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Soldiers turn themselves in over Jesuit killings
 Nine ex-soldiers from El Salvador turned themselves in at a military base after hearing that Salvadoran police intended to arrest them under orders from Interpol. The nine are accused of murdering six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter during El Salvador's civil war. Gen Rene Emilio Ponce, the soldier who ordered the killings died in May, but ten other suspects remain at large. The priests worked at the Central American University and were killed under suspicion of sympathizing with left-wing rebels of Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN). Tens of thousands of people were killed in the 12-year civil war in El Salvador before the UN negotiated a peace agreement in 1992. Read more on BBC News.
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International Research Session call for submissions
 The Office of International Education is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the OIE sponsored Marquette International Research Poster Session for faculty and graduate students in collaboration with the Forward Thinking Poster Session and Colloquy sponsored by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 1-3:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union.
Our aim is to encourage and showcase research among faculty members and students from all disciplines. This unique event provides a wonderful opportunity to share international research ambitions and connect with faculty and students across the university.
Interested individuals may also enter their poster or colloquy to be judged and considered for OIE's $1,500 International Research Award or ORSP's $1,000 "Jump Start" grant. To participate, please follow the detailed guidelines on the webpages below.
Guidelines:
Important dates & deadlines:
- October 3, 2011 – Submit “Intent to Participate” form by 4 p.m. to appropriate contact above
- November 1, 2011 – Submit Abstract and Grant Application Letter by 4 p.m. (if applicable) to appropriate contact above
- November 29, 2011 – Poster Sessions and Colloquy 1 – 3:30 p.m. in the AMU; reception to above
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Stand out from the crowd - study abroad!
 What are you waiting for? Now is the time to do something for your future. We have all heard about the tough job market students are facing these days. How can you stand out from the crowd?
Studying abroad can hold the key to a successful career in the global economy we live in today. You learn how to interact in a different culture, speak a new language, adapt to unfamiliar situations, and make long-lasting friendships around the world.
According to NAFSA, only one percent of American college students study abroad per year. However, here at Marquette 23% of last year's graduating class studied abroad. Be the difference and take your education abroad. Attend a Friday pre-advising session, visit the OIE website and complete your application today. Study abroad applications for spring 2011 are due October 1.
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Change the world through your career
 Join www.Idealist.org at their upcoming Graduate Degree Fair to learn how you can further your impact on the world through graduate school. The goal of the fair is to connect prospective students with graduate schools in fields such as public administration, international affairs, education, public policy, public interest law, social work, nonprofit management, global and public health, theology, environmental science, and socially responsible business. Talk with admissions representatives from local, national and international schools and attend a Q&A session complete with tips on how to become a strong graduate school candidate. The University of Chicago and the University of Illinois, Chicago have teamed up to host the Chicago Idealist Grad Fair on Oct. 10, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
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Students Connecting Our World
 NAFSA Association of International Educators and Activists is the world’s largest nonprofit association and community of grassroots activists taking action to support public policies that strengthen and expand international education. Connecting Our World is the online home of international education advocacy efforts. NAFSA’s goals are to increase American students studying abroad to one million students each year, to support public policies that attract and retain international students and scholars at U.S. universities and create a shared global future of peace, security and well-being.
In order to help NAFSA’s initiatives, students can like Connecting Our World on Facebook, follow @NAFSA on Twitter, and students and professionals are invited to sign-up to receive e-mails on the Connecting Our World home page. Students also can share their study abroad stories, travel tips and ask questions among NAFSA’s international student community.
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Volunteers Needed: Become an English Conversation Partner
 Do you want to meet some interesting people from another culture? Now is the time! Volunteer to tutor adults in English at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2827 W. Harrison. The next module begins Monday, September 12 and ends Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Classes meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. You sign up for the date or dates that fit your schedule. All are welcome to Visitors' Night: Thursday, November 17th to support the students who read compositions they have written.
Requirements: the desire to learn about people from other cultures, patience and empathy, standard English, the ability to follow instructions, the responsibility to show up on the days you signed up for or CALL us if you have an emergency. Spanish skills are not required.
For more information on volunteering, contact: Lori Stankiewicz, phone: (414) 645-0492; email: community.language.partners@gmail.com
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EVENTS
Marquette Passport Fair
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
OIE Program Center, Holthusen, 4th floor
Need a passport? Get everything taken care of in one day at the Marquette Passport Fair. Sign-up in the Office of International Education beginning September 21.
Passport Fees: (bring your checkbook)
- Passport book - $110 for adults
- USPS Acceptance Fee - $25
- Express Mail Service – starting at $18.30
Required Documentation:
- Proof of Citizenship (one of the following is required) – Previous U.S. Passport, Certified Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, Consoler’s Report of a Birth Abroad
- Proof of Identity (one of the following is required) – Valid Driver’s License, Military Photo ID Card, State Issued Photo ID Card, Government Photo Employee Card
- Two 2”x2” photos (or purchase photos on-site for $15)
For more information or to print a passport application form in advance, visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html
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La Tertulia - Spanish Language Exchange
Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m.
OIE Program Center, Holthusen, 4th floor
Practice your Spanish in a fun and informal setting on Tuesday evenings. Spanish Language Exchange is open to all levels of Spanish.
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International Student Seminars for Success: U.S. University Life
These workshops over dinner are designed to cover key topics to help international students succeed at Marquette. E-mail brooke.haley@marquette.edu to register.
Don't Panic: A Student's Guide to Study Skills and Time Management
Wednesday, September 21; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Holthusen Hall, 4th floor
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You: How to Cite Sources and Take Exams in the U.S.
Wednesday, September 28; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Holthusen Hall, 4th floor
Relationships and Health: Managing Life Outside the Classroom - Part 1
Wednesday, October 5; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Holthusen Hall, 4th floor
Relationships and Health: Managing Life Outside the Classroom - Part 2
Wednesday, October 5; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Holthusen Hall, 4th floor
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Peace Corps info sessions
Interested in the Peace Corps? Meet returned Peace Corps volunteers at the MU Career Fair on Wednesday, September 28 from 1-5 p.m. or attend the Peace Corps Info Session at the OIE Program Center on the fourth floor of Holthusen Hall on Wednesday, September 28 from 6:30-8 p.m.
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Study Abroad Applications Due October 1
All students planning to study abroad in spring 2011 must complete their application by October 1. To apply, visit the Marquette Office of International Education website. For more information on specific programs, visit the program webpages or contact OIE at 288-7289.
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Passport Day in the USA
Saturday, September 17
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Chicago Passport Agency
230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1803
Chicago, IL 60604
Need a passport? Visit the Chicago Passport Agency on Passport Day in the USA. For passport info, fees and forms, visit Travel.State.Gov.
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Scholarships & Conferences
Scholarships & Conferences webpage
 Check out our new 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. We will list the latest additions in the Marquette Global Newsletter with a link to our new webpage for further information.
Academic and Conference Opportunities
- Call for Papers: Protecting Human Rights
- Georgetown University's Global Competitiveness Leadership Program
- World Sustainable Energy Days
Fellowships and Scholarships
- Study Abroad Scholarships: Freeman-Asia
- Fulbright Canada STEM Award for Graduate Students
- Fulbright Canada Killam Fellowships Program for Undergraduate Students
- Fulbright Canada Awards
- DAAD Grants for Study & Research in Germany
- Social Science REsearch Council Fellowships
- Humphrey School of Public Affairs - Diversity Days
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