Tag: International Education
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REMINDER: Faculty-led travel course proposal due May 1 to deans
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This is a reminder to submit a travel course proposal to your academic dean for Winter 2022 by May 1, 2021. Find the proposal form and important COVID-19 updates on the OIE Travel Course website. International and domestic course proposal applications accepted! Two key policy updates include a new requirement for two faculty/staff leaders for…
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Faculty-led Travel Course Proposal Applications Open
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Submit a travel course proposal to your Academic Dean for Winter 2022 by May 1! Find the proposal form and important COVID-19 updates on the OIE Travel Course website. International AND Domestic course proposal applications accepted! Two key policy updates include a new requirement for two faculty/staff leaders for each program and each program will…
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Kristy Aoki receives regional recognition for work with international students
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Congratulations to Kristy Aoki for being recognized with the Patti Jones Award for Outstanding Leadership in Region V of the Association of International Educators (NAFSA). Region V consists of the states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. Aoki, now an academic advisor served previously for the University as assistant director for International Student and Scholar Services. In recognizing…
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Wisconsin sues to stop ICE’s in-person class requirement for colleges | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Wisconsin has joined 16 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit to stop the implementation of a new rule that requires international students to take their college classes in person for their visas to be valid, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Monday. In a statement Monday, Thompson said the system values its international students and fully supports Kaul’s…
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International scholars, faculty and staff? We want to hear from you…
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The Office of International Education is aware that international scholars, faculty, and staff are in unique situations due to COVID-19, where travel restrictions, public health fears, academic challenges, and worries about family and relatives can be felt more acutely. The OIE wants to reaffirm our support for you. Please take a few minutes to respond…
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UW-Green Bay student among WiSys APPStart Challenge finalists
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For Immediate Release from WiSys, April 10, 2020 WiSys has selected three app ideas as finalists in the WiSys APPStart Challenge. The contest, open to all UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay and UW-La Crosse faculty, staff, students and alumni, connects great mobile app ideas with the expertise and resources necessary for commercial launch. The three app finalists are:…
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You can participate in live fitness classes
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Kristy Aoki, assistant director of International Studies, and Alex Wandersee, UREC fitness coordinator, are offering live fitness classes online! All classes will require no equipment. To attend Bodyweight Strength (Mondays at 11:30 a.m.) and Yoga (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.) with Wandersee, simply follow UREC on Instagram or Facebook (information below) so you can…
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Deadline Approaching: Winter 2021 faculty-led Travel Course proposals (changes & updates)
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From the Office of International Education: The Office of International Education (OIE) hopes that everyone is safe and healthy and is adapting to our new online reality. Our office is looking forward in both planning for future programs and working with faculty across our campuses to continue to bring international experiences to students once it…
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UW-Green Bay study abroad students impacted by coronavirus precautions | NBC 26
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UW-Oshkosh has suspended its spring study abroad program in South Korea. While UW-Green Bay has not suspended any international programs so far, two students will be impacted by Oshkosh’s decision, as UW System Universities work together to send students abroad. UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison have also suspended programs in South Korea. The decision was made with…