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December 2005 Edition |
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Hoop dreams become reality for Tiger Wheelchair Basketball
The Tiger Wheelchair Basketball team kicked off its inaugural season on Nov. 5 in a game against the Madonna Magic. Head coach Steve Paxton hopes that the program can both entertain and educate sports fans. International Education Week activities restate MU's international commitment
International Education Week took place from Nov. 11 to the 18. During the kick-off of this celebration of global expression and camaraderie, Chancellor Brady Deaton reaffirmed MU's need to be a vessel for international cooperation and collaboration. Find out about other International Center events by visiting their web site. This Time, I Take My Camera: My Israeli Experience
Brad Jacobson, M.Ed. '01, shares his experiences and photos during his most recent trip to Israel in the first of this three-part series. Root research is presented at international agriculture conference A group of MU researches has been researching plant root systems in an effort to grow hardier crops. They presented their findings at the recent Interdrought II Conference in Rome. Peanut Collaborative Research Support Program focuses on stabilizing income for farmers in Guyana Researchers are currently working on teaching farming and preparation techniques to peanut farmers in Guyana. MU researchers have played a key role in analyzing the success of the programs developed for the region. Two students honored with Gilman Scholarships MU Health Care represented at conference in China Officials from University of Missouri Health Care attended the first International No Barriers Hospital Forum at the Third People's Hospital of Chongqing in China. Hospital officials in Chongqing have expressed interest in exploring more collaborative work with MU. U.S. Senate designates 2006 as the Year of Study Abroad On Nov. 10, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating 2006 as the "Year of Study Abroad". The legislation acknowledges the importance of having students become more active in travel programs to make U.S. job seekers more competitive in the international market. Newsletter Archive Past Issues Division Office Newsletters To unsubscribe To unsubscribe, please send a blank email with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line to IPFD. |
Message from the Vice Provost Did you know that you have over 6.5 billion relatives? Read More Faculty Developments Douglas Grouws, professor of math education, leads a research team that recently won a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to compare high school math programs. Steve Hoffman, professor of mathematics, recently solved a 40-year-old math problem known as the Kato Conjecture. His efforts have been recognized by the National Science Foundation. Kevin Keegan, associate professor of veterinary medicine, B.S. Agr. '78, D.V.M. '83, and associate professor of veterinary medicine, and P. Frank Pai, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, worked in collaboration with Yoshiharu Yonezawa of the Hiroshima Institute of Technology to create sensors capable of detecting lameness and spinal ataxia in horses. Josh Millspaugh, associate professor of fisheries and wildlife, led a team of researches who attached cameras to the heads of deer and recorded over 200 hours of footage. The "deer cam" recoding will give researchers valuable insight into the social habits of these animals. Satish Nair, professor of electrical and computer engineering, led efforts to land a $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation for the Advancement of Science to support his Engineering Fellows Project. Via the project, grad students will have an opportunity to work with middle school students in regards to robotics and mechanical engineering. R. Michael Roberts, professor of animal sciences and biochemistry, was named as one of 50 top research, business and policy leaders in the December issue of Scientific American because of his research with stem cells. Sheryl Tucker, associate professor of chemistry, was one of 10 individuals awarded a 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring for her work in science mentoring to your girls. Announcements IPFD Holiday Party Celebrate the Holiday Season with your IPFD and Mizzou families. The reception will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Dec. 19 in the Great Room of the Reynolds Alumni Center. Join us for food, live musical entertainment and a good time as we spread our message of Joy to the World. To R.S.V.P., please e-mail or call Alex Rico by Dec. 14.
Study Abroad Council calling for proposals Do you want to propose the development of a new study abroad program? The MU Study Abroad Council is holding its annual open call for such proposals. Applications are due on Feb. 1, 2006. Click here to get an application. For more information, visit the International Center's Faculty/Staff site.
New International Students Career Services program Job Search Connections is a small nine-week workshop designed to connect international students graduating in 2006 to other international students doing the same. Students will be able to practice interview and job searching skills with one another and learn about each others' experiences. To request additional information, e-mail the International Students Career Services office.
Writing Intensive workshop The Campus Writing Program will be hosting its 40th Faculty Writing Intensive Workshop from Jan. 11-13 in Columns Room C at the Reynolds Alumni Center. For more information, visit the Campus Writing Program site.
IATS training Get ready for the new year by giving yourself the gift of IT training. Information Access Technology Services have a number of training courses and helpful materials available to make your next multimedia project better. For more information, visit the IATS site. Letter from the Editor Happy Holidays to you all! The campus always feels like it's sleeping at this time of year. As the students vacate the dorms and the snow begins to settle on every inch of the ground, life at Mizzou really does seem to slow down. Seem, however, is the operative word in the previous sentence. A new year means new opportunities, and I know that the University and the IPFD office are ready to make 2006 a fantastic year. 2006 has been declared to be the 'Year of Study Abroad' by the U.S. Senate. In preparation of this monumental declaration, the staff of the IPFD office will be sharing the invaluable experiences our students, faculty and staff have had while learning abroad. For Mizzou, internationalization has been a reality since its inception. We hope that, through the words of your peers, you will embrace this founding principal as we have. Until next year... Events Do you have news we should cover? The Office of the Vice Provost for International Programs and Faculty Development would like to hear from you. IPFD welcomes any newsletter submissions, stories or announcements that highlight MU's international initiatives, faculty development and/or disability access issues. To place a submission or request more information contact Alex Rico at ricoam@missouri.edu or at (573) 882-8731. |
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