Introducing Global Peers for Success

UAHuntsville is introducing a program that will pair international and domestic students in the interest of mentoring, offering opportunities for conversation, and encouraging interaction that will enhance the university experiences of all students across campus. Please take the survey to find out more about this great new program!

Photo Contest for Study Abroad Participants

Dear Global Travelers:

The University of Alabama in Huntsville contributes significantly to Huntsville's unique cultural diversity by sponsoring the annual International Festival of North Alabama, a one-day, family-oriented spectacular that features a variety of global performances and ethnic exhibitions, as well as international arts and cuisine on Saturday, September 29th at Spragins Hall. In addition to these activities, UAHuntsville will host a juried Photography Exhibition showcasing works from students who have traveled abroad through international academic programs in 2011 or 2012. We ask you to share with us your unforgettable moments, distinct cultural experience, and breathtaking adventures!

Applicants are encouraged to submit up to three original photographs in digital format: 800 x 1200 jpgs at 72ppi or between 2MB and 3MB. All works should be submitted by 5 PM, Friday, August 31. In addition to the images, each entry should include the artist’s name and contact information, title of the work, date and location the photo was taken, and a short artist statement (2-5 sentences) for each photo explaining how that site and moment was significant to you.

We will notify you by Friday, September 7^th if any of your pieces have been chosen for the exhibition and provide you further instructions at that point.

In addition to being on display for hundreds of visitors at the International Festival, these works will then travel to the University Center where they will be on view in various locations to promote UAH study abroad programs.

We know you had a great experience abroad and look forward to seeing your photos. Please send jpg images with “International Festival” in the subject line to Setareh Tajbakhsh st0002[at]uah.edu.

Fulbright Student Rrogam Information Session

All UAHuntsville students and alumni interested in learning more about the US Student Fulbright Program are welcome to attend the Information Session on Friday, April 13 from 2pm to 3pm in Morton Hall 343. This session will provide an overview of the program, application process, and campus application deadline.

Join the UAH Global Studies Facebook Page

The UAH Global Studies Facebook page has been revived.  I will post information pertaining to our students studying abroad, the Global Studies Program in general, and links to topics on multiple global issues.  Please take a look and join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/5875089077/

STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION

On Thursday, October 20, at 6:30pm in Morton Hall 240, the Global Studies Program will host an informational session for study abroad.  All topics concerning study abroad will be discussed.  In particular, the session will focus on the following faculty-led study abroad opportunities:

GS 199/CM 340 Ancient Greek Theatre
FL 201S/301S/FL 499S Intensive Spanish in Salamanca, Spain
NUR 418/518 Global Health, International Study in London

In addition, we will discuss the options for intensive German in Duesseldorf, Germany, art and art history in Cortona, Italy, and the various programs available through the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).

Please come (and bring a friend!).

Free Lecture on the Architectural Heritage of the Berlin Wall and Peenemünde

Uta Mense of the Technical University of Cottbus in Germany will give a public lecture entitled "The Berlin Wall and Peenemünde: Traces of the Modern Heritage of 20th-Century Germany." Ms. Mense will discuss how modern GIS-based technology can help identify the remains of these sites and help us better understand their historical significance.

The talk will be on Tuesday, February 8th, at 7:30pm in Roberts Hall 419.

Ms. Mense is from Germany and previously worked as an architect in the Netherlands and Germany. She has completed the postgraduate master program, UNESCO "World Heritage Studies," and is now working as a project-manager for EU-funded intercultural projects and conducting research on the heritage of the space race, focusing on the United States, Russia/Kazakhstan, as well as its origins in Germany.

Study Abroad Opportunities in Germany and Panama

For students seeking to expand their educational opportunities at UAH, the University is offering the Space Weather Summer Camp this summer in Germany and at UAH and The Research and Study Abroad Program in Panama. Both programs offer UAH credit and offer students incredible opportunities to study and research at top-notch facilities in Germany and Panama.

Please click on the links above for more information on these programs.