Update
104 Curtiss Hall PHONE: (515) 294-8454 FAX:
(515) 294-9477
Email: iap@iastate.edu
URL: http://www.ag.iastate.edu/international/
July - August,
2000
Fulbright International Scholar Exchange
Global opportunities are available for lecturing and/or
research through the Fulbright Scholar Program, sponsored by the U.S.
State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and
administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars
(CIES).
U.S. citizenship is required, as is a Ph.D. or equivalent professional degree, and college or university teaching experience at the level and in the field of the proposed lecturing activity. While foreign language proficiency is specified in award descriptions, English is usually sufficient for lecturing.
While many countries request all specialties, some of the more specific opportunities in the Agriculture and Environmental Science fields include animal nutrition; precision agriculture; natural resources management; integrated pest management; waste management; water use and reuse; ecotourism; climate change; and wildlife management.
August 1 is the application deadline for the 2001-2002 academic year. See http://www.iie.org/cies/ for more complete information.
Position Available
Executive Director of Self Help International, Waverly,
Iowa
Non-Government Organization dedicated to helping farmers in poor countries expand food production, improve nutrition and use micro-credit. Modest salary, but opportunities for program innovation, foreign travel, improving the lives of others. Part-time to full time, negotiable. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Call (319) 352-4040 or e-mail: selfhelp@netins.net for more information.
Ag Study Abroad Update
The ISU Study Abroad and Exchange Committee (SAEC)
proposal deadlines have changed this year. For Spring, 2001 group
programs, the proposal deadline is October 30. For Summer, 2001 group
programs, the proposal deadline is October 1. If you are planning a
group study abroad program in the coming year and would like
assistance on your proposal, please contact the Agriculture Study
Abroad Office at 294-5393 or sztaylor@iastate.edu.
Wanted: Faculty and Staff to Lead Study Abroad Programs. With the goal to have 40% of the graduating class of 2005 participate in an international experience, we will be adding many new study abroad opportunities in the near future. If you are interested in leading a group, please contact the Agriculture Study Abroad Office, 18 Curtiss Hall, 294-5393, sztaylor@iastate.edu. Logistical support and funding are available for initial site visit costs and group leaders.
Welcome Back Reception: Taking Your International Experience to the Job Market
The Agriculture Study Abroad Office will host a welcome back reception for all Agriculture students, faculty and staff that participated in Study Abroad Programs during the 1999 - 2000 academic year. The reception will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2000 and is open to everyone. The location will be announced at a later date. The reception will include perspectives and photos from students of their experiences, stories "from the field" and information for students on how to include this experience in their career plans.
Travel Courses During Fall Semester/Winter Break 2000
Australia/New Zealand - Sponsored by MidAmerica International Agricultural Consortium, 35 students total, 7-10 from ISU (led by George Brant). Sign up deadline for students is September 1.
Panama - Comparative Marketing Analysis of Agricultural Products, up to 20 students (led by Ebby Luvaga and Eduarda Becerra). Sign up deadline for students is October 1.
International Visitors to the College of Agriculture
May 21 - August 31 Mexico Isaac Meneses-Márquez Plant breeding and genetics July 9 - 12 Taiwan Dr. Thomas Yu Recipient of College of Agriculture World Professor
Award July 16 - 21 China Delegation from Gansu Province Learn about techniques and technologies related to
agricultural development
Laura Merrick
Mark Gleason
Did You Know That. . .
There is a website which give you access to international
telephone directories?
http://www.whowhere.lycos.com/wwphone/world.html
allows you to utilize phone directories from around the world.
Where Are Faculty/Staff Traveling???
If you are planning to travel internationally and want it included in the International Update, please send or fax a copy of your Out of State Travel Authorization to Sue Finestead, 104 Curtiss Hall, FAX: 294-9477.