Application deadline: May 16, 2008
For paid or unpaid domestic (U.S. based) internships
Award amount: $500.00
Application Competitive
For more information:
http://design.umn.edu/current_students/finance/documents/2007_08DHAInternshipScholarship_003.pdf
For research, study or internships abroad
Your are eligible if you:
-are an enrolled DHA undergraduate student
-are in good academic standing and are making satisfactory progress towards your degree
-are registered for academic credit for the duration of your experience
Click here for more information.
Tuesday April 1, 3:35-4:30, 110 Heller Hall
Thursday April 3, 3:35-4:30 315 Nicholson Hall
Fulbright Grants provide generous support for American citizens to study, conduct research, engage in creative work, or teach English abroad for a year in approximately 100 foreign countries. College students in all fields of study who will graduate May 2009 or earlier are eligible to apply for 2009-10 Fulbright Grants. Applicants should have strong academic records. Applications for 2009-10 Grants must be submitted by September 8, 2008 for a campus review and interview process. These informational sessions will cover the Fulbright Teaching Assistant grants, which enable recent college graduates to assist in English language classrooms abroad, as well as the better-known Fulbright Full Grants for study, research, or creative work.
Further information about this and other scholarship opportunities for outstanding undergraduates is available at http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships/
Tulane University's Center for Public Service created the Semester in NOLA Program, a program which seeks students from across the country and around the world who wish to lend their energy to the New Orleans rebuilding efforts. Semester in NOLA is both a service and an academic program. Students will complete an intensive service assignment with New Orleans community partners while participating in an interdisciplinary course taught by Tulane faculty.
Semester in NOLA will provide students the opportunity to reflect on the lessons taught by Katrina and to bring these lessons back to their own community. Students will learn about the rich New Orleans culture and its unique past.
Please visit the Semester in NOLA website for more information.
There’s still time to apply to study abroad in the May session!
The application deadline has been extended to March 17 for the following Global Seminars:
New Zealand
Jamaica
Mexico
Argentina
Paris
A special program fee reduction of $500 will be awarded to ALL students on the Jamaica and Paris programs.
Learn more about the Global Seminars at the Learning Abroad Center
Students are invited to learn more about exciting opportunities abroad and enjoy free pizza. All events will be held in 110 Heller Hall.
* April 3: Teach English Abroad, 5 p.m.
* April 10: Work Abroad, 5 p.m.
* April 17: Volunteer Abroad with Earthwatch Institute or Global
Volunteers, 5 p.m.
* April 25: Ride the Rails of Europe: Rail Europe Info Session, 5 p.m.
No registration needed. Sponsored by the Learning Abroad Center.
Wednesday, March 12th
12:00-1:00pm
Coffman Union 303
Free pizza!
Registration is required
Come to this info session to learn more about HECUA off-campus study programs in the Twin Cities in:
- City Arts
- Environmental Sustainability
- Metro Urban Studies Term
- Writing for Social Change.
Each program explores critical social issues through classroom seminars, guest speakers, field research, and a 20-hour per week internship in the Twin Cities. Students earn 16 credits through each of these full-time, semester-long, community-based programs. For more information (and a list of other program-specific info sessions) please visit http://www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/hecua/index.html.
Thursday, February 28
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Comstock Ballroom
Free pizza provided
4:00–4:30 First Step Meeting-—learn the basics of study abroad
4:30–5:00 Hear from GLBTA students who have studied abroad
5:00–6:00 Eat pizza! Ask questions of Learning Abroad Center advisers, past study abroad students, and GLBTA staff
Sponsored by: Learning Abroad Center, GLBTA Programs Office, International Student & Scholar Services, Lavender House, Queer Student Cultural Center
European Travels in Typography
Info Session:
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 7:00 pm
2 McNeal Hall, St Paul Campus
Trip Dates: May 28-June 13, 2008
Deadline to register: Friday, February 29, 2008
Cost: $4,800
Developed as an extension of the highly successful “Travels in Typography” class offered by the University of Minnesota’s Design Institute, join instructor and printing historian, Bill Moran of Blinc Publishing for a tour of some of the finest typographic treasures the European continent has to offer. Each stop on our trip will provide the opportunity to research, set type and print in Madrid, Mainz and Venice. In addition, we’ll examine the art, architecture and politics that fostered the growth of printing in the Renaissance.
To learn more go to http://di.design.umn.edu/ or e-mail Bill Moran.
Info Session
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
12:00pm-1:00pm
146 McNeal Hall
Find an Internship in NY, MN, CA or other states! Learn to find potential employers in any part of the country and effectively create internship opportunities. Additionally, we will have a panel of current students who have secured great internships - find out how they did it and ask them for advice.
Questions? Contact the St. Paul Campus Career Center at 612-624-9120
Application Deadline: March 1
Global Seminars are short-term study abroad programs led by University of Minnesota faculty during May Term 2008. They are wonderful and rewarding experiences it is for both the students and faculty members. Consider one of the exciting global seminars offered through the Learning Abroad Center.
The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows undergraduate students to study for up to one year at another school within the US, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands. Tuition is usually equivalent to what the student currently pays to the University of Minnesota, and most financial aid packages apply. Credits earned through NSE will transfer back to the U of M. More information, including a list of participating NSE schools, is available at: http://www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/nse/.
For more information on NSE and the application process sign up for an info session at http://www.offcampusstudy.umn.edu/nse/ or set up an appointment to talk with an NSE advisor by stopping by the CCLC's 345 Fraser Hall office or call 612-626-2044.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
5:00pm-6:00pm
101 Walter Library
Student Project for Amity among Nations offers students a chance to travel to intriguing destinations while they map out their own, unique research and study abroad experience. How? With help from qualified academic advisors, students select a research topic of their choosing to thoroughly explore and ultimately write extensively about. Attend this info session to learn more about possible research topics and meet the summer, 2008, academic advisors.
Friday February 8, 2008
12:15 pm to 1:00 p.m.
22 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus
Friday February 15, 2008
12:15 pm to 1:00 p.m.
225 Rapson Hall, Minneapolis Campus
Interested in a Fulbright Grant to support a year of study, research, or creative work abroad? How about a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, or a Udall Scholarship for undergraduates committed to protecting the environment? Or maybe a Truman Scholarship, for students who want to make a difference by pursuing jobs in government, education, social services, or non-profits? Every year, U of M students compete for--and sometimes win!--prestigious scholarships to support their studies and provide unique learning experiences.
Come learn about the many types of national and international scholarships available, and how to apply, from Sally Lieberman, Associate Director for National and International Scholarships.
Visit http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships/ for more information.
Info Sessions
Tuesday April 1, 3:30-4:30, 110 Heller Hall
Thursday April 3, 3:30-4:30 East Bank location TBD [tentative, pending room assignment]
Learn about the Fulbright Grants, which provide generous support for American citizens to teach, study, conduct research, or engage in creative work abroad for a year in one of approximately 100 foreign countries. At least 1000 Fulbright grants are awarded annually. All fields of study are eligible. Must have undergraduate degree in hand by the beginning of the award period. Students interested in a Fulbright Grant for 2009-10 should plan to apply in early September 2008. This informational session will cover the Fulbright Teaching Assistant grants, which enable recent college graduates to assist in English language classrooms abroad, as well as the better-known Fulbright Full Grants for study, research, or creative work.
For more information and eligibility guidelines visit the National and International Scholarships resource page.
Application Deadline: April 4, 2008
Info Session: Tuesday March 4
3:30-4:30
Nolte Library (125 Nolte Center)
Our panel of U faculty and staff experts will offer an inside view of the application process for these exceptional opportunities to study at Oxford, Cambridge, and universities throughout the UK and Ireland. For full information about eligibility requirements, please see the descriptions of these scholarships at http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships/information/index.html. Several of the scholarships require institutional endorsement; instructions for submitting an application for the campus endorsement process will be available at the info session, and thereafter from Sally Lieberman.
The application process starts this spring for U of M-Twin Cities for juniors, seniors and recent grads interested in scholarships to begin graduate study in Fall 2009. Interested freshman and sophomores are also welcome to attend the info session.
Info Session: Thursday January 31
3:30-4:30
101 Walter Library
Representatives of Rotary International will discuss the Ambassadorial, Cultural Ambassadorial, and World Peace Scholarships, the world's largest privately funded scholarship program for international education. Opportunities are offered for study abroad in nearly 100 host countries, including academic year scholarships, multi-year scholarships, and scholarships for 3-6 months of intensive language study and cultural immersion. Awards range from $10,000 to $23,000, depending on the type and length of the program. Some of the scholarships have language proficiency requirements. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduates may apply. Must be a citizen of a country with Rotary Clubs. Applicants should have strong academic records and a commitment to service.
Apply this February for scholarships for the 2009-10 year. For further information, visit http://www.honors.umn.edu/scholarships/ or www.rotary.org
Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library, Rapson Hall
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Opening Reception and Presentations for the documentation of projects by the four undergraduate recipients of the 2007 Metropolitan Design Center Travel Fellowships. This will include: Fran Doherty’s images of Transit-Oriented Development in Spain and Portugal; Erica Eirschele’s photographs of Urban Design Implications of Traditional Festivals in Spain, Italy, Bosnia, and Croatia; Evan Hall’s images of Urban Spaces in Japan; and John Wade’s photographs of Housing and Homelessness in Mumbai and Delhi.
Application deadline: Friday December 21
Study abroad opportunities in 2008-2009 are available through the International Reciprocal Student Exchange Program (IRSEP). What is wonderful about IRSEP is that it is fully scholarship supported. The scholarships cover not only tuition and fees but also room and board for the entire academic year! Recipients are responsible only for airfare and incidentals. Application deadlines for Iceland, Senegal and Tanzania have been extended to 12.21.07. Visit the IRSEP website for more information.
The Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN), Minnesota’s oldest study abroad program, will offer its unique independent research and study abroad programs in Argentina, Bulgaria and Senegal during the summer of 2008.
Interested? Stop by the following open house for more information.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
1:00pm-5:00pm
658 Heller Hall
The School of Architecture has a long history of providing study-away opportunities for its students. The intent of these programs is to immerse students in the cultural environment in which they are studying and to enable them to work with local practitioners on projects that address current design issues. Learn more about upcoming opportunities:
Athens, Greece (May 27 - June 13, 2008)
Baku, Azerbaijan (May Term)
Istanbul, Turkey (May Term)
Netherlands (May 17–June 9, 2008)
Orkney, Scotland (May 24-June 14, 2008)
New Orleans (May Term)
November 11 through November 17 is International Education Week. Visit the Office of International Programs for a calendar of events happening around campus.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
31 Rapson Hall
Come to an undergraduate study abroad panel discussion hosted by architecture and environmental design students who have studied abroad.
Some of the topics that will be addressed include initial hesitations about studying abroad, skills learned and advice for other students considering an experience abroad. Open to students, staff and faculty. Free pizza! First come, first served!
Market Your Study Abroad Experience
Minnesota Commons, St. Paul Student Center
11/12/2007
12:00 pm to 1:00 p.m.
If you have recently returned from an overseas experience attend this workshop to:
* Define your experience abroad for employers
* Identify skills learned abroad
* Articulate your experience in your resume and in interviews
Find out more at the Learning Abroad Center.
To hold your spot, RSVP to Jinous at 612/625-9370 by Friday, November 9.
If you are interested in studying abroad this summer to Argentina, Bulgaria or Senegal, get your application in today!
SPAN, the Student Project for Amity among Nations, is continuing to look for students interested in performing research abroad during the summer of 2008! The application deadline is November 9, 2007, however extensions will be granted on an individual basis.
If you would like to find out more about research and study abroad opportunities available through SPAN, make an appointment with either Jamie Larson, or Shama Chopp by emailing the SPAN office or calling 612-626-1083.
Ever wanted to spend a whole semester or year studying in an exciting place like Hawaii, California, Florida, Alaska, New York, Puerto Rico, or Iowa?
The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a network of about 200 schools across the United States, Canada, and the US territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. You can study at any of these schools for a semester or a full year. Most U of M students continue to pay U of M tuition while on exchange, and all of your credits should transfer back to the U of M.
For more information about NSE, including a list of NSE schools visit the Career and Community Learning Center. You may also stop by the CCLC-NSE office in 345 Fraser Hall, or call 612-626-2044.
PLEASE NOTE: The application deadline to go on exchange during the 2008/2009 school year is February 8th, 2008. You will need to attend an info session to receive an application.
Wednesday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m.
Room 54 Rapson Hall
Orkney, Scotland study abroad information session for College of Design graduate and upper-division undergraduate students
For more information visit the Learning Abroad Center.
What: HECUA info session - free pizza!
Date: Wednesday, November 7th
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: 303 Coffman
To Register: Click on HECUA info session at
www.cclc.umn.edu/newsandevents (registration is required)
HECUA offers off-campus study programs that address some of the most important issues of our time. Its Twin Cities programs focus on the environment, the arts, writing, and urban studies. Each is one semester long and incorporates classroom studies, an internship, and field work.
Today, HECUA offers off-campus programs in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. This info session will highlight the Twin Cities programs.
HECUA programs are one semester-long and students earn 16 U of M credits. They incorporate classroom seminars with extensive hands-on work in the community and a 20-hour per week professional internship.
More information is available from the Career and Community Learning Center.
The Student Project for Amity among Nations (SPAN), Minnesota’s oldest study abroad program, will offer information sessions to learn more about unique independent research and study abroad programs during the summer of 2008. Students who participate in SPAN will earn eight academic credits for in-depth, pre-departure coursework, eight weeks of self-designed field research in country, and completion of an extensive research paper.
Applications are now available through the SPAN office.
Info Session Times and Dates:
Argentina: October 22, 9:30a.m. -12:00p.m., 435 Blegen (West Bank)
Bulgaria: October 19 and 26, 9:30a.m. - 12:00pm, 435 Blegen (West Bank)
Senegal: October 12 and 17, 9:30a.m. - 12:00pm, 435 Blegen (West Bank)
Applications are now available for this scholarship, which provides full or partial support for seniors to enrich their academic experience with a fifth year of undergraduate study in another country. For further information and a printable application, go to: http://cla.umn.edu/honors/sullivan.htm. Application deadline: February 8, 2008
10/17/2007 12:15 - 1:00 pm
54 Rapson Hall
This information session is to announce all of the 2007-08 School of Architecture's study abroad trips. Flyers with detailed information will be available soon. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Interested? Attend either of the two upcoming information sessions for this undergraduate architecture program.
10/3/2007 AND 10/10/2007 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
54 Rapson Hall
If you plan to study abroad during your undergraduate years (and we hope you do), attend a fall semester First Step meeting at the Learning Abroad Center. Meetings are scheduled multiple times during each week of the term. Check the Learning Abroad website for more details. No need to sign up in advance.
Looking to do something fun this winter and/or spring break? Want some leadership experience? Interested in doing service learning projects? If YES is your answer to any of these questions, then check out the University YMCA’s Immersion/EBP Program!
The Y Immersion/EBP program offers alternative break trips over winter, spring, and summer breaks. Each trip offers students the chance to travel, to explore a social justice or environmental issue, to serve the community that they visit, and to bring their experiences back to youth in Minneapolis/St. Paul. All trips are student led, and we are currently recruiting trip leaders for 2008 trips. Trip destinations include Costa Rica, San Francisco/Bay Area, Guatemala, New York, Seattle/Vancouver, San Diego/Tijuana, Virginia/Appalachian Mountains, and New Orleans.
Location: University YMCA, 1801 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
Contact: uyimmersion@gmail.com or http://immersionebp.blogspot.com/
There are 14 exciting programs for 2008: two for Winter Break and 12 for May Session! Students earn 3 credits at the 3xxx level. These seminars are perfect for first-year students because there are no pre-requisites and no language requirements.
You might be particularly interested in:
Sacred India: Architecture, Environment, Spirit
Professor Virajita Singh Vrindavan, India
December 28, 2007 - January 20, 2008
Check out all the Global Seminars and apply for Global Seminar scholarships.