International Affairs Program

The Puksta Scholars, an exemplary undergraduate civic engagement program, is accepting applications for 2010-11 new scholars. The Puksta Scholars is one of the university's "Special Enhancement Opportunities Programs." There will be a limited number of $4,500 annual scholarships. If you have a strong commitment to civic responsibility and high ethical standards and want to bring about positive change within our campus and communities, apply now.

Please note that this scholarship is available for incoming freshmen, sophomores and juniors. It is not available for incoming seniors. For an application, overview and more Puksta information go to www.colorado.edu/puksta/ . For questions, contact Peter Simons( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 303-492-1962). 

The Center for Asian Studies at the University of Colorado is pleased to announce an exciting upcoming event:

On the evening of December 8, 2009 we will be partnering with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations to host a China Town Hall meeting: We are streaming a live, webcast speech by Kurt M. Campbell, the current Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs on “Current Issues in "China - U.S. Relations".  We also are proud to be hosting Dr. David M. Lampton, Dean of Faculty and Professor of Chinese Studies, at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University who will speak on  "Obama Deals with a Rising China", followed by a Q&A period.

For more information on the event, including registration details, click on https://www.123signup.com/event?id=jyvhz.  We hope you will join us for this exciting event.

 

 

 

A student taking IAFS 1000 would like to find a tutor.  Assistance is needed with research paper writing and reading comprehension.  Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you might be able to assist this student. 

Check out the Jewish Studies website for information about events, courses and studying abroad: http://www.colorado.edu/jewishstudies/.

1) $25,000 Ambassadorial Scholarships: International study at the master's level

 2) $50,000 World Peace Fellowships (covering 2 years): Postgraduate study at selected international universities

 Purpose:  International study while serving as Rotary's ambassadors of good will.

 Eligibility Criteria:

. Must be a citizen of a country with Rotary clubs.

. Must have completed at least three years of college-level course work or equivalent professional experience.

. May NOT be a Rotarian or direct descendant of a Rotarian.

. Proficiency in the language of instruction in the proposed host country.

. Must be available for an in-person interview in late August 2010.

 Application and information available at: www.Rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/Educational

 Application Deadlines:

World Peace Fellowship - April 15, 2010

Ambassadorial Scholarship - May 3, 2010

 

Submit application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Valorie Goodall Mooney           

2879 Shadow Creek Drive, Apt. B-105

Boulder, CO 80303-1735

Phone:  303-545-0191

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