Past Conferences
2008
March
Iowa Olympic Ambassadors Project Conference on China, The Olympics & Global Media, March 7-9, 2008, University of Iowa
Friday, March 7, 2008
2-5 pm (room W401 PPB -Pappajohn Business Building)
The Olympics & journalism: public forum with Elliott Almond, San Jose Mercury News; Pat Borzi, freelance journalist; Cynthia Faulkner, ESPN.com; Joanne Gerstner, Detroit News; Sandra Harwitt, tennis writer; Vicki Michaelis, USA Today; Bryce Miller, Des Moines Register; Roxanna Pellin Scott, USA Today; Roger Thurow, The Wall St. Journal; Jay Weiner, Richmond Times-Dispatch & MinnPost. com Olympics correspondent; Tom Witosky, Des Moines Register; Lynn Zinser, The New York Times; moderated by Judy Polumbaum (School of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Iowa).
Saturday, March 8, 2008
9:30-10 am (101 BCSB- Becker Communications Studies Building)
"China Bound", keynote address (on video) by Philip Hersh, Olympic reporter, Chicago Tribune.
10-11 am (101 BCSB)
"Putting sports in its place", kickoff speech by John Erickson, historian (emeritus, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Iowa).
11-11:45 am (101 BCSB)
Responses from Roxanna Pellin Scott, Olympics editor, USA Today; Roger Thurow, senior writer, The Wall St. Journal; Tom Witosky, sports projects reporter, Des Moines Register.
2-3:30 pm (E105 AJB - Adler Journalism Building)
Historical & contemporary perspectives
-- on China: David Arkush (Department of History, University of Iowa).
-- on The Olympics: Alexis Christensen (Department of Classics, University of Iowa).
-- on China as host: Zhong Xin (School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Iowa & Renmin University, Beijing).
4-5 pm (E105 AJB)
Further reflections on sports, media & Olympics coverage: comments from Elliott Almond, Olympics & enterprise reporter, San Jose Mercury News; Vicki Michaelis, Olympics reporter, USA Today; Bryce Miller, executive sports editor, Des Moines Register; Lynn Zinser, sports reporter, The New York Times.
7-8:30 pm (101 BCSB)
Images of the Olympics: Stephen Wieting (Department of Sociology, University of Iowa).
8:30-9 pm (101 BCSB)
Comments: Christine Brennan, columnist, USA Today.November
International Education Week, November 17-21, 2008
Friday, November 14
3rd Annual Cultural Ball
8 to 11:45 p.m.
2nd Floor Ballroom, Iowa Memorial UnionThe Cultural Ball is an evening of great fun filled with music, food, decorations and people from all over the world. There will be dancing and conversation and many new people to meet. We hope to see you there!
Sponsored by UI International Student Ambassadors and OASIS
Monday, November 17
International Mondays: A Panel Discussion on Education Systems: Oman, Indonesia and India
Noon-1 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room AIn recognition of International Education Week, Foreign Language Teaching Assistants at the University of Iowa will discuss the education systems in Oman, Indonesia and India, as well as explain the similarities and differences between their country's education system and the US' education system. The discussion will be moderated by Professor Scott McNabb, UI College of Education.
Tuesday, November 18
Building Our Global Community: The Why’s and How’s of International Student Recruiting
1-3 p.m.
University Capitol Centre, room 1117This workshop will cover current recruiting activities and objectives, the typical information requested and questions asked by prospective international students, how US education and UI in particular are presented to international students and their families, and the resources developed by University offices involved in international student recruiting. Faculty and staff who have professional contacts or overseas travel can use information from this session to provide answers and assistance to prospective students that they may meet.
Learn About the Ultimate International Volunteer Experience!
6:30 PM
Jones Common, Lindquist CenterAre you ready to make a difference in the world? Come to this Peace Corps information presentation and learn more about what it's like to be a Peace Corps volunteer. Meet local volunteers who lived and worked in international communities. Hear their inspiring stories and ask questions.
Wednesday, November 19
International Programs Student Funding Expo
3– 5 p.m.
University Capitol Centre, room 1117This event will showcase international student activities that were supported by funding from International Programs. Students will display posters, pictures and other visual materials from their trips and IP staff will be available to discuss funding opportunities available through International Programs.
International Programs Student Leader Social
5-8 p.m.
Capanna Coffee (136 S Dubuque St)Meet student leaders from diversity organizations on campus, talk about your student organization, and learn about leadership. Hazel Pegues, Executive Director of Diversity Focus will be the guest speaker and will share her insight and experiences with leadership and diversity. RSVP to Shannon-lizakowski@uiowa.edu for your free Coffee/Gelato Ticket!
Thursday, November 20
Going Global in Iowa
9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
University Capitol Centre, room 1117Going Global in Iowa (GGI), Intercultural Training Services offered through the Office of International Students and Scholars, is offering a free preview day to businesses and non-profits on Thursday, November 20th, 2008. GGI offers customized, interactive workshops to help businesses and organizations develop cross-cultural knowledge to successfully serve an international population both at home and abroad.
Friday, November 21
International Education Week Awards Ceremony
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Old Capitol MuseumInternational Education Week will culminate with an awards ceremony honoring the winners of three awards: the Office for Study Abroad’s annual international photo contest, the Office for International Students and Scholars essay contest and the second annual Outstanding International Achievement awards.