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August 2005
MU scientists collaborate in Vietnam
MU plant scientists recently led a delegation of researchers to Vietnam on the first step of a five-year agreement with researchers and educators in that country.
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MU researcher joins international group to fight malnutrition in Africa
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Bill Folk, professor of biochemistry and senior associate dean for research in the MU School of Medicine. |
Each day, hundreds of millions of people suffer with disease, blindness and other problems associated with malnutrition. Now, one University of Missouri-Columbia researcher has joined an international consortium in an effort to improve the nutritional value of one of the staples of the African diet, sorghum, as one way to combat this problem.
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Brewing up a conversation
Beverly Meyer, who joined Bookmark Cafe's cast in October, tries to cheer up the corner of Ellis Library basement by initiating conversations with customers. Meyer said meeting a lot of interesting people, especially international students, is the best thing about working at Bookmark.
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American LIFE program seeks community members
American LIFE is a flexible program to help Columbia and Mid-Missouri residents get to know and make friends with MU international students. International students come to the Unviersity of Missouri with the common goal of pursuing an education. Beyond that, every student is unique. Imagine the overwhelming feeling that living in a foreign country can evoke.
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Finding refuge, seeking a home
Fatima Selimovic, a Bosnian refugee who has lived in Columbia for three years, is the subject of a new documentary, "Neither Here nor There," which chronicles the struggles of Fatima and her family as Bosnian refugees living in Columbia. Fatima immigrated to Columbia in 2002 with her son Adnan and her two daughters.
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Message from the Vice Provost
As our country stands at the beginning of the 21st century, we are now atop a veritable mountain of achievements, victories and accomplishments attainted as a nation born of every culture the world has to offer and deeply enriched by a universe of viewpoints.
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Announcements
New International Student Orientation
The International Center will hold their Fall 2005 New International Student Orientation. The orientation gives new international students essential information regarding their stay at MU. The session will begin at 8:00 am, Monday, August 15 at the International Center, N52 Memorial Union. If you are unable to attend orientation due to visa delays, please contact the MU International Center and plan to attend the make-up session on August 29, from 1-4 p.m.
For more information, please visit:
http://international.missouri.edu/isss/students-new/orientation.shtml
Invitation To Host Visiting Taiwanese Students At Your Home
Experience and learn about another culture in the comfort of your own home! The Asian Affairs Center and the Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology will be hosting 14 graduate students from Taiwan's National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) for 10 days as part of a cultural immersion program. If you are interested in being a host and can provide lodging for these students during their stay in Columbia, please visit:
http://asia.missouri.edu/asia/exchange-taiwan.php
Attention Bilingual Students
PhoneSmart announces its Spanish-English bilingual student scholarship contest for 2005. For more information contact Tron Jordheim, PhoneSmart Director, 866-639-1715.
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Annual Study Abroad Fair
The Annual MU Study Abroad Fair will be held September 14, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union.
http://international.missouri.edu/studyabroad/
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