Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Youth Voices on China Video Contest: Win over $2,000!
Youth Voices on China Video Contest: The 1990 Institute’s inaugural national online video contest encourages U.S. middle school, high school, and college students to think more broadly about U.S.-China relations and seek balanced viewpoints. Submit a short, thought-provoking video of 2 to 3 minutes’ length on a China topic that relates to the 2014–15 contest theme, "Why Understanding China Is Important to My Future." With more than $30,000 in total cash and prizes, students and their sponsoring teachers may win over $2,000 each, a trip to San Francisco, and visibility for their work. Deadlines are January 4 (Early Bird) and January 19, 2015 (Final). Learn more.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships -- Application Deadline Jan. 16, 2015
Happy Holidays!
Now that exams are over, it is time to apply for scholarships!
The deadline to apply for Fund for Education Abroad scholarships is January 16, 2015.
The current application cycle will fund students with financial need who will be studying abroad in Summer 2015, Fall 2015, or Spring 2016.
If you are a U.S. citizens or permanent resident and need help funding your summer or year in China, please apply. Multiple scholarship available!
For information about FEA Scholarships, please visit fundforeducationabroad.org/applicants/.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at fea@fundforeducationabroad.org.
Gilman Scholarship - Application for Summer/Fall 2015 to Open Mid-January
The U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce two exciting updates for the upcoming scholarship application set to open in mid-January 2015. Thank you for sharing this information with students and helping them prepare their applications! To encourage more non-traditional students to participate in education abroad, the Gilman Program will accept applications from students enrolled at community colleges/two-year institutions who will participate in credit-bearing education abroad programs that are a minimum of 14 days in length in one country, so long as the students meet all other applicant eligibility requirements. This is a change from the four week minimum currently in place for all applicants. The 14 day minimum only applies to students enrolled at community colleges/two-year institutions. Additionally, the Gilman Program will accept applications from students participating in education abroad programs in Mexican states where no advisory is in effect according to the U.S. Department of State Travel Warning (http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/mexico-travel-warning.html) * Eligibility requirements; an applicant must be: * A United States citizen; * Enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution; * Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term abroad; * Applying to or accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad program or international internship; * Participating in a study abroad program or international internship that is no less than four weeks (28 days) - or two weeks (14 days) for current community college students - in one country and no more than an academic year; and * Studying or interning in any country not currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or Cuba. Students applying to programs in Mexico may only apply for scholarships to support study in Mexican states where no advisory is in effect according to the U.S. Department of State Travel Warning. The application for summer 2015 and fall/academic year 2015-2016 programs will open in mid-January and student applications are due March 3, 2015 by 11:59pm (central). Advisers have until March 10, 2015 to certify summer and fall 2015 applications. The Gilman International Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The Gilman Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Since the program's inception in 2001, the Gilman Program has awarded over 17,000 U.S. undergraduates with high financial need representing more than 1,100 U.S. institutions, to study and intern abroad in more than 140 countries. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. For more information and application resources, please visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman or contact the appropriate contact below: STUDENTS Last Name A-D Phone: 832-369-3477 Email: gilmanforms@iie.org Last Name E-K Phone: 832-369-3484 Email: gilman@iie.org Last Name L-Q Phone: 832-369-3475 Email: gilmandocs@iie.org Last Name R-Z Phone: 832-369-3485 Email: gilmanapp@iie.org UNIVERSITY ADVISORS Midwest & Northeast Regions Phone: 832-369-3487 Email: gilmanadvisors@iie.org South & West Regions Phone: 832-369-3483 Email: gilmanadvisors@iie.org
Friday, December 5, 2014
Job Posting - Study Abroad Foundation (SAF)
Position
Announcement: Program Coordinator-China
Application Deadline: December 22, 2014
Application Deadline: December 22, 2014
Position Overview:
The Program Coordinator-China will manage the enrollment of
undergraduate study abroad (visiting non-degree) students from Brunei, China, Taiwan,
Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore who are attending SAF-affiliated
host universities in the United States, Canada,
Europe and Australasia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing 100-plus
applications per semester and will take candidates from their initial admission
review through to their host university submission, course registration, housing
procurement and finally the issuance of final transcripts. Specific responsibilities include the
evaluation and analysis of prospective students’ credentials, submission of
qualified candidates’ applications to SAF host universities, communication with
SAF Country Offices in China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea as well as affiliated host
universities, creation of relevant program materials, and the provision of
personal, cultural, academic and emergency advice and assistance for the
duration of participants’ study abroad experience.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities to Include:
- Communicate
with the SAF Country Offices in Asia and, in particular, China (Beijing,
Guangzhou, and Shanghai) ensuring effective exchange of information and
providing guidance regarding student placement, acceptance criteria,
application deadlines, etc.
- Ensure
accurate input of data into the SAF student database and subsequent
extraction of relevant data for weekly reports and enrollment projections;
previous database use a plus
- Create,
organize and ensure integrity of applicant’s paper and electronic files
- Screen,
evaluate and submit applications to SAF host universities
- Follow-up
with host universities to facilitate quick turn-around on student
acceptances
- Ensure
timely and organized delivery of information and materials to SAF Country
Offices, and SAF host universities
- Secure
participant housing, orientation participation, class registration, and
arrival transportation
- Create,
revise and review pre-departure orientation materials and on-site communication
sequence including emergency protocol
- Provide
prompt on-site student support services via phone and email; provide after
hours student support services as needed
Qualifications:
- BA/BS
required
- Proficiency
in spoken and written standard Chinese and English
- Previous
study abroad experience
- Adept
at prioritizing and multi-tasking
- Demonstrated
ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise good judgment
in addressing questions and problems
- Knowledge
of Microsoft Office applications
- Energetic
and creative with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal
communication skills
- Strong
teamwork skills and an interest in working in and supporting a rapidly
changing work environment
- Willingness
to travel in the U.S. and abroad
Work Environment:
- Close-knit
office environment
- Willing
to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
- Resolving
emergency situations may require additional work hours
The Foundation:
The Study Abroad Foundation
is a US non-profit education organization – a 501(c)(3) - focused on student
international mobility. SAF’s HQ is in Indianapolis, Indiana, with the majority
of its staff based in the Foundation’s Country Offices in China, Taiwan, Japan
and Korea. SAF facilitates study abroad
opportunities in the US, Canada, Europe and Australasia for international students attending its member
universities in Asia. For more
information about the Foundation please visit our web site at www.studyabroadfoundation.org.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter in English by
email to: hr@studyabroadfoundation.org and
include “Program Coordinator-China” in the email subject line. Resumes will be screened as they are received
and qualified candidates contacted for interviews.
The Study Abroad Foundation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Study Abroad Foundation
1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite 216
Tel: 317-925-2943
Fax: 317-925-2961
Monday, November 24, 2014
ILF Civic Fellowship Accepting Asian Pacific American Student Applications for 2015 新聞稿 - 國際領袖基金會宣布2015年暑期公共事務實習計劃
If you are an Asian Pacific American and are interested in public service, please consider applying for a ILF Civic Fellowship to intern in a federal agency in Washington, D.C. for 8-10 weeks during the summer. Information on the program is in both Chinese and English below.
國際領袖基金會 宣布 2015 年暑期 公共事務實習計劃
新聞稿
國際領袖基金會 (International Leadership Foundation) 2015 年度「暑期公共事務實習計劃」報名開始。
國際領袖基金會每年暑期都會選拔約 30 名傑出的亞太裔大學生 , 前往華盛頓首都的聯邦政府機構，白宮 、及 國會 實習 參加十個星期的公共事務實習計劃。 2015 年暑期公共事務實習計劃，現在開始接受報名，報名截止日期為 2015 年 2 月 1 日止。被選入此計劃的學生，還將在週末期間，
爲達成這一目標，國際領袖基金會舉辦的公共事務實習計劃，
本會還為過千名美國亞太裔，
本會執行長董繼玲 說 “ 國際領袖基金會以教導亞裔未來的領袖如何進入美國主流社會 , 促進美國亞裔參與公共服務為宗旨，
著名亞太裔領袖，
ILF Civic Fellowship Accepting Asian Pacific American Student Applications for 2015
The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2015 Civic Fellowship Program is open and ongoing until February 1, 2015. Every year, ILF’s selection committee identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) college students to spend eight to ten weeks interning at a federal agency in Washington D.C. during the summer.
Students accepted into the program are known as Civic Fellows and will receive a stipend of 2,000 dollars. In addition, they will attend weekly leadership seminars on Capitol Hill, learn networking skills and gain valuable, firsthand working knowledge of the American system of government. Fellows are responsible for their own travel, housing and living expenses.
“ILF has a stellar record of advocating for increased civic engagement and public service from the APA community,” said Chiling Tong, ILF’s Chief Executive Officer. “We need a greater representation of our community in government, and ILF’s goal is to train a new generation of successful leaders in their chosen fields and raise our community’s profile as engaged, American citizens who deserve to have our voices heard.”
Based on the interests and majors of selected Civic Fellowship candidates, ILF will work to place them with over a dozen federal agencies, as well as limited placements in congressional offices and the White House. “The ILF works hard to foster bright young APA youth who wish to experience the inner workings behind this great country’s national government, and provides effective training classes to enhance leadership skills,” said Norman Mineta, former Secretary of Transportation. Mr. Mineta is also the honorary chairman of ILF, while the Honorable Elaine Chao serves as honorary chairwoman.
Undergraduate students of APA heritage who are United States citizens and possess a GPA of 3.0 and above are eligible for this fellowship. Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2015. To learn more or submit an application, visit www.ileader.org.
About ILF
The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) has promoted the civic awareness, public service, and economic prosperity of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community as a non-profit organization. Our mission is to develop young leaders in the United States, Asia, and Pacific Rim countries in the fields of public affairs, entrepreneurship and international relations through a network of business and community leaders. ILF has a network of national advisory boards and global advisory councils in 15 cities and two continents, comprised of professional, civic and business leaders. Since its founding in 2000, ILF has provided scholarships and leadership training for thousands of talented APA college students from across the country.
國際領袖基金會 宣布 2015 年暑期 公共事務實習計劃
新聞稿
國際領袖基金會 (International Leadership Foundation) 2015 年度「暑期公共事務實習計劃」報名開始。
國際領袖基金會每年暑期都會選拔約 30 名傑出的亞太裔大學生 , 前往華盛頓首都的聯邦政府機構，白宮 、及 國會 實習 參加十個星期的公共事務實習計劃。 2015 年暑期公共事務實習計劃，現在開始接受報名，報名截止日期為 2015 年 2 月 1 日止。被選入此計劃的學生，還將在週末期間，
爲達成這一目標，國際領袖基金會舉辦的公共事務實習計劃，
本會還為過千名美國亞太裔，
本會執行長董繼玲 說 “ 國際領袖基金會以教導亞裔未來的領袖如何進入美國主流社會 , 促進美國亞裔參與公共服務為宗旨，
著名亞太裔領袖，
ILF Civic Fellowship Accepting Asian Pacific American Student Applications for 2015
The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2015 Civic Fellowship Program is open and ongoing until February 1, 2015. Every year, ILF’s selection committee identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) college students to spend eight to ten weeks interning at a federal agency in Washington D.C. during the summer.
Students accepted into the program are known as Civic Fellows and will receive a stipend of 2,000 dollars. In addition, they will attend weekly leadership seminars on Capitol Hill, learn networking skills and gain valuable, firsthand working knowledge of the American system of government. Fellows are responsible for their own travel, housing and living expenses.
“ILF has a stellar record of advocating for increased civic engagement and public service from the APA community,” said Chiling Tong, ILF’s Chief Executive Officer. “We need a greater representation of our community in government, and ILF’s goal is to train a new generation of successful leaders in their chosen fields and raise our community’s profile as engaged, American citizens who deserve to have our voices heard.”
Based on the interests and majors of selected Civic Fellowship candidates, ILF will work to place them with over a dozen federal agencies, as well as limited placements in congressional offices and the White House. “The ILF works hard to foster bright young APA youth who wish to experience the inner workings behind this great country’s national government, and provides effective training classes to enhance leadership skills,” said Norman Mineta, former Secretary of Transportation. Mr. Mineta is also the honorary chairman of ILF, while the Honorable Elaine Chao serves as honorary chairwoman.
Undergraduate students of APA heritage who are United States citizens and possess a GPA of 3.0 and above are eligible for this fellowship. Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2015. To learn more or submit an application, visit www.ileader.org.
About ILF
The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) has promoted the civic awareness, public service, and economic prosperity of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community as a non-profit organization. Our mission is to develop young leaders in the United States, Asia, and Pacific Rim countries in the fields of public affairs, entrepreneurship and international relations through a network of business and community leaders. ILF has a network of national advisory boards and global advisory councils in 15 cities and two continents, comprised of professional, civic and business leaders. Since its founding in 2000, ILF has provided scholarships and leadership training for thousands of talented APA college students from across the country.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
NRS 496 - Seminar in International Development in Spring 2015
PLEASE ANNOUNCE and POST
November 18, 2014
Hello students and colleagues,
I would like to remind you that it is possible for students to enroll in NRS 496 (3 credits) for the Spring semester (2015) even if you are not taking the International Development Minor.
What a deal!!
You can learn project and proposal development and have a job skill to put on your resume!
You Can Enroll Now:
NRS - 496
International Development Seminar
Wednesdays - 2:00PM - 4:30PM
If you need more information or a permission number let me know.
Professor David Abedon
Natural Resources Science Department
David@URI.EDU
401.874.4655
November 18, 2014
Hello students and colleagues,
I would like to remind you that it is possible for students to enroll in NRS 496 (3 credits) for the Spring semester (2015) even if you are not taking the International Development Minor.
What a deal!!
You can learn project and proposal development and have a job skill to put on your resume!
You Can Enroll Now:
NRS - 496
International Development Seminar
Wednesdays - 2:00PM - 4:30PM
If you need more information or a permission number let me know.
Professor David Abedon
Natural Resources Science Department
David@URI.EDU
401.874.4655
Friday, November 14, 2014
International Education Week at URI - Nov. 17-21!
Next week is International Education Week at URI!
Initiated in 2000 by the U.S. Departments of State and Education, International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of global education, including the development of cross-cultural competencies and the exchange of people and ideas across borders.
In its 4th year at URI, the week-long celebration involves a variety of globally-themed activities and is dedicated to enhancing international awareness across campus, as well as supporting global learning opportunities at URI, regionally and abroad.
Please share the following activity highlights and the attached schedule with your students and colleagues! For event descriptions or questions, visit the IEW website or contact Kathleen Ramcharran at ramcharran@mail.uri.edu.
Activity highlights include:
A Global Journey: Guest Lecture by Friedrich Löhr, Consul General of Germany in Boston (2008-2012)
Tuesday, November 18
12:30-1:45pm, Multicultural Center, Hardge Forum
Internationally Acclaimed Author, Qais Akbar Omar of Afghanistan
Tuesday, November 18
4:30-6:00pm, Chafee 271
The Syrian Crisis and Civil Society Activism
Wednesday, November 19
1:00-1:50pm, Edwards Auditorium
1:00-1:50pm, Edwards Auditorium
Work, Intern, and Volunteer Abroad!
Thursday, November 20
12:30-1:45pm, Quinn Auditorium
The Role of Women During and After the Conflict in Nepal
Thursday, November 20
2:30-3:15pm, Multicultural Center, Hardge Forum
Funding Opportunities for International Study & Research
Thursday, November 20
5:00pm, Lippitt 402
Perspectives of Women in the Middle East and South Asia: Voiced by URI Students, Alumni and Faculty
Thursday, November 20
6:30-8:00pm, URI College of Continuing Education, Providence Campus, Shepard Building
Celebration of International Student Life
Friday, November 21
12:00-1:30pm, Memorial Union Atriums & Lobby
Sponsored by the Office of International Education in partnership with:
A.C.E. English Language Institute at URI, Alumni Association Women’s Council for Development, American Pharmacists Association at URI, Center for Career and Experiential Education, Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies, College of Nursing, Department of Natural Resources Science, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Division of Student Affairs, Harrington School of Communication and Media, Health Services, Memorial Union Enhancement Committee, Office of National Fellowships, Office of the Provost, Office of Student Life, Polish Cultural Club, The Union Board, The Women’s Center, Total Image Hair Salon,University Honors Program, URI Summer Program in Calabria
11/18: Two Events to Promote U.S.-China Cultural Exchange
Prof. Ping Xu in the Department of Political Science and her students in PSC 377 Politics of China invite you to join them for two events on Tuesday, November 18:
Environmentalist talk (refreshments will be provided):
Speaker: Tim Mooney from the Nature Conservancy
Time: 6pm-8pm Tuesday, November 18
Location: CBLS Auditorium (Room 10)
Panel on US-China relations (Free food will be provided):
Speakers: Tong YU, Yuwen Chen, Richard Mcintyre, Art Mead
Time: 5-6pm Tuesday, November 18
Location: Washburn 316
Monday, November 10, 2014
Looking for a J-Term Course to Fulfill Chinese Major Requirements?
COM 310: Chinese Hollywood: Through The Lens of Visual Literacy
An intensive, interdisciplinary capstone course; exploring literature and research about Chinese Hollywood through visual literacy; and training students how to read Chinese film. Pre-requisite: junior standing in a degree-granting college or permission of instructor.
Professor Yan Ma, Swan Hall 304, M-F, 9am-12pm plus blended online, 3 credits.
http://web.uri.edu/jterm/
An intensive, interdisciplinary capstone course; exploring literature and research about Chinese Hollywood through visual literacy; and training students how to read Chinese film. Pre-requisite: junior standing in a degree-granting college or permission of instructor.
Professor Yan Ma, Swan Hall 304, M-F, 9am-12pm plus blended online, 3 credits.
http://web.uri.edu/jterm/
11/12: Confucius Institute Reading Room Opens!
The Confucius Institute at URI is pleased to announce the official opening of its Reading Room on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. The Reading Room is located in the Confucius Institute conference room in the URI Library and has an extensive amount of Chinese language reading materials on a variety of topics at various proficiency levels available for student use. Students may use the materials in the Reading Room or take them out for a period of 28 days.
Since Tuesday classes meet on Wednesday, November 12, the Reading Room will be open according to the Tuesday hours from 1:00-4:00 PM.
Since Tuesday classes meet on Wednesday, November 12, the Reading Room will be open according to the Tuesday hours from 1:00-4:00 PM.
Confucius Institute Reading Room Fall 2014 Hours
Effective from November 12, 2014 to December 19, 2014.
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Fourth Annual "Get A Passport & Travel" Workshop - International Education Week 2014
As part of International Education Week 2014, the Boston Passport Agency and United States Postal Service (USPS) will have staff on the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus on Friday, November 21, 2014 between the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM in Atrium 2 of the Memorial Union to process both new and renewal passport applications. This is an opportunity for URI students, staff, and faculty to apply for or renew their passports quickly and conveniently.
To assist students with the expense associated with applying for a first-time passport, the URI Office of International Education is offering to subsidize the passport application fee ($110 value) for the first 50 URI full-time, U.S. undergraduate students who complete an application, provide proof of attendance at an International Education Week event, and bring all required documents for their passport to the workshop. Please note, applicants will still need to pay a $25 execution fee to the USPS.
To be considered for the subsidized passport, students must complete and submit an application form to the Office of International Education by 3:30 p.m. on November 10, 12, 13, or 14, 2014. No late submissions will be accepted.
Applications forms may be accessed at: http://www.uri.edu/international/IEW/documents/PassportApplicationForm.pdf
Required documents to bring to the passport workshop may be accessed at: http://www.uri.edu/international/IEW/documents/RequiredDocuments.pdf
The Office of International Education is excited to offer this opportunity to URI students as part of International Education Week. There are also many other sponsored events throughout the week of November 17-21, to which all are encouraged to attend. To learn more about International Education Week workshops, talks, and events, visit: www.uri.edu/international/IEW.
Questions regarding passport services may be directed to oie@etal.uri.edu.
To assist students with the expense associated with applying for a first-time passport, the URI Office of International Education is offering to subsidize the passport application fee ($110 value) for the first 50 URI full-time, U.S. undergraduate students who complete an application, provide proof of attendance at an International Education Week event, and bring all required documents for their passport to the workshop. Please note, applicants will still need to pay a $25 execution fee to the USPS.
To be considered for the subsidized passport, students must complete and submit an application form to the Office of International Education by 3:30 p.m. on November 10, 12, 13, or 14, 2014. No late submissions will be accepted.
Applications forms may be accessed at: http://www.uri.edu/international/IEW/documents/PassportApplicationForm.pdf
Required documents to bring to the passport workshop may be accessed at: http://www.uri.edu/international/IEW/documents/RequiredDocuments.pdf
The Office of International Education is excited to offer this opportunity to URI students as part of International Education Week. There are also many other sponsored events throughout the week of November 17-21, to which all are encouraged to attend. To learn more about International Education Week workshops, talks, and events, visit: www.uri.edu/international/IEW.
Questions regarding passport services may be directed to oie@etal.uri.edu.
Free Summer 2015 China Program for College ROTC Students
The program dates are June 12-August 16, 2015. Instead of the traditional grammar and drill teaching, and staying in dorms/hotels, the ERAU program uses Chinese language to teach 3 subject matters, as well as providing home stay. The subject matters are speech, applied cross-culture communication, and introduction to geography. As a result of the design of the program, one should make great improvement in Chinese language as well as gaining subject and cultural knowledge. 88% students in 2014 program gained in their language proficiency. Fieldtrips to famous sites are part of the program activities.
ROTC students who study Chinese language or Chinese heritage students who know some Chinese are eligible to apply.
Please email Dr. Leeann Chen at chenl@erau.edu for any questions.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
11/6: URI Fellowships Info Session - Goldwater Scholarship
Thursday, November 6 at 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Lippitt Hall, 402 5 Lippitt Rd, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
Are you a sophomore or junior interested in pursuing a research career (Ph.D.) and majoring in the sciences, engineering, computer science, or math? Have you maintained a high GPA(approximately 3.75+ GPA) and gained research experience?
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was authorized by U.S. Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater by establishing in his name an endowed recognition program to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics.
In Spring 2015, the Goldwater Foundation will award undergraduate scholarships of up to $7,500 to Barry Goldwater Scholars for use during the 2015-2016 academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students—those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors in the 2015-2016 academic year—who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
In their applications, students must include a statement of interest in a research career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering, detailing how their academic program and their overall educational plans will prepare them for their chosen career goal. It is expected that students selected as scholars will pursue advanced degrees. (Please note: Students who plan to study medicine as an MD/PhD are eligible for a Goldwater Scholarship only if they plan a research career rather than a career as a practicing physician with emphasis on the clinical practice of medicine and patient care.)
Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to $7,500 annually. Students who apply for a Goldwater as a current sophomore are eligible for up of two years of scholarship support (junior and senior years), and students who apply as current juniors are eligible for one year of scholarship support (senior year).
The Goldwater requires institutional nomination, coordinated by the URI Honors Program. To learn more and begin the process to be considered for URI nomination (application due Monday, 11/24), please attend this info session with Kathleen Maher, Assistant Director for National Fellowships. If you are unable to attend the info session, please let us know your interest in the scholarship (URIhonors@etal.uri.edu) to begin working on the application for URI nomination.
For more information on the Goldwater Scholarship, visit http://www.act.org/goldwater/
3-Part Chinese Movie Night Starting Tonight!
Join students in PSC 377 for a 3-Part Chinese Movie Night Series. Attend one or all three!
1st Night, Wednesday, 11/5: Travel to the West: Conquering Demons (Comedy)
2nd Night, Wednesday, 11/12: Crimson Cliff (History)
3rd Night, Wednesday, 11/19: Rain of Assassins (Wushu)
Movies will be shown at 7:30 PM in White Hall Auditorium and will be in Mandarin Chinese with English sub-titles.
Open to all.
Pizza will be served.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
TODAY at 5:30 in Swan AUD: REINIGUNGSGESELLSCHAFT New project REUSE of disposable food packaging and public lecture
Public lecture: Community Investors: Artist Practice as Social InnovationTuesday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m., Swan Hall auditorium, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USAThe project Reuse: disposable food packaging is a project by the Berlin based project group REINIGUNGSGESELLSCHAFT.Reuse is designed as an interdisciplinary open process to work with students from Art, Engineering, and Communication. Reuse will raiseawareness of disposable food and beverage packaging, encourage its avoidance and promote the use and reuse of natural resources.Disposable food packaging will be collected, granulated and transformed and designed in an engineering process. The project will enrich the discourse about a sustainable campus and help the university pioneer innovative ways to promote conservation, recycling and reuse of natural resources. Students learn problem-based approaches inside and outside the classroom and explore the complexity of circles and to translate it into a sustainable design. They will develop an understanding of interconnections within this interdisciplinary practice.This pilot project will contribute to integrating interdisciplinary learning on problem-based solutions at URI. Sharing resources and knowledge will be one of the future sources. Art can be the gateway to develop holistic narratives............................................................. ......... More details on www.nationalsculpturefactory.com
Monday, October 27, 2014
Reminder: Flagship & Honors Info Session Today at 5 PM
Dear Flagship Students:
Please join Dr. Lynne Derbyshire, Director of the University Honors Program, for a conversation about the Honors Program particularly as it pertains to Flagship students.
Monday, October 27 from 5-6 PM
Hillside Hall Main Lounge
RSVP: FB Event Page OR URI Event Page
Light refreshments will be served.
Learn about the following and come with your own questions:
What are the advantages to completing the University Honors Program in addition to Flagship?
What are the requirements and how do Flagship Chinese courses contribute to those requirements?
What resources are available to me through Honors?
URI Flagship Students Reels and Pham Selected as Project Pengyou Leadership Fellows
We are proud to announce that two of our URI Flagship students, Eric Reels and Minh Pham, were selected as Project Pengyou Leadership Fellows. Reels and Pham recently attended the Project Pengyou Leadership Summit at Harvard University and are now working to found a chapter of Project Pengyou here at URI focused on U.S.-China relations.
Read the press release for more information:
http://www.uri.edu/news/releases/?id=7250
Read the press release for more information:
http://www.uri.edu/news/releases/?id=7250
The 3rd Annual Chinese Speech Contest in Rhode Island - Enter by Oct. 31!
THE THIRD ANNUAL CHINESE SPEECH CONTEST IN RHODE ISLAND
Sponsors: URI Confucius
Institute, Chinese Flagship Program, Chinese Section of Department of
Languages, and Chinese Program of Brown University
Dear Chinese
Students,
Hope you
have been enjoying taking Chinese this fall! The annual Chinese speech contest
in Rhode Island has been a success since 2012, Our mission is to provide an
opportunity for speakers to improve their speaking abilities and to recognize
the best as encouragement to all. Also, we hope to provide an opportunity to
learn by observing the more proficient speakers who have benefited from their journey
of learning Chinese. We are delighted to announce our annual program of The Third Annual Chinese Speech Contest in Rhode
Island. Please see details
below.
Final
Contest Date: Friday, November 14th, 2014, 12:00-2:00 pm
Place: Edwards Auditorium (64 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI, 02881)
Place: Edwards Auditorium (64 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI, 02881)
Registration and Rules
1.
Each applicant is required to:
1) Complete an application form online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FiiY0BVQ9ypk8QTDunzXs0IrjaI1QB51-RTn0vjGNk8/viewform
2) Email a 1-minute video or recording of your speech sample on any topics (self-introduction, the topic of your speech, etc.).
2. The length and content of speech are required as follows:
1) Complete an application form online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FiiY0BVQ9ypk8QTDunzXs0IrjaI1QB51-RTn0vjGNk8/viewform
2) Email a 1-minute video or recording of your speech sample on any topics (self-introduction, the topic of your speech, etc.).
2. The length and content of speech are required as follows:
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1. 100-level
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1-minute speech
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1-minute talent show
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2. 200-level
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2-minute speech
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talent show optional
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3. 300+-level
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3-minute speech
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talent show optional
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Students
are free to choose their own theme of speech based on their own Chinese
language skills and life experiences as long as it is related to China and
Chinese culture.
The
talent show is required for the 100-level for the final contest. The talent
show is not required for the 200 and 300+- levels. If you do it, it will be
your extra credits. The talent show can be singing of a Chinese song,
recitation of a Chinese poem, etc. There is no specific genre as long as it is
related to China and Chinese culture. The length is 1 minute.
3.
After reviewing the application materials, we will invite 20 finalists (8
100-level, 6 200-level, and 6 300+-level) to compete at the final contest on Nov.
14th , 2014. The invitation notice will be sent out by Nov. 4th,
2014, together with further details.
4. The
finalists need to prepare the following materials and have them email to urichinese@gmail.com by Nov. 7th, 2014.
1) A script (in both Chinese and English) of the speech.
2) Applicant’s selfie
3) Any other materials, such as music for the talent show, power point slides, etc. (If any).
1) A script (in both Chinese and English) of the speech.
2) Applicant’s selfie
3) Any other materials, such as music for the talent show, power point slides, etc. (If any).
5. During
the final contest, the judges will ask two or three questions immediately
afterwards based on the delivered speech.
6. Finalists
must be present on-site on Nov. 14th, 2014.
7. Parking
Guidance: A parking lot is available behind the visitor’s center. A visitor
pass is needed daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the whole stay on
weekdays. Simply park beside the visitor’s center and tell them you are here for
the speech contest. They will open the gate for you to enter the parking lot.
The visitor’s center is located at 45 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI 02881.
*Incomplete applications will not be processed. No registration
will be accepted after Oct. 31st, 2014.
We look forward to meeting with you at
The 3rd Chinese Speech Contest in Rhode Island!
Friday, October 24, 2014
Chinese Flagship Program Application Now Open for Spring 2015 Admission for Current Undergraduates - Apply by Dec. 1
We are pleased to announce that the application is now open and due December 1 for Spring 2015 admission to the Chinese Flagship Program.
Who is eligible?
- Students at any level of Chinese from any major who are
- Honors-eligible = Min. GPA of 3.3
- committed to long-term study on campus and in China - Flagship students typically complete the Capstone Year in China in the 4th year
- have professional goals related to China and the Chinese language
- Application form
- Personal statement in English
- Chinese writing sample
- 3 letters of recommendation - at least one from a Chinese instructor
Want to learn more? Attend a Flagship Information Session:
Questions?
Email us at flagship@etal.uri.edu
Talk to Flagship students at Chinese Tea & Conversation Hour today and every Friday 4:30-5:30 in Hillside Lounge.
Students currently enrolled in CHN 101 or 102 who are admitted to Flagship will be expected to participate in the FREE Flagship Winter Immersion Program January 5-16 here on campus. Students at higher levels of Chinese will be assessed for proficiency and placed at the appropriate level on an individual basis.
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