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Monday, November 30
1:00pm–3:00pm
Monday, November 30
4:15pm–5:15pm
Monday, November 30
7:00pm–8:00pm
Monday, November 30
7:00pm–8:30pm
Tuesday, December 1
5:30pm–6:30pm
⇒ Student & Scholar Advising ⇒ Faculty, Staff, & Visitors ⇒ J-1 Scholars ⇒ Scholar Newsletter: December 2008
The recent Open Doors report from the Institute for International Education shows that IU Bloomington is now ranked 13th among US colleges and universities for the number of international students enrolled, and 38th among institutions hosting international scholars. IU also ranks highly in sending student overseas for study. For more information, view the full press release, or go to www.iie.org.
Thanksgiving recess ends; classes resume.
Final examination period.
Office of International Services closed. (If you have an emergency during this time, please email intlserv@indiana.edu or leave a message at 812-855-9086.)
Classes begin for the second semester.
Neal Haslam and Kirsten Haydon
Each month, we recognize the activities and accomplishments of our visiting scholars, in hopes that this will help you get to know others on campus. This month, we recognize two visiting scholars who are artists-in-residence at the Collins Living-Learning Center—Neal Haslem and Kirsten Haydon. The couple met while attending RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) in Melbourne, Australia, where they are now lecturers. Both were invited to Indiana University by the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts to teach an 8-week course in their respective specialties.
Neal was born in South Africa and raised in the U.K. and Australia. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) Honours major in Graphic Design from University of Tasmanian School of Art (Hobart), then a Masters in Communication Design from RMIT University. He is currently working towards a Ph.D., researching the social aspects of communication design at RMIT University. While in Bloomington, Neal is teaching CLLC L100—Design for Public Space, while maintaining his teaching in Australia via email. He will present a lecture entitled “Fear and Knowing: Design Disasters” on Tuesday December 2, 2008, 5:30–7:00pm at the Collins Living-Learning Center Coffee House (10th and Woodlawn).
Kirsten is originally from Auckland, New Zealand and studied at Manukau Institute of Technology (Auckland) before moving to Melbourne, where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Art in Gold and Silversmithing at RMIT Univeristy. She has been exhibiting internationally since 2000 and is nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Gold and Silversmithing at RMIT University in the School of Art, where she lectures. Her teaching and research specializes in enameling processes for constructed jewelry and objects. Kirsten is a New Zealand Antarctic Arts Fellow (2004) and has received awards in Australia and New Zealand. While at IU, Kirsten is teaching FINA S481—Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design III.
It’s good. I meet some of my students in the hall and have the opportunity to talk to them in a less formal situtation. We’ve also met some of the RA’s who look after the floors at Collins. It’s also very nice to have somewhere warm to come back to at the end of the day.
We eat with students in the dining hall at Collins, which has some great food. We have the use of bicycles, it's very close to everything. I share studio space with students in Fine Art, but I had to adjust to things like the kiln being in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius.
We judged a music contest at Collins. We’ll have Thanksgiving with Nicole Jacquard (faculty host). We’d like to see a basketball game.
We’ve enjoyed the food and the microbreweries. We went to ten pin bowling, stand up comedy, biked the Rail Trail, and we’ve been to the Farmer’s Market.
Be prepared for lots of paperwork. It takes a lot of time when you first get here to get everything sorted out. This is a great opportunity for cultural exchange, but don’t spend all of your time immersed in the university. There are some differences we didn’t think about, like the format of papers and such.
It’s good to be here in Bloomington, but it’s also nice to use as a base for travel around the US. It’s good to get out of your comfort zone and see some of the US; there’s so much to see.
J-1 scholars are permitted to enroll in classes, but only on a part-time basis (6 credit hours or less per semester, or part time in the Intensive English Program). You should consult the Office of the Bursar for the latest information about fees. If you wish to become a full-time student or you wish to enroll in a degree program, please contact an advisor in OIS about the necessary procedures for changing your status.
Join us at 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 10th at the International Center (111 S. Jordan Ave.). We invite J-1 scholars and their families to bring a holiday dessert to share with others who will be attending. We will share stories of our holiday traditions from around the world. Please RSVP by Friday, December 5th to intlcent@indiana.edu or by calling 855-7133 so that we may plan accordingly.
Monday, December 22nd, 12:30pm at the International Center. Enjoy seasonal music, fun activities and delicious food while making new friends. Bringing a favorite dish to share is appreciated, but not required. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP to intlcent@indiana.edu by Thursday, December 18th.
Tuesday, December 30th, 7:00pm at the International Center. We will be showing the movie RV starring Robin Williams. This fun comedy takes a humorous look at a family’s attempt to get away from it all on a rare vacation. The multiple misadventures they encounter during their vacation will have you laughing throughout the movie! Please RSVP to intlcent@indiana.edu by Saturday, December 27th.
Friday, December 5, 2008, 12–1:30pm, Ballantine Hall 004. A free lecture by Susan Brownell, Professor of Anthropology from the University of Missouri—St. Louis, sponsored by the East Asian Studies Center.
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 2:00 PM at Recital Hall (Merrill Hall) Cost: Free Admission. For information about this and other performances, visit the Jacobs School of Music website.
The Frank Southern Ice Arena (1965 S. Henderson Street) is open through February. They offer offers public skating hours, lessons for adults and children, hockey leagues, and more. Call the Ice Information Hotline at (812) 349-3741 or visit their website to learn more.
Friday, December 12, 2008, 7:00–9:00pm. Come enjoy a night of fun for the whole family! This free event includes activities everyone can enjoy, with a different theme each month! More Contact Info: recsport@indiana.edu Web site: www.recsports.indiana.edu
Single game tickets are available for you to enjoy IU basketball games over the winter break. Visit the IU Athletics website for ticket information for men’s basketball games and women’s basketball games.
Bloomington Worldwide Friendship is a non-profit, community-based organization that fosters friendships between IU international visitors and Bloomington area residents through a matching program. BWF has been a source of friendship and hospitality to thousands of internationals for more than 50 years, and their mission is simple—to create a world of friends. BWF is committed to respecting the customs and cultures of international students and scholars while helping provide an authentic American experience. If you are interested in becoming a member or have questions, please visit the BWF website.
We would like to thank the scholars who presented, and all who attended, the 2nd annual Scholar Symposium on November 18th. The scholar posters are currently on display in the Office of International Services (Franklin Hall 306).
Cholpon Bekbalaeva:
Methodologies to Develop Critical Thinking with Students of Higher Institutions
Claudia Drieling:
Constructs of “Home” in 20th Century Black Literature
Rongzhu Li:
Exit & Entry Administration and Immigration Law
Weiguo Pang:
High School Survey of Student Engagement
Parthasarathi Ramakrishnan:
Theoretical Pursuit of Peptide Fragmentation
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