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| January 15, 2008 | Vol. 13, No. 2 |
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THIS WEEK IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION |
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Vicente Fox to Speak at NAFSA Conference in Washington, D.C. |
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New Report on Globalization and Education |
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Peace Corps Criticisms |
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ASSOCIATION NEWS |
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Revised Guide to Interuniversity Linkages |
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NAFSA Announces 2008 Webinar Wednesday |
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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE |
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Have You Registered for Advocacy Day Yet? |
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Nominate a Colleague for the Advocate of the Year Award |
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Update: Spanish Student Visas within Normal Processing Times |
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EVENTS AND DEADLINES |
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Submit Your Favorite Intercultural Activity Today |
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Apply to NAFSA Trainer Corps |
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2008 Travel Grant Competition for Overseas Educational Advisers |
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2008 ETS Excellence Award for Overseas Advising Centers |
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Register for Washington Symposium 2008 |
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International Education Conference in Berlin-Call for Proposals |
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THIS WEEK IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION |
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Vicente Fox to Speak at NAFSA Conference in Washington, D.C.
Vicente Fox, president of Mexico from 2000 to 2006, will kick off NAFSA's 2008 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., as opening plenary speaker on Tuesday, May 27. President Vicente Fox is known as a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the economic and social challenges facing Latin America. He is one of the world's most important voices on the contemporary geo-political landscape and the role of business in the developing world. President Fox will sign copies of his autobiography, Revolution of Hope: The Life, Faith and Dreams of a Mexican President, during the conference.
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New Report on Globalization and Education
A new report from The Center for Studies in Higher Education at UC Berkeley summarizes recent discussions on international models, the global market for students, and the increasing value society places on universities to stimulate economic growth and socio-economic mobility. The report is titled A Reflection and Prospectus on Globalisation in Higher Education.
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Peace Corps Criticisms
A former Peace Corps volunteer, recruiter, and country director gives his two cents in a New York Times op-ed on what needs to be improved if the Peace Corps is to become more successful in its mission in today's world. Read the opinion article. Read a response to the article.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS |
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Revised Guide to Interuniversity Linkages |
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A revised and streamlined edition of Cooperating with a University in the United States, NAFSA's Guide to Interuniversity Linkages is now available from NAFSA. Serving as a practical guide for representatives of foreign universities wanting to cooperate formally or informally with a U.S. university, it can also help U.S. universities realize their goal of preparing students for an international 21st century workforce. It includes updated statistics on the U.S. higher education system, Carnegie Classification of Institutions, public and private institutions, developing linkages, and new sample agreements.
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NAFSA Announces 2008 Webinar Wednesday |
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NAFSA announces the 2008 Webinar Wednesday series. Mark your calendar and plan to gather colleagues around a computer to stay abreast of the hottest topics facing the field today.
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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE |
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Have You Registered for Advocacy Day Yet? |
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Register today for NAFSA's annual Advocacy Day, which takes place March 11-12, 2008 in the nation's capital. With 2008 being an election year, it is crucial that NAFSAns work with members of Congress to increase awareness of international education issues.
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Nominate a Colleague for the Advocate of the Year Award |
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Have you been inspired by a NAFSA member who has made a difference by effectively engaging elected officials on international education issues? If so, please nominate them for our Advocate of the Year Award by January 31, 2008.
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Update: Spanish Student Visas within Normal Processing Times |
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The Education and Science Commissioner at the Spanish Embassy reports that as of January 9, 2008, student visa processing times are back within the normal one-month processing times. All visa applications should be approved and ready to send or to pick up one month from the date the application was submitted to the consulate.
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EVENTS AND DEADLINES |
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Submit Your Favorite Intercultural Activity Today |
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Deadline January 18, 2008. The Intercultural Activity Toolkit is a collection of hands-on, group-oriented activities that can be used by international educators with the goal of internationalizing the campus. Submit your best and favorite programs and activities by January 18, 2008, so that we can grow the toolkit to everyone's advantage.
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Apply to NAFSA Trainer Corps |
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Application deadline February 1, 2008. NAFSA is now accepting applications for new Trainer Corps members. Trainer Corps members deliver NAFSA's Core Education Program (CEP) workshops and serve as Trainers and Table Moderators, Lead Trainers, and Workshop Deans.
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2008 Travel Grant Competition for Overseas Educational Advisers |
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Application deadline February 1, 2008. Overseas Educational Advisers who are in need of financial assistance to attend the 2008 NAFSA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., are encouraged to apply for this travel grant.
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2008 ETS Excellence Award for Overseas Advising Centers |
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Application deadline February 1, 2008. Overseas Educational Advising Centers who seek to be recognized and rewarded for developing and supporting innovative advising initiatives in their locale are encouraged to apply for this award.
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Register for Washington Symposium 2008 |
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Early registration deadline February 8, 2008. The theme for the 2008 Washington Symposium, which takes place March 10-11, 2008, is "Outlook for U.S. Foreign Policy: What We Can Expect from a New Administration and Implications for International Educators." Register by February 8, 2008, for savings.
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International Education Conference in Berlin-Call for Proposals |
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Session proposals due February 15, 2008. The European Federation for Intercultural Learning, along with the Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, the Intercultural Research Institute of Milan, and AFS-Germany, has issued a call for proposals for a two-day seminar to examine research results related to educational impact and best practices to support exchange. The seminar will take place October 13-14, 2008 in Berlin.
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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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