INST Info Mail Weeks 8-9
UPCOMING EVENTS
*FRACKING: Does it Pose a Risk to our Environment?
Tuesday, March 10th
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Avogadro’s Number, 605 S. Mason St.
This diverse panel of Colorado State University experts will discuss the potential impacts of new techniques for oil and gas extraction on soil, water, air quality, and biodiversity, as well as greenhouse gas emissions associated with natural gas gathering and processing. Free and open to the public. Part of the “Managing the Planet Panel Series” hosted by CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability. For questions regarding the series or current panel, please contact Michael Streight at Michael.Streight@ColoState.edu or (970) 491-1423.
*“Concern for Human Rights in D.C. and Hollywood” with Michael Haas
Wednesday, March 11th
4-5pm
Behavioral Sciences Building A101
On March 11, the Department of Communication Studies is hosting a talk by Michael Haas, an expert in the area of international human rights, who has recently turned his attention to popular representations — motion pictures in particular — that have played have played a role in bringing rights violations to light. His talk is the second in a series of invited lectures that are concerned with the convergence of humanitarian advocacy and mass media — talks that are made possible through the support of the Morgan Chair fund. Dr. Haas has edited and authored over 40 books on the topics of government and politics, and in 2010 he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
You will find a longer description of the event in this link (a Source article that was published this morning): http://source.colostate.edu/speaker-concern-for-human-rights-declines-in-d-c-rises-in-hollywood/. This event is free and open to the public.
She’s the First: Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, March 12th
5:30pm
LSC 312
She’s the First is a new student organization that fundraises and raises awareness for global female education issues. We are holding our first meeting this Thursday. See attached flyer more information.
*Presenting Isatou Ceesay, Gambian Environmental Activist
Monday March 30th
5-6:30 p.m.
Clark A 204
Isatou Ceesay is the leader of a movement to collect, wash and recycle plastic bags into crocheted purses and other gifts. She is also now featured in a children’s book: http://oneplasticbag.com/.
The Gambia is notorious for human rights issues especially when it comes to women. Projects like Ceesay’s allow women to earn money help women to be able to get basic literacy education and stand up for themselves, not to mention the environmental benefits. See the attached flyer for details. Contact: Bethany DeHamer: betuska@gmail.com. Free and open to the public.
*Violent Extremism & U.S. Response, a discussion with U.S. Senators John McCain & Lindsey Graham
Wednesday, April 1st
7pm
Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex (Denver)
The CELL would like to extend complimentary student tickets to this upcoming event: Violent Extremism & U.S. Response, a discussion with U.S. Senators John McCain & Lindsey Graham, moderated by Ed Henry, Chief Whitehouse Correspondent for Fox News.
Tickets will sell out! If you are interested in attending, please reserve your tickets ASAP by clicking HERE and choosing “Balcony” level seats at $0 (please note that, while tickets are free, there is a nominal processing fee).
“How a Study Abroad Adventure Will Make You a Phenomenal Leader, Entrepreneur or Job Candidate” with Matt Shoup
Thursday, April 2
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Physiology 103
Matt Shoup, a 2003 FLL alum in Spanish, studied abroad in Alcalá, Spain.
He now runs a very successful painting business “M & E,” is a small business coach, and donates very generously to scholarships for FLL students to study Spanish abroad.
I will be sharing my experience studying abroad in Spain during my 2002 spring semester at Colorado State University. During this message, I will share all of my most memorable experiences, stories and a few embarrassing moments. I will also share some of the biggest take aways, lessons learned as well as things nobody will ever tell you about studying abroad.
This message will teach students how a study abroad adventure will make you a phenomenal leader, entrepreneur and/or job candidate. We will also have lots of fun in the process! All are welcome.
During this presentation I will share:
The Study Abroad Roller Coaster Cycle
5 Tips to Maximize your Study Abroad Adventure
Travel Hacking- The $100 weekend
Getting the Language Right
What nobody tells your about “Reverse Culture Shock”
http://www.mattshoup.com/event/the-study-abroad-adventure
Please address any questions about the event to:
María del Mar López-Cabrales, Ph.D.
Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literatures Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures C Clark 117A Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone: 970-491-5957 / Fax: 970-491-2822
E-mail: Cabrales@ColoState.edu
http://central.colostate.edu/people/cabrales/
OPPORTUNITIES:
- Colorado School of English Summer Internship
CSE is hiring for a summer intern to assist at our language school in Denver, Colorado. The intern will gain professional experience managing social media platforms and online marketing, as well as coordinating school activities and special events. The intern must be passionate about working with students of different cultures and backgrounds in an ESL setting. See attached for more information.
- Apply to become a Cultural Mentor!
Apply by April 13th for the Fall 2015 position
Are you ready to make a difference to newly arriving international students? Interested in becoming an intercultural communicator, and making friends from around the world? Then apply today to become part of the volunteer team of Cultural Mentors!
Learn more about the application process and the benefits of becoming a Cultural Mentor. This position is open to everyone–students and scholars, Americans and Internationals, graduate and undergraduate. Apply or learn more here: http://isss.colostate.edu/cultural_mentor_selection/.
- Please see the attached grant applications for the International Development Studies travel grant and the Von Grunebaum Award. The International Development studies travel grant is available to faculty and students associated with the International Development Studies program for research or conference travel related to international development. The Von Grunebaum Award is for an outstanding student in Asian Studies. More information can be found at CSU’s International Initiatives Website. The deadline for all grants is March 25, 2015.