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International On-line
Vol. 5, No. 8
January 16, 2007
Affirming a Commitment to Global Learning
www.las.iastate.edu/students/international/
LAS International On-Line is the bi-monthly on-line publication
of the International Programs of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. LAS
International is part of LAS' on-going efforts to coordinate all aspects of
international activities within the College including international studies,
study abroad, exchange agreements, research and outreach.
Features
INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR - Whether it's India
to visit family or spending a semester studying abroad in Spain, Rohini Ramnath
has always felt comfortable when traveling.
"During my experiences in India I have become immersed in the culture because
of my heritage," the senior, who is majoring in political science, international
studies and Spanish, says. "And in Europe, the American culture is so similar
that I was comfortable there too.
"I'm interested in going to a culture that is not so familiar to
me. I want to throw myself out there and see how I react."
Ramnath will get that opportunity beginning next fall when she spends an academic
year in Ghana, studying at the University of Ghana in Accra. She'll be able
to make that journey after receiving a prestigious Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
with a value up to $24,000.
Read more about Rohini Ramnath on-line at www.las.iastate.edu/newnews/students0122.shtml.
Events
REEES EVENTS - Jeffrey Prater, professor of music and a 2005 Fulbright
Senior Lecturer at Immanuel Kant Russian State University in Kalingrad, will
present a special lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Martha-Ellen
Tye Recital Hall.
In his lecture, "Kalingrad: Russian City-State Walking a Balance-Beam
Between East and West," Prater will discuss the unique culture of Kaliningrad,
his observations about its diverse people and his musical involvement with the
city since 1999.
The following week (Tuesday, Jan. 30), Maria Paula Survilla of Wartburg College
will present "Back in the BSSR: Power, Protest and Meaning through Belarusian
Rock and Popular Culture." She will speak at 2 p.m. in the Gold Room of
the Memorial Union.
Learn more about the lectures at www.las.iastate.edu/REEEAS/events.shtml.
CENTERS OF ANTIQUITY - Glenn Storey, associate professor of classical studies
and anthropology at the University of Iowa, will present "Rome and Teotihuacan:
Prototypical Hyperurban Centers of Antiquity" Thursday, Jan. 25, at 4:10
p.m. in the Memorial Union's Gallery Room. The event is sponsored by the Classical
Studies and Latin American Studies programs.
News
SHORT COURSES - The Department of World Languages and Cultures is offering
a series of non-credit short courses in Russian, beginning Spanish, conversational
Spanish and beginning Turkish II. The short courses consist of 24 hours of classroom
instruction in a six-week format with a fee of $200 per short course.
www.language.iastate.edu/main/programs/ShortCourses.htm.
LONDON CALLING - A new program has been established for internship
opportunities in London. The 10-week program for the 2007 summer session includes
a two-week orientation in Washington, D.C., and eight weeks in London.
Students can earn academic credit, participate in cultural activities, obtain
substantive pre-arranged internships tailored to their individual career interests
and have a furnished apartment.
The application deadline is Feb. 2 and students should contact LAS Career Services
in 351 Catt Hall, 294-4841 or lascs@iastate.edu.
The program is coordinated by The Washington Center and more information is
available on-line at www.twc.edu/students/london.shtml.
LAS International On-line
Michael Whiteford, LAS dean
Steffen Schmidt, LAS director of international programs
Dave Gieseke, LAS public relations manager
Send submissions to dgieseke@iastate.edu
