All Abroad!
Learning Abroad Center
All Abroad! is a monthly e-newsletter for UMTC faculty, academic advisers, and staff. Subscribers will receive information about faculty, staff and adviser development opportunities such as site visits and training sessions, in addition to updates on learning abroad programs and scholarships for their students.
January 2008
In this Issue:
• News
• Workshops
• Program of the Month
• Major of the Month
• For your Students
• Miscellaneous
STUDY ABROAD ENROLLMENT STATISTICS
The Learning Abroad Center is pleased to announce that study abroad enrollments are continuing to increase at the University of Minnesota. During 2006-7, 2217 undergraduate and graduate students studied abroad up from 1981 in 2005-6. For the complete breakdown of study abroad enrollments
2008-2009 STUDY ABROAD CURRICULUM INTEGRATION SITE VISITS
The 2008-2009 study abroad Curriculum Integration site visits will be announced by early March this year. Watch your email or go to link for more information and dates and locations.
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Learning Abroad Center is seeking volunteers interested in participating on a Scholarship Selection Committee for May session 2008, Summer session 2008, Fall semester 2008 and Academic year 2008-2009 Study Abroad Programs. The commitment is about 3-4 hours of time that involves reading and evaluating essays. Participating on a scholarship committee is an exciting way to assist students in reaching their study abroad goals. Please contact LeAnne Mfalingundi at or 625-8333 if you are interested in participating on a committee.
Workshops
REMINDER
The Study Abroad Curriculum Integration Sustainability Workshop will be Friday, February 22, 2008 from 9 am–1 pm at the McNamara Alumni. The workshop is full. If you have registered, an email will be sent with details.
Program of the Month
STUDY ABROAD IN FLORENCE
Students study art and international business, and experience world-class culture, past and present, in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Semester or May sessions offered. To see images of this program: link
Major of the Month
CHEMISTRY
There is no such thing as a “local” company or issue anymore. An international experience will provide you with the necessary skills to work effectively in industry, academia, and the public sector. Every IT student should consider gaining international experience through study abroad.
“Science is an international endeavor. Students who study abroad can make valuable contacts, study in their major or in unique areas in Chemistry that the U of M doesn't offer, gain cultural experience, and see how other countries approach scientific inquiry.”—Professor Gary Gray, Chemistry
For your Students
Two great May-session Global Seminars to tell your students about:
BLACK PARIS: African Diaspora in the City of LIghts
Acquaint yourself with the life and times of the artists, entertainers, scholars, and common people who make Paris signifigant to the African Diaspora. May Session , May 21–June 14, 2008.
THE ARTS CULTURE OF JAMAICA
Explore Jamaica's arts traditions and their connections to sustainable development. May Session, May 21–June 14, 2008.
Miscellaneous
Past issues of All Abroad! available here.