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INTERNATIONAL REACH
Interested in serving as an global ambassador? International Reach is the answer for you! International Student Services invites you to join International Reach, a volunteer program that allows international students, scholars and family members to give cultural and issue-oriented presentations about their home country in local schools, campus venues and community organizations. For more information, visit http://www.iss.wisc.edu/reach or email reach@studentlife.wisc.edu. To become a volunteer, simply attend one of the upcoming information sessions on Wednesday, March 9th & Monday, April 4th. All sessions begin at 5:00 pm and are held in Mezzanine C of the Red Gym.
UPCOMING ISS EVENTS
- International Student Photo Contest
Show us the world through your lens! Deadline for submissions: March 23, 2011. You can submit NOW!! For details, see: http://iss.wisc.edu/photocontest2011.html
2011 Categories include:
International Landscapes (seascapes, city/urban or country/rural scenery of any country or region of the world, including your home country, others you have visited, or the US);
Cultures, Traditions & People of the World (festivals, food, national celebrations, family or community);
The Badger Experience in the USA (people and friends you have met in the US, your best Madison experience, your best UW or college Experience). Prizes will be given for 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place and Honorable Mention in all categories.
Prizes: gift certificate to the University Bookstore, Round trip Van Galder bus tickets to O'Hare Airport, and more!
Eligibility to participate: Contestants must be UW-Madison international students or family members of an international student all holding F or J visas only. Submissions are accepted electronically.
- Student Discussion: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
Monday, March 21, 4:30-6:00pm, Grainger Hall, Room 5120
Be a part of discussions taking place on campus about significant global issues. Together with the Global Health Initiative, the ISS – Millennium Development Goals Awareness Project will lead the interactive, student discussion on this week's topic: gender equality and the empowerment of women around the world. Discus the challenges, learn about relevant volunteer opportunities, help envision new multidisciplinary research ideas that you can be a part of. Students from all majors encouraged to attend! Light food and beverages will be on hand, but the discussions will be even more nourishing. For more information and to see a list of other sessions in the five-part series, check: http://ghi.wisc.edu/.
- Taste Of Cultures: Discover Japan!
Thursday, March 24, 6:00-8:00pm, On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym
Do you like sushi? Are you curious about geishas? Have an interest in Japanese culture? Join us at this event to hear presentations about Japanese life, and enjoy free samples of authentic Japanese food. Expand your world view by learning about the cultures and customs of Japan from UW-Madison Japanese students. This event is free, but space is limited! Be sure to arrive early! No registration is necessary.
- Out and Abroad: LGBT Panel and Social
Tuesday, March 29, 5:00-7:00pm, MSC Lounge, Red Gym & Armory
Considering studying or traveling abroad? Come listen to this panel of U.S. and international students to hear about their experiences living/studying in another country and identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). The panel will be followed by an opportunity to make connections with globally-minded friends and to enjoy good food. Come share your wisdom, experiences, and stories. (This session was canceled in February due to a snow storm. Hosts are planning for better weather this time!)
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
The Center for Leadership and Involvement will be providing a free Financial Management Workshop that is sponsored by Associated Bank for student organizations on Tuesday, March 8th from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Masley Media Room in the Red Gym. This workshop will cover financial topics important to running a successful student organization such as:
• Funding and Grants
• Taxes
• Budgeting
To register, please send an email with name, student organization and email address to cfli@studentlife.wisc.edu or call (608) 263-0365.
- FRIDAY GLOBAL HEALTH FILM SERIES
Friday, March 4th is the kick-off month for the UW-Madison Center for Global Health's Film Series!
Friday, March 4th 11am-12pm
Not Just a Paycheck (Unnatural Causes)
1260 WID
Friday, March 11th 1pm-2pm
Back to Basics (Rx for Survival)
159 Education Building
- UNDERGRADUATE GLOBAL HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES – NEW!
The College of Agricultural & Life Sciences along with the Center for Global Health is proud to present Undergraduates with a new and outstanding range of unique global health field opportunities that are both local & global, including experiences in Milwaukee, the United Nations, Bad River Reservation, Ecuador, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Nepal and China! The credits from the field experiences will count toward the required experiential learning for the proposed undergraduate certificate in global health, although students do not need to be a part of the certificate program to enroll. For a list of opportunities, see here.
Email questions to: Lori DiPrete Brown. UW-Madison Center for Global Health dipretebrown@wisc.edu; Sherry Tanumihardjo. Nutritional Sciences sherry@nutrisci.wisc.edu; John Ferrick. College of Agricultural & Life Sciences jferrick@cals.wisc.edu; Sweta Shrestha, Associate Instructional Specialist. UW-Madison Center for Global Health sshrestha@wisc.edu.
CAREER CORNER
- The Campus Special, LLC
Account Executive—Sales and Marketing
The Campus Special is the industry leader in college marketing. We are based out of Atlanta and Chicago and work with over 100 universities. In 2010, Inc Magazine named The Campus Special to the Inc 5000 list as one of the fastest growing private companies in the US. Each summer, we hire over 300 students to work as Account Executives in our paid summer internship program. As an intern for The Campus Special, you will develop the skills that cannot be taught in a classroom and gain hands-on experience in account management, advertising, sales, marketing, and learn advanced communication skills.
Compensation: Paid
When: Summer 2011
Where: Madison, WI
Who: Marketing
Deadline: March 27, 2011
Location of Job Description: L&S Career Services BuckyNet
Contact Info: Matt Brown; www.CampusSpecial.com; 1-800-365-8520
- RE/MAX Preferred
Social Media and Technology Support
Our busy Madison office has an immediate paid internship or part-time position for a social media and technology support person. This position will provide general technology support, software training, website updates and also educate our team about the latest hardware, software and social media applications.
Compensation: Not specified
When: Summer/Semester 2011
Where: Madison, WI
Who: Communications/Media/IT
Deadline: March 25, 2011
Location of Job Description: L&S Career Services BuckyNet
Contact Info: Ginny Gilbert; soldremaxwisconsin@gmail.com
- White House Internship Program
White House
All White House Interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program. The fall internship term runs from September 6, 2011-December 16, 2011. Please visit our FAQ page for questions regarding the internship. Please visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/
Compensation: Unpaid
When: Fall Semester 2011
Where: Washington D.C.
Who: Anyone interested
Deadline: March 13, 2011
Location of Job Description: L&S Career Services BuckyNet
Contact Info: Alyson Palmer; apalmer_associate@who.eop.gov
- Time Out Chicago Magazine Internship
Looking for a great writing experience? Time Out Chicago, a leading arts and entertainment magazine, is currently looking for organized, pop-culture minded writers who can think on their feet and keep up with the pace of a weekly magazine. The responsibilities vary for each position.
Compensation: Unpaid/Academic credit available
When: Summer 2011
Where: Chicago, IL
Who: Writers/Communications/Media
Deadline: March 10, 2011
Location of Job Description: L&S Career Services BuckyNet
Contact Info: Jenny Coate; www.timeoutchicago.com/section/were-hiring
- The Horton Group
Marketing Internship
The Marketing Interns will gain exposure to the practical use of social media for marketing, brand management, customer loyalty, engagement and recovery in the insurance industry. The skills developed through this internship offer exposure to a professional business environment and insight into ability to leverage social media strategies as a practical marketing channel in the professional and financial services industry. Working under the direction of the New Business Development Department, the intern will have an opportunity to gain practical work experience that enhances educational and career goals.
Compensation: Paid
When: Summer/Semester 2011
Where: Orland Park, IL
Who: Marketing/Advertising
Deadline: March 9, 2011
Location of Job Description: L&S Career Services BuckyNet
Contact Info: Marla McCarthy; www.thehortongroup.com
- International Internship Programs:
SUMMER 2011 Internships
Mahindra & Mahindra – India – 1-2 positions – Agronomy/soil science/integrated pest management/extension related/agricultural engineering. Housing provided. Deadline 3/22
FALL 2011 Internships
First Book – Ireland – Multiple majors. 1 position. Housing provided. Deadline 3/21
Students who acquire these positions or who find their own international internship can (or in some cases may be required to) register for a 3-credit "Worldwide Internship" Course/Study Abroad program including the course, international insurance, admin fees, etc.
General questions? Contact: Maj H. Fischer internships@international.wisc.edu
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University of Wisconsin - Madison, International Student Services
716 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Tel: 608-262-2044, Fax: 608-262-2838
Email for general questions: iss@studentlife.wisc.edu
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