http://illinois.edu/calendar/list/1169 A calendar of events sponsored or attended by the European Union Center. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/26388541 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/26388541 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:30:00 CDT The University of Illinois and The European Union Center (EUC) invites K-12 and community college educators to take part in this 2 1/2-day workshop to develop a more effective curriculum on the Mediterranean and Europe. These materials may be incorporated into a variety of courses, such as foreign language, world geography, world cultures, world/US history, politics, economics, and business. While all K-16 teachers are welcome, the curriculum materials are geared mainly towards high school and community college education. The workshop will feature presentations from University of Illinois faculty and other specialists. On-line registration will be available soon. Registration Deadline: May 6, 2013 Schedule TBA. See last year's workshop schedule here. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/27851691 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/27851691 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:30:00 CDT 2013 International Summer Institute University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Global Citizens, Global Education, Global Competency: Global Context in the Classroom What do school administrators mean when they refer to 'educating global citizens' or 'teaching 21st century skills'? If you don't have ready answers or definitions for these terms, you're not alone. This workshop will consider various definitions of global citizenship in the context of the U.S. and a globalizing world. Being a global citizen is not only about understanding other cultures but also understanding your own culture through the eyes of others. We'll use a reflexive process, along with examples of international content, pedagogical discussions with peer educators, and hands-on activities for project-based learning. Cost $100 non-refundable fee includes lodging, most meals, and materials Housing Lodging will be provided for out-of-town participants Deadline Deadline for registration is May 15, 2012 Credit Participants will receive professional development credits More information http://go.cgs.illinois.edu/ISI2013_GlobalCitizens http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/28616837 Lecture http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/28616837 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:30:00 CDT Once again, the Goethe-Institut Chicago, in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank and the French Consulate, is organizing a conference about current trends and issues pertaining to European and German economics. This year''s conference will take place from July 17 '' 19, 2013 at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago. The event is made possible by a generous grant from the Federal Republic of Germany. This international conference will bring together world class academics, economic experts and diplomatic representatives to discuss the current economic situation in Europe, its global ramifications, and possible solutions to critical issues. Among the speakers are Dr. Henning Meyer (LSE), Professor Mark Blyth (Brown University), and Valerie Rouxel-Laxton, (EEAS Washington), just to name a few. The goal of the conference is to provide vital background information to American teachers of French, German, Social Studies, and Economics so that they are well prepared to explain the European phenomenon to their students. Registration ends on June 28, 2013.The full program and registration is available here. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/28616838 Lecture http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/28616838 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:00:00 CDT http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/28616839 Lecture http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1169/28616839 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:30:00 CDT