Dr. JoAnn Eickhoff-Shemek, Professor of Exercise Science, gave the keynote address at the innagural Is your Fitness Business at Risk? conference (more…)

Over the last two years USF World has evolved into a leader in international higher education. (more…)

The University of South Florida was named in the top five Master’s International programs by the Peace Corps. (more…)

SEAS or Spotlight on Education Abroad for Sophomores is an Education Abroad marketing initiative that has proven highly successful its first year. (more…)

Christopher Payne, Head of the USA Office for King’s College London, will speak to students about graduate studies in the UK. (more…)

Congratulations to Huzzatun Iqra and Ahad Khan, two international students who are on the College of Business’s 25 Under 25 list. (more…)

USF’s Dr. Autar Kaw, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, recently traveled to Frankfurt, Germany to teach (more…)

The University of South Florida is a recipient of the 2013 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization (more…)

Starting Monday, USF St. Petersburg will observe International Week with a series of events organized around the theme, “Global Connections: Business, Culture, and Community.” (more…)

Going Global is an online portal that gives students and faculty access to country travel guides and career resources. (more…)

The Institute of International Education (IIE) has selected USF’s Ghana Scholars Program as the Honorable Mention winner in the International Partnerships category. (more…)

USF Health welcomed a delegation from Burapha University in Thailand (more…)

USF students are preparing for the 4th Annual Florida Student Summit.  (more…)

Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor of Political Science at USF St. Petersburg (more…)

Danielle Grams and Oscar Merino have submitted abstracts to present at the 2013 Education Without Borders (EWB) Conference. (more…)

The Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization is awarded each year (more…)

The academic journal, Management International Review, has named USF St. Petersburg professor, Dr. Hemant Merchant (more…)

Hanoi Medical University (HMU), Vietnam, has bestowed USF’s own Dr. Michael Churton with an Honorary Professorship (more…)

The Center of Strategic and Diplomatic Studies is co-hosting a three-day conference as part of the Scanning Horizon project. (more…)

NAFSA: Association of International Educators has named USF’s Marcia Taylor the Region VII Chair-Elect. (more…)

Student organizations, University departments, and local businesses gathered at the Martin Luther King Plaza (more…)

USF World in conjunction with the Chinese Culture and Language Club organized a panel of experts from different regions and countries (more…)

Last Friday, November 2, 2012, the University of South Florida’s Fulbright recipients were honored (more…)

The Office of International Services is offering several workshops throughout the month of November (more…)

The University of South Florida will serve as the host site for the 2013 Florida International Summit sponsored by the Florida Network for Global Studies (FNGS). (more…)

USF student, Marsha Louis was recently interviewed by China’s JN Magazine, (more…)

The Binational Science Foundation (BSF) is accepting applications for travel grants for young American or Israeli scientists (more…)

USF Health faculty members presented their international collaborations through posters (more…)

International student enrollment and the number of students studying abroad are each up more than 20 percent this fall. (more…)

International Services, the main administrative and immigration advising office for international students and scholars, has provided a snapshot of the fall international student demographics. (more…)

Growth International Volunteer Excursions (GIVE) will be holding information sessions (more…)

Designed to enhance collaboration between the University of South Florida and its signature partners in Ghana (more…)

Applications are now being accepted for the Tampa Bay Women in International Trade Scholarship! (more…)

Each year USF along with universities around the nation celebrate International Education Week (more…)

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States, Inc. has opened a chapter in Florida. (more…)

Christine Prouty is USF’s new Peace Corps recuiter. In this role, Christine will promote Peace Corps (more…)

Dr. Christian Wells, USF Associate Professor of Anthropology and Project Director of the USF Education Abroad Mesoamerican Archeology Field School (more…)

USF World’s own, Dr. Karen Holbrook, sits down with Front Row Tampa Bay for a video interview discussing USF’s global mission and international research. (more…)

The University of South Florida’s Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies (more…)

Dr. Mohsen Miliani discusses Foreign Policy in a Romney Administration on the The Kojo Nnamdi Show (more…)

Dr. Nava Ben Zvi, former president of Hadassah College Jerusalem, is USF World’s first Executive-in-Residence. (more…)

The Florida Consortium for International Education (FCIE) will host their 12^th Annual International Education Event (more…)

Observing a 44 year old national tradition, the University of South Florida will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (more…)

“The Copellos have arrived!” That’s the welcome Martin Copello and his family received (more…)

The fall semester is almost here and that can only mean one thing – International Photo Competition! (more…)

Beginning July 30^th teams from 19 countries will descend on USF’s Sun Dome to compete (more…)

“USF World is extremely pleased to be able to offer a key resource to our faculty, students, alumni and staff.  (more…)

“We need to let structures ecologically develop themselves. We need to work around nature.” (more…)

The National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) held its 64^th Annual Conference in Houston, Texas (more…)

The USF World Center for India Studies will introduce an undergraduate certificate in India Studies this fall. (more…)

Delegates from Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University (HCMCMP) came to the University of South Florida on a week-long visit from Vietnam. (more…)

On Monday, June 18, 2012 students from the USF School of Music will perform at an exclusive concert in Florence, Italy (more…)

The Fulbright Program and the Brazilian government have teamed up to provide 19 grants (more…)

As part of its global outreach strategy, the University of South Florida extended an invitation to the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) Delegation of Indian Higher Education Universities to visit the USF Tampa campus.   (more…)

USF has recently become a member of the UCosmic Consortium, (more…)

Two students from the USF Doctoral Student Leadership Institute have been shadowing (more…)

Anthropologists Nancy Romero-Daza and David Himmelgreen have recently been awarded (more…)

USF’s office of Education Abroad awarded 71 scholarships to USF students studying abroad this summer. (more…)

Dr. Sandra J. Cadena, USF College of Nursing, received the Key to the City of Chitre, Panama (more…)

Internationally recognized author and journalist Christopher de Bellaigue will present a dialogue on “Mossadeqh, the West’s Relationship with Iran.” (more…)

Director of USF International Services Marcia Taylor is the first to be featured on the NAFSA: Association of International Educators leadership spotlight (more…)

This year’s Global Leadership Awards recognized the contributions of an esteemed academic and an innovative entrepreneur in global education. (more…)

Michael Jones, a 2007 graduate from USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, will receive a Fulbright grant to study pedagogy methods and trends in Laos. (more…)

Early this February, representatives from USF World visited India to further USF’s international footprint in the country. (more…)

The University of South Florida and Robert Roskamp, philanthropist and long-time university supporter   participated in a joint effort with not-for-profit organizations (more…)

Monday January 24, 2012 – While Monday last week was abuzz with the excitement of the GOP debates coming to campus, USF was also treated to the company of two other very important foreign nationals. (more…)

The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering teaching, research or combination teaching/research (more…)

The Fulbright Scholar Program invites senior administrators to apply to (more…)

USF World invites you to hear, Captain (N) Peskett, Senior Liaison Officer U.S. Central Command, (more…)

The USF International Business Board is hosting the 3rd Annual Florida Student Summit on Global Business (more…)

In an effort to make the transition to the United States easier for international students, (more…)

USF faculty and graduate students are invited to apply for research and curriculum (more…)

Most students aspiring to get into a graduate program anywhere in the United States are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). For some, the experience can be quite challenging. (more…)

WUSF University Beat’s Mark Schreiner caught up with organizers at the 2011 International Fest held at the USF Tampa campus in November. (more…)

USF junior Marsha Louis is currently on Tier III of the Chinese Language in the Culture (CLIC) education abroad program and is studying at Nankai University, China. (more…)

Two world-renowned international scholars will receive the President’s Global Leadership Award at the Tampa fall semester commencement ceremony. (more…)

Sixteen undergraduates and two faculty members from MITSOM (Maharashtra Institute of Technology School of Management) College in Pune, India will spend the week at USF exploring life and academics in an American university setting. (more…)

USF World recognizes faculty and scholar contributions to Fulbright programs by awarding them a USF World Fulbright medal. Additionally USF awarded an honorary USF World Fulbright medal to Dr. Allan E. Goodman, President and CEO of the Institute of International Education (IIE).  

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Program promotes innovative U.S.-Brazil academic linkages, expanded exchanges (more…)

The University of South Florida recently signed an agreement of collaboration with Palazzi (Florence Association for International Education), a leading provider of study abroad programming in Florence, Italy. (more…)

The University of South Florida was listed by Institute of International Education (IIE) as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars for the 2011-12 academic year. (more…)

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are a series of eight international goals that revolve around common social and economic issues affecting the world community. (more…)

This November USF will celebrate International Education Week 2011, a week-long, worldwide dedication to cross-cultural education and global exchange. (more…)

USF students who spend a summer or a semester studying abroad are sharing their education abroad experience through the USF blog. (more…)

This year marks the 50^th anniversary of the Peace Corps, an organization dedicated to promoting development, peace and friendship around the world. (more…)

In September 2011, Dr. John N. Gathegi, professor in the USF School of Information, made a presentation at the Global Internet Governance Forum Academic Network (GIGANet) Syposium in Nairobi, Kenya. (more…)

USF students who have traveled abroad are now volunteering to be GloBull Ambassadors as part of Education Abroad’s newest program. (more…)

With a growing scale of international travel, USF’s Student Health Services (SHS) has addressed and answered the question of keeping our travelling Bulls safe from health concerns with the launch of a new travel clinic. (more…)

In Shifting Higher Ed Landscape, University of South Florida Offers Europe’s Students New Opportunity  (more…)

USF World is proud to support NAFSA’ s 2011 Student Diplomat Video Contest. The 2011 Student Diplomat Video Contest invites college students across the country to tell the world, through the creative use of video, how their study abroad experiences made them “student diplomats.” (more…)

The 10th anniversary of the Gilman Scholarship Program is here and is launching a new application system that will streamline the application process. (more…)

International Services, the main administrative and immigration advising office for USF, reports an all time high in international student enrollment.   (more…)

Each year USF along with universities around the nation celebrate International Education Week. This is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. (more…)

The Bridging Scholarship program will award 20 scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in Spring 2012. (more…)

The USF Office of Sustainability is seeking nominations for faculty and staff representation on the Student Green Energy Fund Council. (more…)

The Education Abroad Office partners with USF academic and administrative units and colleges to facilitate and develop study abroad programs for USF students.  (more…)

The Fulbright Scholar Program presents exciting opportunities for faculty and administrators. Below are deadlines for several upcoming opportunities. USF has a designated Fulbright advisor, Dr. Maria Crummett, AVP for Global Affairs, who can assist faculty and administration with any questions and assist with individual/department proposals. (more…)

The applications for the 2012-2013 David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available at www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East (more…)

The conference will examine sustainable philosophies and practices from eastern and indigenous perspectives.   (more…)

USF World has been asked to share a unique opportunity to host an exchange student in your home. Students are high school age and coming from Japan, China and Korea to study in Tampa. (more…)

From August 5-19th, 2011 the USF Confucius Institute and the department of World Languages are hosting 10 K-12 Chinese language teachers through the Startalk program. (more…)

Scholars and professionals interested in intellectual property issues, information studies, and international politics are invited to participate by contributing a paper or attending the conference. (more…)

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts (more…)

Dr. John N. Gathegi, professor in the School of Information at the University of South Florida has been invited to join the organizing committees of three major international conferences in 2011-2012. (more…)

USF students on an education abroad program in Maranhão, Brazil were recently featured on the news page of the Federal University of Maranhão’s (UFMA) university hospital at http://bit.ly/nNVjB1. (more…)

Dr. Garnet Butchart, Assistant Professor of Communication, has accepted an invitation from the Jerusalem Film Center to participate in the 28th annual Jerusalem International Film Festival for 10 days this July. (more…)

Tony and Connie Leung, owners of the Sanwa Farmer’s Market on Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa, have generously agreed to donate a $100,000 endowment for study abroad scholarships. (more…)

In association with the Turkish Cultural Center of Tampa Bay, USF faculty and community leaders have been visiting Turkey on dialogue tours where they travel to several cities across the country including the nation’s capital Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya, Cappadocia and Kayseri. (more…)

At the end of July, USF World will bid a fond farewell to Professor Xiaomei Zu of the Confucius Institute. After two and half years spent teaching Chinese language and culture at USF, Prof. Zu will return to China where she will resume her teaching position at Nankai University. (more…)

The faculty developing and leading an education abroad program bring the most important element to any study abroad program – the academics. At USF, faculty are developing numerous study abroad models across a variety of fields and subjects. (more…)

The Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the USA, otherwise known as Fulbright Canada, is inviting applications for the position of Visiting Research Chairs in a broad range of disciplines spanning business, economics, education, arts, science, environmental studies, cultural studies and public policy. (more…)

Ardis Hanson, former director of the USF Florida Mental Health Institute Research Library, was recently recognized for her service to the Association of the Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL). (more…)

USF, together with seven other universities from Canada and Mexico, has been awarded the North American Mobility Program (NAMP) grant. With the aim to increase cooperation in higher education, research and training among the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the grant invites two or more universities from each country to partner in an effort to promote faculty and student exchange. (more…)

Globalization is fast becoming a major focus for leading research universities around the world. With a focus on international research and teaching USF is creating an identity as a leader in global engagement. Keeping in mind the increasing importance for universities to develop an international profile, the USF system has launched a new office in India. (more…)

Andrea Farinas, USF student won a Freeman-ASIA award to study abroad for Summer 2011.  Ms. Farinas is USF’s first student in 5 years to be awarded the Freeman-ASIA, which awards up to $3000 to apply towards the costs to study abroad in Asia. (more…)

In May, Dr. John Gathegi, Professor in the School of Information, conducted a workshop on ‘Web 2.0 and the Use of Social Networking Tools in Information Service’ for some 20 faculty and staff members of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (more…)

USF’s top contestant, Marsha Louis, who competed in the southern region finals of the 2011 Chinese Bridge Competition in Houston made USF proud as she placed second among eight university students. (more…)

In November 2010 Dr. Karen Holbrook was charged with heading up international initiatives for USF. With the addition of this role she now oversees the Office of Research & Innovation and USF World (formerly International Affairs) to create an integrated, system-wide global research strategy for the university. (more…)

EducationUSA Advisors work in centers around the globe actively promoting U.S. higher education by offering information and guidance about educational institutions in the United States. Spearheaded by Marcia Taylor, USF’s Director of International Services, the joint proposal was chosen over twenty other submissions nationwide. (more…)

USF senior Derek Hayward will be graduating in two weeks and there is no doubt, he has made his mark at USF. Winning first place in the Social Sciences category at the Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 15^th, 2011 Derek’s research contributes to the understanding and prevention of earthquakes worldwide. (more…)

This spring, we congratulate three USF faculty members and an unprecedented number of USF students who are the proud recipients of some of the most competitive recognitions in academia. These include Fulbright grants, Gilman Scholarship awards, department of State Internship Programs and other honors that will spread Bull pride across the globe. (more…)

Lauren Richardson was recently named a 2011 Yuva for SEWA Fellow and was awarded an internship to work with a local NGO in the Pune area of India for 10 weeks this summer.  Surajya Sarwangin Vikas Prakalpa is an NGO working in the slums on the outskirts of Pune city (Maharashtra). It runs study-rooms, free tuition classes, counseling centers, and micro-credit groups for working women. (more…)

There are twenty-one students biting their nails, not because of term papers or final exams, but because they want to go to England or Wales this summer through the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Program.  (more…)

Tamara Simunovic, a Junior international studies major, has received her security clearance and will soon be headed to Zagreb, Croatia, to intern in the United States Embassy through the Department of State Internship program this summer. (more…)

On Thursday, April 14, the Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC) hosted dual presentations by British historian, Dr. Jean Stubbs and author, Pedro Perez-Sarduy. Dr. Stubbs will explored the Havana Cigar world from the people and knowledge that surround it to the domestic and international political backdrop that it lies against. (more…)

Together USF students, faculty, and staff showed their collective support for the Save Japan Now initiative by purchasing over 220 t-shirts with the words “I love Japan”. The group celebrated their contribution of approximately $2,300 in aid of the victims of the recent earthquake with a group photograph. (more…)

On April 6^th, 2011, Assistant Professor Dr. Abraham Khan of the department of Communications and Africana Studies gave a presentation titled, “Colorblind Imaginaries: The Disciplinary Effect of Jackie Robinson.” (more…)

Ginger Johnson and Demelza Hays, USF students won Critical Language Scholarships to study abroad for Summer 2011.  Critical Language Scholarships send students to intensive language institutes in-country to learn one of thirteen Critical Languages for 8-10 weeks. (more…)

In an effort to form educational bridges with hospitals outside the United States, three USF Health faculty members spent a week in March touring several university hospitals in southern China. (more…)

The USF Center for India Studies will host its first symposium in early April at the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus. Titled “Mind-Body-Consciousness: Holistic Wellness Traditions of India”, the symposium will bring together the USF and the Tampa Bay community. (more…)

Study abroad fellowship for the study of the ancient Mediterranean world, open to both undergraduate and graduate students! A grant of up to $500 (more…)

Here’s your chance to change the world. WorldTeach (http://www.worldteach.org/), a non-profit organization based at Harvard University, is currently seeking graduating Math and Science majors to teach and address the severe brain drain in these subjects in Guyana. (more…)

Canada is an excellent option for students at both the undergraduate and graduate level.  Students are able to study at low cost at internationally accredited academic institutions that adhere to rigorous standards of scholarship and offer easily transferable course credits.  (more…)

Celebrating the birthday of its namesake, the Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions officially opened its doors to the world on Thursday, March 10, 2011. “It is a day in the history of our university,” said President Judy Genshaft in her welcoming remarks. (more…)

After the 8.9-magnitude earthquake transpired in Japan last Friday, USF is happy to report students studying in Japan are all accounted for.  There are currently six USF students on an exchange program at Kansai Gaidai University. (more…)

The High School Chinese Bridge Program provides two weeks of Chinese language and cultural training in China each summer.  (more…)

With 347 alumni having served in the Peace Corps since its inception in 1961, and 20 currently overseas, University of South Florida is ranked No. 11 on Peace Corps’ Southeast Region  ranking of Top Twenty-Five Colleges and Universities producing Peace Corps Volunteers. (more…)

Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan. (more…)

Following the announcement of the new Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholars Fund, an endowment of $1 million that will financially support USF students interested in studying abroad, WUSF’s University Beat host Mark Schreiner took the story on air with a special report. (more…)

Hannah Feig, USF student and recipient of the prestigious Gilman award is currently spending her semester studying abroad in Senegal. Traveling through different parts of the country, Hannah is staying with a local family in Dakar and is well on her way to becoming a seasoned Dakar native. (more…)

In a recent collaboration, USF’s Office of Education Abroad added Exeter University to its wide range of summer programs in the United Kingdom.  Over 150 years old and home to over 17,000 students, Exeter is also the alma mater of USF’s own Provost Ralph Wilcox. (more…)

Sponsored by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters, Confucius Institute Online (CIO) was officially launched to provide free online resources for learning Chinese language and culture. CIO is a comprehensive portal website designed to offer Chinese language and culture material to learners of different ages. Its audio-visual materials about various aspects of Chinese cultures are particularly useful to K-12 learners and teachers of Chinese. It also caters to the needs of self learners from various language backgrounds, including English, French, German and Spanish. To learn more, please visit CIO ( http://www.chinese.cn). To watch a short video about what CIO offers, click here. If you have questions or suggestions about CIO, please contact us at Chinese@usf.edu.

USF Confucius Institute will host the second Chinese Bridge Competition on March 25 (Friday), 2011 at the Patel Center on Tampa campus (Parking Map). If you have high school and college students who want to participate in this competition, please complete the application form (doc)(pdf), and e-mail the completed forms to Chinese@usf.edu by February 27 (Sunday). We plan to host the competition during 10:00am to 2:00pm on March 25, depending on the number of contestants. We will confirm with all applicants and their mentor teachers by e-mail on March 1.

Please be reminded that each student will need a mentor teacher, or a few students can share one. Each applicant needs to prepare three sections (presentation, talent performance, and Q&A), each about 5 minutes long. The judges will not include teachers whose students participate in the competition. For more information about the Chinese Bridge Competition, please visit: http://www.hanban.org/chinesebridge.

Sample test items for the 2010 Chinese Bridge Competition are available at Sample Test.

USF is proud of one of its students (Victor Florez) who won a first prize at the final Chinese Bridge Competition held in China in 2010. To learn more about Victor Florez, please click here.

Mark Schreiner, host of University Beat recently interviewed two USF students who won the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study abroad. Travelling on programs to Italy and Senegal, click here to listen to the audio clip of what each award recipient had to say.

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India provides excellent opportunities for cultural studies and service internships. With over a billion people, India has countless organizations doing service projects and encouraging young people to selflessly provide their services.

Saumitra Gokhale has been involved in several such activities such as Youth for SEWA http://www.sewausa.org/yuva-sewa-2011. Sewa International USA encourages young adults (ages 18-30) to volunteer and provide a helping hand to one that needs it most. Yuva For Sewa (YFS) is a volunteering opportunity with projects of 1 to 6 months duration available in India and the United States. The projects are designed for youth to channel their talent, energy and enthusiasm and helping them in making a difference for the communities they volunteer in. He will explain the concept of “seva” or selfless service and discuss various opportunities for internships in India.

Saumitra Gokhale graduated with a B.E (Metallurgy) from Pune, Maharashtra (India) and with M.S. (Mechanical) from Canada. After finishing his studies in 1995, he decided to dedicate his life to social work.

On January 15, 2011, the Confucius Institute Headquarters in China approved the establishment of a Confucius Classroom at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School in Pinellas County. Sponsored by the University of South Florida Confucius Institute, the classroom will be the first of its kind in the state of Florida (more…)

USF currently has a pipeline of students who are developing their proposals for the Fulbright UK which is only for current freshman and sophomores with at least two years left in school. (more…)

“Clubbing in Australia is not very different from clubbing anywhere else in the world. Admittedly, Australia’s DJs tend to play music that was popular in the States four months earlier and play it often.” It’s advice like this that USF alumnus Felix Churchill gives in his recently published book, Study Abroad Australia: A Roaming Scholar’s Guide. (more…)

Funding is available for American and European researchers, lecturers, international educators, and graduate students to focus on a wide range of issues concerning the European Union and the U.S.-EU relationship. The Fulbright-Schuman Program provides $3,000 per month plus a travel stipend, visa, and health and accident insurance for grants between two months and one academic year. (more…)

Under a joint psychology and neuroscience research initiative, east met west January 28-29 when five researchers from Keio University, Tokyo, Japan, and researchers from the University of South Florida, convened a two-day joint seminar to discuss their work in psychology and neuroscience. (more…)

“I didn’t know I’d ever land up in Florida. I thought my place was in Afghanistan,” said Rohit Gandhi as he took the floor after a brief introduction by the Center for India Studies director, Dr, Gurleen Grewal. (more…)

The Confucius Institute new year’s party featured student performances in martial arts, musical and dance interludes, Chinese storytelling, and a Chinese dress show.  Over three hundred students, staff and community members attended the event where students studying Chinese were able to demonstrate their language and artistic talents. The event brought together Chinese and American students who study Chinese to network and dicuss both cultures. Co-sponsors of the event included the USF Chinese Culture and Language Club, the USF Chinese Students & Scholars Association, and INTO USF.

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USF International Affairs (now USF World) has moved to the new Kiran. C Patel Center for Global Solutions building. Located between the Sun Dome and the College of Business, the department’s move is the university’s most recent step in expanding its global initiative. Students will now visit the offices of International Services, Education Abroad, and the Peace Corps on the first floor of the environmentally conscious structure. The Center for India Studies and the Confucius Institute are located on the second floor. Read more about the Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions>>

Working hand-in-hand with International Services, USF’s main administrative and immigration advising office, INTO USF is exceeding expectations. With higher than expected international student enrollment figures, INTO USF has become an important portal for international students to matriculate into the university. INTO USF offers English language programs and Pathways programs that merge language study, and academic course work. This curriculum allows international students to prepare for entry into a degree program at USF. Read the INTO press release>>

“The aim is to make you a more competitive applicant,” says Katie Roders, Strategic Campus Peace Corps Recruiter at USF. And there’s no doubt that she along with her small staff of interns will do everything it takes to draw in a large number of potential applicants and make sure the Peace Corps opportunity is open to everyone. (more…)

The Center for India Studies held its first lecture of the semester on Wednesday, January 26^th, 2011. Co-sponsoring the evening with USF’s department of English, the lecture featured award-winning author Tony D’Souza, famed for his novel ‘Whiteman’, which received the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Reading excerpts from his work, D’Souza engaged an eclectic audience of students and faculty. (more…)

The K-12 Chinese Conference is the first of its kind in Florida. Hosted by the University of South Florida, the conference aims to assist school administrators in developing and sustaining Chinese language and cultural programs, as well as providing professional development to current and future Chinese language teachers. The program includes General Sessions in the morning (with nationally known speakers), and two breakout sessions in the afternoon. (more…)

Recipients of the recently announced 2010-2011 Fulbright faculty awards included three of USF’s own professors. John Petrila and Margarethe Kusenbach from the USF Tampa campus, and Judithanne Scourfield-McLauchlan from the St. Petersburg campus will travel abroad where they will teach and conduct research to further their academic interests. (more…)

Supported by Hanban / Confucius Institute Headquarters in China, fourteen Florida educators participated in the 2010 Winter Chinese Bridge Delegation led by the USF Confucius Institute from December 2^nd – 10^th, 2010.

The purpose of the trip was to provide Florida educators with a personal experience of the Chinese language and culture, and to connect with K-12 schools in China. The delegation visited historical and cultural sites in Beijing and Henan, including the World Heritage sites of the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the Shaolin Temple, and the Longmen Grottoes.
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Hannah Feig and Gianexis Lopez, USF students won Gilman Scholarships to study abroad for Spring 2010.  Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply towards their study abroad program costs. There were only 850 Gilman Scholars selected out of 2,900 applicants nationally.

Ms. Feig, an Engineering major and Honors College student, was awarded the Gilman Scholarship to study in Senegal. Ms. Lopez, a Criminology major, will be studying in Italy.  All recipients are required to carry out a Follow-on Project to share information about the Gilman program within their university and community. (more…)

The University of South Florida has had a long-standing partnership with Nankai University in China for over 20 years. To further strengthen this relationship, the USF Confucius Institute (CI) was established in early 2008, with faculty support from Nankai University and funding support from Hanban / Confucius Institute Headquarters. The USF Confucius Institute is one of over 300 worldwide and offers Chinese language and culture classes year round. (more…)

The University of South Florida celebrated International Education Week 2010 with a week of activities across campus. The highlight of the week was the first annual International Fest hosted by Student Government, Student Affairs, and the office of International Affairs. The festival began with a ‘Parade of Flags’ led by the USF Band. Divided into continents, scores of students joined in the celebration visiting student booths and study abroad tables highlighting programs and cultures from across the globe.  Students collected stamps on their ‘passports’ and were treated to a taste of international cuisine.

The event played host to entertaining cultural performances by USF student organizations and celebrity acrobat, Liang. Among the performances was a moving excerpt by students of the College of the Arts from the theatrical production, “Darfur – What the Heart Remembers”.  View the slide show >>

Study abroad is fast becoming a realistic, affordable, and almost mandatory option for students at USF. With an increase in students studying abroad in 2009-10 the office hopes to continue this trend.

Study abroad enriches the student experience giving them the opportunity to pursue more than a traditional academic program. Students are making the most of such opportunities. Danielle Licari, an undergraduate student at USF majoring in Biology with a minor in Italian is one such student. (more…)

Each year International Affairs sponsors the annual International Photo Competition. Open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni the submissions come from destinations around the globe and provide a visual journey like no other. The 2010 competition categories included: Landscape, Portrait, Study Abroad Photograph, USF Favorite, and Grand Prize. USF Favorite was a new category for 2010; this year all photos were put online allowing any member of the USF community with a net id to vote on their favorite.

Thirteen winners were chosen from over 300 entries, making this no easy task for judge, Noel Smith. Smith is Curator of Education/Latin American and Caribbean Art at the Institute for Research in Art/Graphicstudio, Contemporary Art Museum and Public Art. Each year she generously donates her time to determine the winners of the competition. 

Katie Yaklin, Grand Prize winner in the Portrait category received high commendations from the judge for the emotion in her photograph. “I hope to take portraits of people in other countries as a career. It was great to be recognized for something I hope to do. The kids and the adults were really happy; they were so appreciative of everything that they had, and for each other. They were so excited just to have their photo taken; something that seems so small to us. I mean, we post our pictures on Facebook every day. It was just nice to see the difference. “

Journalism and broadcast major, Priya Jaishanker won an Honorable Mention award in the Landscape category. Passionate about her art, she says “I sent in 10 pieces because I really wanted to win something. And I came back with 1,800 pictures from that trip (Ireland). That was actually one of my mom’s favorite photographs. “

Dr. Ram Ramcharran, Vice President of Business Development for American Primary Care delivered a lecture titled “Indentured Servitude: Early Formations of the Indian Diaspora” on  November 10, 2010. He discussed the early formation of the  Indian Diaspora during the 19^th century  and the emigration of contract laborers under the indenture system that replaced slavery in the British colonies. Born in Guyana, where his great-grandparents were brought as indentured servants from India to work in the sugar plantations, Dr. Ramcharran discussed the   hardships faced by these early migrants in their struggle to survive in an alien world.

A joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to bring awareness to the significance of international exchange and education between institutions and countries worldwide, International Education Week is part of USF’s charter toward creating a more global university.

From November 15 – 19, International Education Week at USF will showcase activities from academic lectures to theatrical performances. The International Education Week calendar will include events such as an artistic exhibition of Cuban architect Carlos Garaicoa’s work hosted by the Contemporary Arts Museum and the 2010 International Photo Competition Winners Reception.

In celebration of the week, Student Government in collaboration with multiple departments across campus will organize International Fest. USF’s first annual International Festival will take place November 18, 2010 from 11am to 3pm at the USF Quad. The event is modeled to be similar to Epcot’s World showcase at home in the USF quad. Organizations will host booths to represent certain countries from around the world. In addition to the booths, there will be an outdoor art gallery, stage with international performances, and music.

The Arts College presents a theater-dance project that is co-created & co-directed by Professors Fanni Green and Jeanne Travers focusing on the genocide in Darfur. The piece is inspired by the artwork of Darfur children in refugee camps, and the interviews of their mothers and other women, conducted by British journalist, Rebecca Tinsley.

Click here for a complete list of events that will take place during International Education Week.

Over 340 alumni have served in developing countries around the globe

 ATLANTA, November 9, 2010-The Peace Corps will be visiting the University of South Florida on November 18, 2010, to celebrate International Education Week and kickoff the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary.  A panel of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers will dialog with USF students and members of the community about expanding opportunities to live, learn, and work overseas in 77 countries around the globe.

USF has a long history of supporting Peace Corps—over 340 alumni have served in developing countries worldwide.  Currently, USF Peace Corps Volunteers are working in countries as diverse as Romania, Namibia, Morocco, Kyrgyz Republic, Guatemala, China, Mali, Azerbaijan and Colombia, among others.

USF was pleased to host His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal, as he spent the day talking with students, greeting faculty, and discussing global cooperation. Former Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States (2005 – 2007), His Royal Highness is now being considered for the position of Foreign Minister in Saudi Arabia. He is one of the founders of the King Faisal Foundation and is the Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies in Riyadh.

Dr. Ralph Wilcox, USF Provost served as host for the day’s events which included; a serenade from the USF marching band, a student parade of flags, an open address to the USF community, a private luncheon, and special performances by the USF Saudi  Student Association.

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The Center for India Studies co-sponsored the Diwali Festival of Lights Showcase by the Rural Handicrafts Company (RHC) on Sunday, October 24, 2010. The event featured cultural Indian dances by community participants as well as free henna tattoos and Ayurvedic massages by licensed practitioners.  RHC released a commemorative hand-painted USF Bull Diwali diya (lamp).

On Tuesday, October 12, 2010, Terrell Sessums Mall was filled with enthusiastic students crowding around tables that showcased destinations across the globe. Taking over the walkway between the College of Education and Burger King, the 2010 Fall Education Abroad Fair gave students the opportunity to explore countries in Asia, Europe, Australia, and South America. The fair included programs sponsored by (more…)

International Affairs is proud to sponsor the annual International Photo Competition. The contest is designed to offer USF students, professors, staff, and alumni an opportunity to share their international experiences. New in 2010 is the USF Favorite category; the winner of this category is chosen by the USF community. Students, faculty, and staff can go online with their net id and vote for their favorite! Make sure to cast your vote for your favorite photo before the end of the month, voting closes October 31st. Entries for this category will be accepted and put online until October 15th.

Don’t forget the deadline to enter the competition is October 15, 2010! A total of thirteen winners and honorable mentions will be announced in five categories at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the USF Bookstore. Click here to read more>>

The USF College of Education recently received approval from the Florida Department of Education to offer the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Russian for grades K-12 with an ESOL Endorsement. The USF Confucius Institute will support the Chinese program and publicize to local K-12 teachers currently teaching Chinese language and culture. Read more>>

International Affairs together with the Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC) hosted renowned author and journalist, Ann Louise Bardach on September 23, 2010. Having interviewed people including Fidel Castro and Juanita Castro, she is considered an expert on issues surrounding Cuba. Bardach shared her expertise on Cuba’s historical and present relationship with the United States through a series of first-hand experiences.

Reading from her book, Without Fidel, Bardach drew attention to Castro’s almost inhuman ability to stay alive despite having been on the deathbed for long periods of time. “I believe he may just be the one ‘immortal homosapien’.” She spoke of his brother Raoul Castro and the differences between the two, of his closest affiliates and his letters from prison foretelling what Castro would do to Cuba in the future.

This agreement paves the way for USF and the National Energy Commission to work on renewable energy initiatives. Initiated by the Patel Center for Global Solutions, the agreement allows researchers from the Dominican Republic to come to USF to receive training and discuss policy in order to further the knowledge necessary for  the development of alternative energy.

A special signing ceremony took place on August 25, 2010 where Dr. Maria Crummett, Dean of International Affairs, and Enrique Ramirez, the Executive Director of the Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission signed the official agreement. 

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Allan Goodman, President and CEO of the Institute of International Education, (www.iie.org) highlights USF’s global vision in an article recently publishing in the Tampa Tribune.

Touching on the diverse student population and international research capabilities Mr. Goodman suggests leveraging USF’s numerous international resources to create an ‘education city.’
Additionally he was honored at the Spring 2010 USF Commencement with the President’s Global Leadership Award.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) creates programs of study and training for students, educators and professionals from all sectors. These programs include the Fulbright Program and Gilman Scholarships administered for the U.S. Department of State. Many USF students and faculty are Fulbright grant recipients and several USF students have received Gilman scholarships to study abroad.

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The International Sash ceremony is hosted every semester by the office of International Affairs and International Services to recognize graduating international students. The ceremony has proven to be one of the most significant graduation traditions for international students and International Affairs. Read more>>

The Confucius Institute at the University of South Florida is proud to welcome its new director, Mr. Kun Shi!  Mr. Shi has been working in the area of Chinese language teaching and culture for over a decade and has extensive experience in this area both in the United States and abroad. Mr. Shi is well-versed with areas like program planning and reporting, staff management, organizing workshops, and statewide conferences, all of which will benefit his leadership role at the Confucius Institute.  Read more>>