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17 October 2014

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Application Deadlines

Sustainability in Panama, October 31
The deadline for the U of A Faculty Led: Sustainability in Panama study abroad program has been extended. Learn about this January intersession program and apply at: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/sustpanama.

Faculty-Led and Rome Center Priority Deadline, November 1
U of A summer programs have a priority application deadline of November 1. There will not be an extended deadline for programs that fill, so get your application materials in soon! More information about these programs can be found on our website http://studyabroad.uark.edu.

Spring External Programs Deadline, November 1
The deadline to submit all application materials, including the credit pre-approval form, is November 1. Students with questions should contact Brian Poepsel (bpoepse@uark.edu) or schedule an appointment to finalize their application materials by calling our office (479-575-7582).

Please note: this applies only to paperwork required by the U of A Office of Study Abroad. External Program providers have their own application deadlines
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Informational Meetings

WCOB Ireland Info Meeting, October 22
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in WCOB 240
Professor Charles Leflar from the Walton College invites you to an informational meeting on this summer’s business study trip to Ireland.  The study abroad program will provide students with insights into Irish culture and history as well as international business and the economic environment in the European Union. University College Dublin will serve as host to the program with several excursions planned to multinational companies and destinations outside of the city. Please come find out more about this opportunity or visit the website http://studyabroad.uark.edu/wcobireland.

United Kingdom Study Abroad Info Meetings, October 22
11:45 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch with Engineering Students, BELL 3162- Upchurch Conference Room
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm: Open Meeting Hours, Office of Study Abroad
Gloria Vicary will be on Campus on October 22 promoting study abroad programs in England and Ireland. She represents several UK universities and is an excellent source of information for studying and living in the UK.

Universities and programs represented include: University of Essex, University of Limerick, University of York, University of Bristol, and Foundation for International Education Internships.

Puebla Info Meetings, October 23 & 27
4:00 pm in JBHT 207
In summer 2015, this program will offer students several options: a Spanish language/Mexican culture option at the Intermediate and Advanced levels; or an immersion experience that integrates field practicums in the student’s choice of Health Care, Business, or Education, with intensive coursework in Spanish for Special Purposes with a corresponding emphasis. Students who complete the program will receive 6 hours of intermediate or advanced Spanish credit. Stop by to learn more!
You can also visit the website at: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/puebla.

Japan Study Abroad Info Meeting, October 28  
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in Old Main 420
Want to find out what study abroad opportunities there are in Japan? Come to this meeting and learn about the summer, semester, and yearlong options available to you, as well as more about all of the funding sources. See you there!