The GLI Weekly is Here!

In this email, you will find:

• Important reminders and updates regarding GLI, study abroad, and advising
• Internship opportunities
• Funded travel abroad
• And more!

Advising & Registration!

Freshman and Sophomores!

• If you haven’t done your fall advising session yet, please book an appointment with either Sarah or Gillian on Navigate by the end of the semester!

Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior Reminders!

• Freshmen: register for GBLD 110
• Freshmen on the 3-year track: register for GBLD 110 AND GBLD 220
• Sophomores: register for GBLD 220
• Seniors: register for your section of GBLD 499

Study Abroad Deadline

• Priority applications for fall 2025 and AY 2025-2026 are due in December! For more information, email Stephan Cardella, GEO’s Program and Technology Manager, at stephan.cardella@mso.umt.edu.  

You're Invited!

Intern with GLI!

Funded Travel Opportunity!

Join us in vibrant Taiwan to gain critical language skills and increase your global awareness by applying for this fully funded program.

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center has partnered with Shih Chien University in Taipei, Taiwan to expand Chinese language and cultural immersion opportunities for students from UM. Taiwan is an island with a distinct identity, robust democracy, and dynamic economy that Americans need to better understand. The Taiwan Summer Study Tour offers a unique and generous opportunity to close the knowledge gap about Taiwan by inviting University of Montana students to spend two weeks in Taipei studying Mandarin language and deepening their knowledge of Taiwanese culture.

With a blend of class time and cultural excursions throughout the island, this short-term educational program is designed to expose a new generation of students to Mandarin language (which can unlock diverse job opportunities), as well as its unique history and culture. This program can kickstart academic growth while providing the chance for students to bolster respect for and cooperation with people from different backgrounds. The study tour is fully funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center, in partnership with Shih Chien University. This means that round trip flights, lodging, transportation, language and cultural courses, cultural tours, and meals are covered. Please note that the study tour is not a UM course offering.

When: May 14-28, 2025

Applications open December 4, 2024!

Applications are Open!

United to Beat Malaria, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, invites students, researchers, and faculty to apply to attend our 2025 Leadership Summit, which will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 16-18th, 2025. This 3-day conference consists of 2 days of training and workshops to increase your knowledge of the challenges, opportunities, and funding needs for U.S.-supported global malaria programs. It culminates in a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill, mobilizing support for these programs with members of the United States Congress. These programs rely on funding through the U.S. Congressional budget to do their life-saving work of building more resilient health systems globally.

Volunteers will help advance bipartisan support for global health funding while developing their skills as policy advocates. United to Beat Malaria can cover up to 80% of travel costs for accepted applicants. We can also provide documentation to support applicants seeking external funding to attend the conference. Apply by January 5th at 11:59pm EST and reach out to mcross@unfoundation.org with any questions!  

Save the Date!

Join fellow faculty, staff, students, and community members at the 2024 Mansfield Lecture presented by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5th in the UC Ballroom or online. 

 In this fireside chat, “Leadership Lessons From the 1960s: A Front-Row Seat To History,” Goodwin will share powerful insights from her latest #1 New York Times bestseller, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s. This event is a highlight of the Mansfield Dialogue series at UM, which are always free and open to the public, but advanced registration is recommended.

Don't Miss!

Get Involved!

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center is seeking applicants for its Student Advisory Council, which will begin meeting in the Spring semester. All interested students with leadership experience and willingness to support the Mansfield Center are encouraged to apply.

• The Mansfield Center Student Advisory Council meets monthly to plan campus and community outreach and events related to the mission of the Mansfield Center. The Council will work to engage students, plan and support events, and provide student perspectives. Participating students gain the opportunity to build skills in leadership, collaboration, and event planning while learning about community involvement, outreach, citizen diplomacy, and international exchange. Members may have opportunities to support various Mansfield Center programs, including the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), Mansfield Dialogues, student events, and other international exchange and local engagement programs.
• Qualifications:
• Undergraduate or graduate student
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Interest in creative problem-solving, leadership development, and cross-cultural engagement
• Willingness to learn about and promote the Mansfield Center’s mission and work
• Time commitment: approximately 20 hours per semester
• How to Apply: Email a resume and brief statement of interest to Program Coordinator Buddy Wilson at buddy.wilson@umontana.edu by Monday, December 9
• Thank you for supporting the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center.