GlobalEYES September 2014

A Newsletter of NC State’s Office of International Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2014

GLOBALEYES

a message from

VICE PROVOST

Dr. Bailian Li

“Welcome to the Fall 2014 semester at NC State!

As classes begin and routines of a new semester are established, we hope that students, faculty, and staff consider getting involved in global programs, events, and activities. The Office of International Affairs consits of eight units spread across campus, all working towards meeting goals outlined in the Global strategic plan. Our units have so much to offer students...” Read More.

in this issue : New Global Initiatives..........................2 Outreach & Engagement.....................3 Explore, Engage, Interact....................4 OIA Staff Updates................................5 Upcoming Events................................6 1

SEPTEMBER 2014 GLOBALEYES

New Global Initiatives NC State Joins Generation Study Abroad Campaign NC State has joined the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad national initiative to double the number of American students who study abroad by the end of the decade, #GenerationStudyAbroad.

NC State has committed to growing its study abroad participation by 50% by 2019. The initiative is also focusing on increasing the diversity of the students who study abroad, ensuring quality, and removing barriers to participation.

NC State will seek $1 million in new endowment funds for study abroad scholarships among other strategies.

Read more.

GTI & IEP Welcome Saudi Students The Global Training Initiative (GTI) and Intensive English Program (IEP) host a foundation year program for students participating in the KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP) for the first time this year. KGSP is administered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is a fully funded scholarship for undergraduate Saudis studying science and engineering.

This year, GTI and IEP welcome 15 Saudi students who will be participating in the inaugural Foundation Year Program at NC State, which aims to 2

help get them involved with American culture and life and to prepare them for academic study in the United States.

The first semester is primarily focused on helping them gain admission to institutions of higher education in the U.S. which includes intensive SAT and TOEFL preparation alongside English writing and Pre-Calculus courses. A class on American Culture and History is also included. The spring semester will deepen their understanding of the American academic culture by continuing Academic English and American Culture courses while adding Calculus, Science, and C++.

NC State is one of six universities hosting the KGSP program all over the nation. NC State currently enrolls 11 undergraduate Saudi students who participated in KGSP Foundation years at other universities. Read more about KAUST.

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Outreach & Engagement

OIA Hosts International Zone at Packapalooza The 3rd annual Packpalooza event was held on August 23rd. Approximately 55,000 people came to Hillsborough St. to celebrate a new year and all things NC State. The International Zone was moved to the area in front of DH Hill Library this year and was a huge success.

The zone kicked off with the Parade of Flags, quickly becoming a new Packapalooza tradition. Over 80 flags were carried by international students representing their home countries or domestic students with an affinity for particular countries. The parade followed the university’s Pipes and Drums band and walked down Hillsborough Street to the Belltower to showcase the culturally diverse student population at NC State. Back in the International Zone, 15 international student, university, and community organizations were on hand all day to showcase different cultures with interactive and engaging activities. Event attendees enjoyed henna 3

tattoos, trying on traditional clothing, Chinese calligraphy, hand drums, games, and dancing among others.

Four food trucks were also stationed at the International Zone all day offering flavors and foods ranging from hibachi to vietnamese to Jamaican chicken.

Crowds gathered around the International Zone throughout the festival and no doubt enjoyed experiencing global cultures right here on campus. View the International Zone photo album.

GTI Programs Impact Totals More than $21 Million Since the Global Training Initiative (GTI) was launched in 2007, its student and professional programs has added at least $21.5 million to the university and the local economy. The GTI at NC State University expands and enhances international partnerships for NC State students and faculty, as well as citizens of North Carolina, through short-term programs. Read More.

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Explore, Engage, Interact #NCSUoverdrive Video Contest Have you had a really amazing educational experience outside of the classroom that’s had an impact on your education at NC State? Maybe you studied abroad, had a “think and do” internship, or participated in an Alternative Service Break experience that changed your life. Let us know with a one-minute video. The winning contestant will receive and iPad mini and will be featured on the new studentengagement.ncsu.edu website. Contest details.

OIS Seeking Volunteers The Office of International Services is currently recruiting students and community volunteers to participate in several exciting programs, such as breaking bread, international friendship program and English conversation club. The programs are open to faculty, staff, students, or community members interested in engaging with the international student population. For more information or to apply, email oisprograms@ncsu.edu.

WomenNC Fellowship WomenNC invites NC State students to apply for the 2015 Fellowship Program.

Fellows will have the opportunity to travel to NewYork City in March 2015 to present research at the United Nations Commission of the Status of Women Conference.

Applicants should be interested in gaining leadership and public speaking skills.

Selected candidates will be exposed to global issues and will interact with people from 180+ countries at the conference. Apply at womennc.org. The application deadline is September 15, 2014. The fellows will be selected by Mid-October. If you have questions, please email csw@womennc.org or info@womennc.org.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 GLOBALEYES

OIA Staff Updates Welcome New Staff Please help us welcome seven new staff members and a visiting scholar, all who joined the OIA team full-time over the summer!

Office of International Affairs: Deisemara Di Tota, dnascim@ncsu.edu Visiting Scholar (University of Sao Paulo) Global Training Initiative: Tim Rose, tprose2@ncsu.edu KAUST Program Coordinator Melissa Edwards Smith, melissa.edwards.smith@ncsu.edu SKEMA Program Coordinator

Intensive English Program: Ahmed Selim, afselim@ncsu.edu KAUST Gifted Student Program Coordinator Jennifer Brown, jlbrown@ncsu.edu Student Advisor/Tutoring Coordinator Office of International Services: Alexis McCloskey, anmcclos@ncsu.edu International Programs Coordinator Study Abroad Office: Aimee Call, adcall3@ncsu.edu Regional Coordinator Leila Ghannad, lhghanna@ncsu.edu Regional Coordinator

Anna Lamm Honored for Diversity Two NC State administrators are among a dozen individuals being honored by the Triangle Business Journal for their work promoting diversity. Anna Lamm, director of the Confucius Institute, and Joanne Woodard, vice provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity, will receive Leaders in Diversity Awards at a luncheon ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Cotton Room in Durham. Read More.

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9am - 4pm September 4, 2014 Friday Institute

DIASPORA TOUR

5:30-7:30pm September 11, 2014 Talley Student Union

upcoming events

US CHINA SUMMIT

MICROAGRESSIONS TALK

10:30 - 11:45am October 22, 2014 Hunt Library Auditorium

PASSPORT FAIR

10am - 3pm November 20, 2014 Talley Student Union

For a full calendar of global events, visit us at http://oia.ncsu.edu

international-affairs@ncsu.edu / 919.515.3201 314 First Year Commons / Raleigh, NC 27695

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