STUDY ALABAMA NEWSLETER
May 2, 2018
Below you will find a series of news, event and resource items that may be of interest. To submit information for posting please send an email with your announcement to studyalabama.us@gmail.com
MEMBER NEWS from
The University of West Alabama
Connie Marine, International Coordinator, was selected by the US Fulbright Program for participation in the 2018 US Fulbright IEA Japan program.
UWA International Club President Pragabh Sharma and Vice President Zach Collier, a UWA study abroad returnee
Seth Mars, two UWA Saudi Arabian students Anoud Alsaqer and Mohammed Alanazi, and a UWA Chinese student Christina Huang were all invited to attend the International Student Leadership Conference in Georgia, April 13th-April 15th.
The international student conference helps study abroad returnees and international students to become stronger leaders on their home campus through interactive sessions and workshops. International Club President Pragabh Sharma and Vice President Zach Collier presented a session about integrating international and American students on UWA’s campus. Their session was attend by students and staff from various universities.
For more information contact: Ingrid Garcia-Galinat, Assistant Director, International Programs – igalinat@uwa.edu
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham
New partnership with Calhoun Community College extends successful UAB Joint Admissions Program
The University of Alabama at Birmingham announced a partnership with Calhoun Community College through the UAB Joint Admissions Program, launched in 2013.
Dates/events:
MAY 5th, 2018: 6th Annual Birmingham International Street Fair, Saturday, 10am-4pm Avondale Brewing Company & 2nd Ave. Everyone is welcome
May 16, 2018, Join SEVP and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on 5/16/2018 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT for the Government Voices Webinar: What to Expect at a U.S. Port of Entry. During this webinar, CBP officers and SEVP subject matter experts will have an in-depth discussion about port of entry processes non-immigrant students encounter throughout the student life cycle, including: Primary vs. secondary inspection. Documentation. How entry Processes may differ at land, air and sea ports of entry. Other topics related to student entry to the United States
May 25th, 2018: GSM USA Roadshow 2018 – Host: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. An all day international student agency speed-networking fair. Tables still available. See link for early bird registration discounts. Latest participant registrations are Registrations
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May 30 – June 1, 2018 Auburn University International Perspectives on University Teaching and Learning Symposium Internationalizing teaching in higher education. Registration. Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida, USA.
JUNE 3-5, 2018 – (From Alabama Dept of Commerce, Int. Trade Div.) The state of Alabama will host the SEUS-CP Alliance, for the first time since it inception, in Mobile on June 3-5, 2018. The theme “Shared Values For A Prosperous Future” will build on past conferences in developing common strategic goals and opening doors for businesses from the member provinces and states. The Southeastern United States – Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP) is a strategic partnership between six southeastern U.S. states and seven member provinces from Canada, established in 2007 to enhance economic ties and encourage technological and scientific exchanges between the two regions.
June 28-29, 2018 – Study Abroad Administrators Security Overseas Seminar June 28-29, 2018 (PDF FACT SHEET) Arlington, VA . The Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council And Foreign Service Institute Present this two-day course designed to assist participants in identifying security risks inherent in study abroad programs and develop their own training to help students prepare for traveling overseas. Contact Damon Brown at FSISOS@state.gov or 703-302-7280 (note: if you need access to the OSAC information email studyalabama.us@gmail.com)
SEPTEMBER 17-20, 2018 (FROM USDOC BIRMINGHAM) 3rd ANNUAL UNIVERSITY EXPORT CONTROLS UNIVERSITY EXPORT CONTROLS at the The Blackwell Inn on the campus of THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
OCTOBER 13 – 21 Recruit in Canada’s Fall 2018 Study and Go Abroad Fair Circuit
The 2019-2020 Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Program application is open!
Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminars<http://www.cies.org/i
Seminars are offered for the following locations:
* India<https://awards.cies.
* Taiwan<https://awards.cies.or
* CCAS – Russia<https://awards.cies.org
* Japan<https://awards.cies.
* Korea<https://awards.cies.
* France<https://awards.cies.or
* Germany<https://awards.cies.o
A full listing of upcoming webinars can be found online <http://www.cies.org/iea
Source: Peter Vanderwater, PVanderwater@iie.org via SECUSS-L listserv.buffalo.edu
The Fulbright US Student Program application deadlines soon.
Dont forget the Fulbright US Student Program – deadlines begin as early as August 1, 2018. Who should apply:
Recent graduates Graduating seniors and recent bachelor’s-degree recipients have some undergraduate preparation and/or direct work or internship experience related to the project.
Master’s and doctoral candidates Graduate-level candidates must demonstrate the capacity for independent study or research, together with a general knowledge of the history, culture, and current events of the countries to which they are applying.
Young professionals, including writers, creative and performing artists, journalists, and those in law, business, and other professional fields Competitive candidates who have up to 5 years of professional study and/or experience in the field in which they are applying will be considered. Those with more than 5 years of experience should apply to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
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US Dept of State OSAC Resources:
The following recent reports from OSAC may of interest. If your institution is not a member of OSAC and you are unable to access these reports feel free to email studyalabama.us@gmail.com as Study Alabama is an organizational member of OSAC and we will be glad to share reports of interest.
4/30/2018 – OSAC Early May Security Issues across Europe May Day, a traditional spring holiday that has become synonymous with International Workers Day (or International Labor Day or other similar derivations), is a day for workers and activists to celebrate the accomplishments of organized labor, as well as to express grievances, usually in the form of street protests. The complete report can be viewed at https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=23962
Apr 27, 2018 Cybersecurity Basic As technical and physical cyber defenses become more robust and effective, individuals have become the increasingly weak link in the security chain. This weakness is exploited by malicious actors through threats like phishing. No matter the technology that a company installs, a data breach or ransomware attack is only one click away. The following tips describe and offer advice regarding common cyber security issues that are non-technical in nature, and are particularly relevant to individuals traveling abroad. The complete report can be viewed at https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=23958
SOUTH AFRICA 2018 CRIME & SAFETY REPORT Africa > South Africa This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Offices at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria and Consulates Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. more..
Apr 25, 2018 Ordered Departure and Protests in Nicaragua On April 23, U.S. Embassy Managua ordered the departure of U.S. government family members and authorized the departure of U.S. government personnel in Nicaragua. The change in posture follows a week of violent protests opposing changes to Nicaragua’s social security system, which has since been redacted. Ordered departure status is mandatory for the specified individuals and requires them to evacuate the location immediately. Authorized departure is elective for non-emergency personnel. Ongoing civil unrest has impacted operations at the U.S. Embassy in Managua, which reopened the Consular Section on April 25 with limited staff. Full Embassy operations are anticipated to resume April 26, with emergency services for U.S. citizens from 0900 to 1200. Ordered departure is not permanent and is reviewed regularly for indicators that it is safe for affected individuals to return, including signs that potential threats have been mitigated or security conditions have improved. At this time, it is unclear how long the ordered departure will remain in effect for Managua. The complete report can be viewed at https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=23934
TRAVEL ADVISORY: NICARAGUA – LEVEL 3 (RECONSIDER TRAVEL) Western Hemisphere > Nicaragua Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to crime and civil unrest. more…
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In the NEWS:
Workforce Development isn’t about old jobs anymore. (PDF) Al Press Register This is Alabama. April 29, 2018. Workforce Training Solutions Wallace State Community College.
Why Alabama’s Research Universities are Important Business Alabama: Where R&D Goes to School. Research universities are on the leading edge of a new paradigm for economic development. Tue, Apr 24, 2018
Spanish auto supplier opens first U.S. plant in Vance. Tuscaloosa News. Truck & Wheel USA, the latest automotive supplier to open in Tuscaloosa County. Formed in 1998 in Navarre, Spain, the $35.2 million, 127,000-square-foot plant is the company’s first manufacturing plant in the U.S. March 9, 2018
Port of Mobile has(international) partner planned auto facility Al.com. to information released Wednesday by the Port Authority, its representatives signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with AutoMobile International Terminal. The company is described as a joint venture between Terminal Zarate S.A. and SAAM Puertos S.A. Buenos Aires-based Terminal Zarate provides a variety of port services. It describes its auto-handling facility on the Parana River northwest of the Argentinian capital as being among the largest such terminals in the Americas, handling more than 600,000 vehicles in 2017. Bloomberg describes SAAM Puertos as a Chile-based company whose operations include construction, development and operation of ports and various port services. The company says its shipping network includes 11 ports in six countries including Mexico and the United States. April 4, 2018
A Look at the Biosciences Industry in Alabama. Business Alabama. The bioscience sector is gaining critical mass and attracting top researchers and new industry to the state. April 26, 2018
Technology: Google starts construction on $600M Alabama facility. Birmingham Business Journal. Google breaks ground on $600 million data center in Alabama, creating 75 to 100 new jobs. April 10.2018
In ‘The New Face Of America,’ Journalist Alex Wagner Saw Herself NPR All Things Considered. Wagner was filled with questions about where she belonged, which family stories were myths and which stories were left untold. Her new book, Futureface, is her attempt to find answers about her ancestry. April 24, 2018 4:56 PM ET
University of Chicago Press Free Ebook:
In free e-book for May, Curiosity: How Science Became Interested in Everything, Philip Ball deploys curiosity to recover the humanity, foibles, and passions of early science.