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LAS International On-line
Vol. 6, No. 4
October 31, 2007
Affirming a Commitment to Global Learning
www.las.iastate.edu/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' ongoing efforts to coordinate all aspects of international activities within the College including international studies, study abroad, exchange agreements, research and outreach.

Features
GLOBALIZATION – Take technology and global issues, add some cultural topics and expert guest speakers, and you have the makings for an innovative cross-disciplinary Iowa State course for senior and graduate students.

"Technology, Globalization and Culture" (mechanical engineering/world languages and cultures 484/584) is an examination of the present and future impact of the internationalization of society. It's designed, say course organizers Jim Bernard and Mark Rectanus, to prepare students professionally, socially and culturally for leadership roles in a diverse world.

Bernard is an Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in engineering and Rectanus is a professor of world languages and cultures who teaches German.

Bernard and Rectanus designed the elective course for students to be "more aware of the threats and opportunities" facing them in a global society. The course is now in its third year and has about 140 students.

Learn more about the globalization and its impressive lineup of guest speakers on-line at www.las.iastate.edu/newnews/globalization1029.shtml

Grants
INTERNATIONAL GRANTS PROGRAM – Iowa State University’s Council on International Programs is issuing a call for proposals of up to $5000 for internationalization/globalization grants to be spent by June 30, 2008. The grants will fund individual and group projects led by faculty and staff to enhance the infusion of international perspectives into the learning, discovery and/or engagement activities of the university.

The deadline is November 15, 2007 and purposes should be submitted electronically to Penni Bryant at pabryant@iastate.edu.
www.iastate.edu/~cip/Grants/Grant.html

Study Abroad
PROGRAMS ON-LINE - A listing of the available College of Liberal Arts and Sciences study abroad programs is on-line – listed by countries and semesters the programs are offered.

LAS offers study abroad scholarships to help students defray costs of international travel in conjunction with their programs of study. The deadline for the spring 2008 programs (including spring break) is November 1.
www.las.iastate.edu/international/studyabroad.shtml

DOWN UNDER - The LAS Office of Career Services is accepting student enrollment for a study tour of Australia and New Zealand. The spring semester course includes a final exam of an 18-day trip visiting U.S. international employers in the fields of manufacturing, high-tech, business, government, law, the arts, teaching and non-profit organizations.
www.las.iastate.edu/careerservices/index.shtml

Past Issues
Fall 2007
October 15
September 28
September 6
2003 to Spring 2007

LAS International On-line
Michael Whiteford, LAS dean
Dawn Bratsch-Prince, director of LAS international programs
Dave Gieseke, LAS public relations