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20 February 2015

#Hogsabroad Frequent Flyer

Information Tables

External Program: DIS Study Abroad Info Table, February 24
Union Food Court from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Program representative Meghan McMillan will be on campus to talk about study abroad opportunities through the Danish Institute for Study Abroad. Drop by the Union Food Court to learn more!

External Program: Arcadia Study Abroad Info Table, March 5
Union Food Court from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Program representative Jane Thiele will be on campus to talk about study abroad opportunities through Arcadia University. Drop by the Union Food Court to learn more!

Deadlines

Cleveland C. Burton Study Abroad Fellowship Deadline, February 27
Awards $4,000 to Fulbright College student with at least sophomore standing and a 3.5+ GPA. Substantial fellowship holders are ineligible to apply. For more specific information and to apply, visit http://ir.uark.edu/Cleveland_Burton_Initiatives.html.

Gilman International Study Abroad Scholarship Deadline, March 3
This scholarship enables students who have limited financial means the opportunity to participate in study or intern abroad opportunities worldwide. For students who are either currently receiving a Pell Grant or are Pell Grant eligible, this is a very promising way to get up to $3,000 (summer)-$5,000 (fall/year) in funding for their study abroad programs. For more information go to http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program or contact our office at 479-575-7582.

Extended Application Deadline for select summer 2015 U of A Faculty-Led Programs
Don’t miss out! Select U of A faculty-led programs are still accepting applications!

Deadlines Extended to February 28:
·         Spanish in Madrid, Session II in July – http://studyabroad.uark.edu/madrid 
·         Hospitality, Tourism and Culture in Italy - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/HOSPItaly

Deadline Extended to March 1:
·         Classics in Greece - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/classicsingreece

Deadline Extended to April 1:
·         Global India - http://studyabroad.uark.edu/globalindia

News Around Campus

Be a Cross-Cultural Mentor (CCM)
Do you love helping others? Are looking for a leadership opportunity that allows you to learn about different cultures while expanding your global perspective? If so, then you won’t want to miss the application deadline to become a CCM! Apply online at http://iss.uark.edu/1914.php by 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 25. Contact issworld@uark.edu if you have any additional questions, and check out this cool video: http://youtu.be/ZryhpgaAYj4

US Passport Office now open in the Union
You can now apply for a passport on campus! The new US Passport Office is open weekdays for walk-ins from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm! Take advantage of this great location for all of your passport needs! If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, contact Doug Norwood at 479-575-5649.