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January 2006 Edition |
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World Food Day a successThrough the work of the International Center, the Missouri Food Pantry Project's findings were shared via teleconference in observance of World Food Day. Numerous students attended the discussion, and the panel provided information about how MU works with the Food Bank to alleviate hunger locally and abroad. MU community celebrates memory of Professor Jeong Hyok Im
One year after he was found stabbed and locked in the trunk of his car, the MU and Columbia communities come together to remember their friend, partner and neighbor, Dr. Jeong Hyok Im. The Im family is grateful for the diligent work of local and national authorities over the last year as well as the MU family for their continued support. 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 second of this three-part series. Studying abroad in South Korea: A life lesson
Claudia Liddle, an undergrad at MU, shares the life lessons she hopes all students learn while traveling abroad. General Honors class on EU offered for winter 2006 William Meyers, professor of agricultural economics, is beginning a general honors class on the EU for the second year for the Honors College. Newsletter Archive Past Issues Division Office Newsletters European Union To unsubscribe To unsubscribe, please send a blank email with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line to IPFD. |
Message from the Vice Provost The New Year brings with it a promise of renewal and self-improvement. These self-initiated covenants don't always have altruistic goals; oftentimes they are self centered and very personal. What you must understand is that no matter how trivial a commitment may seem it represents much more than a few inches taken off your waistline. Read More Faculty Developments Linda Bennett, an associate professor in the Department of Learning, Teaching and Curriculum, is the new editor of the world's only elementary social studies publication, Social Studies and the Young Learner. Announcements 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 workshops 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. There will also be a workshop held for faculty and TAs on Jan. 28 from 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in N214 & N215 Memorial Union. 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 New Year! A phone call I received while waiting for the official time of midnight here in the Midwest provided me with a unique insight as to how to usher in 2006. On New Year's Eve, I received a phone call from my grandmother in Miami, Fla. who said, "Where are the flying cars?" Confused, I asked her to elaborate on her rather odd comment, and she explained that the last movie that she saw before leaving Cuba in 1959 was a science fiction propaganda piece where a narrator would talk about the amazing inventions that would be available in the year 2000. In the film, she saw flying cars, factories that produced no pollution, robots that took care of humanity's every need and appliances that could cook enormous and extravagant dinners at the push of a button. When I asked her if she really thought those things were possible, she said, "The way everything has changed, why not?" I ask you why not? Technology grows by leaps and bounds. TIME originally predicted that by 2000, a computer would weigh less than 1,000 pounds, and Hal from 2001: A Space Odyssey is no Deep Blue. I began thinking of all the innovations that have occurred in my short life, and I realized that the reason our world seems so small is not only because we have the communication capabilities but because we need each other to keep up the pace. Colleagues and collaborators from across the globe have made these advances possible at academic institutions like Mizzou. If we want to keep improving life for everyone, we have to make sure that we keep in touch and keep thinking the big thoughts. I ask you, dear reader, to join me and the IPFD office in renewing your commitment to international collaboration as we move into 2006. After all, who doesn't want a flying car? Until next month... 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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