A Newsletter of NC State’s Office of International Affairs
GLOBALEYES
January 2014
“As we welcome a new year and a new semester it’s important to renew our focus on
A Message from
Vice Provost Dr. Bailian Li
f a c u l t y e n g a g e m e n t t o e n h a n c e internationalization at the university. The key to global research, scholarship, student success and extension is faculty engagement. The Office of International Affairs aims to make connections across the university to fulfill the university’s strategic plan and to also reach the OIA goal of promoting faculty and staff global scholarship and research.” Continue reading.
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Vice Provost Message...................................... 1
International Funding Opportunities........... 3
Globally Integrated Students......................... 2
Go Global / Spring 2014 Events..................... 4
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Globally Integrated Students An International Campus Community Chancellor’s Study Abroad Scholarship: Spring 2014 The Chancellor has dedicated $25,000 to fund study abroad this spring! The idea is for this fund to support as many students as possible for study abroad and increase diversity among study abroad participation. Ten or more scholarships of $2,000 to $2,500 w i l l b e a w a r d e d t o s t u d e n t s f r o m underrepresented groups who describe in their scholarship applications a clear plan for how, after returning from their international experience, they will reach out to other students who are less likely to study abroad, and help support goals to increase the racial/ ethnic, gender, and academic diversity of study abroad participants. Preference is given to students with high financial need, to first-‐‑ generation college students, and to those who have limited or no previous experience abroad. Award recipients will be required to report to the Chancellor about their international experience, make presentations in multiple seYings, and be willing to participate in videotaped interviews.
Any student thinking of studying abroad during any of the following terms: Spring 2014, Academic Year 2014-‐‑2015, Summer 2014, Fall 2014 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students do not need to have a completed study abroad application to apply for scholarships but are encouraged to begin the process. Students interested in learning more about studying abroad are encouraged to follow the steps outlined here. The scholarship deadline is January 24 and you can find more information about applying here. Our process allows students to apply to multiple scholarships.
Peace Corps Campus Recruiter Serves NC State Lindsey Brantley is a 2010 NC State graduate in Biology and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru from 2011-‐‑2013. As the NC State Campus Recruiter, she works with students and non-‐‑NC State individuals interested in joining the Peace Corps. I sat down with Lindsey to talk about her experience and to learn more about the services offered on campus for people interested in making a difference around the world. What are the main benefits of joining the Peace Corps? A beYer cultural awareness. I never would have known that people still live like that. We cooked with rocks on the floor with firewood inside our house. It was incredibly eye-‐‑opening just to have that experience and to be able to live like that, not just for a week, but for two years. There are very few people who can go somewhere and live in a place where you have to break cultural boundaries. The work we do may seem really basic, but it’s... Read More.
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International Funding Opportunities For Faculty & Staff
International Seed Grant Proposals Accepted Until Feb. 3 The Internationalization Seed Grants aim to help improve the range of international partnerships by NC State faculty/staff and will foster meaningful, collaborative, global scholarship and engagement. Awards of up to $5000 will be given to the winning proposals, which are due February 3, 2014.
Find More Funding Opportunities from Around Campus & the Globe One of the goals outlined in the Office of International Affairs’ Strategic Plan is to enhance scholarship and research. As part of this mission, OIA strives to make research and funding opportunities known and available for faculty to easily access. A list of internal OIA, NC State and external opportunities related to internationalization are consistently updated here. Email international-‐‑affairs@ncsu.edu to submit a funding opportunity or with questions.
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Highlighted grants and funds with upcoming deadlines: Internationalization Seed Grants (OIA/Internal) Submission deadline February 3, 2014 Click for Details Harry C. Kelly Fund for U.S.-‐‑Japan Scientific Cooperation (OIA/Internal) Submission deadline January 29, 2014 Click for Details NC State’s Office of Outreach & Engagement Seed Grants (NC State) Submission deadline February 14, 2014 Click for Details Academic Consortium 21 (AC21): Special Project Fund (External) Submission deadline January 31, 2014 Click for Details Postdoctoral Research Award from the Qatar National Research Fund (External) Submission deadline January 22, 2014 Click for Details
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Go Global this Spring OIA Semester Preview
Global Health Initiative to Host Dr. Silvia Cu January 23rd Dr. Silvia Cu is a rural public health doctor, visiting us all the way from the Lake Atitlan region of Guatemala. She serves as the health care provider for the Guatemala program students, and she also acts as the service-‐‑learning placement for students interested in health care. Dr. Cu is a delightful person with a clear international perspective on poverty, and on working with students in the Study Abroad community. She will be presenting on her journey to her current career, as well as on her work within healthcare, and with the health disparities, of the indigenous populations of Guatemala. She will also touch upon opportunities students have within Guatemala, and hopes to reach out to faculty who are interested in her experiences, and perspective, working with students as their physician. Dr. Cu will be presenting on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the Caldwell Hall Lounge.
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Confucius Institute: A Chinese New Year Valentine’s Day The Confucius Institute, in partnership with the Center for Student Leadership and Ethics & Public Service (CSLEPS), Chinese Student and Scholars Friendship Association (CSSFA), Staff Senate (SS), and the Union Activities Board (UAB), will be hosting a special Chinese New Year themed Valentine’s Day event. Students will be able to create their own Chinese Valentine Cards, get unique Chinese gifts (while supplies last!), receive a Valentine, and get in the Valentine’s Day spirit watching Lion Dancing. Activities will take place out in the Brickyard on February 14, from 11am -‐‑ 2pm, or in the case of bad weather, they will be held in Witherspoon.
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Upcoming Events CHINESE CLASS FOR FACULTY & STAFF
1/22/2014, 12:00PM First Year College 304 GLOBAL ISSUES SEMINAR
1/28/2014, 7:00PM Withers 232A SEED GRANT PROPOSAL DEADLINE
2/3/2014, 5:00PM AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE
3/3/2014, 5:00PM For a full calendar of global events, visit us at
http://oia.ncsu.edu
international-affairs@ncsu.edu 314 First Year Commons / Raleigh, NC 27695 / 919.515.3201
Office of International Affairs Units
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Office of International Services
Intensive English Program
Study Abroad Office
NC State Confucius Institute
Global Health Initiative
NC Japan Center
Global Training Initiative
Peace Corps Office
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