CEA Info Table:
November 7
U of A Spanish
in Puebla Info Session: November 7 & November 13
International Education
Week: November 10-17
U of A French in
Besancon Info Meeting: November 12
Peace Corps Info
Session: November 12
U of A Business
in Greece Study Abroad Info Meeting: November 19
CEA Info Table:
November 7. Program
representative Kelly Wilkinson will be on campus to talk about study abroad
opportunities through CEA Global Education. CEA offers a wide variety of study
abroad programs at accredited schools and universities for summer, semester and
academic year terms. CEA programs are available in Argentina, Brazil, Chile,
China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
South Africa, and Spain. Stop by the Union Food Court on Thursday, November 7, from
11-1 to learn more!
U of A Spanish
in Puebla Info Session: November 7 & November 13. Learn more about
the Service-Learning Internship opportunities new to the U of A Summer Program
in Puebla, Mexico. Program offers Spanish Language Immersion plus Internships
in Health Care, Business, Community Service or Education. Students who complete
the program will receive 6 hours of intermediate or advanced Spanish credit. Drop
in and join us for light refreshments, a brief slide show, and ample
opportunity for Q & A.
International Education
Week: November 10-17.
This week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international
education and exchange worldwide. Events include: Internationals Dress Day
& Bazaar, Study Abroad Photo Contest, Essay Contest, Dance Around the
World, Deans Scholar Reception, Diwali Banquet, Taste of Africa, Behind My
Flags, and International Coffee Hour. More events can be found at iew.uark.edu.
U of A French in
Besancon Info Meeting: November 12. Discover la cancoillotte, le vin de
paille, and the beauty of la Franche‐Comté by
participating in the summer program in Besançon, the Venice of France! This
popular program at the world renowned Centre de Linguistique Appliquée (CLA)
offers students at the intermediate and advanced levels an intensive program in
French language and culture. Students must have completed FREN 1013 or
higher prior to program start. 6 hours of credit will be awarded.
Proposed travel dates are May 27-June 28, 2014. Dr. Kathy Comfort, the faculty
director of the program will give a presentation of the program and there will
be time for questions as well. This meeting will take place in KIMP 209
from 4:30-5:30. Hope to see you there!
Peace Corps Info
Session: November 12. Would you like to immerse yourself in a new culture,
learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime? April Conway, a
regional Peace Corps recruiter, will be presenting on Tuesday, November 12, at
4pm in Old Main 319. Join us at this information session to learn more!
U of A Business
in Greece Study Abroad Info Meeting: November 19. Don’t miss this
great opportunity to learn about the WCOB Greece Summer 2014 study abroad
program from the faculty leaders—Dr. Douglas & Dr. Cronan, and eat free
pizza. You will learn about an exciting and valuable study abroad trip
that provides students with insights into the international business and
political environment within the European Union as well as a chance to
experience Greek culture. During this four-week program students will
earn 6 credits and be introduced to key issues in the European/Greek/American
economic, business, and e-business relationships. Guest lecturers
will be from the business, academic, and political community. Tentative
program dates are May 13-June 10, 2014. This meeting will be in WCOB 343
from 11:30-1:00 p.m.