Monday, November 16, 2009

All Day

CC Rocking Chair Lounge

Ten Thousand Villages Sale

Purchase exquisite home décor, personal accessories, and gift items handcrafted by world artisans. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to artisans and their families to improve their homes, educate their children, and put food on the table, improving the economic vitality of their communities.

11:30-12:15

CC Barkley Room

The Smiling Coast of Africa –Debbie Owens, Doris Sarr, Judy Brookhiser, Pa-Lamin Sarr

The Gambia offers a unique cultural and environmental experience for those who are looking for something different. Experience the diversity of this African nation through the eyes of faculty members who embarked on this journey.

12:30-1:00

CC Ohio Room

Colors Beyond Red, White and Blue: What Study Abroad Can Do for You – Shauna Dillon, Lauren Carson

Students will discuss their study abroad experiences in Central America with a specific focus on the school system. The presentation will be related to social issues and compared to the United States.

2:00-2:30

CC Mississippi Room

Happiness: Perspectives from Austria –J. Ian Norris

Austrians are just as happy as Americans, even though they have lower incomes. However, by some measures, Austrians enjoy a higher quality of life. The science of happiness sheds light on the relationship among happiness, material well-being, and sustainable living.

2:30-3:30

CC Barkley Room

Bregenz, Austria: For Generations to Enjoy – Joe Baust, Pam Matlock, Brian Brush, Lindsey Rogers

Presenters share the beauty and environmentally savvy area of Bregenz, Austria through photographs and stories base on their recent KIIS visits. Topics include a totally underground hydropower plant, national and local recycling efforts, waste disposal and elementary education efforts to raise sustainability awareness. Come see how the pristine beauty of the area is being preserved for future generations.

3:30-4:15

CC Theatre

Video Contest Showcase

All MSU Students are invited to submit a video up to 4 minutes in length based on the IEW theme: Your World to Explore. This session will showcase the winning videos. To submit a video, please upload to YouTube and email the link to studyabroad@murraystate.edu.

6:00

CC Ballroom

Phi Beta Delta Induction & Reception -By Invitation Only

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

All Day

CC Rocking Chair Lounge

Ten Thousand Villages Sale

Purchase exquisite home décor, personal accessories, and gift items handcrafted by world artisans. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to artisans and their families to improve their homes, educate their children, and put food on the table, improving the economic vitality of their communities.

10:30-11:00

CC Mississippi Room

African media: Its role in HIV/AIDS awareness –Robin Phelps

Illiteracy, ideologies passed down for centuries, malnutrition and a lack of an education system are factors affecting the lack of awareness communication about HIV/AIDS in Africa. This presentation explores the role media play in Sub-Saharan Africa in HIV/AIDS awareness, explains the need for increased communication on the topic, and identifies possible solutions for remedying these complications.

10:30-11:00

CC Cumberland Room

We Discovered Korea – Lynn Patterson, Cindy Clemson, Vicki Anderson

Participants from 2009 Discover Korea Program will share their experiences. Panel members will share their own perspectives and reflections from this exchange program with Daegu University in South Korea.

11:00-12:00

CC Ohio Room

Extending China’s Great Wall to Murray State Classrooms – Stephanie Carpenter, Tina Coffelt, Kelly Rogers

Faculty who participated in the Discover China 2009 program gained valuable insights on China to bring to their classrooms. Some of these insights will be shared at this presentation by faculty from history, organizational communication, and physical education.

12:00-1:15

CC Cumberland Room

Topics in Europe

• Propaganda and Filmmaking in WWII: Leni Riefensthal - Celia Wall, Journalism & Mass Communication

• Discovering the Sustainable Home in Europe - Greg Mayes, Industrial Engineering Technology

• The Future of Things Past: a Comparative Look at Surviving Traditions of "Dragon-slaying" in Europe - Therese Saint Paul, Modern Languages

• European Melting Pot?  Turkish Immigrants in Germany - Oliver Muscio, Chemistry

12:30-1:15

CC Mississippi Room

Become a Fulbrighter: Faculty Fulbright Award Information Session – Stephanie Rea, Latricia Trites

Based on their experiences in applying for and receiving Fulbright Awards to Germany and Taiwan, faculty from English and Music will present a session for faculty geared towards writing a proposal, finding a host institution and navigating the application process.

12:45-1:15

CC Ohio Room

Amnesty International – Nichole Hunley, Torey Moore, Samantha Simms, Katelyn Campbell

“Amnesty International doesn’t just reveal the outrage of human rights abuse but inspires hope for a better world through public action and international solidarity.” Members from MSU’s Amnesty International will be providing information about the organization. Come see how you can get involved and make a world of difference!

12:45-1:30

CC Barkley Room

Uniting the Colonized: International Solidarity as a Strategy for Achieving Environmental Justice

- Miranda Brown

Bordering the Caribbean, northeastern Colombia is a region of dry tropical forest and cultural diversity, but underneath it all lays an internationally valued resource which devalues and endangers the ecosystem and communities which depend on it. The situation is not so different from that found in the Appalachian Mountains. With these two regions united under the same struggle we can increase the ability of the oppressed to achieve environmental justice and ultimately social justice.

1:30-2:30

CC Ohio Room

Looking for Remedies in all the Right Places –Ann Beck

How other countries experiences in providing health care to their populations can provide us with some useful “remedies.” The focus is on the ‘best case’ approaches to various health care system dilemmas. European, Asian and Latin American examples and experiences are briefly outlined.

2:00-5:00

CC Mississippi Room

From Re-fabricated Stories of Creation to the Dukes of Burgundy: Research Projects of Seniors Studying Modern Languages - Moderator: Reika Ebert

This session is divided into 10 minute research presentations.

• Popol Vuh: A fraud or a masterpiece of its time? - Lauren Bell

• Studying Abroad and Learning a Second Language in Germany and America - Katie Davidson

• Testimonio: Latin American Writing Style as Seen in Hasta No Verte Jesús Mío - Jennie Dickerson

• Communist Restrictions as Illustrated in the Cuban film, Fresa y Chocolate - Shavonna Edwards

• Reporting on Peru: a Comparative Look at Peruvian Newspapers, Urban vs. Rural - Heather Ferguson

• Un Análisis de la Poesía Mística de San Juan de la Cruz y Santa Teresa de Ávila: ¿El amor Carnal o El Amor Divino? - Ashley Hargrave

• African Influence on Cumbia - Dominique Hillman

• ‘Sacrifice’ in Gabriela Mistral’s Poetry - Amanda Plumlee

• The Story Behind the Hofbräuhaus in Munich - Jordan Sangmeister

• The Dukes of Burgundy: The Death of Charles the Bold and the Formation of Modern Day France - Scott Schaefer

2:30-3:15

CC Barkley Room

International Slang – Bill Mulligan
Slang is frequently used in conversation around the world and is not taught in traditional language courses.  To communicate effectively with local people and navigate your way safely through a culture it is helpful to know what is and is not proper.  For example if someone in a London pub exclaims to the bartender “put one in the wood for Joe” it means Joe hasn’t arrived yet but I want to pay for a drink for him now. It is useful to know these things.  This session will share slang from around the world and offer a few suggestions to travelers on how to try to avoid sticky situations. International Slang books for sale for $1 following presentation. - Sponsored by Phi Beta Delta International Honors Society

5:00-6:30

CC Barkley Room

Whither healthcare? How do we navigate? An International Comparison - Jeanie Embry, Harriette Seiler, Suguru Nakamura, Reika Ebert, David Canning

A panel presentation led by speakers presenting the US and Canadian systems and their views on the current health care debate. The panel will also include speakers offering international perspectives to provide comparative viewpoints. Guest speakers Jeanie Embry and Harriette Seiler are active members of Kentuckians for Single-payer Healthcare.

6:00-7:00

Performing Arts Hall, Fine Arts

Music Showcase: International Performing Arts Institute

Enjoy performances from MSU students who participated in the prestigious International Performing Arts Institute in Kiefersfelden, Germany in the summer 2009 music performance program led by Assistant Professor Chris Mitchell.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

All Day

CC Rocking Chair Lounge

Ten Thousand Villages Sale

Purchase exquisite home décor, personal accessories, and gift items handcrafted by world artisans. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to artisans and their families to improve their homes, educate their children, and put food on the table, improving the economic vitality of their communities.

9:30-2:00

CC Ballroom

International Bazaar

MSU international students showcase their native language, arts, food, religion and more.

Countries represented include: Belize, China, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey

10:30-11:00

CC Ohio Room

Pursuing Partnerships across the Globe –Whitney Peake

This workshop details my three week visiting professorship at St. Istvan University in Gödöllő, Hungary. From visiting a local bear farm to discussing topics outside my specialty to large classes, pictures and recounts of the experiences I gained will be presented from a context of building and maintaining partnerships across the globe.

1:30-2:00

CC Mississippi Room

International Contributions to Financial Reporting Standards –Clyde T. Stambaugh

This presentation is an overview of the diverse contributions that many countries have made to financial reporting standards. The presentation ends with a brief status report on International Financial Reporting Standards.

2:00-2:45

CC Ohio Room

World Labor Issues –Martin Milkman, Sebastian Pangerl, Dorcas Sanya, John Findley

Students will present papers dealing with labor issues: union wage differentials, German and US labor markets, and work week differentials.

3:30-4:15

CC Mississippi Room

How to Become a Murray State International Ambassador ­– MSU International Ambassadors

Do you want to interact with people from other countries? You can right here at Murray State! The International Ambassadors lead a small group of new international students to help with their transition to Murray State University and the local community. Ambassadors enroll in a 2 credit hour course that is also designated as a service learning course. Come see what the program is all about!

4:30-5:30

CC Barkley Room

GoingGlobal, Career Opportunities in the U.S. and Abroad – Ross Meloan

Career Services has acquired access to an international database of job opportunities for international students and U.S. citizens available worldwide. The database is updated frequently and includes search capabilities related to academic background, types of positions, company names, types of companies, and country. The database also includes country and company descriptions and work related visa requirements. The main purpose of this session is to introduce GoingGlobal. Additionally, ideas and suggestions on how MSU and the ISRRC can better meet the needs of the international community will be discussed.

6:00

CC Barkley Room

Keynote Address: Strategies for Surviving the World Food Crisis

Guest Speaker: Dr. Istvan Feher, Szent Istvan University, Hungary

Professor Istvan Feher is a senior economic development expert with 30 years of private and public experience. He has served as a consultant to the World Bank, the U.S. Agency for International Development and various governments of the EU15. Dr. Feher is currently a professor in the Marketing Institute and a member of the faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at Saint Stevens University in Godollo, Hungary. He has extensive high level policy advisory experience developing strategies for rural development and EU accession for Hungary and other Central European nations. His expertise includes EU integration, institutional development, domestic and export marketing management and research development. Dr. Feher has also served as Deputy Secretary of State in the Ministry of Agricultural and Regional Development. Additionally he was Head of the Cabinet for the Ministry of Agriculture in Budapest. Professor Feher has represented Hungary in several international activities including EU and FAO trade negotiations.

7:00-9:00

CC Theatre

On Taiwanese Time: A Screening of Tsai Ming-Liang’s What Time is it There? –Timothy Johns

What Time is it There?, a film by the Taiwanese director Tsai Ming-Liang, both engages with and challenges stock notions of globalization and universal time. Part of what makes this engagement worthwhile is the film’s deadpan humor. A screening of the film will be accompanied by a brief lecture on Taiwanese cinema and a short question and answer session.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

All Day

CC Rocking Chair Lounge

Ten Thousand Villages Sale

Purchase exquisite home décor, personal accessories, and gift items handcrafted by world artisans. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to artisans and their families to improve their homes, educate their children, and put food on the table, improving the economic vitality of their communities.

10:30-11:00

CC Ohio Room

How International Students respond to Culture Diversity – Nanteerapon Engphaiboon and Yuejin Xu

One challenge to international students is how to respond and adapt to a new culture which could be totally different from their home culture. Presenters will discuss their experience and findings via survey at MSU along with strategies to deal with cultural adaptation.

11:00 – 1:00

CC Rocking Chair Lounge

MSU Signature Programs Study Abroad Fair

Learn about opportunities to participate in direct exchange programs across the globe as well as short-term study abroad opportunities with your favorite faculty and staff members at MSU.

11:00-12:00

CC Mississippi Room

Trolling for a Norwegian Original: From Mountain King to Domestic Drollery – Johan Koren

Trolls have their origin in Scandinavian folklore, but they have permeated literature through the ages. The Mountain King who lost an eating contest with the Ash Lad became Tolkien’s orcs. Rowling’s 12-foot grunters and Pratchett’s silicon-based life forms, but also Jansson’s cute and cuddly Moomintrolls. What makes these normally charmless, dull-witted monsters so lovable?

12:30-1:15

CC Barkley Room

You Better Belize It! – Bonnie Higginson, Matthew Holdman, Jenaya Perdue

Forty-six MSU students have taught in Belize since the inception of the Belize Teaching Experience in 2007. Two former participants in the program will share the benefits and challenges of teaching and living in Corozal, Belize.

2:00-2:45

CC Mississippi Room

Integrating Study Abroad in Your Classes: The Spring Break 2009 Trip to Germany – David Pizzo

As a professor in the history department, I designed and led a trip to Germany over spring break 2009. This trip was a co-requisite course with History 412: Modern Germany class. The students and I will be discussing ways in which travel courses can and should be integrated in academic curricula.

3:00-4:30

CC Barkley Room

International Negotiation Strategy

Guest Speaker: Dr. Bharathi Rao, Senior Consultant, Infosys

7:30

CC Theatre

Global Alumni Distinguished Lecture Series

• Terry Clark, ’81 Engineering Physics, Attorney, Harness, Dicky and Pierce

• Shane Knotts, ’86 Accounting, Royalties Manager, Sony Music Publishing

• Russ Oates, ’01 Geography and Journalism, Deputy Dir. Of External Relations Center for Strategic & International Studies

Friday, November 20, 2009

11:00-11:30

CC Mississippi Room

International Rankings on Information Technology and Communication –Masaru Okuda

As global economic depression is beginning to see the signs of being bottomed out, each nation is looking for ways to rebuild national economy. The goal of this presentation is to raise awareness on the status of ITC development in the US compared to other industrialized nations in the world, particular to Japan.

2:00-2:30

CC Mississippi Room

Human Rights Across the Globe ­– Jessica Grannon, Kassandra Skellington-Johnson

An overview of a few of Amnesty International’s priorities including children’s rights and Darfur. Come, ask questions and find out the many ways you can help stop human rights abuses.

6:00

CC Theatre

Keynote Address: Honeymoon with My Brother

Guest Speaker: Franz Wisner, Author

Franz Wisner has no idea what to label his profession. Writer? International travel addict? Professional dumpee? He is the New York Times bestselling author of Honeymoon with My Brother, a memoir of the two-year, 53-country honeymoon he took with his younger brother Kurt after being left at the altar by his fiancé, and the recently released How the World Makes Love, a look at dating, marriage, sex, and romance around the planet.

Franz and his honeymooning brother have appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, and Fox News, among others. He has also penned essays for NPR, Redbook, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Toronto Globe and Mail, and Coast Magazine.