This edition of MSU International underscores the diversity of Michigan State University's international programming efforts-a substantive and regional diversity that cuts across the university's missions in instruction, research, and outreach. A representation of this diversity also appears in the photographic essay comprising recent winners in the MSU Global Focus international photography competition. Highlighted in this issue are MSU's considerable and successful study abroad program initiative, several aspects of the university's activities in South Africa, the Thoman Fellows Program, MSU alumni, the MSU Libraries' support for international programming, MSU's formative partnership with the University of the Ryukyus, and survey findings about the global awareness of Michigan residents. I hope that you enjoy these and other features of this edition of MSU International.

—John K. Hudzik, Dean