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International Education Week 2011

It's International Week!

November 14-18, 2011
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that was created to promote programs that prepare citizens for a global environment and encourage future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. More

The five campuses of the University of Massachusetts system will focus a spotlight on international programs and events this week as UMass joins with universities from more than 100 nations worldwide in celebrating the 12th annual International Education Week.

Amherst activities: Nov. 15th Ambassador's visit brings campus and Brazil even closer

Boston activities: International Workshop on Innovation, Diversity and Sustainable Development in Areas of Social Vulnerability

Dartmouth activities: Link for more information

Lowell activities: Link for more information

Medical School activities: Link for more information

Passport UMass is an electronic newsletter issued in collaboration with the International Relations Advisory Council. Its purpose is to highlight and publicize the great international accomplishments and initiatives of faculty, staff and students on all five campuses.

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WORLD VIEW

UMass: UMass Amherst and UMass Dartmouth selected to participate in the IIE partnership program with Brazil

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UMass Amherst: Sorcinelli leads faculty development review in Egypt

UMass Boston Exhibit: Ahmed 'Kathy' Kathrada- A South African Activist for Non-Racialism and Democracy

November 9th-29th

UMass Boston: YES (Youth Education and Sports) with Africa exemplifies the power of UMass Boston's collaboration and engagement in the global community.

UMass Dartmouth: South Africa freedom celebrated

UMass Lowell: University of Massachusetts Lowell Chancellor Martin Meehan

visits Xi'an Jiaotong University More

UMass Lowell: Compostela Membership, EMUNI Agreement Broaden Options

UMass Lowell: Haifa Scholar Discusses Partner Violence

UMass Medical School: Chancellor Collins formalizes ties with Hungarian university

UMass Medical School: European delegation visits Diabetes Center of Excellence

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

UMass Amherst: Fulbright Academy sends Peelle to World Science Forum in Budapest

UMass Amherst: Nagurney to deliver NetGCoop keynote in Paris

UMass Amherst: Servaes named UNESCO Chair in Communication

UMass Amherst: Ahmed's site monitors Egypt's voting districts

UMass Amherst: Ogilvie is Paris-bound to continue 'Nature's Bible'

UMass Boston: Prof. Maria Ivanova Participates in Forum 2000 Conference

UMass Dartmouth: Hero of South Africa anti-apartheid movement at UMass Dartmouth

UMass Lowell: Teaching From Japan to Lowell

UMass Lowell: Professor, Seacoast Resident, Receives Fulbright Award More

UMass Lowell: Researchers Excavate Sites in Lowell and Northern Ireland

UMass Medical School: Nobel Peace Prize winner has strong ties to UMMS -- Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf leading ongoing collaboration

UMass Medical School: Shan Lu to lead International Society for Vaccines
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To learn more about UMass faculty activities (research, teaching and service) please visit our online database.

STUDENT EMBASSY

UMass Amherst: Five awarded Fulbright Scholarships for International Study

UMass Amherst: Share Thanksgiving dinner with international students

UMass Amherst: Senior Touts UMass Experience

UMass Dartmouth: Students travel thousands of miles to learn Portuguese at UMass

UMass Lowell: War-Wise Student Plots His Career

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International Relations Advisory Council

Chair, Dr. Marcellette Williams, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and International Relations, University of Massachusetts

Dr. Jack Ahern, Vice Provost for International Programs, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Dr. Donal Carbaugh, Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Dr. Winston Langley, Provost, University of Massachusetts Boston
Dr. Eunsook Hyun, Associate Provost and Director of the Office of International and Transnational Affairs, University of Massachusetts Boston
Dr. Richard Panofsky, Assistant Chancellor University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dr. Michael Baum, Professor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dr. Mary Robbins, Special Assistant to the Provost for Academic Intiatives, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Dr. Krishna Vedula, Special Assistant for International Partnerships and Dean Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Dr. Mick Godkin, Director International Medical Education Program, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Dr. Katherine Luzuriaga, Associate Provost of Global Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Susan Kelly, Assistant Vice President for International Relations, University of Massachusetts

Please visit our website for more information on International Relations at the University of Massachusetts.

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