NEWS IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Utah is Dedicated to Creating a Global Workforce
An interview with Gregg Roberts, World Languages Specialist Utah State Office of Education. Utah is a small state, so for us, economic development and participation in the global community are vital. With this in mind, we realized that developing global citizens is a requirement for Utah students. Read more here.
The New York Times Spotlights Global Women's Rights
In a recent New York Times Magazine feature article, authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn make a compelling case not only for the human rights imperative of fighting for women's rights and education around the world, but also for the economic and social value that accrue to countries when women are empowered, able to support their families, and assume leadership roles in their families and communities. Read more here.
Educators Explore Internationalization Topics at EAIE Conference
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on two topics explored recently at the annual meeting of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) in Madrid--the rise of U.S. graduate programs with overseas partners and shifting priorities in internationalization.
UPCOMING EVENTS
"Pakistan: Partner or Pariah"
Monday, 5 October, 1:00 pm, LI 120
Dodge Billingsley will present for Utah Valley University’s Global Spotlight: South Asia Lecture Series. Billingsley’s lecture, “Pakistan: Partner or Pariah,” will address the U.S.-Pakistan relationship in fighting terrorism.
Billingsley founded Combat Films and Research in 1997 after covering war for years. He has since continued researching and documenting several regions of South and Southwest Asia. His films have been shown on CNN, Discovery Channel, Military Channel, The History Channel, The Learning Channel and PBS.
In 2003 Billingsley was a finalist for the prestigious Rory Peck award for Best Feature, for his film Virgin Soldiers. In 2002, he won the Rory Peck award and the Royal Television Society award, both for Best Feature, for the film House of War. Billingsley is a past recipient of the MacArthur Foundation’s Regional Security Travel Grant and is a frequent contributor to various defense and security-related journals. He received a BA in History from Columbia University and an MA in War Studies from King’s College Department of War Studies in London.
Global Spotlight: South Asia Lecture Series sponsored by the UVU International Center. See flyer.
Shaolin: Temple of Zen 
28 September - 2 October,
5 October- 9 October
UVU Woodbury Museum
Over the past eight years, photographer Justin Guariglia has slowly but surely won the trust of the notoriously secretive warrior monks of the Shaolin Temple, a unique Chinese Buddhist sect dedicated to preserving a form of kung fu referred to as the "vehicle of Zen." With the blessing of the main abbot, Shi Yong Xin, Guariglia has earned the full collaboration of the monks to create an astonishing, empathetic record of the Shaolin art forms and the individuals who consider themselves the keepers of these traditions. It is the first time the monks have allowed such extensive documentation of these masters and their centuries-old art forms - from Buddhist mudras to classical kung fu - in their original setting, a 1,500-year-old Buddhist temple.
Aperture, a not-for-profit organization devoted to photography and the visual arts, has organized this traveling exhibition and produced the accompanying publications. More info here.
Consul General of Azerbaijan at UVU
Friday, 2 October, 2:30pm, SC 213C
If your schedule allows, please join us in welcoming to UVU campus Mr. Elin Suleymanov, Envoy Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan.
Meet-and-greet reception will be on Friday, 2 October, at 2:30 pm, Board of Trustees Room (Student Center SC 213 C).
Mr. Suleymanov's bio here. Info on Azerbaijan here. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions please contact Maryna Storrs.
Foreign Language Video Conferencing
Friday, 2 October, 1:00 pm, LI 205
The Dept. of Languages presents Dr. Joao Telles, Director of Teletandem Brasil Project, UNESP, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Telles will lecture on the theoretical and practical procedures for implementing teletandem in the classroom for teaching foreign languages, literature and translation. He will present recent experiences and give practical examples of software for desktop conferencing and collaborative note taking between students who are learning foreign languages, sharing intercultural readings of literary works and doing collaborative activities within the field of translation. The experiences of project Teletandem Brasil: Foreign languages for all (Sao Paulo State University, Brazil) will also be addressed – www.teletandembrasil.org. More info here.
The War on Drugs
Tuesday, 6 October, 7:30 pm
Ted Galen Carpenter, PhD. Vice President for Defense & Foreign Policy, Cato Institute
From the coke wars in Colombia to opium crops in Afghanistan, the international drug trade has wide policy repercussions and extends around the globe. Dr. Carpenter will address topics as diverse as the impact of anti-narcotics efforts on local populations, the links between the drug trade and international terrorism, the impact of drug policies on Americans, and the US anti-drug effort in the multilateral context.
Dr. Carpenter is the author of eight books on international issues. He is also the author of a new Cato policy study, "Troubled Neighbor: Mexico's Drug Violence Poses a Threat to the United States." His articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times, and in many other publications.
International Humanitarian Lecture
Thursday, 8 October, 3:00 pm, LI 120
2009 International Humanitarian of the Year Padma Venkataraman(click here for more info.) Lecture "Making a Difference through Service and Humanitarian Outreach: Working with Leper Outcasts in India."
UVU Cinema Studies Club's International Film Series 
Thursday, 8 October, 7:00 pm, LI 120
Presents-Slumdog Millionaire(2008)Rated R. Winner of 8 Academy Awards Including Best Picture.
Slumdog Millionaire is the story of Jamal Malik (Patel), an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India¹s "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" More info here.
UVU Presidential Inauguration
Friday, 9 October, 11:00 am, Grande Ballroom, Sorensen Student Center, UVU
UVU faculty and staff are invited to attend the inauguration of Dr. Matthew S. Holland as the 6th president of Utah Valley University.
Palestine Freedom Walk in Salt Lake City
Saturday afternoon 10 October, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The First Annual Palestine Freedom Walks will take place in some 40 cities across the United States on 10 October, 2009. The Palestine Freedom Walks will be silent marches, similar to those that took place during the Civil Rights Movement, on behalf of an equitable U.S. policy toward Palestine that advances freedom for the Palestinian people. The walk costs $20.00 per person registration which includes a Freedom Walk t- shirt. More info here.
Utah Asian Food Festival (Access Asia)
Monday, 19 October, 5:30 pm - 8:30 am
As one of the attendees, you will be able to sample great Asian cuisine from around the world and then vote on your favorite. The "peoples choice" will receive an award crafted by O.C. Tanner. We would like as many people as possible to be there, as it should be a fun evening with delicious food. If you can attend please rsvp with Mika at utahasianchamber@gmail.com.
Community Potluck at UVU - Columbia Night
Friday, 23 October, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
SC 206c
The Community Potluck Dinners are sponsored by the Community Engagement Committee of the International Student Council (ISC). Once a month, a country is spotlighted. Everyone in the greater Orem/Provo community is invited to participate. The goal is to get everyone from that country or interested in that country together to make connections and have a good time!
2009 Economic Self-Reliance Conference at BYU
We invite you to attend the 2009 Economic Self-Reliance Conference on 5-6 November at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Join with 300 innovative leaders and explore the newest developments in poverty alleviation, social entrepreneurship, and economic self-reliance. Learn more about the 2009 ESR Conference and Register Today!
UVU Global Engagement Week
16-20 November 2009
Please visit here for details about this year's events!
Community Potluck at UVU - Japan Night 
Wednesday, 18 November, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, SC Centre Stage
The Community Potluck Dinners are sponsored by the Community Engagement Committee of the International Student Council (ISC). Once a month, a country is spotlighted. Everyone in the greater Orem/Provo community is invited to participate. The goal is to get everyone from that country or interested in that country together to make connections and have a good time!
Community Potluck at UVU - Mexico Night 
Friday, 4 December, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, SC 206 c
The Community Potluck Dinners are sponsored by the Community Engagement Committee of the International Student Council (ISC). Once a month, a country is spotlighted. Everyone in the greater Orem/Provo community is invited to participate. The goal is to get everyone from that country or interested in that country together to make connections and have a good time!
OPPORTUNITIES
Special Consideration for a UVU Graduate
One of our recent graduates from Mongolia, Urangoo Baatarkhuyag, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Sept 5, 2009. See the link: www.saveuvugirl.blogspot.com. You can make a donation on this website. Also, please spread the word to your friends and family. Thank you, UVU International Center & International Student Council. If you would like more information please contact the International Center at (801)863-8342.
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange is pleased to announce new content for its 2010 International Faculty Development Seminars (IFDS).
IFDS Programs added for 2010 include:
Contemporary Regional Issues in Botswana and South Africa
Religion, Ecology, and Identity in Tibet
Economic Development and Urban Transformation (Shanghai)
An Interdisciplinary Look at Contemporary Japan
Human Rights in Thailand: Military Coups, Social Movements, and Rule of Law
Middle Eastern Women: Tradition, Development, and Change (Jordan)
Crossing Borders: Contemporary Italy and its Mediterranean Neighbors
Faculty can choose from 20 themes offered in 23 countries. Seminar details can be found on our new website. The new site offers new and dynamic information as well as enhanced navigation.
Alongside our Ping Faculty Development Fellowships, IFDS will also be offering a new funding opportunity for 2010: IFDS Alumni Scholarships. Two alumni will be awarded $2000 each to attend a 2010 seminar of their choice. Selection of the scholarship recipients will be based on their documented contributions to internationalization on their campuses. Application details and deadline information are available online at http://www.ciee.org/ifds/fees- funding/ciee- funds.html.
If you would like to receive further information, please contact Teri Coviello, Manager, IFDS at 207.553.4042 or tcoviello@ciee.org.
The UVU International Center will consider applications for mini-travel grants to support faculty interested in these programs. Contact Danny Damron for more information.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
YouthLINC, Salt Lake City non-profit goes to Thailand, Kenya, Mexico, Peru for a humanitarian trip. Applications Due: 10 October 2009
Learn More: www.youthlinc.org. YouthLINC currently has four sites for international service: Kiamuri, Kenya, Chiapas, Mexico (Bautista Grande), Palmeras Pueblo along the Amazon River in Peru and Phang Nga, Thailand.
Job Openings at the U.S. Department of State
Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Special Agent
Click here for more information, and to start the application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is 8 October 2009.
Special Agent applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have a bachelor's degree at the time of appointment as stipulated in the educational requirements section. Applicants must also successfully complete an online screening process. Please read the vacancy announcement carefully for all requirements and qualification information. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications for two new positions at the U.S. Department of State: Security Protective Specialist and Supervisory Security Protective Specialist.
For the Security Protective Specialist position, please click here to read the vacancy and start the online application process. You can also subscribe to receive email updates by clicking on the red “Sign up to receive email updates” icon at the top of the page.
For the Supervisory Security Protective Specialist position, please click here to read the vacancy, start the online application process and subscribe to receive email updates about changes to the vacancy.
Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications for these positions is 9 October 2009.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years old upon entry, but must not have reached 37 at time of appointment. Successful candidates must pass a background investigation and qualify for SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) security clearance, pass a suitability review and pass a stringent medical examination. Please read the vacancies closely for more qualifications and requirements. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
Foreign Service English Language Officer
Click here for more information, and to start the application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is 30 October 2009.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 20 years old to apply. They must be at least 21 years of age to be appointed. By law, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
Jobs and Internships at World Resources Institute
Recent example: Intern, Climate and Energy Program, Washington
Application deadline: Friday, 30 October
The World Resources Institute has an opening for an intern in its Climate and Energy Program (CEP) to work on the ChinaFAQs project—a network for climate and energy information. This new project is designed to create fact sheets and other content tailored specifically to address questions raised by Congressional offices on climate and energy issues in China. The successful candidate will play a key research and writing role in creating content for the network and must demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills as well as a broad understanding of China’s energy and climate policies. The candidate will work with the project manager to conduct research and analysis to inform key members of Congress on climate and energy policy in China.
WRI is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to create practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives. For more information on this and other postings, see website.
Summer 2010 Internships at the U.S. Department of State
We are pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Student Internship Program. Please click here for more information, and to view the vacancy on USAJobs and start the online application process. The deadline to submit completed applications is 2 November 2009.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and a student in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: You may experience some technical difficulties with the online application system. Please click here for workaround instructions. We apologize for the inconvenience – we are working to fix this issue as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.
KORJOB Canada Recruiting
In order to qualify as an ESL instructor in Korea, candidates must hold a passport and be a citizen of one of these eight countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA. In addition, candidates must have graduated from a 3-year undergraduate program with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in hand from a recognized university or college and sealed transcripts. Completion of a two-year program with an associate degree is not accepted unless coupled with a bachelor’s degree. ELS teaching certificates such as TESOL or TEFL are advantageous in increasing your chances of securing a position but are not mandatory in Korea. Candidates must also be free of a criminal record and be relatively healthy with no communicable diseases or illness that would prevent them from traveling to and adjusting to a new country for a long period of time. See web site; contact KORJOB today.
NAFSA and Abroad View magazine have launched the 2009 Student Diplomat Video Contest, giving students the chance to share how their study abroad experience has furthered global understanding. The winner will hold the title of Student Diplomat and receive a $300 prize. The deadline for entries is 6 November 2009.
Scholarship Opportunities
Please visit our website for more scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please visit the International Center, WB 147.
Fulbright
UVU application deadline: see website
Looking to travel the world? The Fulbright is an amazing opportunity to study or research abroad in one of 140 different countries for an entire year.
Jacob K. Javits
Application deadline: Saturday, 3 October 2009
The Javits provides financial assistance to students preparing to undertake study leading to a doctoral or master’s degree. Applicants must be studying in the field of arts, humanities, or social sciences.
U.S. State Department Internships
Fall application deadline: Sunday, 1 March
Spring application deadline: Wednesday, 1 July
Summer application deadline: Sunday, 1 November
The State Department offers both domestic and foreign internships to undergraduate and graduate students. About half of the domestic internships are in Washington, D.C.; the rest are at State Department offices in other large cities in the country. The foreign internships are located in embassies and consulates throughout the world (except, of course, at dangerous locations). Students on these internships often end up doing some fairly substantial work, including writing reports (e.g., human rights issues), working with people applying for visas, helping Americans in distress, helping organize high-level conferences and visits, and assisting with trade negotiations. Foreign-language ability is a plus for internships abroad.
Students may apply for these internships through http://www.studentjobs.gov; just put "internship" in the "Search" field.
For other government job opportunities, go to http://makingthedifference.org. This is a very helpful and informative site that links to all the various federal agencies.
2009 Glimpse Correspondents Program
Spring 2010 Program
Correspondents must be abroad for a minimum of ten weeks, 15 January–31 May 2010. Application goes live: September; application deadline: 1 November; winners announced: December.
The Glimpse Correspondents Program is an exciting opportunity for talented young writers and photographers who will be abroad for at least ten weeks. The program encourages participants to engage with people from other cultures, to seek out thought-provoking experiences, and to share their stories from abroad. You don't have to be a Correspondent to contribute to Glimpse. We invite anyone who is going abroad to submit a story proposal, start a blog, participate in our ongoing photo contests, or share an Insider Tip. For more information, see website.
Junior Professional Fellows Program
United Nations University, New York Office (UNU-ONY)
Application deadline: Monday, 30 November (February to July session).
The responsibilities of the Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) range widely, encompassing all aspects of UNU-ONY's work: events, marketing, partnership fund-raising, and policy research. The aim is to develop partnerships and activities in Latin America, given the geographic proximity with the New York Office. Since Spanish translations can also be an important element in this cooperation, good written and spoken knowledge of Spanish is preferable. These are unpaid positions. On the job training and support is provided throughout the internship. See details on website.
PAST EVENTS
President Holland invited all faculty and staff to participate with him in an engaged learning book discussion and brown bag lunch on Wednesday, September 30 at 12:00-12:50pm in the Library Auditorium (LI 120). Dr. Elaine Englehardt, distinguished professor of ethics and special assistant to the president, moderated a panel consisting of Dr. Matthew S. Holland, UVU president, Dr. Laura Hamblin, professor of English and Tim Stanley, assistant director of institutional effectiveness. The book that was discussed was "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time," by Greg Mortenson and Oliver Relin.
Ramadan Iftar Program at UVU
for a few photos from the event held on 16 September 2009. Thank you to all those who participated!