BENJAMIN A. GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
 Mid-February 2010 - Online Application opens
April 6, 2010 - Student Online Application Deadline
April 9, 2010 - Transcript Postmark Deadline
April 13, 2010 - Advisor Online Certification
Learn more at www.iie.org/gilman
International Education Week Nov. 16-20
 Come help us celebrate INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
November 16 – 20, 2009 at OCU!
Watch for the IEW Calendar of Events!
http://www.iew.state.gov/
Scholarships for International Study
Boren Awards for Scholarships & Fellowships for International Study. Learn more at http://www.borenawards.org/
Korean Culture Day
 Come experience Korea at OCU. Korean Food, Traditional Dance and Silent Auction ($3)
November 11, 2009
University Great Hall
12:00-2:00pm
FALL 2009 STUDY ABROAD FAIR!!! SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
Come visit with a variety of study abroad program providers, OCU study abroad alumni, and OIE staff to learn about how YOU can GO GLOBAL!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
11:00am - 2:00pm
Great Hall University Center
Come and learn about how to earn academic credit for studying abroad.
For more information on studying abroad, contact:
Office of International Education
Leoffler Room 118
(405) 208-5022
Email: oie@okcu.edu
H1N1 Flu Virus Information
FOR LATEST H1N1 FLU VIRUS INFORMATION FROM MEXICO, CLICK ON THIS LINK:
http://www.conahec.org/conahec/portlets/H1N1Virus/index.html
Africa West Festival 2009
June 13 & 14
Celebrating Oklahoma's African-American Heritage
http://www.capitolchamber.org/
Africa West is a two day festival celebrating the African American heritage of Oklahoma and promoting Northeast Oklahoma City and the Adventure District. This year’s premier sponsor is Metro Tech, who has donated the entire facility and will house various artists, vendors and businesses to showcase and market their products. A special area for kids will include carnival with rides and games.
Event programs will include African American Artist and Vendor Showcase, African Village Exhibit,5K & 2K Fun Run, Gospel Extravaganza, Traditional African Wear Fashion Show, National Soul Food Competition and Youth Program.
Exhibits will include Black Town, Indian Territory Freedman, Black Cowboy and Buffalo Soldiers.
Study Abroad Upcoming Information Sessions
TUESDAY, FEB. 17TH
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dulaney-Brown Library, Room 214 (Priddy Classroom)
STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY – ENGLAND
Light lunch/snacks will be served.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18TH
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dulaney-Brown Library, Room 214 (Priddy Classroom)
STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD (ISA)
Light lunch/snacks will be served.
Newest study abroad program - ITALY!
DEAR STUDENTS:
Another exciting opportunity to study abroad for the academic year, semester or summer with OCU’s Affiliate program, Study Abroad Italy (SAI). Please contact the Office of International Education at oie@okcu.edu or come by Room 201 of Walker Center for an SAI catalog and program details!
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STUDY ABROAD ITALY
Dear SAI Affiliate,
Greetings from Study Abroad Italy! I am writing to announce SAI’s newest study abroad program. Derived from the popularity of our combined Milan-London design programs, SAI now offers students the opportunity to study at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (CSM). Located in central London, CSM has a distinguished international reputation as one of the world's premier Art and Design schools.
This exciting new program is offered during all academic terms, including summer session. SAI London students can choose from the following disciplines:
Acting
Architecture
Ceramics
Criticism, Curation and Conservation
Directing
Performance Design and Practice
Fashion Design
Fashion Trends and Promotion
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Jewelry Design
Product Design
Textile Design
Similar to our other programs, SAI will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the student experience, including application processing, course selection, registration, housing, student health insurance and transcripts. SAI will provide comprehensive student services, incorporating airport pick up (excluding summer sessions), arrival orientation, a welcome reception, an on-site coordinator, 24 hour emergency support line, weekly cultural activities, optional excursions and a farewell reception.
So visit us at www.studyabroaditaly.com and find the program for you!
Student Makes National Press for Scholarship Award
Oklahoma City University political science/international affairs major Amanda Brunt recently received a scholarship from the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).
The Betty Rendel Scholarship is awarded to students who are majoring in political science, government or economics and who display extraordinary leadership ability. Only two students from the country were selected to receive the scholarship this year.
Brunt was recognized for the achievement in the Fall 2008 issue of Republican Women magazine, the official publication of the NFRW. She told the magazine that she hopes to become an ambassador to Europe when she finishes her education.
She plans to graduate in 2009 and is studying in Brussels, Belgium, at the Universite Libre through the OCU Office of International Education’s Study Abroad program. Brunt speaks French fluently and has also studied in the Middle East.
Brunt is a student of political science professor Richard Johnson and French professor Jacques Buttin.
"A Night of Turkish Delights"
Photos from OCU’s recent trip to Turkey,
October 9th, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Watson Lounge, Lower Level of the OCU Chapel
Panel presentation by Dann May, Janet Peralta, Joel Durham, Larry Eberhardt, and Orhan Osman.
Turkish and American refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored with the Institute for Interfaith Dialog.
  
Country Specific Travel Warnings
Below is a link to a current listing of the countries the U.S. Department of State (USDOS) has deemed unsafe for travel, study or work abroad.
“To ensure the safety of Oklahoma City University students and employees, university travel will not be allowed to any country or region of the world for which the U.S. Department of State has issued an official travel warning.” – OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY POLICY REGARDING USDOS TRAVEL WARNINGS.
Current Travel Warnings
Travel Warnings are issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff. Visit the state travel website for the list of countries that meet those criteria.
AY 2008-2009 STUDY ABROAD DEADLINES
Deadline to Study Abroad in SPRING 2010: OCTOBER 9, 2009
Deadline to Study Abroad in SUMMER/FALL 2010: MARCH 5, 2009
OIE OUTBOUND ORIENTATION, (For SPRING 2010 programs): TBA
Students Visit Spain
 OCU students and faculty alike were busy with international education initiatives this summer! Below are several student, faculty or student/faculty examples of OCU “STARS Across the Globe."
Dr. Jody Horn, Chair and Professor of Sociology and Justice Studies, Lauren Fair, OCU Junior Theater Performance Major and Women's Studies Minor and Caitlyn Redding, OCU Junior Justice Studies Major and Ethics and Women’s Studies Minor collaborated to present a research case study entitled, “Feminist Ways of Healing: The Case of Healing and the Oklahoma City Bombing”, at the 10th International Interdisciplinary Conference on Women in Madrid, Spain, July 3-9, 2008!
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Student blogs about her travels!
Jacquelyn Sparks is currently a Junior at OCU who is majoring in Photography and hopefully, after participating fall 2008 semester in an OCU reciprocal exchange semester at the Universidad del Centro Educativo de Latinoamericano (UCEL) in Rosario, Argentina, Jacquelyn will receive a minor in Spanish.
Reciprocal Exchange programs allow students to pay OCU tuition and fees but study abroad at the international institution. Students are eligible to use all or part of their OCU institutional scholarships and financial aid to help fund their study abroad programs. If you or someone you know is interested in studying abroad through a reciprocal exchange, or for more information about studying abroad in general, contact the Office of International Education at oie@okcu.edu or call 405.208.5022 to schedule an appointment.
http://sparksdelcielo.livejournal.com/
State Department Launches "Students Abroad" Web Site
The U.S. State Department has launched Students Abroad, a Web site designed to offer college-age Americans a one-stop reference for international travel. Resources target students, their parents, education abroad professionals, and universities. The site provides Country Specific Information, tips for safe travel, and other important information about traveling and living overseas. Students may download flyers called go! guides as well as a Tips to Go Wallet Card.
Click to visit website >>
Study Abroad with Semester at Sea!
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
11am - 2pm
Semester at Sea will have an information table in the University Center. Please stop by on your way to the cafeteria, get more information about studying abroad on a cruise ship and have your questions answered.
www.semesteratsea.org
Contact: Dawn Day
P: 405-208-5022
Spring Study Abroad Fair 2007 Photos Online
   
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