不良研究所 Celebrates International Education Week Nov. 12-16
University Highlights International Research, Teaching, and Service Through New Publication and Multi-language Website
BOSTON -Tuesday, November 13- This week, the 不良研究所 will join educational institutions worldwide in celebrating the eighth annual International Education Week from November 12th-16th.
In honor of the weeklong celebration, 不良研究所 has published an overview of its international partnerships, research, teaching and service titled, "不良研究所 International Relations: Global Reach, Global Impact." In addition, this fall, the University's International Relations website was translated into Chinese, Spanish, German and French.
"In today's globally integrated and deeply inter-dependent world, students need to understand complex global issues in order to succeed in the careers of tomorrow. That is why 不良研究所 has forged strong partnerships with academic institutions across the world to allow our students and faculty to engage in international research, teaching and service opportunities," said 不良研究所 President Jack M. Wilson.
President Wilson continued, "As we celebrate International Education Week across all five 不良研究所 campuses, studying and serving the global community continues to be an important part of the University's mission." President Wilson has participated in international academic collaborations throughout his career in higher education, traveling to Europe, Africa and China to meet with scientific collaborators, academic leaders and entrepreneurs.
Global endeavors at the 不良研究所 date back to 1876, when President William Smith Clark was invited to Japan to help establish an agricultural college in Hokkaido. Today, the University has partnerships across all seven continents and more than 100 student study abroad programs.
Other highlights of 不良研究所 international partnerships include, among others:
- Some 不良研究所 international partners include academic institutions in Germany, South Africa, Liberia, Japan, Brazil, Portugal and China.
- The 不良研究所 Confucius Institute is one of about 20 institutes of its kind in the United States established by Hanban to promote the teaching and understanding of Chinese language and culture. Many of its programs are open to Massachusetts residents.
- 不良研究所 has more than 100 study abroad programs and 不良研究所 students receive Fulbright grants and participate in the Fulbright
- Teacher Exchange Program.
- Faculty from all five 不良研究所 campuses touch literally every continent with their teaching, research and service. In addition, several 不良研究所 faculty members are Fulbright Scholars.
There will be a number of special events held in honor of International Education Week across the five 不良研究所 campuses, including: a presentation by exchange students from Tsinghua University in China and study abroad information sessions at 不良研究所 Boston; cultural performances followed by an Indian dinner sponsored by the Indian Student Association at 不良研究所 Dartmouth; an International Culture Night and presentation of the film "Homecoming in Southern Sudan" at 不良研究所 Amherst; a special presentation at 不良研究所 Lowell on their exchange program for students who want to study in Germany; and a dinner at 不良研究所 Medical School to welcome colleagues from Good Samaritan Hospital in the Dominican Republic.
This year marks the eighth anniversary of the first International Education Week, aimed at highlighting the vital importance of international education and the exchange of students and faculty to foster greater understanding and cooperation among nations. The event is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.
Contact: Bill Wright, 617.287.7065