http://blog.uwgb.edu/global Connecting UWGB to a World of Opportunities Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:45:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and, instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are. -Samuel Johnson, Piozzi's Johnsoniana Time's The World's View of Obama's Win Eleven diverse countries give their reactions on the new leader of the free world: President Barak Obama. Cecil ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=60 "I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright day of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality." ‑ Martin Luther King, Jr. Fulbright Graduate Student Fellowship “Over 1,000 students travel abroad each year on Fulbright grants ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=49 “U.S. citizenship is a passport to relevance in world affairs.  It makes a feel for world affairs a requirement for American citizenship.”  - Harlan Cleveland, American diplomat and author  CNN World Report “Provides viewers around the world with the unique opportunity to see other countries as they see themselves. The program has ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=45 If you are a global citizen, you will enjoy reading about "The Top 10 Stories You Missed in 2008." The text below was taken from the Dec. 9 edition of Foreign Policy Magazine's e-Alert (an electronic newsletter). "As the world debated a new U.S. president’s foreign-policy vision, a key component of his platform ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=41 We know that the majority of Americans are not proficient in languages other than English. We also know that, for our friends in other countries (or newly arrived here), English is a difficult second language to learn. A sense of humor probably helps, which is what these examples are meant to impart. ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=34 Hello again!  We are well into our second month of global blogging.  Here are November's Resources and Opportunities!  My favorite this month is Americans for Informed Democracy.  Sounds like an appropriate initiavite with the election just comeing to a close.  What is more, we can a local chapter on campus: ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=33 Hello, Hello, Hello!This is so exciting! The following is the FIRST list of Resources and Opportunities. These are the "hidden gold nuggets" that are often not publicized or overlooked. Here is your chance! Have at it! Listed are many different R&O's: Grants (little things I like to call FREE MONEY!), ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=32 We have been busy here in Tokyo, we have been to see the Sensoji Temple, pictured here. Sensoji (or Asakusa Kannon Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It was completed in 645 making it Tokyo's oldest temple. In addition, we also attended the National Sumo Tournament, pictured below. ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=15 Thursday, May 22 a group of students and course leaders will depart to Japan for a 19-day travel course that will introduce the students to modern Japanese society and culture. At least one student has agreed to blog from Japan, so stay tuned... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=13 Greetings! Guten Tag! I would like to personally welcome the new administration, Ricky Staley and Kervin Blanke as SGA President and Vice President for the 2008-2009 academic year! If you follow the link below you will find an interesting website that provides many study abroad opportunities. Also, I would like to welcome ... http://blog.uwgb.edu/global/?p=12