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| May 8, 2007 | Vol. 12, No. 18 |
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THIS WEEK IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION |
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Software Firm Sets Up Degree-Granting Program
in China |
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Malaysia Gears Up to Attract Foreign Students |
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ASSOCIATION NEWS |
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NAFSA Opens New Online Career Center |
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Signed Copies of Books by Powell, Weatherford,
and Mahbubani |
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Register Now for Summer Institute |
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Win a Trip for Your Summer Vacation |
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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE |
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Two More States Pass International Education Resolutions |
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CBP Completes US-VISIT Exit Pilot |
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DOS Discontinues "Application Received" Stamp |
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Biometric Visa Program Moves to 10 Fingerscans |
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EVENTS AND DEADLINES |
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Last Chance to Register for Webinar Wednesday |
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Increase your Management Potential |
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Register for Executive Leadership Development Program |
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THIS WEEK IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION |
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Software Firm Sets Up Degree-Granting Program
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A software company with offices in China and the United States has set up a degree-granting software engineering program at two universities in China.
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Malaysia Gears Up to Attract Foreign Students
Malaysia has embarked on a campaign to double the number of international students there by 2010.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS |
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NAFSA Opens New Online Career Center
NAFSA's new Career Center, featuring a new Job Registry, connects employers and job seekers with advanced networking technology designed to make job searches easier.
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Signed Copies of Books by Powell, Weatherford,
and Mahbubani |
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Signed copies of works by three of the plenary speakers at NAFSA's annual conference will be available in Minneapolis.
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Register Now for Summer Institute |
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Can't make it to Minneapolis? F-1 Regulation and Credential Evaluation training workshops are available this July in Denver, Colorado.
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Win a Trip for Your Summer Vacation |
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A $3,000 gift certificate for Virgin Vacations has been donated to the annual fund raffle in Minneapolis by the British Council. Donate to the annual fund at the NAFSA Commons for a chance to win this and other exciting prizes. You don't have to be present to win.
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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE |
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Two More States Pass International Education Resolutions |
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During the week of April 23, both the Hawaii and Indiana legislatures passed resolutions recognizing the necessity of increasing participation in study abroad and attracting international students in their respective states.
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CBP Completes US-VISIT Exit Pilot |
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Effective May 6, 2007, visitors are no longer required to check out at a US-VISIT exit kiosk when they leave the United States.
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DOS Discontinues "Application Received" Stamp |
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DOS says modern technology makes the old stamp signaling visa refusal obsolete.
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Biometric Visa Program Moves to 10 Fingerscans |
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The Department of State announced that it is transitioning to a 10-fingerscan system for its Biometric Visa Program.
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EVENTS AND DEADLINES |
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Last Chance to Register for Webinar Wednesday |
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Register today!. Find out how Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas strategically and effectively manages the internationalization of a university, as she discusses the purposes and benefits of internationalization, presents an innovative financial model for internationalization, and responds to participant questions and comments.
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Increase your Management Potential |
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May 27-29, 2007. Recently taken over new management responsibilities? Supervising a larger staff? The Management Development Program will enhance your skills in seven key areas. Over two and one-half days, you will engage in an interactive learning experience that will give you the tools to increase your managerial acumen.
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Register for Executive Leadership Development Program |
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July 15-20, 2007. Designed by upper-level NAFSAns with outstanding training provided by the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, this intensive program provides leaders in international education an opportunity to develop the skills necessary for advancing the international education agenda.
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NAFSA: ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS
1307 New York Avenue, NW, Eighth Floor | Washington, DC 20005-4701
1.202.737.3699 | FAX 1.202.737.3657 | data@nafsa.org
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