Office of International Student Services welcomes Fulbright scholar

The UST Office of International Student Services recently was selected to host a Fulbright scholar as part of the Russian International Education Administrator's program. Viktoriya Zaripova, from Astrakhan State University in Russia, will conduct a four-week practicum experience in the OISS in March and April.

As part of her practicum, Zaripova will evaluate the services, programs and structure of the OISS and make comparisons with other institutions. In addition, she will give a presentation to the Division of Student Affairs about student services at Russian institutions and participate in other projects in the OISS.

Zaripova is the head of the International Projects Department at Astrakhan State University. Since 2000, the university has worked to develop long-term educational and scientific projects with a number of countries around the world, including the United States.

As a key facilitator of these projects, Zaripova has worked in a number of capacities to organize and implement international conferences, seminars and study exchanges between university administrators at Astrakhan State University and other universities in the United States and Europe.

Recently, a Russian-American Center was created to promote faculty and student exchanges, publish joint research, and provide managerial training to raise the competitiveness of the Astrakhan region. Also, Zaripova received a Tacis 2005 exchange grant for a study visit to Savonia University of Applied Science in Finland.


'International Women's Perspectives' will be discussed at Feminist Friday Feb. 22

Deborah Knaust, director of the Office of International Student Services, will lead the next Feminist Friday event, a panel discussion on "International Women's Perspectives."

This event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the Luann Dummer Center for Women, Room 103, O'Shaughnessy Educational Center.

Join the discussion about global women's issues. A panel of international women will share their perspectives about family, work, religion and other issues that are of importance to women.

Bring your lunch. Dessert and beverages provided.

Questions? E-mail Pat Alexander.

Go Global with CultureLink: Germany

What: CultureLink Tea is a series of meetings for all participants of the CultureLink program. It is a great opportunity to meet other members of CultureLink. CultureLink Teas allow members to discuss traditions from countries around the world. CultureLink Tea is your opportunity to voice your opinion on cultural and global issues, while meeting people from all over the world!

This month’s CultureLink Tea will have a presentation about Germany. We will also be serving German teas and treats.

When: February 26, 2008 at 3:30pm-4:30pm.

Where: MHC 154

Take a break and enjoy some dessert, refreshments, and of course tea!

If you have any questions, please refer to the program web page listed above or contact Nancy Lo, Graduate Student Assistant at 651-962-6650.