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A global perspective on health care
 The new 2012 Marquette Nurse magazine highlights stories featuring nursing students, faculty and alumni studying and researching abroad. In today's interconnected world, gaining a global perspective on health is critical. Read the full articles online.
Nursing abroad: Dublin program gives students a global perspective on health care
Two College of Nursing students spent their spring 2012 semester in Ireland immersed in the University College Dublin nursing program. Gretchen Smithy, a senior, explained, “I hope to apply what I’ve learned here to my studies in the United States, to compare the two and gain a more well-rounded view of health care.”
Crossing borders: Researcher explores toll of sudden deportation on health of Latina women
Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Ruth Ann Belknap spent a third summer along the U.S.-Mexico border working on research focused on the stressors experienced by Latina women coping with border crossings and sudden deportation. She hopes that her research will help health care practitioners better address the physical and mental toll these experiences demand. “It’s generally known that the more stressful events you have in your life, the worse health outcomes you have,” Belknap says.
Alumni Perspective: Top of the field
Dr. Shannon Perry, Nurs ’69 climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at age 73 to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking. Perry is a leader in nursing education and a strong believer in educating students to have a global perspective of health care. Dean Margaret Faut Callahan explains, “She’s really taken her nursing knowledge around the world, and it’s helped change the lives of people globally.”
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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 winter 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 Friday, November 9. The cost is $32 for a single country sash, $42 for a double country sash and $52 for a triple country sash. Flag sashes from all countries are available. For questions or more information, contact the Office of International Education at 414-288-7289.
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MUCTJ 2012-2013 Graduate Student Research Grant Competition
 The Marquette University Center for Transnational Justice is pleased to offer funding for research conducted by graduate students enrolled in the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences. The Center will be awarding two Graduate Student Research Grants of up to $2500 for work on an issue of economic, political, or social justice that crosses national borders. Issue areas include but are not limited to immigration, forced migration and human trafficking, human rights, economic development, global trade and finance, pandemic diseases, and climate change. Applications are due November 30. Details about the grants including eligibility and application procedures are available at http://www.marquette.edu/ctj/grants.shtml.
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Enter NAFSA's Student Diplomat Video Contest
 NAFSA's Connecting Our World and STA Travel are inviting college students to tell the world, through the creative use of video, how their study abroad experiences made them "student diplomats." The winner will receive a $1,000 international travel voucher from STA Travel and the title of "2012 Student Diplomat." Read the complete contest guidelines, and learn more about last year's winner online. Submit your video by November 1.
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EVENTS
 From excursions to the Milwaukee Art Mueseum to holiday celebrations, The Office of International Education offers a wide variety of programming open to all Marquette students. Check our events calendar for an up-to-date schedule of events.
Preparing for Winter
Sunday, October 14
6 p.m.
OIE Program Center, Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
This event is four our International Students - learn how to stay warm and healthy during the chilly months. This fun event includes delicious snacks. Take a break from studying and learn the secrets to having a fun Wisconsin winter!
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Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Seminar
"Averroes's Philosophical Account of Prophecy" presented by Dr. Richard C. Taylor, Philosophy Department, Marquette University.
Wednesday, October 17
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Library Beaumier Conference Center, lower level
"The Spirituality of Beatitude in Aquinas" presented by Dr. Katja Krause, King's College London, UK
Tuesday, October 23
4-6 p.m.
Raynor Memorial Library Beaumieer Conference Center, lower level
The Marquette University Midwest Seminar in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy and The Aquinas and 'the Arabs' International Working Group present two seminars this month. For more information contact richard.taylor@marquette.edu.
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Conversation Cafe
Sunday, October 28
6 – 7:30 p.m.
OIE Program Center, Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
Practice your English conversation skills in a fun and supportive environment. A native English speaker will lead the group. Tea, coffee and snacks provided. Learn how to make Rice Crispy Treats and chat about Halloween.
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Halloween at OIE
Friday, October 26
5-8 p.m.
OIE Program Center, Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
Join us for traditional activities of pumpkin carving, mask making and cookie decorating. Come in costume; we will be voting on the “Scariest”, the “Most Creative” and the “Cutest” costume. All are welcome, including family members, roommates, Friendship Families, Peer Mentors and classmates. Bring your cameras to document the creativity. This is an annual event that is not to be missed!
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Table Tennis/Ping Pong
Every Sunday
4:30-6 p.m.
OIE Program Center, Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
Take a break from your studies and have some fun! OIE has paddles and ping pong balls. Bring your friends, classmates and roommate(s). Be competitive or play for fun!
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Maryknoll Sisters Centennial Event
Sunday, November 11
10:30 a.m.
All Saints Catholic Church
4051 N. 25th Street, Milwaukee
The Milwaukee area Maryknoll Affiliates has opened an invitation to attend the Maryknoll Sisters Centennial event. The event will begin with Mass at All Saints Catholic Church and continue with refreshments and speaker Sister Claudette LaVerdiere, MM who spent many years in Tanzania and Kenya as a teacher, and is also an author of the new biography of founder Mother Mary Joseph. For more information contact Don Mueller at mueller.77@hotmail.com or 262-456-4345.
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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
- 2012 WISE Summit in Doha
- Jusoor’s First Annual Global Conference: "Syria 2025: A Forum for Engagement on Syria’s Future"
- Call for Project Ideas: 2012 Dell Education Challenge
Fellowships and Scholarships
- Marquette’s MUCTJ Graduate Student Research Grant Competition
- NSF Open Research Area in Europe for the Social Sciences
- Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program: China
- Whitaker International Program Now Accepting Applications
- Princeton in Africa Fellowships
- Inter-American Foundation (IAF) Fellowship Program
- U.S. Department of State Youth Exchange Scholarships for U.S. High School Students
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