Wednesday, October 27, 2010

A&S Undergraduate Research Awards Summer 2011 Information Session

The School of Arts and Sciences’

Office of Experiential Learning announces an



Undergraduate Research Award--Summer 2011

Information Session



Monday, November 1, 2010

5pm-5:50pm

704 Thackeray Hall



The School of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Undergraduate Studies is looking for applicants

to join a diverse community of undergraduate scholars and researchers from the humanities, natural sciences and

social sciences. Awardees receive $3,500 to support a summer term of independent research, scholarship

or creative endeavor.



Learn about what makes an award-worthy proposal, the application requirements, the application process,

expectations of awardees and the summer research experience.

Recommendations for Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows

The Office of Experiential Learning is requesting faculty recommendations

of seniors in your department who would be outstanding candidates for

the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program,
2011-12.



Projects on which the 2011-2012 Junior Fellows will assist are:

Non-Proliferation Democracy/Rule of Law,

Middle East Studies Energy and Climate ,

Chinese Studies Russian/Eurasian Studies.



To be eligible, students must be seniors or have graduated within the last
academic year but have not yet started a graduate program

Students must have completed a significant amount of coursework in

Political Science International Affairs

Economics History

Russian, Chinese or Middle East studies

Language and other skills are required for certain assignments.



Students should have a high academic standing and have excellent writing
and research skills

This is a paid, full time position for approximately one year starting
August 1, 2011.



Information sessions for students interested in the

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program, 2011-12:



Mon., November 8, 2010 at 5pm, G36 Gardner Steel Conference Center

(inside the Academic Resource Center)

and

Wed., November 10, 2010 at 12noon, Thackeray Conference Room

(check in at 140 Thackeray with receptionist)



For information about the CEIP Junior Fellows program go to

http://www.as.pitt.edu/undergraduate/experience/ceip-fellows.html

2010 JET Program, Teach in Asia, & Peace Corps Information Session

ASC is pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual *Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Teach in Asia, and Peace Corps in Asia *information session next TUESDAY, November 2, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM in 125 Frick Fine Arts Building at the University of Pittsburgh. This session is free and open to the public, if you are interested in applying for one of these programs. Please feel free to forward this announcement to anyone interested in the Pittsburgh area. A schedule and map are below:

Are you interested in working in Asia? Planning what to do after graduation? Do you want to gain valuable international teaching and working experience? If your answer is "YES!," come learn more about Peace Corps volunteer work in Asia OR teaching in Japan as part of the JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program, as well as opportunities in other parts of Asia! You'll meet past program representatives and will hear about their experiences, how to apply, what kinds of applicants each program is looking for, and you can ask whatever questions are on your mind! Free and open to the public. Current program applicants can bring questions, and those considering applying after graduation can come with general concerns and discussion!

*TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2*

4:30-7:00 PM in 125 Frick Fine Arts Building

University of Pittsburgh

/** Additional panelists are still being added/

*4:30-5:15 PM**-- Peace Corps in Asia and Peace Corps Master's Degree in Public Health information session***

Presenter: Jonnett Maurer, Recruiter, RPCV, Togo 2001 -- 2003

More info on Peace Corps: http://www.peacecorps.gov/

Peace Corps Masters Degree in Public Health at Pitt:
http://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/interior.php?pageID=335

*5:15-5:30 PM -- Teach in Asia discussion -- Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam***

Presenters: Christina Unger, former teacher in South Korea, and Timothy Notari, former teacher in Japan

*5:30-7:00 PM -- Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program presentation &
discussion***

Presenter: Jennifer Murawski, Asian Studies Center

Panelists (former JET participants): Amy Boots, Blaine Connor, Jennifer Donehoo, Amiena Mahsoob, Teressa Martin-Wong, Smitha Prasadh, David Sheldon, Chris Tittle

More info on JET: http://www.jetprogramme.org/

For more information or directions, please contact Jennifer Murawski at jennm@pitt.edu .

*Jennifer Murawski*

Assistant Director of Educational Outreach, Asian Studies Center

4133 Wesley W. Posvar Hall

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

(p) 412-383-3062

(f) 412-624-4665

(w) www.ucis.pitt.edu/asc

Monday, October 25, 2010

Information Session

HUMANITY IN ACTION FELLOWSHIP

Fellows travel to Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, Poland, France, or the U.S. in this competitive, intensive five-week summer fellowship with a focus on human rights and minority issues.

See http://www.humanityinaction.org
for more details.

SPEAKER: Judith Goldstein, Director of Humanity in Action

WHEN: Thursday, October 28, at 4:00pm
WHERE: 35th Floor Cathedral of Learning, Honors College

RSVP - Ross Reilly, UHC Program Manager, rreilly@pitt.edu, up until 1pm the day of the event.

HIA FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY:
Sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent graduates (from 2009 and 2010) Open to non-U.S. citizens Students from ALL DISCIPLINES invited to apply Application Deadline: January 10, 2011.

Teach for America Deadline

Teach For America’s 3rd Application Deadline, 10/27

Only 50% of the 15.5 million children growing up in poverty will graduate from high school. Educational inequity limits the life prospects of millions of children. TEACH FOR being part of the solution.


Teach For America's next application deadline is Wednesday, October 27.
Apply now to join the fight to end educational inequity! You have until
11:59 p.m. EDT to submit your application!


Teach For America is open to all academic majors and career interests. Our
corps members commit two years to teach in a low-income community in one of
our 39 regions. They also receive a competitive salary and comprehensive
health benefits. To learn more about our compensation package, attend our
online event on Tuesday, October 26 at 9:00 p.m. EDT. If you’re
interested, please RSVP here!


If you have any questions, please contact Kendra-Lee Rosati, senior
recruitment director with Teach For America,
kendra-lee.rosati@teachforamerica.org.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Global Studies Announcements for October 18, 2010

India Today: Economics, Technology, and People
As global citizens, students need to have a working knowledge of other countries which are important in shaping the corporate, social and political world. As a rising state in the world economy, India's status in the business and in world affairs is shifting. This short course will explore how these three factors interact in India and in the perceived position of India as a world economy. Students in any department, pursuing any major are welcome to register for this course for 1 credit. The Pitt course numbers are: BIND 2400: CRN 38695 (graduate) and BUSECN 1505: CRN
38958 or ECON 1903: CRN 10198 (undergraduate). Seminar continues Friday, Oct. 22, Sat., October 23rd and Sun., October 24th. For more information, contact Veronica Dristas - 412-624-2918



UNCF Special Programs Corporation's Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program
The UNCF Special Programs Corporation's Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) Fellowship Program is now entering its 17th year. The Institute seeks to enhance U.S. national security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a representative cross-section of the American citizenry.
The IIPP also seeks to broaden access to international education and training opportunities for underrepresented minority college students.
The IIPP Fellowship Program provides students from underrepresented minority groups with education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Ours is a comprehensive program of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, graduate study, and student services that include mentoring and career development. Additionally, the Institute provides students with the education and training necessary to successfully enter, advance, and provide leadership in international affairs careers.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2011


Critical Language Scholarship Program 2011 Application Now Open -
Deadline: November 15, 2010
The United States Department of State is pleased to announce the scholarship competition for the 2011 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for overseas intensive summer language institutes in thirteen critical need foreign languages. CLS institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students.
Students may apply for one language, and will be placed at institute sites based on language evaluations after selection.
Interested applicants should review the full eligibility and application information on the CLS Program website.

Boren Scholarships/Fellowships
The applications for the 2011-2012 National Security Education Program's David L. Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students and Fellowships for graduate students are now available at www.borenawards.org Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East, where they can add important international and language components to their educations.

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad. Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 for language study and international research. The application deadline for the Boren Fellowship is February 1, and the deadline for the Boren Scholarship is February 10.

Please contact the Boren Awards staff at boren@iie.orgor 1-800-618-NSEP with any questions.

GLOBAL STUDIES EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 18

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19

Lecture--Global Issues Lecture Series: "Global Challenges to Sustainable Water Management"
6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
107 Barco Law School

Radisav Vidic, Ph.D., P.E.
William Kepler Whiteford Professor and Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Audience: Open to the Public
For more information, contact Global Studies Center - 412-648-5085 global@pitt.edu Sponsored by: Global Studies Center, Global Solutions Education Fund

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

Seminar--India Today: Economics, Technology, and People
5 p.m.-
100 Porter Hall, Carnegie Mellon campus

As global citizens, students need to have a working knowledge of other countries which are important in shaping the corporate, social and political world. As a rising state in the world economy, India's status in the business and in world affairs is shifting. This short course will explore how these three factors interact in India and in the perceived position of India as a world economy.
Students in any department, pursuing any major are welcome to register for this course for 1 credit. The Pitt course numbers are: BIND 2400 CRN 38695
(graduate) and BUSECN 1505 CRN 38958 (undergraduate. Seminar continues Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th.
Audience: Open to the public
Cost: Free but must register
For more information, contact Veronica Dristas - 412-624-2918 dristas@pitt.eduSponsored by: Global Studies Center, International Business Center, Katz Graduate School of Business, Swanson School of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, Office of the Provost, and Division of Student Affairs

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

Seminar--India Today: Economics, Technology, and People
8:30 a.m.- 6:45 p.m.
100 Porter Hall, Carnegie Mellon Campus

As global citizens, students need to have a working knowledge of other countries which are important in shaping the corporate, social and political world. As a rising state in the world economy, India's status in the business and in world affairs is shifting. This short course will explore how these three factors interact in India and in the perceived position of India as a world economy.
Students in any department, pursuing any major are welcome to register for this course for 1 credit. The Pitt course numbers are: BIND 2400 CRN 38695
(graduate) and BUSECN 1505 CRN 38958 (undergraduate. Seminar continues Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th.
Audience: Open to the public
For more information, contact Veronica Dristas - 412-624-2918 Cost: Free but must register
Sponsored by: Global Studies Center, International Business Center, Katz Graduate School of Business, Swanson School of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, Office of the Provost, and Division of Student Affairs

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

Seminar--India Today: Economics, Technology, and People
9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
100 Porter Hall, Carnegie Mellon campus

As global citizens, students need to have a working knowledge of other countries which are important in shaping the corporate, social and political world. As a rising state in the world economy, India's status in the business and in world affairs is shifting. This short course will explore how these three factors interact in India and in the perceived position of India as a world economy.
Students in any department, pursuing any major are welcome to register for this course for 1 credit. The Pitt course numbers are: BIND 2400 CRN 38695
(graduate) and BUSECN 1505 CRN 38958 (undergraduate. Seminar continues Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th.
Audience: Open to the Public
Cost: Free but must register
For more information, contact Veronica Dristas - 412-624-2918 dristas@pitt.eduSponsored by: Global Studies Center, International Business Center, Katz Graduate School of Business, Swanson School of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, Office of the Provost, and Division of Student Affairs

UPCOMING GLOBAL STUDIES EVENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Information Session--Peace Corps General Information Session
6 - 7 pm
837 William Pitt Union
Coming from all walks of life and representing the rich diversity of the American people, Volunteers range in age from college students to retirees. Every Peace Corps Volunteer's experience is different. From teaching English to elementary school children in Zambia to launching a computer learning center in Moldova to promoting HIV/AIDS awareness in South Africa to working on soil conservation in Panama, Volunteers bring their skills and life experiences to where they are needed most.
Peace Corps offers a way to refine and develop skills and gain international experience, while helping others. BusinessWeek consistently rates Peace Corps as one of the best places to launch a career. Come visit us on campus to hear about what it is like to serve overseas in the Peace Corps.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS FROM OUR UNIVERSITY AFFILIATES

Global Health and Underserved Populations Series
Topic: Critical Issues in Global Health
Speaker: Bernard Goldstein, MD
Monday, October 18, Noon-1:00 p.m.
Lecture Room 1, Scaife Hall, 4th Floor
Registration not required. Light lunch will be served. For additional information, contact Joyce Holl at hollj@upmc.edu or 412-692-4759. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Department of General Internal Medicine and Center for Global Health.

Global Health Film Series
"Addicted to Plastic"
Wednesday, October 20, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
A115 Crabtree Hall
What happens to all those plastic water bottles you carry around in your backpack? See this sobering documentary to find out. The filmmakers covered 12 countries and five continents in three years, including two trips to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, where plastic debris accumulates.
Registration not required. Each program in the series includes the featured film, a post-film discussion, and light refreshments. For additional information contact Hilary Lenz at Hilary.Lenz@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Global Health Student Association and the Center for Global Health. This event is an approved INCIGHT co-curricular and Public Health Grand Rounds activity.

Global Health and Underserved Populations Series
Topic: TBD
Speaker: TBD
Monday, October 25, Noon-1:00 p.m.
LHAS Auditorium, 7th Floor Main, Montefiore University Hospital Registration not required. Light lunch will be served. For additional information, contact Joyce Holl at hollj@upmc.edu
or 412-692-4759. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Department of General Internal Medicine and Center for Global Health.

OTHER INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Please visit this link to read more:
http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/global/otherevents.html

FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Please visit this link to read more:
http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/global/otherfellowships.html

2114 Registration Memo

Good Morning:

Registration for spring term 2114 (January 2011) will commence on November 1, 2010. By this time, all students should have received from the Registrar's office the official day and time when they can access the registration screens and commence self-service registration. However, all students are obligated to meet with advisors prior to registration in order to lift the advising hold placed on their registration screen. For most of you, I am that person as I am filling in for Professor Clark Chilson in the Dept. of Religious Studies this fall.
Before I can lift your hold, I need to meet with you in order to review your proposed schedule of classes for spring. I need to be assured that you are aware of both remaining requirements for the major as well as for general education requirements and that you will be addressing those in the coming term. I have posted twenty-minute individual sessions starting this Thursday, October 21, on the wall next to my office (2606 CL) and I ask you to come by and claim a spot. I will be in the office from 1:00 --7:30 PM this Thursday for those ready to go this week. I (and not Ms. Walker the Departmental administrator) will lift the advising hold after our get together. To expedite our meeting, I ask you to come prepared to answer my questions posed above, that is, which of your courses addresses the sets of requirements that have to be filled prior to graduation.
I look forward to personalizing this relationship.

Sincerely,
Alexander Orbach
 

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