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Tuesday, Sept. 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Hennessy’s in Fargo

In May/June 2018, MSUM alumni, family and friends will be taking a one-of-a-kind, 10-day tour of the Emerald Isle with MSUM Professor Dr. Jeremy Carney. This unique trip will combine some of the best cultural experiences that Ireland has to offer with an educational adventure into the ancient and modern sociopolitical history that has divided the island.

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Hennessy’s in Fargo to learn more about the sites and areas we’ll be visiting! Share this Facebook event with friends! Read the rest of this entry →

Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 12 p.m. | Lommen 101 or Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 4:30 p.m. | Lommen 203

Professors Jeremy Carney and Geraldine Hendrix-Sloan are offering a study abroad course in Ireland titled, “Peace, Reconciliation and Restorative Justice” during Spring semester. Travel will take place for 16 days in May 2018. If you would like to learn more about this program, please attend either of the following informational meetings on September 27: 12 noon in Lommen Hall 101 or 4:30 p.m. in Lommen 203.

Friday, Sept. 15 | 12 p.m. | CB 105

Come with us in May 2018 to visit Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong and watch how your perspective on life changes before your eyes. Get all of the details at our information session this Friday, September 15 at noon in room 105 at the Center for Business. Contact Professor Ken Meyer at meyer@mnstate.edu with any questions.

Friday, Sept. 15 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Faculty Development Center

Faculty interested in leading short-term courses abroad have the option of using an external provider for assistance with logistics and planning. One such provider, EF College Study Tours, will hold an information session on Friday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Faculty Development Center in the Library. All interested faculty are invited to attend to hear about options and the services EF provides. The Director of Study Abroad will also be present to answer questions.

Friday, Sept. 8 | 1 p.m. | LI 124

Faculty interested in leading a short-term faculty-led study abroad course for the first time are invited to an information session that will cover the basics.

Come to the Faculty Development Center in LI 124 on Thursday, Sept. 7 at noon, or Friday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. Faculty who have led such programs previously will be present to answer questions; the event is hosted by the Office of Study Abroad. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, Sept. 7 | 3-5 p.m. | CMU

Do you dream of studying abroad down under? You can, at the University of the Sunshine Coast! Stop at table A in the CMU (near the Convenience Store) on Thursday, Sept. 7 between 3 and 5 p.m. for information. Be part of the global conversation.

Thursday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | CMU

Semester at Sea allows you to go to class while sailing the sea, with ports of call in a number of countries around the world. Stop by CMU info table B on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 11-2 to learn about this unique study abroad opportunity. Be part of the global conversation.

Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | CMU

Study abroad with KEI! They have global options and great price ranges. Stop at table A in the CMU (near the Convenience Store) on Tuesday, Sept. 5 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for information. Be part of the global conversation.

Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 2 p.m. | CMU 203

How do you finance your study abroad experience? KEI will host an information session on Tuesday, September 5 at 2 p.m. in CMU 203. You’ll learn about financial planning and the scholarships KEI offers.

Dr. Mary Dosch, Psychology, and Dr. David Paul, Counseling and Student Affairs, recently returned from co-teaching a 12 day study abroad course to the Dominican Republic. This intercultural, interdisciplinary tour included graduate and undergraduate students from Counseling and Student Affairs, Anthropology, Social Work, Speech Language Hearing and Education.  Read the rest of this entry →

ANTH 490/STL 490/590 Health, Education, and Environment in Tanzania Today will be a unique immersive, experiential educational opportunity focused on the challenges of delivering basic healthcare and education to the diverse population of a rapidly developing nation.This program is open to students of all majors. Tentative dates are June 4-24, 2017.

Information sessions will be held:

• Monday, April 3, 7-9 p.m. in King Hall 110
• Tuesday April 4, 6-7 p.m. in King Hall 110
• Wednesday April 5, 7-8 p.m. in King Hall 110

For more information visit www.brucedroberts.com or contact Bruce Roberts (robertsb@mnstate.edu) or John Benson (bensonj@mnstate.edu).

Wednesday, April 12 | 12, 3:30 or 6:30 p.m. | CMU 204

Are you considering signing up for Eurospring 2018? Come to an information session to learn about the coursework, travel, finances and wonderful challenges involved.

All meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 12 in CMU 204; you can drop in at noon, 3:30 p.m., or 6:30 p.m.

Be part of the global conversation!

Contact the Director of Study Abroad, Janet Haak, with any questions (haak@mnstate.edu).

Monday, April 10 | 3 p.m. | LI 103

MSUM alumnus Ryan Sylvester will present information on the National Security Education Program-David L. Boren Awards. This program is designed to bring a diverse range of people (by academic discipline) into national security public service. These grants allow U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.  In exchange for funding, Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.  Read the rest of this entry →

Thursday, March 16 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Flora Frick

Do you need a passport? The passport drive is this Thursday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Flora Frick seating area. This one-stop shop features help from the Moorhead Post Office’s passport specialist, photos taken on-site, and all needed forms.

Bring a certified copy of your birth certificate, an additional state-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license), and payment by check or money order ($110 to US State Department, $25 to USPS, and $5 cash or check to MSUM for photos).

Contact Janet Haak, Director of Study Abroad (haak@mnstate.edu) with any questions.

Faculty interested in leading short-term study abroad courses in 2018 are invited to information sessions. The process from beginning to end will be covered, with handouts and resources available. These sessions are for both experienced faculty leaders and those new to the process.

The sessions will be held in the Faculty Development Center in the Library on Wednesday, March 1 at 1 p.m., and Thursday, March 2 at 2 p.m. If you are unable to attend one of these sessions please contact Janet Haak, Director of Study Abroad, to set up an individual meeting.

The deadline for proposals is Monday, April 3.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | CMU 208

Curious about studying abroad in Australia? Come to an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in CMU 208. You’ll meet a student who has studied abroad in Australia and get answers to all your questions.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Flora Frick

Do you need a Passport? Come to the Passport Drive on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Flora Frick seating area. You’ll need a driver’s license, a certified copy of your birth certificate (not a photocopy), and two checks. Photos will be taken on-site and are $5 (cash or check only).

Contact Janet Haak, Director of Study Abroad, (haak@mnstate.edu) with any questions. This event is open to everyone.

Monday, Feb. 6 | 4 p.m. | CMU 214 or Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 12 p.m. | MA 169

Did you know: students who receive PELL grants as part of their financial aid are eligible to apply for the Gilman Scholarship for study abroad. MSUM students have received $5,000 from this program in the past.

If you are curious about funding study abroad and you receive a PELL grant, come to a Gilman Scholarship information meeting on Monday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. in CMU 214, or on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at noon in MA 169. A student recipient of the Gilman scholarship and the Director of Study Abroad will be there to answer all of your questions.

If you are curious about studying abroad, stop by an information table for starters. Student workers who have been abroad will provide you with options and next steps in your journey. Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Flora Frick seating area, and Thursday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CMU across from the C-Store.

Two external providers, USAC and API, will be on campus Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CMU.

Where in this wonderful world will you go to study abroad?

Join Dr. Mary Dosch and Dr. David Paul on a study abroad to the Dominican Republic, May 15-26, 2017. This is a 12-day summer course. For the first half of the tour, we will be involved in service learning activities and for the second part of our tour, we will be participating in cultural activities, such as visiting caves with waterfalls, whitewater rafting, visiting Christopher Columbus’ tomb, and riding horseback on the beach. Please attend our information session:

• January 31, 7-8 p.m. in Lommen 104

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!  Read the rest of this entry →