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Global Focus Photo Contest Winners Announced Published: Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013Keep an eye out for some new wall decorations in the International Center lobby, as this year’s Global Focus photography competition winners have been chosen and will be framed and on display soon.
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Michigan State University Professor To Promote Doctoral Study in the European Union Published: Monday, 21 Jan 2013
Charles A. Gliozzo, Ph.D., professor emeritus of the Department of History and former director for the Office of Study Abroad, has been appointed to serve as an ambassador of PromoDoc, a European Union sponsored initiative that seeks to promote doctoral studies in member states.
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MSU's German Program Awarded Highest Distinction Published: Monday, 21 Jan 2013Michigan State University's German Program has been designated as a "German Center of Excellence" by the American Association of Teachers of German for 2013.
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Nelson Mandela Museum/MSU Museum curatorial fellowship Published: Monday, 21 Jan 2013
The Michigan State University Museum and graduate school are sponsoring a fellowship opportunity for graduate students: The Nelson Mandela Museum/MSU Museum Curatorial Fellowship Program.
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Students boost national conference: Indonesia Focus 2012 Published: Thursday, 29 Nov 2012Elizabeth “Lisa” Kastanya believes science and technology play a critical role in Indonesia’s development and future. She also thinks young people will be the key to that future.
“We need to increase student involvement and that’s true for Indonesian students back home as well as those studying outside of the country,” said Kastanya, a senior studying political science and prelaw at Michigan State University.
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Burma holds a special place in MSU's history Published: Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012International students have played a huge role in Michigan State University's history and current role in the world. Kolai S. Thabue of Burma was among the first few international students on campus in 1891. Since then MSU's international student numbers have grown to more than 6,200.
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MSU to lead global food system innovation center on behalf of USAID Published: Friday, 09 Nov 2012Michigan State University will use a $25 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development to improve agricultural production and reduce poverty in areas of the world suffering from rapid urbanization, population growth and skills gaps.
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MSU celebrates 2012 International Education Week Published: Friday, 02 Nov 2012Each November, Michigan State University joins institutions across the country in celebrating International Education Week November 11 through 18. As a special recognition week sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week was established "to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States."
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MSU seeks associate director of development, International Studies and Programs Published: Friday, 19 Oct 2012
Michigan State University’s International Studies and Programs (ISP) and MSU’s Office of University Development are seeking a mature, self-motivated individual with experience and understanding of cross-cultural communication and engagement to serve as the Associate Director of Development. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development for ISP, the Associate Director will focus on individual giving, engaging and soliciting individual prospects for international programs
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Peace Corps Leader to Attend Recruitment event at MSU Published: Tuesday, 09 Oct 2012The Peace Corps team at Michigan State University will hold a recruitment event on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 to 11:30 am as part of MSU’s Alumni weekend festivities. A special guest – Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Acting Director of the Peace Corps, will be available between 10:30 and 11: 30 am to interact with current Peace Corps applicants, MSU students and their families and MSU alumni.
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Vote for the Global Focus People's Choice Award Published: Monday, 08 Oct 2012Voting for the People’s Choice winner started on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 8:00 am EST and will continue through November 1, 2012 11:59 pm EST.
To vote, please visit http://www.isp.msu.edu/awards/photocontest/vote.htm after Monday, Oct. 8
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Southern Africa Solidarity T-Shirt Exhibit Opens at MSU Published: Monday, 01 Oct 2012An exhibit of 35 T-shirts from the Southern Africa Solidarity movement opened on October 1 in the lobby of the International Center, part of Michigan State University's recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa.
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MSU, The MasterCard Foundation partner on $500 million African scholars program Published: Wednesday, 26 Sep 2012With 50-plus years of engagement in Africa, Michigan State University will partner with The MasterCard Foundation on its $500 million education initiative, The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, to provide talented, yet financially disadvantaged youth – especially those from Africa – with access to high-quality education.
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MSU's History with Africa Published: Wednesday, 26 Sep 2012
MSU’s connection to Africa began in the 1950s when a common philosophy about higher education united two incredible leaders. That philosophy—rooted in a land-grant tradition—has distinguished MSU for more than 150 years.
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Win $1,000: International Student Essay Contest Published: Friday, 21 Sep 2012Everyone has a story. Tell us yours for a chance to win $1,000! The purpose of this Essay Contest is to build mutual respect through empathy and, using the American idiom, "to walk a mile in another person's shoes" (experiencing something from someone else's point of view).
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MSU Opens 2012 Global Focus International Photo Contest Published: Friday, 07 Sep 2012International Studies and Programs (ISP), in partnership with the Michigan State University Alumni Association, have opened the call for entries to the 2012 international photo competition, Global Focus. submissions are due Friday, October 5, 2012.
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MSU Prof attends the African Union's first High Level Panel meeting on Science and Technology Published: Friday, 17 Aug 2012
The African Union (AU) has established a High Level Panel on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The panel will advise the AU on reviewing Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) which was adopted by African ministers responsible for science and technology in 2005 and endorsed by Heads of State and Government in 2006 in order to move the continent from resource-based economies into innovation-led, knowledge-based economies.
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MSU to lead new global food security effort Published: Monday, 06 Aug 2012Michigan State University will use a $7.3 million federal grant to cultivate the next generation of agricultural scientists in Africa and Asia, in hopes of improving food security and nutrition there.
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To know a tiger is at least to start tolerating them, study shows Published: Tuesday, 31 Jul 2012To protect a dangerous and endangered animal -- be it a tiger in Nepal or a wolf in Michigan - you really do have to ask people “how do you FEEL about your predatory neighbor?”
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MSU Announces Nineteen New Fulbright Students Published: Thursday, 12 Jul 2012Nineteen Michigan State University students have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. Two other candidates have been named as alternates in the competitions.
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