2/7/14: 2014-15 Flagship RAM Application Deadline

The URI Chinese Flagship Program seeks an upperclass Flagship student to serve as the Flagship RAM in the Chinese Living & Learning Community in Hillside Hall during the 2014-15 Academic Year.

Are you an academic leader in the Chinese Flagship Program?

Would you like to help first year students succeed?

Then apply to be Residential Academic Mentor (RAM)!

Apply at: https://sites.google.com/site/uriramselection/

RAM Applications Due: February 7, 2014 by 12:00 noon.

Flagship RAM Interviews will be conducted on Monday, February 24.

RAM Offers will be made on Monday, March 11.

Flagship RAM Compensation will be equivalent to the cost of academic year housing.

Foundation for Global Scholars ($1K - $2.5K Scholarships)

Foundation for Global Scholars ($1K - $2.5K)

• Deadlines: April 11, 2014 (for summer-start programs); June 27, 2014 (for fall-start); mid-November (for spring-start)
• Website: http://www.fgscholars.org/scholarships-overview/
• FGS invites applications from any level of student with a 2.5+ GPA who is planning to participate in a program abroad, including for a short-term/summer, semester, or year abroad, or a service-learning, internship, or research experience. In addition to the general Foundation for Global Scholars Scholarship, the Foundation awards Financial Need Scholarships (for Pell Grant recipients), STEM Scholarships (for students majoring in the sciences, technology, engineering, or math), and Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarships.

Federal Internship Opportunities Resource

Are you interested in a career with the U.S. federal government?

Check out the "Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government" publication, which provides a wealth of great information on finding federal internships:

http://www.senate.gov/CRSReports/crs-publish.cfm?pid=%26*2%3C4Q%2CO%3F%0A

12/14: A Floating Population in New York Chinatown

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship Opportunities - Apply by Jan. 17!

Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship Opportunities - Deadline January 17

Up to $10,000 is available for academic year study. U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for funding.

A great fit for many Flagship students for the following reasons:

Scholarship goals include:

• Assisting committed students in the acquisition of critical foreign language skills
• Cultivating American students' world awareness and appreciation of cultural differences through academic and experiential opportunities

Preferences for:

• Study abroad programs known for academic rigor and immersion elements
• Language study
• Non-traditional study abroad destinations
• Underrepresented populations (broadly defined)
• Financial need

There are also dedicated Scholarships for several populations:

• GLBT students
• University of Rhode Island students (BASAA Scholarship)

Please see http://www.fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants/scholarships/ for more information.

Best of luck to any Flagship students who apply!

12/10: Demers Foreign Language Fellowship Info. Session

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!

Dec. 2: Chinese Flagship Program Applications Due

• 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:

Mon., 11/18:  URI Fellowships Info Session: Udall Scholarship

• 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

Wed., 11/20:  Critical Language Scholarships Application Deadline Extended

• 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.

Tues., 12/10:  Demers Foreign Language Fellowship Info Session

• 3:30-4:30pm, Swan Hall Auditorium
• Targeted to students from any field of study dedicated to foreign
  language learning and interested in studying abroad to
  pursue foreign language proficiency
• More info: http://www.rifoundation.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipFellowshipOpportunities/BeatriceSDemersForeignLanguageFellows/tabid/838/Default.aspx

2/2/14:  The Language Flagship Student Video Competition

• 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:

http://projectpengyou.org/top-20-china-scholarships/

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)

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.

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

The Language Flagship Student Video Competition

Carnegie Council 2013 International Student/Teacher Essay Contest

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

JULY 11, 2013  |  Carnegie Council Centennial

CREDIT: 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.

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:

Nov. 12-15: International Education Week

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

Tues., 11/12:  URI Fellowships Info Session: Goldwater Scholarship

• 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.

Fri,, 11/15:  URI Fellowships Info Session: Funding Opportunities for International Study/Research

• 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: 
• See https://www.facebook.com/URIfellowships/events

Fri., 11/15:  Critical Language Scholarships Application Deadline

• 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

Mon., 11/18:  URI Fellowships Info Session: Udall Scholarship

• 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

Tues., 12/10:  Demers Foreign Language Fellowship Info Session

• 3:30-4:30pm, Swan Hall Auditorium
• Targeted to students from any field of study dedicated to foreign
  language learning and interested in studying abroad to
  pursue foreign language proficiency
• More info: http://www.rifoundation.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipFellowshipOpportunities/BeatriceSDemersForeignLanguageFellows/tabid/838/Default.aspx

Other Scholarships for Study in China:

http://projectpengyou.org/top-20-china-scholarships/

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!

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.

Session 1 - All Students: 

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.

Session 2 - Chinese Flagship Program Students: 

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.

City Year
RI Air National Guard
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
RI Army National Guard
Connecticut State Police
RI Department of Corrections
Customs and Border Protection
RI Department of Transportation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
RI State Government - Intern Program
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Serve RI
Federal Highway Administration
Social Security Administration
Internal Revenue Service
Town of Manchester - Police Department
Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation
US Air Force Reserve
MA  Department of Correction
US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service - New England Field Office
MA Department of Transportation
US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
MA Division of Banks
US Department of State - Bureau of Diplomatic Security
MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
US Marine Corps Officer Programs
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
US Small Business Administration
Peace Corps
USDA-APHIS-PPQ
Providence College ROTC
Veterans Affairs Regional Office - RI

Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) for Intensive Summer Institutes - Deadline Nov. 15!

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

Spend Winter Break in China! Application deadline 10/21!

Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation

The University of Maryland’s Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (GSIT) is now accepting applications for fall 2014.

Select from these exceptional professional learning opportunities:

Interpreting

• Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Consecutive Interpreting
• Master of Professional Studies in Interpreting (with two tracks):

• Conference Interpreting; or Public Service Interpreting

Translation

• Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Translation:
• Master of Professional Studies in Translation (with two tracks):

• Translation; or Translation and Localization Project Management

The Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (GSIT) offers regular instruction in high demand languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Other languages can also be accommodated.

Degree programs in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation (GSIT) are designed to be completed in 12 (GCPS) to 24 (MPS) months of full-time commitment. Full-time and part-time enrollment is invited. Instruction is provided by Department of Communication faculty and experts in the field and is delivered in a face-to-face learning environment at the University of Maryland.

Information Sessions for Potential Applicants

Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation will be holding information sessions to address questions about the application procedure, admissions tests, curriculum, and degree track options on the following dates:

• October 22: 4:30-5:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time (on campus)
• October 29: 10:00-11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (online)
• November 12: 4:30-5:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time (on campus)
• December 3: 10:00-11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (online)

If you would like to participate in an information session, RSVP to Jenny Shi at jennys.umd@gmail.com with the date you prefer.

The deadline for international applicants, including green card holders, is February 1, 2014. The deadline for U.S. applicants is May 1, 2014.

Please contact the program director for more information.

We hope to meet you on campus or online very soon!

The Department of Communication at the University of Maryland is a top ten graduate program in faculty research, program reputation, and faculty publications. At the graduate level, our award-winning faculty trains the future researchers and teachers of Communication. The department's graduates are working in government, industry, and the public sector as well as teaching and researching at some of the finest universities in the world.

Sincerely yours,

Jenny Shi

On behalf of

Dr. David B. Sawyer

Director, Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation

Department of Communication

University of Maryland, College Park

Tel. +301-405-1650

http://gsit.umd.edu