| Monday, November 12 |
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| 11:00-12:00 | CC Barkley Room
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London 2012: Out of My Comfort Zone and Into My Element - Rachael Isom Study abroad provides the unique opportunity to reexamine oneself and redefine one’s place in the world. This paper uses journal entries and photographs, as well as post-program reflections and commentary, to present my memorable experience of the CCSA London Summer Program 2012.
Get the Taste of Life - Bassel Alhashemi
Study abroad can turn us into more responsible and open-minded people. Hear from an international exchange student how studying abroad has advantages for the future and how it has changed one student's life. |
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12:30-1:30
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Student Learning in Study Abroad
- Bonnie Higginson, Meg Brown, David Pizzo, Fred Miller, Melanie McCallon, Mike Basile (moderator)
How do we design study abroad programs and courses that focus on student learning? A panel of experienced faculty leaders and study abroad professionals will discuss program design and learning outcomes, intentional and unforeseen.
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| 1:30-2:30 Updated presenter! | CC Barkley Room
| Now What: Using Your Study Abroad or International Experience to Find a Job Domestically, Internationally, or in International Education
- Robyn Pizzo, Katie Mantooth
In our increasingly internationalizing world, international education experiences are becoming more sought after in the newest generation of job candidates. This workshop will detail how to highlight your study abroad and international experience on a resume and what to say when discussing your study abroad in a job interview. |
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| 3:00-4:00 | CC Barkley Room
| The Arab Spring: Reflections from MSU Students
-Abdullah Alfalagg, Yemen; Abdullah Elsayed, Egypt; Bassel Alhashemi, Syria, Osama Benyaia, Libya; Mike Morgan, moderator
Students will reflect on the political situations in each of their countries in the wake of the so-called “Arab Spring.” The panelists will make opening statements, respond to questions from the moderator, and then answer questions from the audience. |
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| Tuesday, November 13 |
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11:30-12:30
| CC Mississippi Room
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Giftedness and Talent Development: A Comparison of Western and Eastern Perceptions
- Echo Wu, Director of the Center for Gifted Studies
The mainstream of Western perception on giftedness and talent might have been influenced by as far back as Plato and Aristotle, who emphasized the importance of innate ability, or the nature. Meanwhile, Eastern perception on giftedness and talent development seems to be influenced fundamentally by Confucian philosophy on learning and achieving, and is far more sympathetic to the importance of nurture, or the developmental issues, rather than nature.
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| 12:30-1:30 | CC Cumberland Room
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Food That Unites Us
-Paula Amols, Dining Services Director
The simple dumpling—every culture and country has dumplings. And while they all might seem different, the idea and often the products are similar, highlighting our commonality and shared history.
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1:00-1:45
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| Travel and Teach Abroad with Children
-Timothy, Jennifer, Laurel, Matthew, Carter, and Katey Johnston
Dr. Johnston, his wife Jennifer, and his children ages 6 to 11 will share their “lessons learned” while living in Regensburg, Germany for a semester and teaching MSU students. Dr. Johnston and his daughter Laurel will also reflect on a 2-week Study Abroad program to South Korea, a significant father-daughter shared experience.
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| 2:00-2:45 | CC Mississippi Room
| Understanding Non-Verbal Communication in South Korea
-Mi-Hwa Park, Young Kwang Song, Minsoo Kim To communicate effectively, we need to understand not only the meanings of verbal communication but more importantly the meanings of nonverbal communication. For effective communication skills, we will provide a participant-tailored South Korea nonverbal communication workshop.
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| 4:00-5:00 | CC Ohio Room | Ask a Regensburger! What you Need to Know about Regensburg
- Eva-Maria Dittert & Maximilian A. Lukesch, Student Ambassadors of the University of Regensburg, Germany Going abroad is a huge adventure! It is exciting and ambitious – being informed is half the battle! Two students from Regensburg will fill you in on life and culture of the university and this beautiful German city. |
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| 5:00-6:30 | CC Mississippi Room | Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
-Jie Wu with the International Cultures & Languages Association (ICALA) A one-hour workshop on the art of Chinese calligraphy, both theory and practice. It will provide ample hands-on experience of writing well-balanced Chinese characters with a brush and ink |
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| Wednesday, November 14 |
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9:30-2:00
| CC Ballroom
| International Bazaar
-Sponsored by the International Student Organizations This annual event allows students from the MSU community to meet and talk with Murray State international students from more than 25 countries throughout the world. Information booths, question and answer, and native performances will blow you away as you learn about the culture and contribution of international students at MSU.
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| 12:00-1:00 | CC Mississippi Room | New Faculty Introduction: International Experiences for Faculty and Professional Staff
-for New Faculty only, RSVP to ccain@murraystate.edu |
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| 1:00-2:00 | CC Ohio Room | Fifty Years After Silent Spring
-Kate He, Howard Whiteman, Claire Fuller, Michael Flinn, Rett Weber, Paul Gagnon, Robin Zhang This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, which helped launch the environmental movement. This panel discussion will focus on a wide range of environmental issues including climate change, biological invasions, reduction in biodiversity, loss of habitats, etc. to raise public’s awareness of the impacts of anthropogenic activities on natural ecosystems. |
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| 1:00-2:00 | CC Cumberland Room | Immersed in South Korea
- Crystal Savage Participation in the Discover Korea professional development program enables growth through cultural immersion with international students at Daegu University. Hear how an MSU Resident Director expanded her knowledge and understanding to help connect with international students at MSU. |
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| 2:00-3:00 | CC Barkley Room | The Trouble with Trabbies - Mark Welch The role of the Trabant, an East German automobile, in the reunification of Germany in 1989 & 1990. Soldier Poets and the Great War - Roy Helton How the large number of soldier poets of WWI reacted to and presented the Great War in their work. A Hapsburg in Mexico: Europe's Last Grasp for a Colony in America - Mike Waag
The story of the Hapsburgs in Mexico is the stuff of Shakespearian
tragedy. They were a handsome young couple from the most distinguished
royal families of Europe: the Archduke Maximilian von Hapsburg
(1832-1867), younger brother of Franz Josef of Austria, and the Princess
Charlotte, daughter of Leopold I of the Belgians. All tragedies provoke
the same question. Why? The answers to historical questions edify us
all, regardless of what be our particular discipline. We all live in the
present and must decide the future. History informs our decisions.
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| 2:30-3:30 | CC Mississippi Room
| Profs Learn, Too: What Taking Students Abroad Teaches Faculty and Professional Staff
-Jim Bryant, Jacqueline Hansen, Mike Kemp, Shawn Smee, Melanie McCallon (moderator) Hear from faculty and professional staff across the curriculum about the transformative nature of leading students abroad and why they keep coming back for more. |
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| 3:30-5:30 | CC 3rd Floor Concourse and Meeting Rooms | Study Abroad Fair: CCSA & KIIS Summer Programs Learn about the upcoming CCSA & KIIS Study Abroad Programs offered by your MSU faculty: - Austria-Bregenz, Reika Ebert
- Czech Republic, ZB Smetana & Dale Leys
- England, Patty Parish & Roy Helton
- Germany, David Pizzo
- Japan, Yoko Hatakeyama
- Mexico, Mike Waag
Additional Programs Available: Belize, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine |
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| Thursday, November 15 | | |
| 11:00-12:30 | CC Barkley Room | After the Sun Set: The Aftermath of British Imperialism -Zack Heern, Bill Mulligan, David Pizzo, Taufiq Rashid The panel will look at the aftermath of British Imperialism in several contexts— Iraq, Ireland, India/Pakistan, and Africa. Many of the world’s seemingly most contentious issues have their origins in the British Empire and its policies. |
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| 11:30-12:30 | CC Mississippi Room |
New Faculty Introduction: International Experiences for Faculty and Professional Staff -for New Faculty only, RSVP to ccain@murraystate.edu |
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| 12:30-1:30 | CC Cumberland Room |
The People of the Reindeer: Southern Saemi in Norway, an Indigenous Minority within a Minority - Johan Koren Only a few thousand people consider themselves South Saemi, an indigenous minority, a distinct branch of the Sámi people of Scandinavia living mostly in central Norway and Sweden, for whom reindeer are as sacred as buffalo to some Native American tribes. How do they preserve their unique culture? |
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| 1:30-2:00 | CC Barkley Room |
Education of Students with Disabilities in India -Ajay Das Educational provisions for students with disabilities in India have undergone a tremendous change in the last three decades. The emphasis has shifted from segregated settings to a more inclusive one. This paper will address the factors that brought about this change and implications for future. |
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| 2:00-3:00 | CC Mississippi Room |
Facilitating Transitions to the Classroom for International Students: A Discussion of Strategies, Lessons and Insights from Faculty and Students -Lee Kem, Jennifer Wyatt The cultural landscape of classrooms in American institutions of higher learning is becoming increasingly diverse. Teaching and advising strategies that reflect the global needs of international students will be discussed during a panel discussion with faculty and international students from MSU graduate programs. |
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| 3:30-6:30 Start Time Updated! | CC Barkley Room
| Modern Languages Senior Colloquium
-Janice Morgan (moderator)
Ten MLA students present literary and cultural topics from Spain, Latin America, Europe, and Japan. Though their project papers are written in their languages, the colloquium will be conducted in English. Q & A to follow.
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| 4:00-5:00 | CC Mississippi Room
| Ethics in International Business
-Katherine Taken Smith, L. Murphy Smith While financial statement analysis, corporate financial reporting requirements, and other technical topics are critically important in modern-day global commerce, the issue of ethics addresses deeper truths about doing business and life in general. This presentation provides an overview of steps in ethical decision-making, what can be learned from well-known financial scandals, and makes a compelling argument that what really satisfies a person’s soul is not fame and fortune, but living a life reflecting noble character and personal integrity. |
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7:00
| Richmond College South Commons Meeting Room
| Queering Customs: LGBT Students Study Abroad - Jody Cofer, Mike Morgan, Reika Ebert, Mitchum Owen (MSU Alum), Robyn Pizzo, Josh Adair (moderator) Our personal backgrounds can impact our international experiences, whether we identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT) or as part of the ally community. Our identities can enhance our international experiences in positive ways or pose challenges or learning opportunities as we interface with our host cultures. Often students have questions, concerns, or interest in how their identity might impact their experience if they choose to go abroad. Is a particular country safe for someone like me? Where should I look for the most credible information on how a particular society perceives the LGBT community and human rights in general? This panel discussion is to share insight into these issues and explore resources that are available to LGBT and ally students interested in study abroad.
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| 7:00 | CC Theatre
| Global Alumni Distinguished Lecture Series
 Mike Fraser, Vice President of Sustainability Development, Schneider Electric
-BS Journalism/Public Relations and Marketing
Schneider Electric is a $30 billion leader in sustainability and energy management founded in 1836 headquartered in Rueil Malmaison, France. Fraser leads Schneider Electric's growth initiatives in the areas of sustainability services, including the company's online sustainability and energy management software, Resource Advisor (TM). Fraser's diverse 30-year career includes leadership roles within a variety of industries, including environmental and recycling services, systems integration and business management in companies such as Source 44 and Safety-Kleen Systems. 
Dave Washburn, Vice President of Operations, FLW Outdoors
-BA Advertising '95, MA Mass Communications
Dave Washburn joined FLW as a Communications Specialist in 1999 and since has held positions as Communications Director, Executive Editor of FLW Outdoors Magazine, and Vice President of Communications. Washburn graduated with his bachelor's in 1995 as Outstanding Senior Man and worked with Ralston Purina, the St. Louis Rams, and Fleishman-Hillard before joining FLW. Washburn is currently the President of the MSU Alumni Association and Chairman of the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce.
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