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IN THIS ISSUE:

A Message from Vice Provost

Dr. Bailian Li

“International   Education   Month   is   in   full  swing.    So  far  hundreds  of   students,  faculty  and   staff   have  been   involved   in   a   variety  of  events   including  casting   votes   in   the  Study  Abroad   Photo   contest,   learning   about  opportunities  to  volunteer  in  the  Peace  Corps  and   packaging  over   100,000  meals   during  a  Stop   Hunger  Now  meal   packaging  event,  to  name  a  few.”  Continue  reading.

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Outreach  &  Engagement................................  4

Global  Food  Security.......................................  5

Research  &  Funding........................................  6

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Globally Integrated StudentsAn International Campus Community

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Global Issue Seminars: Broadening HorizonsThe  Global   Issue   Seminars   of   the   Fall   2013  semester   have   brought   key   issues   to   the  a=ention   of   many   students   around   campus.  Since   2009,   monthly   seminars   tackle   global  issues  relevant   to  North  Carolina,   the  nation,  and   the  world,   while  also   showcasing   what  NC   State   has   to   offer   in   terms   of   teaching,  research,   extension,   and   engagement   in   each  of   these   international   issues.   From   the  problems  of   nutrition  as  a  global  epidemic,  to  water   security   on   a   global   scale,   NC   State  students   have   had   the   chance   to   hear   from  experts  on  each   of   these  topics,  from  a  panel  of   State'ʹs   own   distinguished   professors   to   a  video  conference  with  professors  in  Australia.  Students   were   faced   with   the   paradox   in  which  an  estimated   870  million  people  in  the  world   suffer   every   day   from   malnutrition,  while   more   than   1.7   billion   people   are  overweight   or   obese.   They   tackled   the   idea  that   although  more  and  more  countries  have  access  to  improved  drinking  water,  'ʹimproved'ʹ  does   not   necessarily   mean   'ʹsafe.'ʹ   The  most  recent  seminar  held  in  November  addressed

The   International   Cultural   Leadership  Project   is   an   opportunity   for   NC   State  students   to   meet   international   students  and   participate   in   academic,   volunteer,  and   cultural   events   around   the  Triangle  community.   This   is   also   an   incredible  opportunity   to  practice  speaking   a  variety  of   different   languages   with   native  speakers.   It   only   requires   10-­‐‑15   hours   of  commitment  per  semester,  and   is  a  ton  of  fun!   Language   exchange   groups  will   be  added   during   the   Spring   2014   semester,  and   we  will   be   continuing   our   exciting  Mini-­‐‑Series   Coffee   Discussions,   so   it   is  bound  to  be  an  excellent  exchange.  Please  sign  up  at  h=p://go.ncsu.edu/iclp.  

The International Cultural Leadership Project

food   and   fuel   as   competing   global  resources.   Seminars   a=racted   over   200  students  each  month,  and  as  the  semester  draws   to   a   close   students   are   looking  forward   to   spring   semester'ʹs   Great  Decisions   Series   Lecture   Series,   featured  by   the  Foreign  Policy  Association  and  co-­‐‑sponsored   by   the   School   of   Public   and  International  Affairs  (SPIA).  Topics,  dates  and   panelists  will   be  announced   in   early  December  on  the  website.

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International Education MonthA Worldwide Experience

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International Coffee and TeaInternational  students  put   their  best   food  forward  in   Brooks   Hall   as   they   set   up   tables  with   their  favorite  coffees,  teas,  and  pastries  from  their  home  countries.  With   cold   weather   nipping   at   the  air,  these   warm   drinks   and   tasty   snacks   were   a  welcome   sight   for   everyone   who   stopped   by.  Many   nations  were  represented,  from  Egypt   and    Nepal   to   China   and   Japan.   James   Park,   a  sophomore  in  the  College  of  Design  who  a=ended  the   event   summed   up   his   experience:     “I   was  surprised  at   how  many   nations  were  represented.  I   hadn’t   realized   there   were   students   from  Bangladesh  and  I  really  enjoyed  meeting  everyone  and   cha=ing   over   coffee  and   tea.   It   was  a  good,  fun   environment   -­‐‑   trying   all   the   food   was   an  awesome  experience.”   For  hundreds  of   students,  faculty,  and   staff,   it   was  a  whirlwind   trip  around  the  world  in  one  convenient  stop  on  campus,  and  only   one   of   many   exciting   events   to   celebrate  International  Education  Month.    See  the  full  schedule  of  events.

"I was surprised at how many nations were represented. I hadn't realized there were students from Bangladesh and I really enjoyed meeting everyone and chatting over coffee and tea."

~ James Park, Art+Design Sophomore

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Outreach & EngagementConnections with the Global Community

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Raleigh Hosts NAFSA Region VII ConferenceRaleigh   hosted   international   educators  from   around   the   southeastern   United  States  October  27-­‐‑30  at  the  NAFSA  Region  VII   Conference.     NAFSA:  Association   of  International   Educators   is   the   world’s  largest   nonprofit   association   dedicated   to  international  education  and  exchange.    It  is  organized  into  11  geographic  regions,  each  holding  a  regional  conference  annually.

The   conference   in   Raleigh   was   a   huge  succe s s   w i th   r e co rd   number s   i n  a=endance.     The   three-­‐‑day   conference  drew   in   638   professionals,   the   highest  number  of  Region  VII   registrants  in  years.    62   exhibitors,   advertisers   and   sponsors  also  came  to  Raleigh  for  the  conference,  up  from  an  average  of   45   from  past   regional  conferences.

Conference-­‐‑goers   had   the  opportunity   to  network,   engage   with   professionals   and  learn  from  colleagues  through  sessions  

organized   by   specialties   in   the   areas   of  Education   Abroad,   International   Education  Leadership,   International   Enrollment  Management,   International   Student   &  Scholar   Services,   and   Teaching,   Learning   &  Scholarship.     NC   State   international  educators  presented   seven  different   sessions  and   two  poster   presentations,   spanning   the  specialty  areas.  Read  more.

November 20: OIA to Host Citizenship CeremonyThe  Office  of   International  Affairs  will  host  a  U.S.  Citizenship  and  Immigration  Services  Naturalization  Ceremony   on  November  20,  2013   followed  by   the  10th  Annual   Passport  Fair   to   commemorate   International  Education   Week.   NC   State   officials   expect  the   ceremony   to   celebrate   the   campus’  cultural  diversity  and  to  raise  awareness  for  international  education  programs  offered  at  the   university.     27   new   citizens  will   take  oaths  of   citizenship.     NC   State’s  female  A  Cappella  group,  Ladies  in  Red,  will  perform  the  National  Anthem.    The  ceremony  begins  at   10:00am   in   the   Institute   for   Emerging  Issues   Multi-­‐‑purpose   Room   A   at   Hunt  Library.   U.S.   Citizenship   &   Immigration  Services   representatives   will   be   available  during   the  ceremony   and   Passport   Fair   to  answer   questions   about   immigration   and  citizenship.    The  ceremony  is  free  and  open  to  the  public.    More  information.

Photo:    Jeong  Powell,  Pascale  Toussaint  &  Amanda  Beasley  from  the  Admissions  Office  presented  at  NAFSA.

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The  World   Food   Prize   2013   Borlaug   Dialogue  was   held   in   Des   Moines,   Iowa   October   16-­‐‑18  marking  a  year-­‐‑long  centennial  observance  of  the  birth  of   Norman  E.  Borlaug.    Megan  Campbell,  an  NC  State  Senior  in  Agri-­‐‑Business  Management  traveled   to   the   symposium   representing   the  College   of   Agriculture   &   Life   Sciences   via   a  student   enrichment  grant   from   the  International  Programs  Office.     Ms.   Campbell   describes   her  impressions   of   the   symposium   and   what  elements   had   significant   impact   to   her   as   a  student:

“There  were  almost   1,200   people  registered   for  this  event,  including   CEOs  and   executives  from  worldwide   companies,   NGOs,   Agricultural  Ministers,  government   officials  and   smallholder  farmers  from  all  over  the  world.    I  was  also  very  pleased  to  see  NCSU  faculty  member,  Dr.  Becky  Boston—it   was  great   to  see  another  Wolfpacker  in   the  crowd!  I   a=ended   inspiring  meetings  and  met   influential   speakers   such   as   Julie   Borlaug,  granddaughter   of   Norman   Borlaug   and   Bill  Cordingley   ,   Head   of   Food   and   Agribusiness  Research   from   Rabobank   International.     I   also  spoke   with   Catherine   Swoboda,   one   of   the  organizers     of   the   symposium,   about   adding   a  student   roundtable  event   for   next   year   allowing  students   an   opportunity   to   meet   with   current  decision  makers   in   global   food   systems   to   give  students  a  voice  in   the  debate.  I   look  forward  to  staying   in  touch  with  the  students  who  a=ended  this  year  and   industry   leaders  I   met   to     ensure  that  students  have  an  opportunity   to  be  involved  in   this  amazing   event.     It   is  never   too   early   for  each   generation   to   begin   working   on   the   food  security  problems  facing  us  all.”

World Food Prize 2013: Borlaug Dialogue

Global Food SecurityNC State Tackles the Global Issue

Photo:   Dr.   Becky  Boston,   WNR   Professor,   Int.  Asst.  Dir.  NCARS  and  NCSU  Agri-­‐‑Business  Sr.  Megan  Campbell  at  WFP  2013.

NC State Hosts Fulbright Global Food Security Seminar

Fulbright  Scholars  from  around  the  world  gathered  at  NC   State   in   early   November   for   a   Global   Food  Security   Seminar.     The  67  scholars  from  40  different  countries  are  a  part  of   the  Fulbright  Foreign  Student  Program,  a  program  of   the  United  States  Department  of   State’s  Bureau  of  Educational  and  Cultural  Affairs  that   awards   grants   to   participants   chosen   for  academic   excellence   and   leadership   potential.    Scholars   participating   in   the   Global   Food   Security  Seminar   are   currently   studying   and   researching   at  universities   all   over   the   U.S.   in   fields   such   as  Engineering,   Crop   Sciences,   Biology,   Nutrition   and  Veterinary  Medicine.  Read  More.

Photo:    Fulbright  Scholars  packaged  meals  for  Stop  Hunger  Now  during  the  Global  Food  Security  Seminar  on  Nov.  4th.

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One  of   the  primary   goals  of   the  Study  Abroad  Office   is   to   develop   and   administer   study  abroad   programs   which   enhance   intercultural  learning   outcomes   for   students.   Through   the  support   of   Dr.   Bailian   Li,   Vice   Provost   for  International  Affairs,  the  Study  Abroad  Office  is  sending  Maxine  Atkinson,  Sarah   Egan  Warren,  Pooneh   Lari,   Janell  Moren,   and   Richard   Sla=a  to   the   WISE:  Workshop   on   Intercultural   Skills  Enhancement   Conference   held   in   February  2014,   for   the   purpose   of   advancing   their  knowledge  and   proficiency   related   to   helping  students  develop  critical  intercultural  skills  and  awareness  on  a  study   abroad  program.  WISE  is  the   premier   conference   focused   on   the  development   of   intercultural   skills   and  awareness   dur ing   s tudy   abroad   and  international  travel.

Research & FundingEnhancing Faculty & Student Global Engagement

WISE Recipients AnnouncedCongratulations   to   the   recipients   of   the   2013  FAPESP-­‐‑NC  State  Collaborative  Research  Program!FAPESP   and   NC   State   made   a   public   Call   for  Proposals   and   invited   interested   researchers  affiliated   with   Higher   Education   and   Research  Institutions   in   the  State   of   São   Paulo,   Brazil   and  with   NC   State,   respectively,   to   submit   research  proposals   for   the   exchange   of   researchers,   post-­‐‑doctoral  and  PhD  fellows,  between  the  State  of  São  Paulo  and  the  State  of  North  Carolina.    Four  faculty  members,   in   collaboration   with   Brazilian  colleagues,   received   funding   for   projects   in   a  variety   of  disciplines,  including   chemistry,  physics,  entomology  and  biomedical  engineering.    Read  more  about  the  projects  and  FAPESP  funding.

FAPESP Grant Winners

NC   State’s   AHITW   Student   Group   Activity  Grant   supports   the   creation   of   new   or  significantly   enhanced   co-­‐‑curricular   programs,  events,  or  activities  which  meet  the  objectives  of  the   At   Home   In   The   World   initiative   to  collaboratively   promote   cross   cultural  understanding   and  competencies.  Through   this  grant,  it   is  their   hope  that   different   groups  on  campus   will   connect   and   cooperate   with   one  another   in   mutually   beneficial   relationships.  Proposals   will   be   evaluated   on   the   extent   to  which   they   bring   diversity-­‐‑focused   groups  together  with  international  student  groups  here  at   NC   State.   Complete   applications   are   due  Wednesday,  November   20th.  More  information  can  be  found  here.  

At Home in the World Student Grants: Call for Proposals

Photo:    Recipients  of  the  FAPESP  Grants  were  announced  at  the  FAPESP  Summit,  hosted  by  the  School  of  Public  &  International  Affairs  on  Tuesday,  November  12th.

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Upcoming Events

POSTER SYMPOSIUM

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

10TH ANNUAL PASSPORT FAIR

11/19/2013, 4-8PMFriday Institute

11/20/2013, 10AMHunt Library

11/20/2013, 10-4PMHunt Library

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INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP

11/21/2013, 2:30-4PMPlay Zone at

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Held   on   the   same   day   as   the   Citizenship  Ceremony   on  November   20th,  NC   State  will   be  hosting   its   10th   Annual   Passport   Fair   in   Hunt  Library   on  Centennial  Campus  from  10am  -­‐‑  4pm.  For   students   planning   on   studying   abroad   or  traveling   internationally,   this   fair   is   a   great  opportunity   to   get   passport   applications  submi=ed   conveniently   on   campus   in   just   one  stop.  US  State  Department  representatives  will  be  on   s i te   to   process   passports ,   a l lowing  applications   to   be   processed   in   2-­‐‑3   weeks,  compared   to   the  6-­‐‑8   weeks   one  would   usually  have  to  wait  when  applying   through  a  US  postal  office.  Passport   photos  are  also  available  on   site  for   $5.     Anyone  applying   for   a   passport   must  simply   bring   in   the   required   documentation  listed  here.

10th Annual Passport Fair: One Stop on the Road Abroad