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In this edition you can read about MSU’s expanding global presence in Dubai; faculty work in Sweden to help grow the bioeconomy; the record number of international students enrolled at MSU; a master’s degree program that is helping fill the void of agricultural and environmental volunteers in the Peace Corps; and using foreign language immersion as a cornerstone of teaching in one of MSU’s residential colleges.
Campus News and Announcements
MSU expands global presence with Dubai agreement
MSU moved forward in forging a strong Middle East presence by signing an agreement on Sept. 25 that puts into action the next steps toward opening not-for-profit MSU programs in Dubai International Academic City. Go to Full Story
MSU marks 2007 International Education Week
International Studies and Programs at MSU will hold a number of activities to mark this year’s International Education Week. Go to Full Story
International film festival to focus on Latin America
MSU’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences will host its second annual international film festival, CASIFF, Nov. 8 through 11 featuring films of Latin America. All films will be shown free of charge in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building at the corner of Wilson and Red Cedar roads. Go to Full Story
Forum raises idea of U.S.-Canada open market for energy
When it comes to the production of energy, our neighbors to the north might be a logical partner. That was the thrust of a recent forum at MSU to address policy-related issues concerning the United States and Canada. Go to Full Story
Features
Foreign language immersion a cornerstone of MSU’s new residential college
MSU’s Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) is helping students find their voices and speak their minds through foreign languages. Go to Full Story
Faculty
Michigan and Sweden work together to grow the bioeconomy
A delegation from Michigan, which included Gov. Jennifer Granholm and MSU faculty members, traveled to Sweden in August to discuss how the country and the state can use their competitive advantages to create thriving bioproducts industries. The major objective of the trip was to find out how Sweden manages its forests to support industry and manufacturing without harming the environment. Go to Full Story
MSU-University of Nigeria partnership boosted by visit
Peter Limb, MSU Africana librarian and adjunct professor of history, Echi Nwogu, senior special assistant to the vice chancellor, and Chinedu Nebo, vice chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), work on strengthening partnerships during a summer meeting at UNN. Go to Photo
Students
Record number of international students enrolled at MSU
New records at MSU’s Office of Admissions show a significant rise in the number of international freshmen admissions for the 2007–08 academic year, making it the highest international enrollment in MSU history. The spike in the number of international students enrolled at MSU is partly attributed to the university ramping up its recruitment efforts in a number of countries. Go to Full Story
MSU master's degree program produces skilled Peace Corps volunteers
Already a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers, MSU is working to fill the void of agricultural and environmental volunteers in developing countries by offering a master’s program that lets students combine service abroad with coursework on campus.
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