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Study Abroad Fair Friday
 Take your education abroad! Visit the Office of International Education study abroad fair Friday, September 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the west side of AMU (rain location is on the second floor lobby of AMU). Marquette students, staff and faculty will have the opportunity to explore Marquette's study abroad opportunities and meet program representatives, students who have studied on the programs and OIE staff. OIE will also hold region specific information sessions September 12-16.
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A warm welcome to new International Students
 From Austria to Zimbabwe, nearly 200 new international students arrived on campus to begin their studies at Marquette this fall. The 76 undergraduates make up the largest group of undergraduate international students in the past ten years. Students are from all fields of study with the largest cohort in the College of Business.
The Office of International Education brought all of the new international students together for three days of orientation to introduce students to campus and life at Marquette. The highlight of orientation is always the welcome picnic. This year the Marquette soccer team joined us after a delicious dinner to show off their moves. This global team features two international student players from Sweden and one from Ghana. The evening ended with a water balloon fight on the lawn. It was a successful orientation. Check out additional photos from the event on our Facebook page.
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Defense Secretary Panetta promotes foreign language training
 Leon Panetta, the new secretary of defense, has always been and still is a strong advocate of language training. He recently spoke to soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. He praised the group and explained, “We live in a global world. We have to understand that world if we…are going to be able to not only defend this country, but to extend our relationships to others so that we can work together to defend the world that we live in.” In a memo to senior Pentagon officials, he asked relevant military leaders to focus and engage in “cross-cultural training,” and new efforts to “increase and sustain the foreign language proficiency” of military professionals.
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IMF Chief Lagarde's study abroad experience
 According to a recent article in the Washington Post, Christine Lagarde, the newly appointed chief of the International Monetary Fund, spent one year (1973-74) as an American Field Service (AFS) French exchange student at a high school in Bethesda, MD. Lagarde had the opportunity to intern in Washington with then Representative and future Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen. “During that year at Holton-Arms with my host family and interning in Washington, I learned more, and it mattered more to me, probably, than any year of my life.” According to the school newspaper, Christine planned even then to embark on a career in politics as a cultural diplomat for France.
Lagarde arrived in the United States shortly after losing her own father. Bill Atkins, her host father “was a surrogate father in a way.” The two became close and their relationship has stood the test of time. Christine still consults with her host father whenever she has to make a tough decision.
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Remembering 9/11
 Marquette joins Milwaukee to commemorate the tenth anniversary of September 11th. Events this weekend will pay tribute to the heroes, first responders and numerous invididuals affected by the tragedy. Together the community will unite, reflect and pray for peace.
Join students, staff and community members to watch a free screening of the film "Rebirth" on Sunday, September 11 at 7 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium. The documentary tracks the healing of five people affected by 9/11. Stay for the talk back following the film with Danielle Beverly, field producer on the film and professional in residence in digital media in the Diderich College of Communication.
Father G. Simon Harak, S.J., director of the Center for Peacemaking, will speak on a panel of religious leaders to discuss "September 11th Ten Years Later: Our Commitment to Peace and Justice" at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee on Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bel Canto Chorus and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra will present a musical tribute featuring Mozart's Requiem in honor of the 9.11 heroes and first responders on Sunday, September 11 at 3 p.m. in Cathedral Square Park. Religious leaders from the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee will offer an invocation, reflections and a prayer for the future. Interfaith is also providing prayer flags for attendees to write words of peace, hope, healing and understanding for victims and their families, first responders, our armed forces and their families, our nation, and countries of the world. Public television is doing a statewide broadcast. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. See www.belcanto.org.
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EVENTS
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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Study Abroad Info Sessions
Monday, September 12:
5-5:45 p.m. - Chile
5:45-6:30 p.m. - El Salvador
6:30-7:30 p.m.- Madrid
Tuesday, September 13
5-6 p.m. - Italy
6-6:30 p.m. - France
6:30-7 p.m. - Germany
Wednesday, September 14
5-5:45 p.m. - Ireland
5:45-6:30 p.m. - England
6:30-7:15 p.m. - Australia
7:30-8:30 p.m. - South Africa
Thursday, September 15
5-6 p.m. - Middle East
6-7 p.m. - Asia
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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.
The Art of Success in the U.S. Classroom: Know your Teacher...Know Yourself
Wednesday, September 14; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Holthusen Hall, 4th floor
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
New 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
- Global Health & Innovation Conference 2012
- Meeting of Chinese and Western Scholars Conference
- 2011 Central Slavic Conference
Fellowships and Scholarships
- Fulbright-Nehru Program in India
- United States-India Educational Foundation
- New Online Course: Global and Local Cultures
- IIE Graduate Fellowships
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