RSVP - Study Abroad Returnee Event
Updated 8.23.2011
Updated 5.21.2012
Congratulations to Christopher Cone who received a Benjamin Gilman Scholarship and a Freeman Asia Scholarship to apply towards his UALR Study Abroad Exchange Program in Chengdu, China.
Chris just completed his sophomore year at UALR. He is a Media Production major with a minor in International Studies. Chris began his studies of Mandarin at UALR and plans to continue his study of the language at our exchange partner, Sichuan University, in China during the 2011/2012 academic year.
The Office of International Services and Programs Abroad will be hosting our second Travel Blog and Photo Competition. The purpose of the competition is to encourage UALR students to share their study abroad experiences with the UALR Campus and Community. Approved entries will be posted on the Programs Abroad Horizons Blog: http://www.ualr.edu/horizons/
Winners will be chosen based on votes submitted by the campus community. After all entries have been submitted, you can vote for your favorite Blog and Photo once the entries are posted online (further details on voting to follow).
Blogs and Photos must be submitted to amjones5@ualr.edu by August 19st, 2011. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 7th at the second Study Abroad Alumni Event to be held in DSC G.
UALR Students may submit travel blogs from Spring 2011 and Summer 2011.
Questions: email Aimee Jones at amjones5@ualr.edu
UALR has broadened the scope of its annual International Celebration Day to include a week filled with activities designed to enhance inter-cultural awareness and understanding. The Event is celebrating the wonderful diversity of cultures, ideas, music, food and traditions both around the world and on our campus! These events serve to celebrate national International Education Week, as described in proclamation by Governor Beebe.
The event is designed to include student, staff, and faculty volunteers and participants. If you are interested in getting involved, we need help in the following areas:
Sign up to Volunteer! Questions - please email studyabroad@ualr.edu.
Below, please find a listing of the week’s events. We will be posting additional details as the week approaches, so check back often!