employers know that smart students START EARLY!

      WHAT KINDS OF OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE AVAILABLE?Employers have a variety of opportunities open. These may include:full-time jobs, paid and credit internships, part-time and summer jobs.

      IS THE FAIR ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES?The Memorial Union is fully accessible to persons with disabilities and interpreters/guides are welcome!

      CAN I SUBMIT MY RESUME TO COMPANIES ATTENDING THE INTERNSHIP & JOB FAIR?Yes. There will be a "Drop Resume" button located at the top of each employer overview which when selected will allow you to access your RhodyNet documents. Select the documents you wish to make viewable to this employer and click save. Please be advised that submitting your resume online does not have the same benefits as speaking with company representatives at the fair.

      Nov. 7: Government Career Fair at Rhode Island College (RIC)

      GOVERNMENT CAREER FAIR

      Your Opportunity to Meet with Agency Representatives
      11/7/2013 2:00 PM - 11/7/2013 5:00 PM
      Rhode Island College - Donovan Dining Center Ballroom

      Students and alumni of the University of Rhode Island are encouraged to attend the sixth Government Career Fair. Federal, State and Local Agencies will be on-hand to discuss their openings nation-wide.


      WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT CAREER FAIR? A free networking event, co-sponsored by URI Office of Career Services and Employer Relations, where you will be able to explore careers available with various government agencies. Each employer has a table in the Rhode Island College Donovan Dining Center Ballroom to displays information. Employers have a sign and number, so you may either walk around and visit all the tables, or identify, in advance, those agencies that interest you most. Bring plenty of resumes and dress appropriately to meet with agency representatives. Dress professionally.

      WHO CAN ATTEND? Everyone is welcome! The Government Career Fair is open to all students, (undergraduates and graduate students) and alumni. The University of Rhode Island Office of Career Services and Employer Relations is committed to equity and diversity and welcomes all members of our community.  All current college students and college graduates are welcome to attend.

      WHY SHOULD I ATTEND? If you miss the event, you will miss a great opportunity to meet in person with the agencies represented. In addition, you will need time to make important decisions. Employers know that smart students START EARLY!


      IS THE FAIR ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES? The Rhode Island College Donovan Dining Center Ballroom is fully accessible to persons with disabilities and interpreters/guides are welcome!


      DO I NEED TO RSVP TO ATTEND THE FAIR? No, you are not required to rsvp to attend. However, a printed name badge will be available at the registration table on November 7 for those individuals who rsvp no later than November 1.
      A list or registered employers will be updated regularly to include new registrants.