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November 11–20, 2009
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the US Department of State and the US Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
November 11; 5:00–8:00pm
⇒ Student & Scholar Advising ⇒ Faculty, Staff, & Visitors ⇒ J-1 Scholars ⇒ Scholar Newsletter: January 2009
Dr. Christopher Viers
Christopher Viers, Associate Vice President for International Services at IU, has been elected to become president and chairman of the board of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest organization of international educators. His term will begin in 2010. See the full press release for more information.
Office of International Services (OIS) resumes normal business hours, open 9am–12pm and 1–4pm Monday through Friday.
Second Semester classes begin.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. University offices are closed and no classes are held on this holiday.
Claudia Drieling
Each month, we recognize the activities and accomplishments of one of our visiting scholars. We hope this information will be interesting and help you get to know others on campus. This month, our featured scholar is Claudia Drieling.
Claudia was born in the city of Bremen, Germany. She first came to IU in 2001 on a one-year doctoral dissertation fellowship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Since 2005, she has been a J-1 Research Scholar, hosted by the IU Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS). Her research concerns literary criticism, focusing especially on 20th-century literature by African Americans and other members of the black diaspora. She teaches introductory writing and black literature courses. She is also working toward publication of her dissertation on the notion of “home” in the literary works of contemporary African American writer Gloria Naylor.
In 2008, Claudia defended her doctoral dissertation with a first-time-awarded bi-national degree certification from partner institutions Kiel University (English) and Indiana University Bloomington (African American and African Diaspora Studies). Her previous degrees include an M.A./MBA in English, business administration, and education as well as a Post-M.A. in education with an emphasis on intercultural learning. As a tenured teacher in the German public school system, she has taught at high schools and business colleges. Claudia has also been actively engaged in fostering exchange and dialogue between international and culturally diverse populations through positions as a mentor and advisor to students. Among these was a long-term position she held as a “bridge person” for US students, helping them transition into German culture during their stay abroad.
If you move or change address, US federal regulations require you to report the new address to OIS within 10 days of the change. You may report the change by logging into iStart, using your IU network ID and password, and completing the “Change Local Address” e-form. OIS will use this information to report the change of address to immigration in the SEVIS system.
The next scholar luncheon will be held Thursday, January 22 from 12–1pm at the International Center (111 S. Jordan Ave). Please email intlcent@indiana.edu by Monday, January 19 if you plan to attend.
The International Center will resume programs and activities in mid-January. Please see the IC website for more information.
Friday, January 9, 2009, 7:00–9:00pm at the Student Recreational Sport Center (1601 Law Lane). This free event includes activities everyone can enjoy. For more information, email recsport@indiana.edu or visit their website.
January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Make the holiday a “day on” instead of a “day off” by volunteering in the community. Visit the City of Bloomington website to view programs, events, and volunteer opportunities in honor of Dr. King.
The Family Fit Fest is an opportunity for the whole family to learn about fitness and nutrition. Monday, January 19, 6–8pm at the Banneker Community Center (930 W Seventh Street). For information about this and other winter activities, visit the Bloomington Parks & Recreation website.
The Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturdays from 9:00am–12 Noon, January 24–March 28, 2009 at the Harmony School Gymnasium (2nd & Woodlawn). For more information, visit the Local Growers Guild website.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929–April 4, 1968) was an African American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. His main legacy was to secure progress on civil rights in the United States, and he is frequently referenced as a human rights icon today. The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination. Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed in 1986. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2006.
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