Global Minnesota
HHH community: Freeman-Stassen Award for International Activities
on May 3, 13The Freeman-Stassen Award is given to the Humphrey student who has demonstrated the greatest achievement in the field of global affairs. The...
To all HHH students going abroad: UMN travel policies
on April 30, 13Please be aware that UMN requirements to purchase CISI insurance and seek permission for any country on the DOS travel warning list...
Humanitarian Crisis Simulation course will meet May 31-June 2
on March 13, 13Students interested in humanitarian crisis response, please note registration still open for graduate students from around UMN. PA 5890, section 3: International...
REMINDER! - IPID Call for Speakers - Deadline Friday!
on March 6, 13** IPID Call for Submissions **Looking for an opportunity to present your research?? Spring 2013 Biannual Student Speaker Series The topic this...
Chinese New Year/Tet February 10, Twin Cities area celebrations
on February 4, 13Sunday, February 10 3:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Minnesota Chinese Cultural Services Center New Year Party Location: North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student...
HHH students--space available in PA 5290 Global Cities, open to all degrees, May term (spring term tuition)
on December 2, 12HHH students with 2 credits under the tuition band, this is a great opportunity as the credits are covered in spring tuition...
Available online 2012 Global MDP Student Conference VIDEOs & Opening Speech TEXT
on November 25, 12Here they are! I am sorry for the wait but we now have the first Global MDP Student Conference April 2012 videos...
University of Minnesota launches Global Operations initiative for UMN faculty & staff overseas projects
on October 15, 12*Are you conducting research abroad? Do you employ staff overseas? Are you struggling with international tax, legal, or other issues?* Global Operations...
China course info session Wed., 12:15 to 1:15, with Jerry Zhao & Sherry Gray
on September 9, 12Interested in knowing more about the proposed January course in China? Please bring your lunch and join us in HHH 55 for...
Fall 2012 Chinese Classes at the UMN Confucius Institute
on September 5, 12Happy Fall from the Confucius Institute! 祝您秋天快乐！ A friendly reminder that our Fall 2012 course offerings are now listed on the...
HHH students & fellows: Dialogues in International Security & Peace
on September 5, 12Who we are: Dialogues in International Security and Peace (DISP) is a student group focusing on the issues of International Security and...
HHH students: capstone proposals available for 2012-2013 global policy capstone course
on September 4, 12This is course is open to all Humphrey students who have fulfilled core requirements. Team formation & capstone client selection process for...
MN NGO ARAHA Open House Sept 15
on August 31, 12Also, if you're in the Twin Cities, don't forget about our upcoming Open House on Saturday, September 15! We'll be here from...
MN NGO Compatible Technology International has new website
on August 31, 12Check out CTI's new website! http://compatibletechnology.org/index.php Thanks to the generous support of an anonymous donor, CTI has received a new website! Check...
Macalester professor Ahmed Samatar runs for president of Somalia
on August 29, 12http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/08/29/politics/professor-president-somalia/...
HHH community: Introducing MEIG
on August 28, 12MEIG is an informal networking group of scholars, professors, graduate students and professionals interested in Middle Eastern affairs and policies. In particular,...
MPP student Connor Molloy recommends these used bike shops in Minneapolis
on August 23, 12I also have some used bike shops to add to the list. One of my friends, who is also the sister of...
Direct disaster relief to Iran earthquake victims possible
on August 21, 12NIAC Applauds General License for Earthquake Assistance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Elliott Phone: 202-379-1614 Email: delliott@niacouncil.org NIAC strongly applauds the White...
New Fellows, visiting scholars, & students: List of used bicycle shops in Minneapolis & Saint Paul
on August 21, 12Those in the Know: Please add anything I missed. Minneapolis The Hub Bike Co-op, 3020 Minnehaha Ave., 612-729-0437 Hours M-F 10-9, Sat...
Fall 2012 Chinese Classes at the UMN Confucius Institute
on August 16, 12The Fall 2012 Confucius Institute class schedule is now posted on our web site. http://confucius.umn.edu/students/classes/ We will be offering 6 levels, from...
Center for Victims of Torture launches new online project: New Tactics in Human Rights
on August 15, 12http://www.newtactics.org/ Resource: New Tactics New Tactics in Human Rights New Tactics in Human Rights is a project of the Center for Victims...
Reminder: HHH capstone proposals due Aug 20 (for Global policy & Master of Development Practice courses)
on August 15, 12The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is accepting proposals from organizations for the 2012-2013 academic year global...
Iran's earthquakes: Clarifying Guidance on Humanitarian Assistance to Iran
on August 14, 12As you may know, Iran has been hit by a series of earthquakes. If you could publicize the following document, that would...
Books for Africa seeks Volunteers (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
on August 9, 12Want to get involved? Volunteer at the BFA Warehouse! Volunteers help us sort and pack books every day to ship to schools...
Humphrey School of Public Affairs capstone proposals requested by August 20 (global policy & international development projects)
on August 8, 12The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is accepting proposals from organizations for the 2012-2013 academic year global...
Hajj travel clinics in Minneapolis July 30-Aug 27
on July 26, 12We thought that you might like to know about our latest project that has grown out of our Doctors S.H.A.R.E. service learning...
Seeking Thai speaking students for Thai-US Roundtable
on July 24, 12In September 13-14, CEHD will host the "Thai-US Education Roundtable" with 50-60 invited guests from Thai universities and the University of Minnesota....
Host an AFS International Student (Minnesota-Wisconsin)
on July 18, 12I volunteer with AFS Intercultural Programs and we are currently trying to place the rest of the students who are coming to...
Peace Prize Winner Tawakkol Karman to Speak at 2013 Forum
on July 17, 122013 Speaker Announcement: Tawakkol Karman Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Journalist, Human Rights Activist "Peace does not mean just to stop wars, but...
Somalia Civil Society conference in Istanbul reports
on July 12, 12Somali civil society discusses Somalia's future Ladan Affi, from Djibouti University, reports from the Somalia Civil Society in Istanbul. Billed as a...
Minnesota International NGO Network event for practitioners September 12
on July 11, 12MINN at Work 2012: New Date! Earlier this summer, we elected to reschedule the popular MINN at Work annual event so as...
American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa (ARAHA) new address
on July 6, 12A building for ARAHA! After 12 years of operation, we have a new permanent home to call our own. We're excited to...
Humphrey School of Public Affairs capstone proposals requested by August 20 (global policy & international development projects)
on July 5, 12The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is accepting proposals from organizations for the 2012-2013 academic year global...
Semester-long course in Nepal (16 cr), spring term 2013
on June 29, 12Program Information Nepal Brochure FINAL.pdf Earn 16 credits through a semester long study abroad program which includes the local language and culture...
MENTORS NEEDED: IN MINNESOTA & AROUND THE GLOBE
on June 28, 12The Humphrey Alumni Mentor Program: Building the next generation, one leader at a time We are beginning the 26th year of the...
Missed the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Forum? Keynote session videos available
on May 24, 12http://nobelpeaceprizeforum.org/video-archive/ We're still riding high on the amazing turnout, energy, and buzz that all of you helped us to create this spring....
Opportunity for UMN faculty with research interests in agriculture & food security
on May 22, 12Partnering Opportunities for Requests for Proposals From: Center for Animal Health and Food Safety cahfs(at)umn.edu The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) would...
UMN course in Nepal spring 2013
on May 17, 12Program Information Nepal Brochure FINAL.pdf Earn 16 credits through a semester long study abroad program which includes the local language and culture...
Miss the HHH Commencement 2012? Watch the video here
on May 16, 12http://www.livestream.com/humphreycenter/video?clipId=pla_e5ed9726-8af2-40fd-bbb4-74a406716bc4...
Resource on immigration to the US midwestern states
on May 16, 12http://immigrationtaskforce.hhh.umn.edu/home You may be interested in this web site on Immigration in Midwest that includes a summary report and state-by-state information on...
New travel resources for students overseas from US Dept of State
on May 10, 12http://studentsabroad.state.gov/togo/goguides.php...
Link to international graduate-level professional internships poster
on April 30, 12"Designing and Preparing for international Graduate-Level Professional Internships" Presenters: Christopher Johnstone (CEHD faculty), Devin Hogan (MDP candidate) at the University of Minnesota...
Freeman-Stassen awardees 2009-2011: HHH students please contact faculty today to be nominated for 2012
on April 30, 122011 • Freeman-Stassen Award (global issues): Rachel Garaghty, for contributions to the overall internationalization of the Humphrey School. http://blog.lib.umn.edu/gpa/globalnotes/2011/06/mpp-student-rachel-garaghty-20.php 2010 • Freeman-Stassen...
Housing month of August for 4 international families supported by HHH's IFP
on April 27, 12contact Theodore Peck Jr peckx015(at)umn.edu The International Fellowship Programs (IFP) office is looking to find lodging/housing (preferably relatively close to UMN campus)...
Volunteers needed to support immigrant & refugee global health education project in Saint Paul
on April 27, 12Skyline Health Awareness Resident Education (S.H.A.R.E.) Project: 2012 S.H.A.R.E. Goals: Child Safety, Women's Health, Travel Medicine, and Diabetes Support Global Health Pathway...
Mike Westerhaus new director of HealthPartners Center for International Health, offers SocMed course in Uganda, working on ethnographic study of community-based healthcare in Uganda
on April 27, 12Dr. Westerhaus was actively recruited to replace Dr. Patricia Walker as director of HealthPartners Center for International Health. Our global health colleague...
World Conference on Remedies to Racial & Ethnic Economic Inequality - Conference Announcement & Call for Abstracts
on April 27, 12Here is the announcement for the 4th World Conference on Remedies to Racial, Ethnic Economic Inequality and for Call for Papers. World...
Global trends in meeting the educational rights of children with disabilities: From international institutions to local responses
on April 26, 12Reconsidering Development Vol. 2, no.2 (2011) Reconsidering Development and the "Institutions" "Global trends in meeting the educational rights of children with disabilities:...
Webcast recording- Famine Relief, Prevention & Remittances for the Horn of Africa (Mohamed Idris, ARAHA or American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa)
on April 25, 12https://umconnect.umn.edu/p24375404/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal...
9th Midwest International Economic Development Conference is April 20-21 at McNamara
on April 16, 12April 20-21, 2012 McNamara Alumni Center -- University of Minnesota, USA "Preliminary" PROGRAM * = presenter [ ] = discussant Session...
HHH Freeman-Stassen Award for International Activities nominations due May 2
on April 16, 12The Freeman-Stassen Award is given to the Humphrey student who has demonstrated the greatest achievement in the field of global affairs. The...
One Health Talk April discussion on pandemic threats
on April 12, 12How do you communicate during a disease outbreak, where uncertainty and fear are the foremost concern in the minds of your target...
To all HHH students going abroad in 2012
on April 10, 12Please be aware that UMN requirements to purchase CISI insurance and seek permission for any country on the DOS travel warning list...
Acara course for Fall 2012: Design for Sustainable Development; real world situation, real solutions
on April 10, 12Here is the announcement for this Fall course. Feel free to circulate as you see fit. This course will also be offered...
HHH summer class seeks capstone clients with international projects
on April 6, 12Each year, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs offers Capstone Workshops as an option for Master's students nearing completion of their degrees....
Ap 20 1 day seminar Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture for Business
on April 6, 12http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/ciber/events/documents/Chinese_Language_and_Culture_for_Business_Registration_Form_April20.pdf The University of Minnesota's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Confucius Institute present: Introduction to Chinese Language...
Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture for Business (1 day course)
on March 25, 12http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/ciber/events/documents/Chinese_Language_and_Culture_for_Business_Registration_Form_April20.pdf Learn Chinese in the Year of the Dragon! Friday, April 20, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., followed by lunch at...
Happy Nowruz!
on March 20, 12Today is the beginning of spring, and also the start of the Persian New Year, a public holiday in about a dozen...
Joan Brzezinski appointed Executive Director, UMN China Center & MN Confucius Institute
on March 14, 12China Center Leadership I'm pleased to announce that Joan Brzezinski has accepted the position of Executive Director, China Center and Confucius Institute....
Video & PowerPoint: Aseem Kaul on Global Integration
on February 28, 12Miss the event? Find video and powerpoint here: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/freeman/index.html Professor Aseem Kaul, Carlson School of Management speaking on: The Changing Nature of...
USAID's Christy Hanson named Dean, Macalester College Institute for Global Citizenship
on February 21, 12http://www.macalester.edu/news/2012/02/christy-hanson-named-dean-of-the-institute-for-global-citizenship Dr. Christy Hanson, Chief of the Infectious Disease Division, USAID, will step down soon to accept a new position as Dean...
ID 3960: Global Leadership for Social Change--A Cedar Riverside Immersion
on February 18, 12ID 3960: Global Leadership for Social Change--A Cedar Riverside Immersion is a 3-credit May session course that parallels the immersion experience of...
2012 UMN Global Health Course: May 14, 2012 through May 27, 2012
on February 10, 12On behalf of Dr. William Stauffer, Dr. Brett Hendel-Paterson, and Dr. Patricia Walker, you are invited to register for the 2012 In-Person...
2012 Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Chinese proficiency test Oct 21
on February 10, 12The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota is the only authorized test center in Minnesota for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK)...
Humanitarian aid 101: Unique chance to take this course in May
on February 3, 12HHH students---note, this course will be taught again May 2012--contact Sherry Gray for more information. The Humphrey course is PA 5821 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/gpa/globalnotes/2011/11/hhh-students-note-humanitarian.php...
"Ground-breaking support system creates a win-win for medically-trained immigrants, Minnesota"
on February 3, 12crossposted from MinnPost.com http://www.minnpost.com/drivingchange/2012/01/17/34366/ground-breaking_support_system_creates_a_win-win_for_medically-trained_immigrants_minnesota By Sharon Schmickle | Published Tue, Jan 17 2012 9:01 am While covering important events in our civic...
Support Black-Owned Businesses, new website being tested in Twin Cities developed by HHH student Duane Johnson
on February 1, 12Good Morning Twin Cities: Welcome to Tuloko (www.tuloko.com). In conjunction with the beginning of Black History Month, the founders of Tuloko would...
Shelter for Life seeks help with creating capstone course
on February 1, 12Attached is a description of a project that I hope may be of interest to you or your students. A brief introduction...
Univ of Minnesota chapter of Engineering World Health (EWH)
on January 29, 12http://www.mndaily.com/2012/01/19/u-student-group-provides-aid-abroad crosslisted from MNDaily.com By Jeff Hargarten 2012 / 01 / 19 Kara Mendez spent her summer in developing countries helping fix...
Chinese classes start Feb 7 at the Confucius Institute,
on January 27, 12HHH community, this is a convenient and affordable way to learn or improve your Chinese. Chinese classes for adults begin on February...
Hispanics Say They Have the Worst of a Bad Economy
on January 27, 12A majority of Latinos (54%) believe that the economic downturn that began in 2007 has been harder on them than on other...
Arabic classes in Minneapolis start Feb 1
on January 26, 12http://mizna.org/articles/events/65.shtml Arabic classes, beginning in February! Beginning February 1, Mizna will be offering three classes in spoken and written Arabic: Arabic I,...
Liberia trip blog
on January 25, 12MINN member Heather Cannon-Winkelman's blog from her recent trip to Liberia for the Liberian Ministers Association (LMA) of Minnesota Part 1 -...
Interested in health & human rights issues? LIsten to podcasts of past events on UMN's PHRH web site
on January 19, 12http://www.med.umn.edu/phrh/ The Program in Human Rights and Health in the UMN School of Public Health Recent topics of interest to GN readers...
Directory to Mutual Assistance Associations & Community Based Organizations Serving Refugees & Immigrants in Minnesota
on January 18, 122010 MAA-CBO Directory http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/maacboguide.pdf About Using This Resource This document, MAA-CBO Directory 2010, was created to be a quick reference for individuals...
Collaboration resource on One Health global issues
on January 16, 12http://www.onehealthtalk.org/ Attached is the announcement for an e-discussion on one health, www.onehealthtalk.org Collaborate One Health Talk engages stakeholders in One Health conversation...
IPID journal call for submissions: Reconsidering Development & Human Rights
on January 13, 12Reconsidering Development Call for Submissions deadline: February 1, 2012 We are pleased to announce the fourth call for submissions for Reconsidering Development,...
UMN faculty/staff required to register international travel (for UMN purposes)
on January 6, 12there has been a change to the University Travel Policy, which now requires pre-travel registration of all staff/faculty international travel for University...
Carlson Global Institute Winter newsletter
on December 20, 11Winter 2011 Welcome to Carlson Global Institute and the first on-line communication of our Going Global Newsletter! For those of you who...
Spring 2012 Chinese language classes at the Confucius Institute!
on December 20, 11Register now for spring 2012 Chinese language classes at the Confucius Institute! Chinese Language classes Dates: Classes start the week of February...
Plan a meeting for multi-stakeholders template available on MINN website
on December 1, 11http://www.minnesotangos.org/news/innovative-workshop-gathers-nearly-200-improve-link-between-tanzania-minnesota#overlay-context=news/host-international-nonprofit-professional or find here: Plan a Meeting.zip Crosslisted from MINN Minnesota International NGO Network: Innovative Workshop Gathers Nearly 200 to Improve Link...
Videos & blog highlight Rashmi Singh, Mission Convergence
on November 11, 11http://www.leadership.umn.edu/Singh_Nov3_2011.html and http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/freeman/index.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cil/myblog/2011/11/reflections-on-meeting-rashmi-singh-from-cil-student-leadership-team.html...
Video posted from "How (and Why) I Started My NGO" discussion forum, Oct 12
on November 10, 11http://mediamill.cla.umn.edu/mediamill/embed.php?subclip_id=2723&live=true&chrome=true How (and Why) I Started My NGO Discussion Forum with Minnesota-based Globally-Operating Social Entrepreneurs Humphrey School of Public Affairs Wednesday Oct...
Call for Workshop Proposals on issues relating to theme "The Price of Peace" for the March 3, 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Forum
on November 9, 11DEADLINE: NOV 11, 2011 (from Sherry Gray: Please, readers, if you have an idea, do contact me soon, even if formal...
Video posted from Oct 10 "Forum on Libya: The Humanitarian Perspective"
on November 8, 11https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCcZGi3fkTo&feature=player_embedded Attached is the link to the entire forum, as well as some media coverage on the event. Please feel free to...
HHH students: Latin America Interest Group/ Happy Hour/ Nov 2nd @ Acadia
on October 31, 11There has been some renewed chatter in 40 about the Latin America Interest Group. Last year we met on and off, to...
TerraPop UMN project on relationship betw pop & environ
on October 26, 11U OF M MOMENT: An $8 million research project at the U will create new opportunities for understanding the relationship between population...
Healthcare for Burmese/Karen in MN: Community Conversation - 29 Oct
on October 25, 11BurmeseKarenEventOctober2011.pdf 10/24/2011 5:05:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time FYI - attached is a flyer for a dialogue I've been asked to moderate...
Video recommendation: Cannibal Tours
on October 20, 11http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW5rkuF6keQ Recommended by HHH visiting professor Guillermo Narváez (how not to travel)....
Introducing the Global Health Impact Group at UMN
on October 20, 11http://sua.umn.edu/groups/directory/show.php?id=2727 How to get involved with this group, contact Shannon Benson benson(at)umn.edu Global Health Impact Group (GHIG) aims to provide more opportunities...
Attention Grad students: Research presentation opportunity
on October 18, 11ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS: RESEARCH PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITY! The Global Spotlight is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the inaugural international research...
Local founders of globally-focused NGOs in panel discussion
on October 14, 11Panelists Jeff Hall, One Village Partners (based in Minneapolis, working in Sierra Leone) Michele Boston, No Time For Poverty (based in Saint...
Local NGO CTI growing African crops in Minnesota
on October 13, 11http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/129276733.html?page=all&prepage=2&c=y#continue See article in Star Tribune. Project is cooperation between UMN's CFANS and CTI [disclosure: I serve on CTI's board]...
UMN grad wins Best of the Fest award for short film, "Distance," Hmong Qhia Dab Neeg Film Festival, St. Paul, Mn
on October 7, 11Sao Seugene Her, a 2008 graduate of Asian Language and Literatures, recently won Best of the Fest award for her short film,...
UMN student journal Reconsidering Development new issue available online
on October 6, 11http://journal.ipid-umn.org/ejournal/show/1/_/3 Reconsidering Development is a student-led journal based at the University of Minnesota that focuses on interdisciplinary perspectives on international development. Reconsidering...
Short video: "Crossing Cultures: Five Simple Steps to Improve Health by Improving Communication"
on October 3, 11http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/refugee/library/videos/crosscultr.html UMN's Dr. Pat Walker shows you how to improve care to patients from around the world. Through actual in-clinic interactions with...
Who will win the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize? Contest to pick the winner
on September 29, 11Did you know that the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winner will be selected next week? The official announcement will be issued by...
UMN ICI's Global Resource Center: Supporting Inclusive Education Around the World
on September 20, 11http://ici.umn.edu/news/fyi/sep11.html article highlights work of MDP faculty and program committee member Chris Johnstone, CE+HD...
African Development Center, Social Venture, Afro Deli & Coffee Welcomes Back Students
on September 7, 11The Afro Deli & Coffee is part of a partnership between ADC and a local entrepreneur in a social venture to feature...
Local NGO CTI inventing technology, fighting hunger for 30 Years
on September 6, 11http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/129276733.html "St. Paul harvests a piece of Africa" crosslisted from StarTribune...
New Minnesota-based NGO: Educate Tanzania
on September 2, 11Whether you have been with us from the start (Dec, 2010) or are just joining us -- Welcome! Attached is the Educate...
Amb. Donald Yamamoto, Principal Deputy Assistant Sec of State comments on visiting Somali community in Minnesota
on September 2, 11http://allafrica.com/stories/201109010999.html United States Department of State (Washington, DC) Somalia: The Untapped Power of the Diaspora Donald Y. Yamamoto 31 August 2011 opinion...
New students: List of used bicycle shops in Minneapolis & Saint Paul
on August 22, 11Minneapolis The Hub Bike Co-op, 3020 Minnehaha Ave., 612-729-0437 Hours M-F 10-9, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6 Sunrise Cyclery 612-824-6144 901 West Lake...
MN NGO Compatible Technologies (CTI) highlighted on Worldwatch Institute blog
on July 11, 11http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/empowering-impoverished-communities-with-compatible-technologies-post-harvest-loss-food-waste-storage-corn-hunger/...
Donations of physiotherapy equipment, anatomical models & posters, needed for CCBRT, rehab & disability hospital in Tanzania
on April 25, 11Contact Sherry Gray to donate: grayx260@umn.edu or 612-626-5674 I do not know what is possible for you / the University. For example...
HHH International Fellowship Program Newsletter
on March 24, 11We would like to share our latest issue of the IFP Newsletter. Please find the attached document, or you can also access...
Maasai dancers seeking performance venues in Twin Cities, April & May
on March 23, 11A group of Maassai traditional dancers will be in Twin Cities in April-May and are looking for additional performance venues. I met...
Volunteers needs to home host visitors from Republic of Georgia, April 1 to 9
on March 7, 11Open World participants are home hosted which is a memorable experience for visitors and host. HHH students, faculty, or staff are invited...
Planning an event at HHH or UMN related to urbanism, Latin America or the Caribbean? Look here for small grants.
on February 17, 11http://www.international.umn.edu/spotlight/index.php GPS Alliance (formerly UMN Office of International Programs) will have funds for events on these themes. Please do contact GPS Alliance...
Join Midwest International NGO Network, lunch at Holy Land Deli Feb 22
on February 15, 11Opportunities for MINN Members: Holy Land Deli Lunch, February 22 What: Lunch! Where : Holy Land Deli 2513 Central Ave NE How...
Hosts for international students needed for 3 or 4 days
on February 12, 11VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HOST INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS attending an orientation in St. Paul. Hosts provide students a reassuring welcome and typically house...
Cuba Travel Regulations
on February 8, 11http://www.international.umn.edu/travel/cuba/ President Obama recently announced plans to ease travel restrictions to Cuba. At this point, no official regulations or procedures have been...
Reconsidering Development (IPID Journal) is online
on December 14, 10http://journal.ipid-umn.org/node/81 The first issue of the first University of Minnesota student-led journal on interdisciplinary approaches to international development is now available online....
Introducing local anti-human trafficking NGO MATTOO started by HHH alum
on November 19, 10http://www.mattoo.org/home.html MEN AGAINST THE TRAFFICKING OF OTHERS As a first-of-its-kind nonprofit that aims to get men involved in the anti-human trafficking movement...
Speed Networking breakfast Oct 19 for intern'l NGO practitioners
on October 14, 10Join the Midwest International NGO Network for a Speed Networking Breakfast at Common Roots Cafe in Minneapolis, MN. Tuesday, October 19, 2010...
Midwest Assoc for Canadian Studies conference, Windsor, Ontario, Oct 2010
on September 29, 10Greetings, I have recently replaced Amy McBeth as the public affairs officer at the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis. I look...
Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Chinese Proficiency Exam Oct 17
on September 14, 10The Confucius Institute is the only Minnesota test center for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Chinese Proficiency Exam. The fall exam date...
Confucius Institute (Chinese resource center) fall hours
on September 8, 10The Confucius Institute Resource Center will resume evening hours on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 and will be open until 8:00 p.m. on...
Volunteers are needed to host college-aged international students
on August 26, 10See the World Without Leaving Home! Volunteers are needed to host college-aged international students attending a 2011 orientation on the UMN St....
HHH students & alumni: Need your feedback on possible global mentor program
on July 13, 10No matter what your concentration/degree, if you have ideas about or interest in helping us plan a global mentor program, please contact...
International Resources
on May 17, 10Embassies & Consulates Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/minneapolis/index.aspx 701 Fourth Avenue South, 9th Floor Minneapolis, MN 55415-1899 Tel: (612) 333-4641-Operator...
African Development Center Wins Minneapolis Business Award
on May 12, 10Link to story: http://www.adcminnesota.org/page/success-stories/adc-makes-history-receives-number-one-business-lender-minneapolis-award-third-y...
Ten Thousand Villages Celebrate International Women's Day...with Shopping!
on February 26, 10As part of their celebration of International Women's Day, Ten Thousand Villages will host a Benefit Event on: Saturday, February 27, 2010...
International Minnesota
on February 23, 10The land of ice, snow, road construction, and hotdish is not without some international flair. In fact, global experiences abound in Minnesota!...