January 2009 Resources and Opportunities
“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 across a wide range of academic fields. Qualifications: U.S. citizen; graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree, master’s, or doctoral degree candidate – or young professional or artist; want to study, teach, or conduct research abroad.” This prestigious award can be more obtainable than you might think, depending on your plan and the target country. The application period for the 2010-2011 program opens May 1, 2009 and the deadline is usually in October. Plenty of time to start planning and preparing.
German Academic Exchange Service
“DAAD offers a wide range of opportunities to students, scholars, and higher education institutions of the United States and Canada, from undergraduate students to faculty, for study and research in Germany.” And you don’t even have to speak German!
Film Your Issue
A short film competition open to young people ages 14 to 24. “We want to know what issues burn in the hearts and minds of young global citizens — the next generation of leaders. We want to encourage young adults to contribute to the public dialogue on pressing issues — and even influence policy. Submit your film. Millions are watching. You can help change things.”
Global Voices
“Aggregates, curates, and amplifies the global conversation online – shining light on places and people other media often ignore….a vibrant global community of more than 150 active volunteer authors and translators and more than 20 freelance part- time regional and language editors.”
World Pulse
“A media enterprise covering global issues through the eyes of women. We are dedicated to listening to and broadcasting the unheard voices and innovative solutions of women worldwide.” Includes PulseWire, “an interactive community newswire where women can speak for themselves to the world and connect to solve global problems.”
A Team of Expatriates
“Many of Obama’s top advisers, like an increasing number of Americans, have learned and lived abroad.” Regardless of one’s politics, it is interesting to read this Newsweek article and note the impact of experience overseas on the lives of those who now lead our country.
Loco2
A new website “attempting to put the mental in environmental. Our mission is to make low carbon travel fun, accessible, and ultimately cheaper.” Initiatives like this are interesting from the standpoint of initiatives underway at UWGB for environmental sustainability and for entrepreneurship.
Portals to the World
“Selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world.” This can be a useful resource if you have classes and other interests of a global nature.
Stock.xchng
Need some worldly photos or graphics for a report or presentation? Check out this website, where many images are free of copyright, especially if used for educational purposes only. Try starting with the search words “planet earth” and “culture.”
Rising Powers: The New Global Reality
“The global order is changing. The 21st century will be marked by many competing sources of global power. Across politics, economics, culture, military strength, and more, a new group of countries has growing influence over the future of the world.”
