Jesuit recognized for aid in Salvadoran Civil War passes away

Jesuit Father Dean Brackley, widely recognized for volunteering to take the place of faculty members at Central American University slain during El Salvador’s civil war, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23 at the age of 65 from a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer.  

Brackley’s life exemplified the heart of Marquette University’s mission, and he was presented an Honorary Doctorate of Religious Studies from Marquette during the Presidential Inauguration on September 23.

Since 1989, Brackley’s presence in El Salvador was invaluable in gaining awareness and solidarity between churches and universities in the U.S. and the poor in Central America. He educated thousands of church delegations from the U.S. and Europe on the realities of Latin America, which helped shape sister parishes and other advocacy groups. His initiatives influenced change in U.S. policy in the region at the conclusion of the 12-year civil war with peace accords in 1992.

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Enter to win the OIE International Photo Contest

In celebration of International Education Week, OIE will hold its third annual International Photo Contest on our Marquette Global Facebook page. We encourage all Marquette students, faculty and staff to submit original photos that capture the essence of Marquette Global. Submit photos from a study abroad or international service experience, or your perceptions of U.S. life and culture as an international student. From service learning experiences to people, landscapes and cultural intersections - what does Marquette Global mean to you?

To enter, submit all photos through e-mail to katherine.newman@marquette.edu by Friday, Nov. 11. Voting will be open during International Education Week, November 14-18. The photo with the most "likes" wins. For a list of contest rules, or to vote without Facebook, visit the official contest page. Winners will be announced on November 21.

Prizes include:
- First place: $100 STA Travel Voucher
- Second place: $50 Gift Certificate to The Emperor of China restaurant & $25 Gift Card to La Merenda tapas restaurant
- Third place: $50 Gift Card to Chez Jacques restaurant on 1st St.

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Marquette students and alumni connect internationally

Marquette University Alumni Association and the Office of International Education have been working together to tap into a growing network of alumni living and working across the globe. This year the Marquette Club of London led by Belton Flournoy, 2003 graduate of the College of Business Administration, and the Marquette Club of Europe led by Kelly Kliebhan, 1999 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, joined forces as the European Alumni Network (EAN). 

The European Alumni Network’s goals are to enhance community among those connected to Marquette while re-connecting alumni who might have lost contact with Marquette during the move to Europe. “As the world is becoming more global, so is Marquette,” Flournoy said. “It is important to develop a strong European alumni program to support our growth worldwide.”

The Marquette EAN hosted its annual reception for alumni, friends and current students studying abroad in Europe on October 20 in London. After a Marquette update, current study abroad students paired up with alumni for one-on-one discussions. Flournoy felt that the event was a huge success. Alumni reconnected with Marquette, and the students gained a glimpse of life living and working in Europe.

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New Middle East and North Africa Studies courses offered Spring 2012

Three new Middle East and North Africa Studies classes will be offered in spring 2012.

FILM 4953 – The National Cinema of Iran
Professor Patrick McGilligan
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
This new film studies course will promote an understanding of the culture of ancient Persia and modern Iran, focusing on the contemporary era since the Islamic revolution.  Readings and lectures will explore the films and filmmakers of Iran, and the relationship of Iranian cinema traditions to Hollywood and the U.S. as well as to the rest of the Middle East and the world film community. Screenings of films by acclaimed Iranian directors will anchor the syllabus.

FOLA 4931 – Problems of Integration Encountered Today by North African Muslims in French Society
Professor Jean-Pierre Lafouge
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
This course introduces the complex relationship experienced by Muslim expatriates in Western cultures by studying the case of France. Since the issue is also increasingly visible in the U.S., students will gain a more nuanced and less stereotypical view of this complex issue.

FOLA 4931 – Spoken Arabic
Professor Enaya Othman
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 12 – 12:50 p.m.
This course focuses on the development of oral proficiency in Arabic. Students learn spoken Arabic that is pliant enough to be used throughout the Arabic speaking world. During this course, students will develop their practical communicative skills in a variety of contexts.

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Research volunteers needed

Dr. Eugenia Afinoguénova and her “Spanish Travelers”, an interdisciplinary student-faculty team, are in need of additional volunteers to facilitate their expanding Spanish Travelers Project. The team is currently developing a series of maps to visualize the routes and ideas of nineteenth-century travelers. Along with the map, they are developing a searchable database of what these authors wrote about their adventures.

Volunteers are needed to skim through at least one book and complete a questionnaire for the database. Volunteers who mine data in one book will receive a certificate and public recognition as a volunteer on the project website: www.spanishtravelers.com. Volunteers who mine data in five books or more will be recognized as a contributor to the database. To celebrate the project, all research volunteers will be invited to participate in a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spring/Summer of 2013. To volunteer, contact afinoguenova@marquette.edu or call 414-288-6715.

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International flag sashes available to purchase for December graduates

December graduates who hold citizenship from another country or who have gone overseas on a Marquette program have the opportunity to order an international flag sash to wear at the mid-year graduation ceremony. 
 
To purchase a flag sash, students must complete the online order form and return the form and a check made out to Marquette University to the Office of International Education in Holthusen Hall, fourth floor by Monday, November 14. The cost is $30 for a single country sash and $38 for a double country sash. Flag sashes from all countries are available. Contact Erin LeMoine, international communication and marketing coordinator, at 8-7289 for more information.

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EVENTS

Ibn Rushd/Avoerroes Seminar

November 2, 2011
2-3:30 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union, 448

Maribel Fierro is a research professor at the Institute of Languages and Cultures of the Mediterranean and the Middle East in the Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at the Spanish National Research Council. Marquette professor, Richard Taylor, will join professor Fierro to present a seminar on Ibn Rushd/Averroes.

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Plants, Mary the Copt, Abraham, donkeys and knowledge: again on Batinism during the Umayyad Caliphate in Al-Andalus

November 2, 2011
4-6 p.m.
Reception to follow
Alumni Memorial Union, 227

Maribel Fierro is a research professor at the Institute of Languages and Cultures of the Mediterranean and the Middle East in the Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at the Spanish National Research Council. This presentation discusses tenth-century Umayyad rulers in Muslim Spain who struggled to defeat the Ismaili Fatimids caliphate in Tunis both in the battlefield and from the religious point of view.

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The United States and Korea: What's Next?

November 2, 2011
4:30 p.m.
Reception to follow
Alumni Memorial Union, Monaghan Ballroom

Dr. Victor Cha, professor and the Director of Asian Studies at Georgetown University, will deliver the inaugural John K.C. Oh Lecutre on Korean Affairs. Cha served in the White House for four years as Director of Asian Affairs and is a regular contributer to discussions of east Asian security in the media.

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Peace Corps Info Session

November 9, 2011
6 - 8 p.m.
Milwaukee Public Library, East Branch, 1910 E. North Ave.

Join us for a unique opportunity to discuss the benefits of Peace Corps with returned Peace Corps volunteers on Marquette's campus. Peace Corps drop-in office hours will also take place on November 10 from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Office of International Education Program Center, Holthusen Hall, fourth floor. For more information contact: Kirk Longstein, 312-353-9092 or klongstein@peacecorps.gov.

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK EVENTS

Monday, November 14

Depth of Thought, Depth of Imagination: Challenging Superficiality
4-5:30 p.m.
Reception to follow
Eckstein Hall, Appellate Courtroom
RSVP by Nov. 7 to universityspecialevents@marquette.edu

Three Marquette educators and guest presenter, Rev. Michael Zampelli, S.J. professor at Santa Clara University, take up the challenge of the “globalization of superficiality” from an address Rev. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J., presented to Jesuit university leaders in 2010 in Mexico City. Father Nicolas is the general superior of the Society of Jesus.

Tuesday, November 15

Rishi Tea Samplings
8 – 11 a.m.
Brew Bayou

Enjoy one of the world’s oldest beverages. Rishi Tea, a Milwaukee-based company, offers award-winning, organic and fair trade certified loose leaf teas direct from tea gardens around the world. All four Marquette Brew Cafes serve Rishi Tea.

U.S. Work Visa Basics
2 – 3:30 p.m.
OIE Program Center

Are you an international student planning to work in the U.S. and apply for an H1-B visa? Or a staff member interested in helping students understand the process? The Office of International Education and Career Services Center are pleased to host Robert White, J.D. of MasudaFunai to help students and staff understand the basics of U.S. work visas. White is an attorney and immigration employment expert who will share his insight on how to best navigate the employment visa application process.

Economic Crisis in the Eurozone
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception to follow
Raynor Beaumier Suite B & C

Dr. Abdur Chowdhury, department of economics chair, will discuss the recent economic crisis in the Eurozone. Dr. Chowdhury recently returned to Marquette University from Switzerland where he was Chief Economist of the United Nations Economic Commission in Europe for the past five years. In October 2010, he was appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Academic Advisory Council. His specialization is in the areas of U.S. macroeconomics, international and global economic issues.

La Tertulia – Spanish Language Exchange
7 – 9 p.m.
OIE Program Center

Join fellow Marquette students from Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and Spain and practice your Spanish with native speakers in a fun and informal setting. Whether you are just starting to learn Spanish or have spoken Spanish for years, all levels are welcome. Tapas will be served.

Wednesday, November 16

Soup with Substance: Student Voices on Global Service Learning
12 – 1 p.m.
AMU 157

All Marquette students and the Milwaukee community are invited to listen to a panel of students speak about their experiences on service learning in Chile, South America, Spain and El Salvador. Enjoy free soup and bread during the lunch hour.

Interactive Sushi Demonstration
3 – 4 p.m.
AMU, 227
Click here to RSVP by Friday, November 11

Learn how to make sushi with a professional chef from Wisepak foods. Learn the history, the how to and sample the results. Don't forget to RSVP.

Nationalism and Memory
4 – 6 p.m.
OIE Program Center

Dr. Mary Daly, former college principle of the College of Arts and Celtic Studies at the University College Dublin, will present on the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin and how the fiftieth anniversary commemorations of that event shaped people's understanding of it.  Daly graduated from UCD with a double-major in History and Economics and research Masters in History.

Thursday, November 17

Movie: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
5 – 6:30 p.m.
OIE Program Center

Grab friends and some free popcorn to watch the free screening of the Nobel Peace Prize winner Ellen Sirleaf documentary, Pray the Devil Back to Hell, which chronicles the story of Liberian women who united to end the civil war and establish peace in their country. Described as inspiring, uplifting and motivating, the film highlights the impact of grassroots activism and how it can affect change within struggling nations.

Friday, November 17

Study Abroad Pre-advising Session
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
OIE Program Center

Interested in studying abroad? Join us for our pre-advising session designed for students at the very beginning stages of the study abroad process. Topics include types of programs, program choices, academics, scheduling, procedures and financial aid.

Boren Scholarship Information Session
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
OIE Program Center

Boren Scholarships provide opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests. A representative from Boren Awards will lead the session. Boren scholarships offer up to $20,000 for students interested in studying abroad in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East. Scholarship recipients are typically students specifically interested in studying less commonly taught languages while studying in one of the countries listed above.

International Trivia Night
5 – 7 p.m.
OIE Program Center

Test your global knowledge during OIE International Trivia Night. Come with friends or join a team to compete for cool prizes.

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Scholarships & Conferences

Check out our scholarships and conferences webpage dedicated to keeping up-to-date listings of scholarships, fellowships and academic conference opportunities available to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff. Click on the links below for details and the complete listing.

Academic and Conference Opportunities
- Academic Cooperation Association European Policy Seminar: Internationalization Revisited

Fellowships and Scholarships
- Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
- Acumen Fund Global Fellowship Program
- US-UK Fulbright Commission Internship Program
- Whitaker International Bioengineers/Biomedical Engineers Summer Grants Program
- Residencies at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center
- Global Youth Leadership Program

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