EU Open House, May 7, 2011
May 7, 2011 – 4:19 pmVisit the European embassies during the EU Open House on Saturday, May 7th.
http://www.eurunion.org/EUinUS/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=20
International Education Week: November 15-19, 2010
November 10, 2010 – 1:22 pmCelebrate the 11th annual International Education Week this year November 15-19th. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education the week highlights the importance of the benefits of international education and exchange. “This joint initiative of the is part of our efforts 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.”
http://iew.state.gov/
World Universities Forum, January 14-11, 2011-Hong Kong
June 22, 2010 – 9:23 amThe World Universities Forum is an annual conference held at different locations around the globe. While specific topics and themes may vary, the role of the forum is to explore the “future of the University in a changing world”.
The upcoming Forum will be held from January 14th-16th in Hong Kong, China at the Hong Kong Institute of Education. To learn more about the conference, the call for papers (due July 14th, 2010), and the submission process, visit the conference information site here:
http://ontheuniversity.com/conference-2011/
The wonders of foreign language blogging
May 18, 2010 – 4:10 pmGlobal Voices Online is a resources that both collects and highlights the voices of bloggers in their native tongues.
You can many different bloggers from different countries and in different languages on their website at:
http://globalvoicesonline.org/
NPR ran a recent story about the site, the transcript for which can be found here:
Europe Day-Europe week, May 9 to May 16, 2010
May 1, 2010 – 4:11 pmEUROPE WEEK
May 9-16, 2010
From May 9 to May 16, 2010 – with a special focus on May 9, Europe Day* – EU Centers of Excellence, universities, think tanks, other non-governmental organizations and the Embassies and Consulates of EU Member States around the US will take part in Europe Week 2010, hosting events designed to create a better understanding of the European Union. Europe Week events include speeches, seminars and workshops on EU issues; film screenings, concerts and cultural events related to the European Union or to EU Member States; presentations at high schools and universities; and more. Select details are below.
http://www.eurunion.org/EUinUS/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=26
Today is World Health Day – 7 April 2010
April 7, 2010 – 4:56 pmThis year World Health Day is focusing on on urbanization and health.
“With the campaign “1000 cities – 1000 lives”, events will be organized worldwide calling on cities to open up streets for health activities. Stories of urban health champions will be gathered to illustrate what people are doing to improve health in their cities.”
For more info visit the World Health Organization site below:
