Through the “Jepsen Challenge,” your donations large and small help aspiring education majors afford to participate in unique study abroad opportunities offered by the College of Education.
Unit: International Engagement
$25,000 “Jepsen Challenge” matches study abroad scholarships in education dollar-for-dollar
Through June 30, alum Keith Jepsen and his spouse Kathleen Dore will match up to $25,000 of gifts to the College of Education designated for either the Jepsen International Scholars Program Endowment or the College of Education Global Initiatives Fund.
International Fair 2016 slated for March 19
The United International Association (UIA) will be hosting the 45th annual International Fair at Illinois State University on Saturday, March 19, in the Brown Ballroom.
Cultural differences in relationships explored March 21
A workshop titled “Cultural Differences in Relationships” will be at noon, Monday, March 21, in McCormick Hall, room 262.
Summer deadline extended for some programs to March 15
The Summer 2016 Study Abroad deadline has been extended to March 15 for select study abroad programs. Students interested in earning three to 12 credits over the summer are encouraged to explore the opportunity of studying for 10 days to eight weeks abroad this summer. The following are the programs still welcoming applications: Programs open
International students extend learning opportunities for students
Student Abbey Kuntz spooks about her trip to Brazil that came about because of her connection to an international student.
Shirley Buzzard to present on life experiences
The Office of International Studies and Programs, in collaboration with the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology will present Shirley Buzzard, Ph.D., at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in Schroeder 238, with the talk “‘Paddling My Own Canoe’ an Evening Presentation about Shirley Buzzard’s Life.” The
Campus partners to offer wellness workshops for international students
The Office of International Studies and Programs and campus partners will host a series of wellness workshops for international students.
Information available on Zika virus
The Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) and the Office of Risk Management would like to bring to your attention important information regarding the Zika virus.
New study abroad opportunity in England
The Study Abroad Office welcomes Edge Hill University to the list of program offerings for Illinois State students.