A Newsletter of NC State’s Office of International Affairs
GLOBALEYES
November 2013
“International Education Month is in full swing. So far hundreds of students, faculty
A Message from
Vice Provost Dr. Bailian Li
and staff have been involved in a variety of events including casting votes in the Study Abroad Photo contest, learning about opportunities to volunteer in the Peace Corps and packaging over 100,000 meals during a Stop Hunger Now meal packaging event, to name a few.” Continue reading.
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Globally Integrated Students......................... 2
Global Food Security....................................... 5
International Education Month..................... 3
Research & Funding........................................ 6
Outreach & Engagement................................ 4
Events................................................................ 7
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Globally Integrated Students An International Campus Community Global Issue Seminars: Broadening Horizons The Global Issue Seminars of the Fall 2013 semester have brought key issues to the a=ention of many students around campus. Since 2009, monthly seminars tackle global issues relevant to North Carolina, the nation, and the world, while also showcasing what NC State has to offer in terms of teaching, research, extension, and engagement in each of these international issues. From the problems of nutrition as a global epidemic, to water security on a global scale, NC State students have had the chance to hear from experts on each of these topics, from a panel of State'ʹs own distinguished professors to a video conference with professors in Australia. Students were faced with the paradox in which an estimated 870 million people in the world suffer every day from malnutrition, while more than 1.7 billion people are overweight or obese. They tackled the idea that although more and more countries have access to improved drinking water, 'ʹimproved'ʹ does not necessarily mean 'ʹsafe.'ʹ The most recent seminar held in November addressed
food and fuel as competing global resources. Seminars a=racted over 200 students each month, and as the semester draws to a close students are looking forward to spring semester'ʹs Great Decisions Series Lecture Series, featured by the Foreign Policy Association and co-‐‑ sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). Topics, dates and panelists will be announced in early December on the website.
The International Cultural Leadership Project The International Cultural Leadership Project is an opportunity for NC State students to meet international students and participate in academic, volunteer, and cultural events around the Triangle community. This is also an incredible opportunity to practice speaking a variety of different languages with native speakers. It only requires 10-‐‑15 hours of commitment per semester, and is a ton of fun! Language exchange groups will be added during the Spring 2014 semester, and we will be continuing our exciting Mini-‐‑Series Coffee Discussions, so it is bound to be an excellent exchange. Please sign up at h=p://go.ncsu.edu/iclp.
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International Education Month A Worldwide Experience International Coffee and Tea International students put their best food forward in Brooks Hall as they set up tables with their favorite coffees, teas, and pastries from their home countries. With cold weather nipping at the air, these warm drinks and tasty snacks were a welcome sight for everyone who stopped by. Many nations were represented, from Egypt and Nepal to China and Japan. James Park, a sophomore in the College of Design who a=ended the event summed up his experience: “I was surprised at how many nations were represented. I hadn’t realized there were students from Bangladesh and I really enjoyed meeting everyone and cha=ing over coffee and tea. It was a good, fun environment -‐‑ trying all the food was an awesome experience.” For hundreds of students, faculty, and staff, it was a whirlwind trip around the world in one convenient stop on campus, and only one of many exciting events to celebrate International Education Month. See the full schedule of events.
"I was surprised at how many nations were represented. I hadn't realized there were students from Bangladesh and I really enjoyed meeting everyone and chatting over coffee and tea." ~ James Park, Art+Design Sophomore
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Outreach & Engagement
Connections with the Global Community Raleigh Hosts NAFSA Region VII Conference Raleigh hosted international educators from around the southeastern United States October 27-‐‑30 at the NAFSA Region VII Conference. NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. It is organized into 11 geographic regions, each holding a regional conference annually. The conference in Raleigh was a huge s u c c e s s w i t h r e c o r d n u m b e r s i n a=endance. The three-‐‑day conference drew in 638 professionals, the highest number of Region VII registrants in years. 62 exhibitors, advertisers and sponsors also came to Raleigh for the conference, up from an average of 45 from past regional conferences. Conference-‐‑goers had the opportunity to network, engage with professionals and learn from colleagues through sessions
Photo: Jeong Powell, Pascale Toussaint & Amanda Beasley from the Admissions Office presented at NAFSA.
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organized by specialties in the areas of Education Abroad, International Education Leadership, International Enrollment Management, International Student & Scholar Services, and Teaching, Learning & Scholarship. NC State international educators presented seven different sessions and two poster presentations, spanning the specialty areas. Read more.
November 20: OIA to Host Citizenship Ceremony The Office of International Affairs will host a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony on November 20, 2013 followed by the 10th Annual Passport Fair to commemorate International Education Week. NC State officials expect the ceremony to celebrate the campus’ cultural diversity and to raise awareness for international education programs offered at the university. 27 new citizens will take oaths of citizenship. NC State’s female A Cappella group, Ladies in Red, will perform the National Anthem. The ceremony begins at 10:00am in the Institute for Emerging Issues Multi-‐‑purpose Room A at Hunt Library. U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services representatives will be available during the ceremony and Passport Fair to answer questions about immigration and citizenship. The ceremony is free and open to the public. More information.
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Global Food Security
NC State Tackles the Global Issue World Food Prize 2013: Borlaug Dialogue The World Food Prize 2013 Borlaug Dialogue was held in Des Moines, Iowa October 16-‐‑18 marking a year-‐‑long centennial observance of the birth of Norman E. Borlaug. Megan Campbell, an NC State Senior in Agri-‐‑Business Management traveled to the symposium representing the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences via a student enrichment grant from the International Programs Office. Ms. Campbell describes her impressions of the symposium and what elements had significant impact to her as a student: “There were almost 1,200 people registered for this event, including CEOs and executives from worldwide companies, NGOs, Agricultural Ministers, government officials and smallholder farmers from all over the world. I was also very pleased to see NCSU faculty member, Dr. Becky Boston—it was great to see another Wolfpacker in the crowd! I a=ended inspiring meetings and met influential speakers such as Julie Borlaug, granddaughter of Norman Borlaug and Bill Cordingley , Head of Food and Agribusiness Research from Rabobank International. I also spoke with Catherine Swoboda, one of the organizers of the symposium, about adding a student roundtable event for next year allowing students an opportunity to meet with current decision makers in global food systems to give students a voice in the debate. I look forward to staying in touch with the students who a=ended this year and industry leaders I met to ensure that students have an opportunity to be involved in this amazing event. It is never too early for each generation to begin working on the food security problems facing us all.”
Photo: Dr. Becky Boston, WNR Professor, Int. Asst. Dir. NCARS and NCSU Agri-‐‑Business Sr. Megan Campbell at WFP 2013.
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Photo: Fulbright Scholars packaged meals for Stop Hunger Now during the Global Food Security Seminar on Nov. 4th.
NC State Hosts Fulbright Global Food Security Seminar Fulbright Scholars from around the world gathered at NC State in early November for a Global Food Security Seminar. The 67 scholars from 40 different countries are a part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, a program of the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs that awards grants to participants chosen for academic excellence and leadership potential. Scholars participating in the Global Food Security Seminar are currently studying and researching at universities all over the U.S. in fields such as Engineering, Crop Sciences, Biology, Nutrition and Veterinary Medicine. Read More.
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Research & Funding
Enhancing Faculty & Student Global Engagement FAPESP Grant Winners
WISE Recipients Announced
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2013 FAPESP-‐‑NC State Collaborative Research Program! FAPESP and NC State made a public Call for Proposals and invited interested researchers affiliated with Higher Education and Research Institutions in the State of São Paulo, Brazil and with NC State, respectively, to submit research proposals for the exchange of researchers, post-‐‑ doctoral and PhD fellows, between the State of São Paulo and the State of North Carolina. Four faculty members, in collaboration with Brazilian colleagues, received funding for projects in a variety of disciplines, including chemistry, physics, entomology and biomedical engineering. Read more about the projects and FAPESP funding.
One of the primary goals of the Study Abroad Office is to develop and administer study abroad programs which enhance intercultural learning outcomes for students. Through the support of Dr. Bailian Li, Vice Provost for International Affairs, the Study Abroad Office is sending Maxine Atkinson, Sarah Egan Warren, Pooneh Lari, Janell Moren, and Richard Sla=a to the WISE: Workshop on Intercultural Skills Enhancement Conference held in February 2014, for the purpose of advancing their knowledge and proficiency related to helping students develop critical intercultural skills and awareness on a study abroad program. WISE is the premier conference focused on the development of intercultural skills and a w a r e n e s s d u r i n g s t u d y a b r o a d a n d international travel.
Photo: Recipients of the FAPESP Grants were announced at the FAPESP Summit, hosted by the School of Public & International Affairs on Tuesday, November 12th.
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At Home in the World Student Grants: Call for Proposals NC State’s AHITW Student Group Activity Grant supports the creation of new or significantly enhanced co-‐‑curricular programs, events, or activities which meet the objectives of the At Home In The World initiative to collaboratively promote cross cultural understanding and competencies. Through this grant, it is their hope that different groups on campus will connect and cooperate with one another in mutually beneficial relationships. Proposals will be evaluated on the extent to which they bring diversity-‐‑focused groups together with international student groups here at NC State. Complete applications are due Wednesday, November 20th. More information can be found here.
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Global Events at NC State 10th Annual Passport Fair: One Stop on the Road Abroad Held on the same day as the Citizenship Ceremony on November 20th, NC State will be hosting its 10th Annual Passport Fair in Hunt Library on Centennial Campus from 10am -‐‑ 4pm. For students planning on studying abroad or traveling internationally, this fair is a great opportunity to get passport applications submi=ed conveniently on campus in just one stop. US State Department representatives will be o n s i t e t o p r o c e s s p a s s p o r t s , a l l o w i n g applications to be processed in 2-‐‑3 weeks, compared to the 6-‐‑8 weeks one would usually have to wait when applying through a US postal office. Passport photos are also available on site for $5. Anyone applying for a passport must simply bring in the required documentation listed here.
Upcoming Events POSTER SYMPOSIUM
11/19/2013, 4-8PM Friday Institute NATURALIZATION CEREMONY
11/20/2013, 10AM Hunt Library
10TH ANNUAL PASSPORT FAIR
11/20/2013, 10-4PM Hunt Library INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP
11/21/2013, 2:30-4PM Play Zone at Carmichael Gym For a full calendar of global events, visit us at
http://oia.ncsu.edu
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