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Passport to the World Initiative Expands Access to Studying Abroad: Rutgers University is committed to removing any barriers that would keep students from participating in study abroad opportunities. Read about our Passport to the World initiative and upcoming Study Abroad Fair on October 11.
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Rutgers Global Grants: New Cycle Opens on October 6: Rutgers Global Grants are intended to initiate research or engagement that fosters international partnerships as well as new international educational initiatives. These modest seed grants are offered yearly to full-time Rutgers faculty from all campuses, including tenured, tenure-track, and clinical faculty. All applicants are encouraged to consider accessibility and inclusion during proposal development.
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Rutgers-Newark Partnership Seeks to Educate African Graduate Students in STEM: Leaders from Rutgers-Newark, the president of Malawi, and officials from an African non-profit dedicated to advancing STEM careers celebrated a partnership that aims to provide Rutgers graduate degrees to as many as 100 African students annually.
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Meet Mi Hyun Yoon, Graduate School-Newark, American Studies: At Rutgers-Newark, graduate student Mi Hyun Yoon found a mentor who helped inspire her to research Korean American history—rarely the focus of academic study—and a place to pursue her goals as an activist.
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Mohamed Sanu is Changing Lives in West Africa: For years Mohamed Sanu made his mark on the football field at Rutgers and then for the NFL. Now he is working to make a difference for children in Sierra Leone, his mother’s native country where he lived briefly growing up.
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Rutgers Nursing Degree Helped Her Travel the World to Help Others: Across the globe and over five decades, Rutgers School of Nursing alumna Jane Coury has leveraged her love of public health to help others battle illness, neglect, and environmental dangers.
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Join us at our Fall 2023 Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, October 11 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Livingston Student Center in Piscataway! Open to all RU undergrad and grad students.
Learn more: go.rutgers.edu/fall23saf
#RUGlobal #RUStudyAbroad
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Our students worked on their creativity with the Tie Dye event during our first Friendship Fridays last week! Check out their pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAW2wU
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Facebook: “Luisa Alvarado shares with us her study abroad experience through the “Human Health and the Metropolis: Tensions and Transformations in Southeast Asia” program:
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“My motivation for studying abroad is the curiosity to see other parts of the world and how they live. Another reason is to see how their healthcare system runs and how it compares and differs from the U.S. The biggest culture shock was seeing how respectful and humble the people from Thailand are. Not only with us as their guests, but also with each other, especially the elderly....”
Luisa Alvarado
Human Health and the Metropolis: Tensions and Transformations in Southeast Asia Thailand | Summer 2023
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Rutgers University was honored to celebrate the Africa-America Institute's 70th Anniversary Gala on September 19 in New York City.
In the photo from left to right are: Richard (Ric) Marlink, Director of the Rutgers Global Health Institute; Tiffany Butler, Associate Vice Chancellor for Educational Equity; Michelle Stephens, Founding and Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice, Ousseina Alidou, Professor in the Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literature; Pamela Morgan, Co-Chair, UN NGO CSW; Eric (Rick) Garfunkel, Vice President for Global Affairs; and Baba Badji, Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of French and the Department of English.
#RUGlobal Rutgers University Africa-America Institute (AAI)
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Fall 2023 Study Abroad Fair, October 11, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Livingston Student Center: Don't miss this key study abroad event. Join us to find out more about our program offerings and how international exposure can give you a competitive edge in your job hunt.
We’ll have food, music, and giveaways—including application fee waivers and scholarships!
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Livingston Student Center
84 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854
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Friendship Friday: Art Class, October 13, 4:00-5:00 p.m., South Lounge, Honors College, College Ave.
Friendship Fridays are open to all Rutgers students, both domestic and international, from 4:00-5:00 PM. Each week there will be a different theme where attendees can enjoy games, activities, and conversation - all while making new friends from around the world.
This week, join us for the opportunity to learn origami or make some festive fall crafts!
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Friendship Friday: Coffee & Conversation, November 3, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Graduate Student Lounge, College Ave. Campus Center
This week, join us to meet other students, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and some snacks!
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International Students: Signature Career Event, November 6, 5:00-8:30 p.m., Busch Student Center
If you're an international student interested in finding an internship or job in the United States, the International Students: Signature Career Event is not to be missed! At the event, you will learn how CES and Rutgers Global support you, the resources available, and employment options on F1 or J1 student visas.
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Film Screening and Q&A, November 6, 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m., Fine Arts 110, Rutgers-Camden
Rutgers-Camden will be hosting a film screening of the award-winning short film, ‘Il Moro’ (The Moor), which tells the story of Alessandro de’ Medici (1510-1537), first Duke of Florence who was also the first Black European head of state. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Daphne Di Cinto.
All are welcome!
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More Global Events:
Study Abroad Advising:
If you aren’t sure which program you would like to apply to, or if you would like to get a head start on planning for your abroad experience, the first thing you should do is speak with one of our Rutgers Global-Study Abroad advisors!
Check out our online and in-person advising and info sessions here.
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We are always looking for globally-oriented stories and events to share in Global Connections. If you have suggestions for submissions, please email them to [email protected].
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Rutgers Global is the university-wide office for international affairs at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The office provides extensive study and service-learning abroad opportunities, academic support for international students, visa and immigration processing for international students and scholars, international partnership facilitation, and on-campus global programming that helps to educate students and professionals alike. Rutgers Global is committed to comprehensive internationalization for both students and faculty, creating resources and opportunities to enhance our global engagement at home and abroad. | | | | |
