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Archive for December, 2009
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM I-STUDENTADVISOR!
December 23rd, 2009 posted by Nikki Tarjanyi
The team at i-studentadvisor (ISA Media) would like to wish all our readers a very happy holiday season and a prosperous 2010.
ALEC BALDWIN DONATES $1 MILLION TO ALMA MATER TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
December 22nd, 2009 posted by Felicity Pont
New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, a premiere institution for the performing, cinematic, and recording arts, has announced that alumnus and actor Alec Baldwin ‘94 has donated $1 million for the establishment of the Alec Baldwin Drama Scholarship Fund.
THOUSANDS OF CHINESE GRADUATES TO TEACH CHINESE OVERSEAS
December 21st, 2009 posted by Nikki Tarjanyi
Hundreds of Chinese college graduates attended interviews yesterday to be amongst the thousands of volunteer Chinese language teachers being sent overseas.
COLLEGE BOARD ANNOUNCES 2010 CHINESE GUEST LECTURE PROGRAMME
December 18th, 2009 posted by Felicity Pont
As 400 education leaders travel throughout China learning about developing Chinese language programmes in their schools as part of the fifth Chinese Bridge Delegation trip, the College Board today announced that applications for the 2010 Chinese Guest Teacher Programme are available.
NAFSA REPORT URGES CHANGE IN US VISA LEGISLATION
December 16th, 2009 posted by Nikki Tarjanyi
NAFSA Association of International Educators released a report yesterday urging for a change in US immigration and visa policy to make the United States more open to international students and recognise the importance of migrant workers and students to the country.
MOROCCO UNIVERSITIES IN US$1.7 BILLION REFORM PLAN
December 14th, 2009 posted by Nikki Tarjanyi
Morocco’s education system has announced a US$1.7 billion overhaul, University World News reported yesterday. The emergency plan includes reforming the country’s universities in a bid to boost their science and technology workforce.
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TO EXPAND CO-OP THROUGH FOUR-YEAR OPTION
December 11th, 2009 posted by Felicity Pont
As Northeastern University marks its 100th year of cooperative education, the University has committed to an expansion of its signature academic programme by offering a four-year bachelor’s degree with two full co-op experiences. This approach is driven in part by ongoing efforts to provide students with greater choice and flexibility, while maintaining the benefits of co-op and experiential learning.
FLINDERS AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS FULBRIGHT CHAIR
December 10th, 2009 posted by Nikki Tarjanyi
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission has awarded the prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Political Science to Flinders University, following a national, competitive selection process. Flinders University will host the Chair for five years, from 2011.
