International Education Week - November 16-20, 2009
A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week (www.iew.state.gov) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It is part of an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment. For the third year, Marquette is hosting a variety of activities. Events include:
Monday, November 16
Paul Wilkes: An MU Alum Reflects on a Life of Service Abroad
12pm-1pm
AMU, 407
Marquette alumnus Paul Wilkes is recognized as one of America’s most respected writers on religious belief. His new book, In Due Season: A Catholic Life, a reference to Psalm 1, reflects his journey while trying to find a personal vocation. This presentation will cover his time in India.
Study Abroad Scholarship Presentation
5pm-6pm
AMU, 407
Interested in studying abroad in the future but not sure you can afford it? Come to this presentation to hear Kristen Michelson, Assistant Director in the Office of International Education, discuss study abroad scholarship options and give tips on securing funding for your program.
International Work and Volunteer Opportunities: Presented by Zahara Heckscher
6:30-8:45pm
AMU, 407
Session 1:
Finding and Funding the Right
Overseas Volunteer Experience for You
6:30-7:30 pm
Topics covered include: How to chose a volunteer program that matches your skills, interests, timeline and budget; Volunteering independently; The real Pros and Cons of the Peace Corps and top alternatives; Making volunteering financially possible.
Session 2:
Getting Your First Job Overseas: 5 Strategies for Paid International Employment in Your Field
7:45-8:45 pm
Topics covered includ: Top strategies to overcome the big challenge – you can’t get hired for a job overseas if you don’t have experience and you can’t get experience if you don’t get hired; Case studies featuring real life stories; Teaching abroad and alternatives
Zahara Heckscher’s workshops are based on her own experience as a volunteer in Africa and Latin America, 6 years of research for her book and travel in over 25 countries. She is a contributing editor at TransitionsAbroad.com.
These workshops are sponsored by Career Services and the Office of International Education.
Tuesday, November 17
Dr. Peter Harle: “Religion and Food: A Cultural Connection”
2-3:30pm
AMU 407
Dr. Peter Harle, a professor at the University of Minnesota, will be visiting Marquette to speak about the intersection of religion and food and how religion governs what is – and can be – eaten by a variety of groups within the US, and around the world. Harle's research interests include religious material culture, Tibetan home altars, divination games in American popular culture, and folklore.
Arab Dessert and Culture Night
6:30pm-8:00pm
AMU, 407
Enjoy delicious sweets, tea and coffee while exploring the cultural richness of the Arab World. This event is part of International Education Week and Marquette's Arab Heritage Month celebration.
Wednesday, November 18
USPS Passport Application Fair10am-3pm
AMU, 407
Obtain or renew your US passport. Please visit OIE (AMU 425) to reserve your appointment time and learn what you need to brign to the appointment for your passport.
International Faculty Research Presentation
12pm-1pm
AMU, 157
Faculty and staff are invited to learn about international faculty research from the winners of last spring's poster contest. A soup and salad lunch will be served at this event. RSVPs are requested and can be sent to Susan Whipple at susan.whipple@marquette.edu. Presenters and topics will include:
- Dr. Eugenia Afinoguenova – “The "Itinerant Museum": Agrarian Reform, Peasant Revolt, and the Cultural Policy of Spain's Second Republic”
- Dr. Ruth Ann Belknap – “Vamos Juntas: A pilot participatory action research project to assist Spanish speaking immigrant women in moderating life stressors”
- Dr. Irfan Omar – “Muslim Outreach for Interfaith Dialogue: Al-Risala Movement's Mission for the 21st Century”
- Dr. Toni Roucka – “Emergency dental care training for refugee health providers: An answer to dental care access in long-term refugee camps”
There will also be information about opportunities for international research collaboration.
Teaching ESL Abroad and at Home: What you Need to Know
5:30pm-6:30pm
AMU, 407
Are you thinking about teaching ESL? Learn about the field and all you need to know before heading overseas froma panel of experts - both veterans and current teachers.
John Otterstatter, CEO/President of Boost Information Systems: International Business - What does it take?
6pm-7pm
David Straz, 105
John Otterstatter, CEO/President & Co-Founder of Boost Information Systems in Rochester, MN will be coming to speak at Marquette. His experiences range from large software development at IBM to an advanced degree in Management of Technology at M.I.T. to leading a startup software company through product definition, creation, and launch. Dress is business casual.
Women of the World: How My International Experiences Shaped Me and My Career
7pm-8:30pm
AMU, 407
In honor of the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette, this event will include a panel of diverse Marquette alumnae discussing their international experiences and how they have helped shape the women’s success. The panel will include both former study abroad students and international students and the women will detail how international and inter-cultural experiences can help you reach your personal and professional goals. Participants include:
- Yorm Ackuaku – Former International Student from Ghana
- Jenny Luchs – Past Study Abroad Participant
- Ly Nguyen – Former International Student from Vietnam
- Sara De Bruin – Participant in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Thursday, November 19
Does this Degree Merit Recognition?
2pm-3:30pm
AMU, 407
Join James Frey of Educational Credential Evaluators, a veteran of credential evaluation, for a discussion of "new" educational trends and explore the questions: What is the value of a degree awarded by institution X when the graduate was never enrolled there? Does it matter if the institution that taught the student did not award the degree? Why can the teaching institution and the degree-granting institution be different? Does it matter?
“Next Year in Havana”: Film and Discussion
7-8:30pm
AMU 407
Dr. Delvis Fernandez Levy, President of the Cuban American Alliance Education Fund, will present the documentary titled “Next Year in Havana” by Lori Beraha. It was filmed in Cuba and the US and deals with the reawakening of the Jewish community in Cuba. Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, Dr. Fernandez Levy has filmed and/or documented Jewish life in Cuba and social work in Cuba and has a fascinating family history involving both the Jewish and Cuban diasporas with broader implications about immigrant life and patterns.
Friday, November 20
Soup with Substance: International Service Learning
12pm-1pm
AMU, 163
This "Soup With Substance" program will focus on opportunities for service learning abroad at Marquette. Past participants on international service learning programs will discuss their experiences and future opportunities.
