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EducationUSA Weekly Update, Issue 279, May 14, 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:04:33 +0000

Issue #279 May 14th, 2012

I. Financial Aid
UG: Troy University Scholarships and Elite Awards
UG: University of Minnesota Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships
UG/Grad/Postgrad: Emporia State University Partial Tuition Waivers
UG/Grad/Postgrad: Stephen F. Austin State University Scholarships and Non-Resident Tuition Waivers

II. Campus News
-Harvard and MIT Launch Online Education Project
- Colleges and Universities Still Accepting Applications for Fall 2012
- Register Now! EdUSA Connects Live Webinar Series on Step 5: Prepare for Your Departure
- Community Colleges' Role in Global Prosperity

TROY UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND ELITE AWARDS

Troy University is different from most institutions of higher learning. Rather than preparing students for jobs, we prepare them for what’s ahead – life – opportunity – surprises. Yes, the future can be unpredictable, but the people who succeed in the years to come will do so because of preparation, planning and drive. These are just a few of the defining characteristics of TROY students.

Troy University is pleased to let you know that it is not too late to get admission for the fall (August), nor pick up some scholarships for your undergraduate studies. Also Elite Awards are still open for spring semester.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/KioY5H

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA NON-RESIDENT TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS

One of the nation’s largest schools, the University of Minnesota offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in virtually every field — from medicine to business, law to liberal arts, and science and engineering to architecture.

The University of Minnesota offers a limited number of Global Excellence Scholarships for incoming freshmen and international students studying on an F-1 visa. These competitive scholarships cover the full difference between resident and non-resident tuition rates or 50% of the difference between resident and non-resident tuition rates. For fall 2012, the values of the awards are $2,500 or $5,000. No separate scholarship application is required. Students are considered for these awards based on an overall assessment of the admission application.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/M469FU

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY PARTIAL TUITION WAIVERS

Emporia State University is a dynamic and progressive student-centered learning community that fosters student success through engagement in academic excellence, community and global involvement, and the pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment.

Emporia State University has made available partial tuition-waivers of up to 60 percent (based on out-of-state tuition) to qualified students from underrepresented countries on our campus. The waivers will be awarded on a “first-come, first-served” basis to undergraduate and graduate students who are successfully admitted to Emporia State University and recommended by an EducationUSA adviser.

Qualified students must be recommended by EducationUSA advisers, using the appropriate recommendation form (request form via email: gbruce@emporia.edu). Students should apply directly to Emporia State University. If admission is granted, both the student and the EducationUSA adviser will be notified via e-mail and the tuition waiver will be granted for the duration of his/her studies at Emporia State University, granted the student maintains good academic standing.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Jenmd1

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND NON-RESIDENT TUITION WAIVERS

Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, we engage our students in a learner-centered environment and offer opportunities to prepare for the challenges of living in the global community.

Pay Texas resident tuition and save $10,000 each year! International students who have financial need and educational achievement are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. Students who receive the $1,000 OIP Scholarship are eligible for Texas resident tuition rates. Achieve your educational dreams and save money at SFA!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/wqRiVQ

HARVARD AND MIT LAUNCH ONLINE EDUCATION PROJECT

Harvard and MIT have signed on to launch EdX, a $60 million dollar online education project. The program will begin this Fall with high level courses being offered to students around the world.

EdX will build on both universities’ experience in offering online instructional content. The technological platform recently established by MITx, which will serve as the foundation for the new learning system, was designed to offer online versions of MIT courses featuring video lesson segments, embedded quizzes, immediate feedback, student-ranked questions and answers, online laboratories, and student paced learning. Certificates of mastery will be available for those motivated and able to demonstrate their knowledge of the course material.
For more information, please visit: http://on.wsj.com/KJMJBh

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2012

Colleges and Universities are still accepting applications for Fall 2012. The survey provided by the national Association of College Admissions Counseling provides a list of institutions, along with contact information, that have space available for freshman and transfer admission.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/KJNA4J

REGISTER NOW! EDUSA CONNECTS LIVE WEBINAR SERIES ON STEP 5: PREPARE FOR YOUR DEPARTURE

Event registration is now open for EdUSA Connects webinars focusing on Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study, now on Step 5: Prepare for Your Departure! Session topics include adjusting to American culture, campus life, important documents, and making travel arrangements.

Participation is free – don’t miss this unique opportunity!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JtJYVo

COMMUNITY COLLEGES' ROLE IN GLOBAL PROSPERITY

Community colleges are not only a way to increase international education initiatives, but also a way to improve economic prosperity.

At the 2012 Summit on the Occasion of the G8, high-level education representatives from 16 nations and the European Union came together to discuss the importance of international exchanges and ventures through "education diplomacy" as a way of achieving economic prosperity. Specific focus was placed on the role of community colleges; in countries in major need of skilled workers, the U.S. community college model is growing in interest and demand.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JdqGYE

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.
EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)
An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid
EducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aid and news information contained herein.

THE EUROPEAN REGIONAL MASTER�S DEGREE IN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH EAST EUROPE

Sat, 12 May 2012 08:14:56 +0000

The European Regional Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democracy in South East Europe (ERMA) is an intensive one-year Master programme established through the joint efforts of the participating universities and coordinated by the Universities of Sarajevo and Bologna. At present it is in its tenth year of implementation. The Programme is co-financed by the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In the a.y 2012/2013 ERMA shall be implemented as a double degree programme: one diploma will be issued by the University of Sarajevo and one by the University of Bologna.

The Master Programme bears 60ECTS and is structured in three terms/two semesters – I) November 2012 – June 2013: Lecturing period at the University of Sarajevo (semester I); II) June – July 2013: Internship work across South East Europe and III) September – October 2013: Master’s Theses writing-up period at the University of Bologna (semester II). The teaching activities involve renowned Faculty members coming from more than 25 European and other countries. Internships take place at various regional NGOs, IGOs, think-tanks and research institutes dealing with issues of human rights and democracy in South East Europe. The third term is hosted by the University of Bologna Residential Centers in Italy.

Each academic year the Programme enrolls 30 students from the countries of South East Europe and the European Union. Starting from a.y.2011-2012 applications from the Caucasus and Russia are also accepted. The university degree of the applicants must be earned during studies lasting either 4 or 5 years within the former undergraduate studies provisions, or 5 years (3+2) within I and II cycle studies provisions in accordance with the Bologna process.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013 IS NOW OPEN.

Interested candidates should submit the filled in application form and all other required documentation to the Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies of the University of Sarajevo.

The Programme offers study grants to students coming from the target countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia, EU countries, Caucasus and Russia).

The application form and additional information on admission shall be available soon at: www.cps.edu.ba

The deadline for the full application package to be RECEIVED is: August 31, 2012

Mariana Hadzijusufovic
ERMA Coordinator
Center for Interdisciplinary
Postgraduate Studies
Zmaja od Bosne 8
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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e-mail: mariana.hadzijusufovic@cips.unsa.ba
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Postdoc Positions, Computational Physics, Baylor University

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:25:11 +0000

The Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics and Engineering Research (CASPER) at Baylor University invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position in Brane/String/M-Theory with Modeling and Computations. Researchers in all levels and recent Ph.D. students/graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. This position will support joint research projects within CASPER's research groups and will work primarily with four CASPER Professors, Drs. Gerald Cleaver, Klaus Kirsten, Qin Sheng and Anzhong Wang. This is a research position and carries no teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate should hold the Ph.D. degree in aforementioned research fields.

The position, which can be starting as early as August 22, 2012, will be funded by the University for two years and is extendable, depending on the availability of external funding.

To apply, submit applications via email to Sherri_Honza@baylor.edu. If this is difficult, paper applications to CASPER RAP Search Committee, CASPER, One Bear Place #97310, Baylor University, Waco, Texas 76798-7310, USA will also be accepted. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a list of refereed papers published and submitted, a brief statement describing his or her research interests and a proposal for a research program to be carried out at the Baylor University. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be delivered to Baylor and provide the names and contact information for three additional references.

To ensure a full consideration, applications must be submitted by July 1, 2012. Applications will be accepted thereafter until the position is filled.

Baylor University is an institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, United States. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply this position.

EducationUSA Weekly Update, Issue 278, May 7, 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:52:44 +0000

Issue #278 May 7th, 2012

I. Financial Aid
UG: Monmouth College International Baccalaureate Merit Scholarships
UG: Hiram College Merit Scholarships
Grad: University of Richmond Law Scholarships
Grad: Wangari Maathai Scholarship for Environmental Policy

II. Campus News
- How to Apply for Your Student Visa
- University of California Davis Announces Conditional Admission Program
- It's Important to Keep Your Mind Open When Applying

MONMOUTH COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Monmouth College has a longstanding tradition of welcoming students from every part of the world. We know that international diversity within our student body benefits all students, inside the classroom and beyond. When engaged and enthusiastic young people from many countries and many cultures study, reflect, and socialize together, good things happen – friendships are established, understanding is increased, communicative skills are enhanced, patience is deepened, and an endlessly rewarding curiosity about the world bursts into life.

Merit Scholarships for International Baccalaureate Students will be awarded to admitted international applicants who have completed the IB Diploma program at an IB World School. Award amounts will vary, with a minimum of $15,000, and may be renewed for up to three additional years of study. The applicant should provide proof of graduation from the IB World School in the form of the high school transcript (course marks), sent directly from the high school itself. The student applicant does not need to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this scholarship. Monmouth College welcomes IB students!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/IF1RSp

HIRAM COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Hiram is a coeducational liberal arts college of about 1,300 men and women located in the historic Western Reserve region of Ohio. Hiram is a nationally respected institution that offers students a distinct learning environment with an emphasis on close student-faculty interactions, international study experiences, and experiential learning environments.

International applicants are eligible to compete for merit-based Global Scholarships. For on-campus residents, they range up to a maximum of $19,500 per year. For commuter students, they range up to a maximum of $15,000 per year. Scholarships are renewable annually for up to four years of study. To receive full consideration, a completed application for admission must be received no later than February 15 for the fall intake and no later than October 1 for the spring intake.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JW8P3O

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND LAW SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Richmond provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. Students are guaranteed an integrated, interdisciplinary academic experience across any of the five schools.

All applicants to the law school are considered for the John Marshall Scholars Program, which awards scholarships of $10,000 each to a number of incoming students each year. The scholarship is renewed automatically each year, provided the recipient ranks in the top third of his or her class. John Marshall Scholars are chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of Virginia Supreme Court justices and prominent alumni. Beginning in their second year, John Marshall Scholars are invited to participate in a specially designed seminar during the course of the academic year.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JqfFP8

WANGARI MAATHAI SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

At the Bard Center for Environmental Policy, we believe that solutions to environmental challenges such as climate change must be tackled from an integrated perspective. Whether enrolled the existing environmental policy track or the new climate science and policy degree, students are given rigorous scientific, economic, legal, and political training, and graduates enter their careers equipped with the knowledge and practical experience to create thoughtful and competent policy.

The new Wangari Maathai Scholarship is available for one outstanding international student as part of the Wangari Maathai Scholars program. This new program will grant one $20,000 scholarship per year to a student who shows promise of a leadership career in environmental policy. Interested students should email a statement of no more than 500 words to cep@bard.edu on the following: Please define and explain leadership in the context of the sustainability challenges we face in the coming decades. Finalists will be reviewed based on this statement and their application materials, and will be interviewed by the selection committee. Applicants must be accepted to the Bard CEP masters program and have completed a international financial aid application, including a certificate of finances, in order to qualify. Applications are due by May 15. The scholarship recipient will be notified on June 1st.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/IAUo41

HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR STUDENT VISA

EducationUSA's Marty Bennett goes through the steps of how to apply for your student visa. While the process may be intimidating and nerve racking, the article reassures that any fears are unnecessary; especially when compared with the excitement that comes with visa approval.
For more information, please visit: http://nyti.ms/KMs3gm

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS ANNOUNCES CONDITIONAL ADMISSION PROGRAM

The Global Achievement Program at University of California, Davis is a new opportunity uniquely designed for foreign high school students who satisfy all the academic requirements for admission to UC Davis except for the English language requirements.

The program offers a rigorous foundation year of language and academic preparation coursework to help students succeed academically at the University of California. As a reminder for those who wish to apply for the 2012 -2013 academic year, all application and supplement materials must be received by Friday, August 10, 2012.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/IqPknF

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR MIND OPEN WHEN APPLYING

Roz, as he has come to be called by his American friends, is an Uzbekistan student who participated in the Undergraduate Intensive English Language Study Program (UIELSP) at Utah State University.

Before starting this program, Roz had never even heard of the UIELSP. But thanks to the EducationUSA adviser in Roz's country, he was encouraged to apply. Roz speaks about the amazing experience he had in the U.S., and how it both improved his language skills and continued to guide him upon returning home.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JYiACs

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.
EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)
An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid
EducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aid and news information contained herein.

Emporia State University, Kansas - Partial Tuition Waiver

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:32:07 +0000

At Emporia State University, Kansas we are working to diversify our campus. With an international enrollment of about 8 percent, our students come from 30 countries. We are determined to increase diversity in our campus with qualified students from countries currently underrepresented. This is why I am contacting you today.

Emporia State University is a Kansas Board of Regents University. As a public university, our strong academic programs and affordable tuition make us an attractive university for international students seeking value in their college education. Emporia State University was founded in 1863 and offers more than 188 academic programs at the Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. level. Please visit our university website for more information: www.emporia.edu.

We are located in the Heart of America! We take pride on our Midwest community, which welcomes international students and offers a safe environment and student-friendly cost of living.

We are making available five (5) partial tuition waivers to qualified students from your region. These waivers will be awarded on a “first-come first-served” basis to undergraduate and graduate students who are recommended by EducationUSA advisors and are successfully admitted to Emporia State University. The partial tuition waiver applies to any discipline offered at Emporia State University; some exception apply in programs leading toward a Kansas teaching certification.

Below is an illustration based on current 2011-2012 tuition and fee structure. The figures for next year will be available shortly but do not increase much from year to year.

Undergraduate: waiver of 60 %, calculated based on out-of-state tuition.

Before receiving the waiver, out-of-state tuition is $7,122 per semester + campus fees (app. $550). After receiving the waiver, the student will pay app. $2,898 + campus fees (app. 550) per semester.

Graduate: Waiver of 50%, calculated based on out-of-state tuition.

Before receiving the waiver, out of state graduate tuition is $7,254 + campus fees (app. $550). After receiving the wavier, the students will pay app. $3,514 + campus fee (app. $550) per semester.

The partial tuition waiver will be available throughout all application cycles in the 2012-2013 year.

How does it work?
If you are working with qualified students who wish to pursue studies in the U.S. yet finances are limiting their ability to make the next step, please help them consider Emporia State University. The student will submit application directly to us and the EducationUSA advisor will fill out, sign and send us the attached recommendation form.

If the student meets our admission criteria, we’ll notify him/her about acceptance into Emporia State University and carbon copy the corresponding EducationUSA advisor. This partial tuition waiver will apply for the length of studies at Emporia State University. For international admission information, please visit, http://www.emporia.edu/oie/future-students/. Students can also apply online: http://www.emporia.edu/oie/apply-to-esu/

Sincerely,

Dr. Gonzalo Bruce
Assistant Vice President for International Education

Gonzalo R. Bruce, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for International Education
Emporia State University
Campus Box 4041
1200 Commercial St.
Emporia, KS 66801

Tel. 620-341-5374
Fax. 620-341-5918

Submissions: Societal Evolution or Social Ruin? Universities and Elite Formation in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:54:49 +0000

International Cooperation Project of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs and the Karl-Franzens University Graz

****Background****
Since 1989 the countries in transition have taken innovative paths in catching up the educational developments of the European Union. Here numerous challenges have emerged, from the question in which fields highly qualified graduates are most needed, to whether graduates stay in their country after their studies or migrate abroad.
These challenges are not new, but have been relevant since the emergence of modern academia in the 19th century. It is thus only appropriate to take a look back and to explore these questions in a historical perspective, considering the period from the late 19th century until today.

****Key Questions****
What have been the processes through which elites have been formed in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe over the past 150 years[1]? How central is the formation of elites to the respective state and society and which resources have been made available at different historical periods? Which role have universities and other institutions of higher education taken, and what significance have Academies of Sciences and Arts had in creating an elite? How has the interrelationship between political elites and universities changed across time in different political systems with divergent ideological orientations? Are there success stories? If not, why not? What, if at all, are the particularities of these phenomena in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe? What have been the consequences of cross-border university education for elite formation?

****Logistical Details****
All those interested contributing to the project are invited to submit their proposal in German or English by 31st May to harald.heppner@uni-graz.at and florian.bieber@uni-graz.at. The proposal should contain the following:
* Academic details of the author
* Email and contact information
* Title of the proposed paper and abstract (at least 300 words).

There are two types of papers
1: Longer chapters with a broad perspective on the above questions, in particular from a comparative perspective (20-25 pages);
2: Shorter chapters on particular case studies based on the above mentioned questions (ca. 10 pages).

The project coordinators will make a selection of proposals and determine which of the two categories they belong to and inform all applicants by 30th August 2012.

The authors of the accepted chapters will receive editorial institutions and are invited to submit their completed chapters by 30th May 2013. No honorarium for chapters is envisaged.

The volume will be published in 2014 and subsequent book presentations and discussions on the topics are planned in Austria and abroad.

Harald Heppner, Florian Bieber
Editors

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[1] The question of elite formation can be explored from multiple perspectives, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, sociological comparisons, the relationship between minorities and majorities, as well distinctions between political, economic, cultural and technical elites.
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CEI SEEMO 2012 Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:47:52 +0000

The Central European Initiative (CEI), in cooperation with the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), has launched a Call for Proposals for the 2012 Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism. The application deadline is June 30, 2012.

The award is open to nationals of 18 CEI Member States (Albania; Austria; Belarus; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; the Czech Republic; Hungary; Italy; Macedonia; Moldova; Montenegro; Poland; Romania; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; and Ukraine) who have made a special contribution to investigative reporting in the past three years and are still active journalists.

The winning candidate will receive a cash prize of 5,000 EUR, offered by the CEI, which will be officially presented on the occasion of the South East Europe Media Forum to be held in Montenegro (Budva/Becici) on 15-16 October 2012.

The CEI SEEMO Award, established in 2008, honours journalists’ outstanding contributions to investigative reporting, often conducted in very difficult conditions.

“We know the crucial role journalists and media have in ensuring that citizens have access to ideas and information; that is why we give an annual award for outstanding merits in investigative journalism,” said CEI Secretary General Gerhard Pfanzelter.

SEEMO Secretary General Oliver Vujovic said: “Investigative journalists are important for democratic developments in each country in the CEI /SEEMO region”.

Previous award recipients were: Drago Hedl, Croatia (2008); Besar Likmeta, Albania (2009); Adrian Mogos, Romania (2010); and Wlodzmierz Kalicki, Poland (2011).

The Call for Proposals and Application Form is available at: www.ceinet.org / http://www.seemo.org...ds/cei/cei.html

EducationUSA Weekly Update, Issue 277, April 30, 2012

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:10:37 +0000

Issue #277 April 30th, 2012
I. Financial Aid
UG: Ohio State University International Undergraduate Scholarships
UG/Grad/Postgrad: Walsh College Kulkarni International Student Scholarships
Grad: LIM College MBA Merit and Recognition Scholarships
Postgrad: Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Student Research Fellowships
Postgrad/Postdoc: The Research Center for Urban Cultural History Fellowships

II. Campus News
- Eastern Illinois University Receives National Recognition for Excellence
- EducationUSA Launches Ask an Adviser Student Survey
- Clark University Graduate School of Management Launches MBA in Sustainability
- International Students Get a Taste of College Football

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Ohio State University’s main Columbus campus is one of America’s largest and most comprehensive. More than 55,000 students select from 14 colleges, 175 undergraduate majors, and 240 master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs. As Ohio’s best and one of the nation’s top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center.

The Ohio State University is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population. The International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered on a competitive basis to qualified full-time, Columbus campus international freshmen who are required to pay the nonresident tuition surcharge. Those considered have ACT composite scores of 28 or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1260 or higher, and are applying for autumn semester.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JEPTuf

WALSH COLLEGE KULKARNI INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

At Walsh College we blend business theory and real-world experience to deliver educational programs that boost career success. Walsh is an independent, non-profit institution since 1922. We offer nine business and related technology degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels that are responsive to student, employer, and community needs.

The Kulkarni International Student Scholarship is available to international students with F1 status and enrolled full-time at Walsh College. Scholarship recipients must also maintain a 3.0 GPA.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/I9Hbnd

LIM COLLEGE MBA MERIT AND RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIPS

Devoted exclusively to the business of fashion, LIM College offers a unique combination of strong academics and extensive hands-on experience to prepare you for a successful future. For international students interested in pursuing an MBA, experiencing New York City, and learning the fashion industry, the LIM College MBA is the ideal program.

There are two levels of scholarships available, the LIM College MBA Merit and Recognition Scholarships, which will be awarded to academically outstanding MBA applicants each September and March. Obtaining the scholarships requires no separate application and will be given at the discretion of the admissions committee.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/I527sd

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) International Student Research Fellowships support outstanding international predoctoral students studying in the United States who are ineligible for fellowships or training grants through U.S. federal agencies. HHMI will award three-year fellowships to international students to support years three, four, and five of a Ph.D. program. Eligible biomedical-related fields include biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, engineering, and plant biology—as well as interdisciplinary research.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/I9ZXGy

THE RESEARCH CENTER FOR URBAN CULTURAL HISTORY FELLOWSHIPS

The University of Massachusetts Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. It is the second-largest campus in the UMass system, and combines a small-college experience with the vast resources of a major research university.

The Research Center for Urban Cultural History at the University of Massachusetts Boston is offering a 3-4 week short-term visiting fellowship for Spring 2013. The RCUCH Flaherty Visiting Fellow will pursue a research project pertaining to urban cultural history; the project must be interdisciplinary, and be focused on the cultural history of cities, urban life, urban networks, urban materials or urban experience. The RCUCH invites applications with preference given to scholars at associate professor rank or above.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Is9xYi

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE

Eastern Illinois University recently received national recognition for excellence in preparing students for doctoral programs. EIU emphasizes personal relationships with experienced faculty which enhances the international student experience and qualifies students for advanced educational pursuits.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/wAoEPF

EDUCATIONUSA LAUNCHES ASK AN ADVISER STUDENT SURVEY

EducationUSA is pleased to debut its first Ask an Adviser Student Survey feature online. This new option allows students to identify the advising center they wish to contact with questions regarding higher education in the United States.

This survey can be taken in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The student will receive an immediate response via email to general questions regarding U.S. study and more specific questions will be responded to directly by the chosen EducationUSA advising center.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/w7EXhP

CLARK UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT LAUNCHES MBA IN SUSTAINABILITY

Clark University Graduate School of Management (GSOM) launches MBA in Sustainability. This innovative program couples the principles of environmental sustainability with the business strategies and fundamentals necessary to achieve responsible management at both the local and global level.

“GSOM has been offering sustainability courses for more than 15 years, and through this concentration we are formalizing our offerings by providing students with a chance to be recognized as tomorrow’s sustainability leaders in their organizations,” said Joseph Sarkis, GSOM professor of management and a leading global expert in green supply chain management and operations sustainability.

An MBA in Sustainability from Clark will prepare graduates for today’s evolving job market—one in which for-profit and not-for-profit organizations increasingly seek sustainability managers with both a background in science and a deep understanding of strategy, business processes, management practices and government policy.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JFCwcZ

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GET A TASTE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Sport Management Professor Nick Watanabe delivered a lecture at Beijing Sport University. In trying to use baseball and football to explain commercial opportunities, it became clear that the example was lost on most students since they were unfamiliar with the American sports.

In order to bridge this cultural gap, Watanabe created an event for 150 international students at the University of Missouri to meet with the college's football team and learn about the rules and nature of the game.

At the event, international students will learn about the lives of student-athletes, tour facilities, participate in an on-field clinic, and eat lunch at a tailgate. The hope is that international students will come to understand America's passion for football, and get excited and participate in college football Saturdays.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/JwIGII

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.
EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)
An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid
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POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS in Neuroscience / Biophysics, Krasnow Institute of Advanced Study at George Mason University

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:04:20 +0000

POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS in Neuroscience / Biophysics, Krasnow Institute of Advanced Study at George Mason University

George Mason University, Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position available immediately, to contribute to ongoing cutting-edge research in computational systems biology/neuroscience, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
The initial focus is on the signaling pathways underlying learning and synaptic plasticity in the basal ganglia. The overall project involves a variety of techniques including computer simulations, and software development, as well as close collaboration between modelers and experimentalists. The incumbent will join the Center for Neural Informatics, Structures, and Plasticity -- an interdisciplinary, dynamic and creative research group at George Mason University's Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, located in northern Virginia (15 miles west of Washington, D.C.). The successful applicant will have office space, a new computer and a salary on the NIH postdoctoral scale supplemented by excellent state employee benefits.
All highly motivated candidates with recent Ph.D.s in relevant fields (e.g., biology, computer science, physics, bioinformatics, engineering) are encouraged to apply. At least one publication in a refereed journal is required. Research experience with programming languages (e.g., C++, JAVA), modelling packages (e.g., XPPAUT, Genesis) and knowledge of diffusion and stochastic processes is highly desirable.
For more information see http://www.gmu.edu/departments/krasnow/CENlab/CENlab.html
All applicants must apply at: http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number F8815Z, with resume, (p)reprints, a one-page description of your motivation and three recommendation letters. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled.
Kim Blackwell, V.M.D., Ph.D.
Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, MS 2A1
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
avrama@gmu.edu

Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer.

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education: Public Leaders in Southeast Europe

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:51:59 +0000

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education programs offer participants leadership and management skills that are critical for advancing important individual and organizational goals in an era when global competencies are essential, and provide a forum to extend and exchange knowledge and empower high-potential individuals by strengthening the impact and practical effectiveness of their undertakings. Each year in June, the Kokkalis Program brings Harvard Executive Education to the region with a leadership seminar taught by prominent Harvard Kennedy School faculty.

This year's program, Public Leaders in Southeast Europe will be held on June 3rd through June 7th, 2012 in Turkey and is now open for application. Fellowships will be provided by the Kokkalis Program for all admitted applicants.

Please note the deadline for applying to Public Leaders in Southeast Europe is April 30, 2012.

Program Session(s):
June 3, 2012 - June 7, 2012

Application Deadline(s):
April 30, 2012
Program Fee:$5,250(full tuition scholarships awarded by Kokkalis Program to each participant admitted to program)

Program fee includes: tuition, reading materials, breakfast, lunch, and round-trip bus transfer to Özyegin University on class days, and hotel accommodation support. Kokkalis Fellowships for tuition support are available – see the Admission tab for more details.

Public Leaders in Southeast Europe is pleased this year, to be hosted at Özyegin University, Istanbul, and is grateful to Turkey's Ministry for EU Affairs for its sponsorship of the program.

Faculty Chair(s):
Brian Mandell

OVERVIEW
As the United States' oldest institution of higher learning, Harvard University has served as a center of excellence across the world for centuries. Through its dedication to promoting avant-garde thinking and critical knowledge, Harvard continues to set global standards in academia, research, and practice.
For over 30 years, Executive Education programs at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government have provided tailored programs addressing the needs of leaders from around the world. Executive Education training programs offer opportunities to extend and exchange knowledge and aim to empower experienced, high-potential individuals by strengthening the impact and practical effectiveness of their undertakings.
Public Leaders in Southeast Europe is a five-day Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Executive Education program. It offers participants analytical and problem-solving tools that are critical for advancing individual and organizational goals and vital for generating, managing and leveraging innovation in an era of growing global complexity.
Led by faculty who are luminaries in their fields, Public Leaders in Southeast Europe is designed exclusively for senior professionals in the public and nonprofit sectors in Southeast and East-Central Europe. The program’s institutional host this year will be Özyegin University, which was founded in 2005 with the objective of serving society as an innovative, creative and entrepreneurial education center.

EducationUSA Weekly Update, Issue 276, April 23, 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:41:01 +0000

Issue #276 April 23rd, 2012

I. Financial Aid
UG: University of Dayton Merit Scholarships
UG: Bluffton University Academic and Financial Need Scholarships
UG: Fordham University Dean's Scholarship
Grad: University of Southern Mississippi Graduate Assistantships
Postdoc: The Newberry National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships

II. Campus News
- UC Schools Admit Record Number of International and Out-of-State Students
- What to Do If You Cannot Visit College Campuses
- EducationUSA Launches Facebook App!
- Dominican University Recognized for Commitment to Community Service

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. We are a diverse community committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and to linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Our academic merit scholarship program offers awards based on academic performance prior to enrolling. Those applying as a full-time, degree-seeking student will automatically be considered for scholarship, whether entering from high school or transferring from another college. Scholarship notification occurs upon admission to the University of Dayton.

Entering first-year student scholarships are renewable for four years; transfer student scholarship for three, provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA, is registered full-time and is a responsible member of the University community.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/I7f3fg

BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC AND FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIPS

Bluffton’s four enduring values of discovery, community, respect and service set Bluffton apart from other institutions. Bluffton provides an educational experience that teaches Christian Values in a Global Community - or put in another way - living out faith with purpose through the Mennonite values of peacemaking and service.

International students may qualify for academic or financial need based scholarships/grants. Academic scholarships are determined by previous academic record and results on the SAT examination. International student grants are awarded to students demonstrating the financial ability to pay for only a portion of the expected costs of attendance. The maximum amount of scholarship and/or international student grant awarded will be one-half the cost of tuition. In addition, international students can work on campus and earn $2,340 per academic year on campus work-study and $4,960 during summer employment.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HWZfg1

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP

Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality.

Fordham University offers a Dean's Scholarship to the most talented students (the top 6-8% of the applicant pool). The awarded is granted to applicants with a composite of strong overall high school performance and proven academic potential as shown by SAT or ACT scores. The range of this award is at least $10,000. If need is demonstrated on the Profile, awards may range up to $22,000. This award will only be applied toward tuition charges for courses taken at Fordham. Student must maintain a 'full-time' status.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/J3OhcN

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future.

Graduate assistantships are awarded by the academic department to which you apply. Assistantships are limited and are granted on a competitive basis. If you are interested in applying for an assistantship it is recommended you submit a letter of interest and a resume with your application materials. Assistantships cover the cost of tuition and non-resident fees, however, stipends awarded with assistantships usually are not enough to cover all living expenses.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HStB85

THE NEWBERRY NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES FELLOWSHIPS

A world-renowned independent research library in Chicago, the Newberry offers readers an extensive non-circulating collection of rare books, maps, music, manuscripts, and other printed material spanning six centuries. Its staff provides award-winning service and supports a rich array of programmatic opportunities.

National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships support post-doctoral scholars in any field appropriate to the Newberry’s collections. Applicants must be United States citizens or foreign nationals with three years’ residence. Preference is given to applicants who have not held major fellowships for three years preceding the proposed period of residency. The fellowship carries a monthly stipend of $4,200. Applicants must request at least four and no more than 12 months of support.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Itfweq

UC SCHOOLS ADMIT RECORD NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL AND OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

The University of California system admitted 43% more out-of-state and international students than the past year. This year, 18,846 students were accepted from other states and countries compared to last year's 13,144. Of the nine UC schools, eight of them increased their acceptance rate for non-Californian students for Fall 2012.
For more information, please visit: http://lat.ms/Iy0t24

WHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT VISIT COLLEGE CAMPUSES

After receiving your acceptance letters, visiting college campuses may not be an option if you are an international student. The New York Times' India Ink blog asked what students can do and which resources are beneficial when deciding where to enroll if they cannot visit the campus.

Along with using the assortment of online resources available, it is recommended that students also watch for admissions officers and alumni who travel and hold information sessions in their home country. Also, take advantage of social media tools and online chats with current international students, alumni, faculty, or administrators. When choosing a school, it is important to understand what you expect of your experience in the U.S., and thoroughly research how a school's programs, student life, and activities might meet these expectations.
For more information, please visit: http://nyti.ms/IENknz

EDUCATIONUSA LAUNCHES FACEBOOK APP!

EducationUSA is proud to announce its first Facebook app: "Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study." This project represents the world's first game-based adventure for international students to learn about opportunities in the United States of America. This platform allows us to deliver information in exciting new ways to help international students make the journey of a lifetime.

This gamified advising adventure represents a cutting-edge immersion experience to learn about the various steps needed to study in the United States. We encourage you to visit the Facebook page for this exciting new app and to begin your journey today!
For more information, please visit: http://on.fb.me/xN99bX

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dominican University earned a spot on the President's Community Service Honor Roll for its devotion to community service and service learning programs that have been improving the community. Specifically, Dominican was recognized for students’ work with a Chicago neighborhood school and local hunger relief efforts. One-third of the university's undergraduates partake in community service opportunities, and twenty percent of the student body enrolled in at least one of the service learning courses offered throughout the year.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/IyyKTl

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.
EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)
An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid
EducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aid and news information contained herein.

Postdoc Position, University of Wyoming

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:20:11 +0000

An opening for a Postdoctoral Associate is available in the Department of Mathematics, University of Wyoming. The successful candidate will work in the research group of Professors F. Furtado, V. Ginting and F. Pereira and the focus of this position will be research on mathematical and computational modeling aspects of uncertainty quantification of carbon geological sequestration (A summary of some of ongoing research projects can be found at:
http://www.uwyo.edu/%20ser/faculty/pereira/index.html .

This position is intended for an applied mathematician interested in scientific computing or for a mathematically-minded engineering/physics person with a solid background in scientific computing. A good working experience in object oriented C++ programming is required and experience with GPU programming is an added plus. This research project will involve close collaboration with colleagues from the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. The start date is immediate and the duration of the position will be initially one year, with extension for a second year contingent on satisfactory performance. We offer a competitive salary and a good package of benefits.

Applicants should provide a vita and at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Mr. A. Terry Shearin, Mathematics Department
Dept. 3036, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone # 766-4222, Fax# 766-6838, ashearin@uwyo.edu

The University of Wyoming is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Summer school: Beyond Enlargement. The Wider Europe and the New Neighbourhood

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:22:49 +0000

http://www.iecob.net...id=90&Itemid=82

18th CEI International Summer School

Beyond Enlargement.
The Wider Europe and the New Neighbourhood

Cervia, Hotel Genzianella
Via Roma 85 - Cervia - Italy

The Background

The 18th edition of the CEI International Summer School "Beyond Enlargement. The Wider Europe and the New Neighbourhood" will take place in Cervia, from Sunday 2nd to Saturday 15th September 2012.

Since 1995 the "Europe and the Balkans International Network - Centre for Eastern European and Balkan Studies", established by the University of Bologna, has been organising a yearly Summer School for post-graduate students from Eastern Europe and from the European Union. Up to the ninth edition, held in 2003, the School was entitled "Post-Communist Transition and European Integration Processes". Starting from 2004 the School has the title: "Beyond Enlargement. The Wider Europe and the New Neighbourhood". This title change is explained by the enlargement of the EU towards ten East European Countries in 2004, seven of them belonging to the CEI area that represents the conclusion of the so called "post-communist transition", at least for this part of Eastern Europe. The recent policy of the EU on "Greater Europe and the new neighbourhood" offers new rooms for an interaction between the CEI and the EU strategic goals, and this will be taken into serious consideration in the School programmes as well as in the selection of the students.

The School Offer

The overall objective of the Cervia Summer School 2012 is to promote the CSOs Network consolidation, through sustainable transfer of scientific know how, and through a permanent interaction stemming from both formal and informal learning. The School will deal with diversity management as a new frontier in the development of democracy and peace. Democracy, in this course, will be analysed also in the light of the "Democracy plus" conception, as asserted from Wojciech Sadurski. In other words, it means that Democracy, "not only requires designing and following the correct procedures, but its laws must in addition comply with certain values, such as human dignity, liberty, equal concern for all etc., in order to be fully legitimate". In this sense, the School will adopt a holistic approach while delivering its courses with regard to all aspects of diversity management training and cross cultural orientation. In this sense, the Cervia Summer School 2012 will highlight mostly the relevance of "participatory democracy" through Deliberative Forums involving Civil Society Organisations. Deliberative approaches to decision-making imply a crucial role of empathy mechanisms, with the aim of achieving more shared policies and spirit of accommodation among conflicting claims. In deeply divided societies, deliberative approaches might serve to overcome discriminations against gender, religious beliefs, ethnic minorities, sexual orientation.

That is why, the main objective of the Summer School 2012 is to raise sensitivity against discriminations and in support of reconciliation, as well as to a more sustainable development in terms of economic production as well as of styles of life by actively promoting the CSOs Network experience and perspectives within the Summer School framework.

The School offers its participants a unique international arena where the problems of the Enlarged Europe can be analysed in depth through the active participation of a prominent and well experienced International Faculty and a select, widely differentiated group of CSO activists from various countries. Thanks to its scientific and methodological approach, tested during the past seventeenth editions, the School contributes in creating strong roots for high standards of self-understanding and tolerance, looked upon as basic values for the advancing of the civil societies, for the consolidation of political institutions in South-Eastern Europe, Caucasus and CIS, and the overcoming of conflicts in these Regions. Indeed, these are the basic prerequisites for the integration of this Area inside the EU in the next future, or for the establishment of a good neighbourhood.

At the same time, the young generations coming form these areas are expected to become members of the new leadership, supporters of democratic principles, human rights values and free market economies. These generations could also become able to create, in their own countries, positive expectations from economic and democratic integration in Europe or from a strong cooperation with the EU, reversing the current trends, particularly in South East and CIS Europe, where strong national confrontations and ethnic contrasts are often considered as values.

One of the most significant challenges for democracy in the diverse and increasingly integrated world of today is diversity management. Originally, the notion has been referred to enterprises and labour organization while dealing with transnational corporation businesses. However diversity represents today a great challenge for the development of Democracy and modern Governance, involving institutions, local authorities and the civil society organisations (CSOs). In this sense CSOs can act as peace enforcers and shape policy making processes.

The recognition, respect, and the acceptance of otherness do not represent only crucial components of any democratic political strategy that aims at social peace and stability, justice and social development. All contemporary societies need to be aware of that and, consequently, scholars, governance and, most importantly, civil society should pay adequate attention to diversity management. It is for this reason that a strategy of active diversity management in the Western Balkans, capable of channelling existing grievances to arenas less prone to violent conflict (such as politics, education, culture, mass media) but still able to spark one off, is essential in preserving the still fragile stability we witness today especially considering the current global economic crisis. CSOs should be the principal catalyst and sustainable multipliers of these strategies.

Consequently the sustainable development and green economy challenges issue is essential in order to deepen the study of the new scenarios of sustainable development, as a new approach to economic and social issues. This implies a specific care to the environment protection and to alternative technologies for energy. The growing relevance of these topics is related both to the need of relaunching the European economy under new basis and to guarantee peace in terms of access to resources: actually, the exploitation of existing energy sources has to cope with their increasing scarcity while the claims for their exploitation are dramatically broadening. The debate that took place in Copenhagen and its modest results have contribute however to spread the awareness of these challenges in the CSOs which claim their active participation in the decision making process in order to assure a more assertive and proactive consensus as well as a social cohesion and well being to the new social and economic transformation. Therefore the EU approach to these issues will be in depth presented and analysed during the classes by focussing on the Implementation of Sustainable Development Practices in the EU strategy, on the Indicators of Sustainable Development, on the role of civil societies in the Ethics and Economics in a Process towards Sustainable Development as well as in the Ethical Bases for Environmental law.

The 2012 Summer School will be articulated into 2 courses:
Course A: Diversity Management, Governance and the Role of Civil Society Networks

CSOs Network: challenges and perspectives on the CEI area
The Role of Deliberative Forums in deeply divided societies
Civil Society Organisation contribution to EU Regional strategies
Fighting against discriminations: The Rule of Law and CSO 'dog-watching' activities
Fighting against discriminations: Gender Policy and Nationalism
Fighting against discriminations: Diversity management in multi-religious countries
Fighting against discriminations: the Roma in the Western Balkans
Course B: Sustainable Development, Green Economy and the Role of Civil Society Networks

Awareness-raising impact of CSOs Network on sustainable development
Climate change and CSOs in a European perspective
Cross-border cooperation (CBC) initiatives: a civil society paradigm
Regional economic strategies: the Danube Cooperation Process, the Central European initiative and the Adriatic Ionian Initiative
European Investments opportunities for a sustainable economy
Sustainability in rural and agricultural systems: organic farming in the Western Balkans.
Territorial capital and diversification for a new rural paradigm
Sustainable energy: food, society and policy
Course B is organized in collaboration with the Summer School in International Cooperation and Sustainable Development Policies.

Participants will attend the courses split in two groups, one per area. Courses will be held in Cervia (Ravenna), Italy, and will include 70 hours of lectures, seminars and workshops. Moreover, both courses will be supplemented by some interdisciplinary events, scheduled inside the courses calendar. The subjects of these meetings will concern topics of politics, international dimension and the role of the European Institutions, potential cooperation with New Neighbourhood Eastwards and inter-regional relations in South East Europe.

Civil Society Networking: expanding the CSO Network

Members of CSOs Network, and particularly 2010 alumni, will be pro-actively involved in the 2012 Summer School courses, by introducing the Network to the attendants during a particular session that will be devoted to the role of civil societies in deeply divided countries, their main tasks and commitments with a focus on diversity management and sustainable development.

Interdisciplinary Events

The School promotes interdisciplinary event and panel discussions scheduled inside the courses calendar. These interdisciplinary events are designed precisely in order to increase the sensitivity of all participants about the mutual influence that characterises topics related to good governance, economic development and sustainability, democracy and environmental protection. This sensitivity will allow them to better operate in their specific conditions to the benefit of their own country.

Moreover, these modules will be organised in a form of exercises and simulations:

Deliberation in Deeply Divided Societies
Dealing with Diversity: Developing a Multi-Cultural Mindset
Requirements

The School admits young CSO's and NGO's activists and graduate men and women, with a background in Politics, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Agrarian Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Literature and Communication Sciences. The minimum qualification required for participating is a bachelor degree.

Scholarships and Fees

Scholarships

Only participants which are activists and/or participants of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and NGOs and with citizenships from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo Turkey, are eligible for scholarships that cover both the course fees and the board and lodging (in double or triple rooms). The candidates with citizenships from above-mentioned countries which are also currently activist of CSOs will be automatically considered for scholarships. The scholarship covers accommodation expenses (board and lodging) in Cervia starting from the dinner of September 2nd to the breakfast of September 15th included and contribution for the travel expenses. Additional overnight stays or additional meals must be paid directly by the participants.

Fees

A € 950 fee is applied for EU and Overseas participants. The fee includes: board and lodging expenses in Cervia (from dinner in the evening of September 2nd to the breakfast of September 15th), and tuition. Please note that the travel expenses must be covered separately by the admitted students themselves.

Application Form and Deadline

Deadline for application: June 3rd, 2012 is the strict deadline set for receiving the properly completed:

application form;
curriculum vitae in European Format (this format of CV is specific and is available for free download or can be filled on-line at http://europass.cede...es-instructions); CV must be in English;
letter of endorsement from your CSO.
Incomplete applications and/or applications received after this deadline will not be considered for the selection.

In order for prospective students to apply to the Summer School, they must

register in the Summer School's website at http://www.summerschools.it/cissc/;
browse the "Application to the 18th Summer School" and follow the instruction in order to:
fill out the application form;
upload their CV in European format (this format of CV is specific and is available for free download or can be filled on-line at http://europass.cede...es-instructions); CV must be in English;
upload a letter of endorsement from the NGO/CSO they belong to.
Further information

Further information my be requested to:

Ms. Dessislava Krasteva - project coordinator
Istituto per l'Europa Centro-Orientale e Balcanica
CEI International Summer School
Hotel Genzianella, Viale Roma 85, Cervia, Italy
Phone: +39 0544 937 950
e-mail: dessislava.krasteva@unibo.it or unibo.eurobalk@unibo.it
Scientific Board

Peter Atanasov (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje)
Anton K. Berishaj (University of Priština)
Camelia Beciu (National School of Political Sciences and Public Administration, Bucha-rest)
Vladimir Bryushinkin (Russian State Immanuel Kant University, Kaliningrad)
Massimo Canali (University of Bologna)
Srđan Darmanović (University of Podgorica)
Vitalie Diaconu (Moldovan Ministry of Reintegration)
Zdravko Grebo (University of Sarajevo)
Damir Grubisa (University of Zagreb)
Dušan Janjić (Forum for Ethnic Relations, Belgrade)
Anna Krasteva (New Bulgarian University, Sofia)
Yusuf Ziya Irbeç (Turkish Grand National Assembly, Ankara)
Fatmir Memaj (University of Tirana)
Valerij I. Mikhailenko (Ural State University, Yekaterinburg)
Anatoly Mikhailov (European Humanities University, Vilnius)
Luljeta Minxhozi (European University of Tirana)
Julie Mostov (Drexel University, Philadelphia)
Laszlo Nyusztay (Budapest Business School)
Francesco Privitera (University of Bologna, Forlì Campus)
Rudolf M. Rizman (University of Ljubljana)
Mykola Ryabchuk (University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Kiev)
Vesna Stojanova (Integrated Business Faculty, Skopje)
György Schöpflin (European Parliament)
Andrea Segrè (University of Bologna)
Boris Tihi (University of Sarajevo)
Matteo Vittuari (University of Bologna)
Alumni

Special attention is dedicated to maintaining contacts with former participants, as these can potentially take on positions of responsibility in their countries' institutions and become privileged interlocutors for the European Union. Many of them are already employed by their country's governments, or by international institutions.

The Location

The history of Cervia is strictly connected with the production of salt. A city of ancient origins, probably Greek, Cervia (Ficocle in the past) was placed near the present seaside, in little valleys, suited to canalising the sea water and creating the conditions for natural salt pans. Ficocle was destroyed by Exarch Teodoro in 709 BC. It was later rebuilt and became an important economic centre because of its salt production. Salt was a precious basic commodity, especially for the preservation of foods. That is why Cervia was a bone of contention for the rulers of the time. Very important were the relationships with Venice and with the powerful Lords of Malatesta and De Polenta, before it fell under the dominion of the Papal State -from 1509 to 1859.

The city was transformed again from 1697 to 1714, during which period were built the great "Magazzini del Sale", the San Michele Tower and the historical city, within the boundaries marked by the quadrilateral formed by the Salinari's Houses. There was a large central square surrounded by the Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, the Town Hall and the Mansions of the most powerful families. Nowadays Cervia is one of the best-known European tourist resorts, with nine kilometres of soft sandy beach skirting the sea-resorts of Cervia, Milano Marittima, Pinarella, and Tagliata. The green pinewoods and shady roads along the seafront ensure that the air is fresh, pure and rich of iodine. The ancient salt-city, the old fishing village, the large and ancient pinewood have turned, over the course of the last few decades, into a well developed tourist-centre, with the original environment still untouched, which gave a decisive impulse to the birth of the so called "Garden city". Cervia is also well-known thanks to its thermal Baths, open from May to October.

Browse the city of Cervia's website for additional information.

The Accommodation

Accommodation will be in one of the Emme hotels (3 stars) which are close to the beach and close to the historical centre of Cervia.

Medical Insurances

Medical Insurance: Your country may have a reciprocal arrangement with Italy so that medical care could be free. If not, it is essential for participants to take out medical insurance for the duration of their stay. This is especially important if participants have particular medical problems that may require attending to during their stay.

Penn State: Intensive Introduction to U.S. Law & Advocacy, Istanbul

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:40:10 +0000

http://law.psu.edu/i..._summer_program

Join renowned Penn State Law faculty and legal and business practitioners from around the world for a certificate program in U.S. Law & Advocacy.

June 24 to July 13, 2012
Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey

June 24 to 29 — Legal English Immersion and Introduction to U.S. Legal System and Case Analysis

July 2 to 13 — Topics in U.S. Law and Advocacy, Mediation, and Arbitration

The summer program is designed to provide legal and business practitioners with an intensive overview of U.S. Law and is ideal for practicing lawyers, judges, and other members of the legal and business community who want to communicate more effectively about law in a professional setting. The program offers full immersion in reading, listening, writing, and speaking the language of U.S. Law in an international context.

For individuals who hold a degree in law or for business practitioners interested in U.S. Law, this program offers the opportunity to:

Study and discuss American law and international legal topics in English;
Improve proficiency in speaking and writing legal English;
Acquire an understanding of American law taught by members of the Penn State Law faculty;
Experience the interactive, Socratic style of teaching and learning common in U.S. Law Schools
Gain an understanding of the common law system and practice analyzing cases using the common law method; and
Explore the possibility of pursuing an LL.M. degree.

Program participants who earn a certificate of completion and who enroll in the LL.M. degree program at Penn State Law within two years will receive tuition credit toward LL.M. program tuition.

If you have questions and would like to arrange a phone call please e-mail us at associatedeans@law.psu.edu. You may also call us at 1+814.865.8900.

Conference: Designing Socialist Modernity

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:59:57 +0000

Designing Socialist Modernity. A one day symposium at the Royal College of Art, London.

Full details and programme on:
http://designingsocialistmodernity.blogspot.com

Design and Architectural History / Post War Eastern Europe / Late Modernism.
Registration Deadline: May 8th

East European post-war modernity is the object of increasing interest among cultural historians. Within centrally planned societies, 'designing modernity’ was an attempt to create a material and structural basis upon which communism could be achieved. The social significance of designed objects, works of art, and the urban environment were all contested and re-conceptualized at different points and locations during this period.

This one day Royal College of Art symposium, Designing Socialist Modernity will explore the complex processes of emerging modernity in Central and Eastern Europe, including the GDR and USSR. The event brings together a variety of approaches from design, art and architectural history, anthropology and material culture studies, spanning a wide geographical area. This will provide a basis for discussion on how designers, craftspeople, artists, theorists, engineers and other specialists attempted to create a material basis for modernity in socialist countries after 1945.

The day will be structured around segments of a film created for the 1975 Congress of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, held in Moscow. The film is a recording of a rehearsal of a multi-media display which was created to match the congress theme, Design for Man and Society. Blending images from Renaissance paintings, consumer goods' catalogues, 1895 Lumière Brothers films and live television broadcasts, the show was intended to symbolize the saturation of the material environment with things and commodities as a consequence of modernity. The display was censored by the Soviet authorities shortly before the congress, and will be shown for the first time in its intended form: as a visual counterpoint to speeches relating to the design of modernity. The film brings out many themes that we hope will arise from the papers, questioning the role of the man-made object in post-war socialist societies.

The symposium will also be punctuated by short object-based presentations given by MA and PhD students who are researching related topics at the Royal College of Art.

The event takes place on Tuesday 22nd May in RCA Lecture Theatre 1 (Jay Mews entrance, Darwin building, South Kensington campus) and is followed by a wine reception in the Senior Common Room in the same building.

Registration
The symposium is free and open to all.
If you would like to attend, please email socialistdesign-at-googlemail.com before 8th May 2012 in order to confirm your place. Please give your name and, where relevant, institution, company or organisation, and put CONFERENCE REGISTRATION in the title of your email. Please also indicate whether you expect to purchase lunch in the canteen.
We look forward to seeing you.
Organisers: Jessica Jenkins, Tom Cubbin, Rebecca Bell, Anda Boluza, Kasia Jezowska

Jessica Jenkins
Royal College of Art
London
Email: socialistdesign@googlemail.com
Visit the website at http://designingsocialistmodernity.blogspot.com
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Postdoc Position, Deep Earth Seismology, Stanford University

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:37:10 +0000

Seeking Postdoc for Computational Research in Deep Earth Seismology

Professor Jesse Lawrence is looking for a postdoc to join his Deep Earth Seismology group. The postdoc will work on computational aspects of waveform modeling, including methods to simulate waveforms with stochastic quantized lattice vibrations, distributed workflows across thousands of computers (e.g., Folding@home or BOINC), and generating adaptive meshes to better characterize 3D heterogeneity within the Earth. The goal of this project is to enhance our earthquake forward modeling methods to better understand how dynamic processes within the Earth focus, defocus, and scatter seismic waves. The position is for one year with a possibility of renewing for a second year. The expectation is that the research will lead to at least one publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. The postdoctoral scholar will have access to a large cluster and a large distributed computing network. The project will tie into ongoing research within the Deep Earth Seismology group, including the Quake-Catcher Network (http://qcn.stanford.edu), the Noise Observatory for Imaging the Subsurface of Yellowstone, and efforts to simulate lunar seismograms recorded during the Apollo missions.

Requisite skills include programming in C/C++, MPI and scripts, the ability to communicate clearly, and a thorough background in physics or geophysics with an emphasis in wave phenomena. Submit your PDF application to Claudia Baroni via email (cbaroni@stanford.edu). Your application should include a cover letter, a CV, a list of publications, and contact information for 3 reference writers. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled by a qualified applicant.

EducationUSA Weekly Update No 275, April 16, 2012

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:58:22 +0000

Issue #275 April 16th, 2012

I. Financial Aid
UG: Hood College Merit Scholarships
UG/Grad: Hult International Business School Merit Scholarships
UG/Grad: Robert Morris University In-state Tuition Offer
Grad/Postgrad/Postdoc: National Research Council Research Associateship and Fellowship

II. Campus News
- Hobson's Virtual Student Fair on April 21st

HOOD COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Hood College's world-class faculty and caring support staff present an exciting university-like education in a small college environment to highly motivated students by integrating the liberal arts with professional studies.

Each year, Hood College awards more than $6 million in merit-based scholarships, including scholarships for first-year students entering from high school as well as for students transferring from other colleges. International students admitted to Hood are automatically considered for most merit scholarships, the majority of which are renewable for up to four years.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HCW1Cq

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Hult International Business School is a global institution that transforms lives by providing an exceptionally valuable and enduring education that brings together people, cultures, and ideas from all around the world.

Hult offers a range of merit-based scholarships to reduce the tuition cost of our bachelor's or master's degree programs. Scholarships are available to all students regardless of citizenship. To be considered for these scholarships, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Offers are made only to accepted students who meet special criteria, usually reflecting their personal, academic, or professional achievements.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HsT9mN

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY IN-STATE TUITION OFFER

Robert Morris University's mission is to change students’ lives so that they can go out and change the lives of others for the better. This is done through professional experiences, service learning, global experiences, undergraduate research, campus leadership, and cultural experiences.

Our main objective is to internationalize our campus as we welcome students and faculty from other countries into the Robert Morris community. In doing this, international students are charged the same tuition as US or in state students at Robert Morris University.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HBqAcL

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP AND FELLOWSHIP

The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council are the nation's pre-eminent source of high-quality, objective advice on science, engineering, and health matters. Throughout any given year, we convene hundreds of conferences, workshops, symposia, roundtables, standing committees, and other gatherings that attract the finest minds in academia and the public and private sectors.

The mission of the NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) is to promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U. S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Associateship and fellowship awards include Postdoctoral Research Associateships, Senior Research Associateships, and Methane Hydrate Research Fellowship.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/IDtQSQ

HOBSON'S VIRTUAL STUDENT FAIR ON APRIL 21ST

Ever wish you could get the college info you need without having to travel, pay a bunch of money, and wait in long lines? Thanks to the magic of the Hobsons' Virtual Student Fairs, you can visit the e-booths of a number of top U.S. colleges, chat or videochat with professors and current students, and get your most important questions answered all from the comfort of home. (Or your iPad, or your laptop, or your mobile device - you get the idea.)

The next Hobson's Virtual Fair will take place on April 21, 2012. Check out 3 more fabulous reasons to attend the Hobsons' Virtual Fair:

1. Did we mention it is Free?
2. You'll have a chance to win one of three USD1,000 scholarships at the fair. Just log on, chat with the universities, and win!
3. It's all at your fingertips! Just log on from any Internet connection in the world.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HuCijS

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.
EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)
An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid
EducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aid and news information contained herein.

EducationUSA Weekly Update No 274, April 9, 2012

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:40:49 +0000

Issue #274 April 9th, 2012

I. Financial Aid
UG: Lock Haven University Academic and Need-Based Scholarships
UG: Missouri Baptist University Scholarships
UG/Grad: Winthrop University International Baccalaureate Scholarship
UG/Grad: Thomas College International Undergraduate and MBA Scholarships
Grad: Middle Tennessee State University Graduate Assistantships

II. Campus News
- Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012
- Foreign Grad Applications Up Again
- Mount Holyoke College Professors Earn Spots on Best Professors List
- Northwestern Michigan College Serves International Dinner

LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC AND NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Located in central Pennsylvania in the small city of Lock Haven, LHU is the perfect setting to focus on your studies - and have a lot of fun on the way to your degree! LHU is a great place to get an education, expand your mind, broaden your horizons, and launch a successful career.

International students wanting to persue undergraduate study at Lock Haven University are eligible for financial aid, up to $10,000 per year, based on academic achievement and financial need.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HAlyY0

MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Missouri Baptist University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts institution located in St. Louis, Missouri. The University is committed to enriching its students’ lives spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, and to preparing students to serve in a global and culturally diverse society.

Missouri Baptist University is proud to offer a brand new $12,000 scholarship to all international students who complete their entire application packets by May 1, 2012 for the Fall semester beginning August 2012 and elect to live on-campus. This cannot be combined with any other scholarship offer at the University.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HW0Ku9

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIP

Nationally recognized for its quality and value, Winthrop is a learning community that embodies the characteristics essential to being one of the best universities of its kind: a carefully selected student body of high academic achievement and cultural diversity; a national caliber curriculum of the arts, sciences, and professions; a residential educational experience emphasizing personal identity and close relationships; and values that emphasize deep learning, quality teaching, and engaged public service.

The International Baccalaureate Scholarship at Winthrop University is awarded to freshman applicants who complete the IB Program (Diploma or Certificates) through the senior year of high school and who have a 5/7 cumulative grade point average on their three higher level courses.

The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per academic year and is renewable every semester for up to four years as long as a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained. This scholarship is guaranteed as long as the requirements are met!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/pH0urn

THOMAS COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE AND MBA SCHOLARSHIPS

Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities. In addition, the Board of Trustees at Thomas College have voted to freeze tuition and fee rates for 2012-13 academic year. This, in addition to scholarships for all accepted international students, will help to keep a U.S. education affordable!

Renewable scholarships in the amount of $5,000 to $12,000 are awarded to full time international undergraduate students who meet all the requirements for admission to the College. Recipients of this scholarship must be full-time students that live in on-campus housing, participate in at least 2 organizations per year other than athletics, and maintain a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative grade point average.

All international applicants of the accelerated MBA program will also automatically be considered for the Thomas College international scholarship. In addition to the great financial benefits of completing an MBA in just one year, scholarship recipients will receive $12,000 to help fund their postgraduate education.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/I9Op77

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

Founded in 1911 as one of three state normal schools for teacher training, MTSU is now the oldest and largest public university in Middle Tennessee.

A limited number of graduate administrative assistantships, graduate teaching assistantships and graduate research assistantships are available. Graduate Assistantships provide a monthly stipend and a waiver for tuition. Out-of-state residents also receive a waiver for out-of-state fees.

Persons interested in applying for a graduate assistantship should also contact the individual department as additional application materials and references may be required. Some departments may also have specific deadlines for assistantship applications. Eligibility for an assistantship requires a student to be fully admitted into his/her desired program and have a current GPA, whether graduate or undergraduate, of 3.0 or higher.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HknC74

VISA PROCESSING FEES TO CHANGE ON APRIL 13, 2012

Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease.

The Department is required to recover, as far as possible, the cost of processing visas through the collection of application fees. For a number of reasons, the current fees no longer cover the actual cost of processing nonimmigrant visas. The nonimmigrant visa fee increase will support the addition and expansion of overseas facilities, as well as additional staffing required to meet increased visa demand.
For more information, please visit: http://1.usa.gov/I9IVco

FOREIGN GRAD APPLICATIONS UP AGAIN

More graduate applications from outside the United States -- especially from China – are pouring into U.S. universities, according to a new study by the Council of Graduate Schools.

Nathan Bell, the Council’s director for research and policy analysis, said the 9 total percent total growth in applications indicates a continued interest in American graduate programs. This year marked the seventh year-over-year increase in applications.

“Nine percent growth is pretty amazing,” he said. “For the last three years, it’s been very, very strong.”

Those numbers, which measure the number of applications submitted and not the number of prospective or accepted students, mirrored the overall trends from a year ago. This year’s 9 percent growth rate is just off the 2011 rate of 11 percent, while the 18 percent growth in applications from Chinese students compares to 21 percent growth last year.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Hu4Yit

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE PROFESSORS EARN SPOTS ON BEST PROFESSORS LIST

As the first of the Seven Sisters, the female equivalent of the once predominantly male Ivy League, Mount Holyoke established higher education for women as a serious endeavor.

A good professor can shape your success in a particular class, but a truly amazing professor can change your life forever. As recently noted by Princeton Review, 14 of the 300 Best Professors teach at Mount Holyoke College.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/Hg2v6U

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE SERVES INTERNATIONAL DINNER

The tenth annual International Student Dinner, which supports scholarships for international students studying at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC), will be held Thursday, April 12 in the Hagerty Center at NMC’s Great Lakes campus.

Currently 15 countries are represented on campus. International students will help serve a dinner of cuisine from their native countries. Special musical guests The Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre will provide a selection of lively music and dance from Spain and NMC's international students will also perform. All proceeds from the dinner will fund future international student scholarships.

Each year Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) welcomes around 35 international students to its campus in northern Michigan. Students in the International Club undertake volunteer projects throughout the community as well as on campus in addition to welcoming new international students each year.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/yQGve3

Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university.
EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)
An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid
EducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aid and news information contained herein.

People & Planet international photo contest open

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:22:40 +0000

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/people-planet-international-photo-contest-open

Amateur and professional photographers can enter a competition with a US$1,500 prize.
The People & Planet International Photography Competition seeks images of people, places or objects that tell a story about a social-justice or environment issue.
Judges will select 53 photos to be published in the 2013 People & Planet: Social Justice & Environment Diary and Calendar, which raises money for about 50 Australian charity partners.
Entrants can submit up to four photos, accompanied by 3-5 sentences in English describing the images and the social-justice or environment issues that the photos raise.
Submit entries by April 22.
For more information, click here.

Journalism: Scripps Howard Semester in Washington Internship Program

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:20:55 +0000

Undergraduate journalism or communications students fluent in both spoken and written English can apply for an internship in Washington, D.C.
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will select two international students for the Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Internship Program, designed to give international students an opportunity to cover events in the U.S. capital, as well as to report and write feature stories for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire.
The intern will work at the Scripps Howard News Service from September-December. Stories written by Scripps Howard interns may be published in newspapers across the U.S.
ICFJ will pay for round-trip economy air fare to and from the U.S., housing, a per day meal/living/transportation allowance and health insurance for the duration of the program.
Apply by May 14.
For more information, click here.

http://www.icfj.org/our-work/scripps-howard-semester-washington-internship-program