http://illinois.edu/lb/imageList/446 Announcements from the Associate Provost for International Affairs http://www.ips.uiuc.edu/global_university1.pdf Dr. William Brustein, Associate Provost for International Affairs Academic http://illinois.edu/lb/article/446/5652 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CDT APIA Dr. Brustein has undertaken a comprehensive and systematic approach to internationalizing the Illinois campus, proposing 12 "pillars" that include eliminating barriers to studying abroad and recruitment and retention of international students and faculty; internationalizing strategic planning, curriculum, and faculty searches; improving senior international officers' visibility and reporting relationships; and an overall integration of international and multicultural experiences and perspectives. http://www.ilint.uiuc.edu/abroad/fellowships.php Academic http://illinois.edu/lb/article/446/2465 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:00:00 CST APIA February 15 and March 7 are deadlines for doctoral candidates to apply for fellowship funding from International Programs and Studies to pursue international dissertation fieldwork.Two Nelle M. Signor Fellowships in International Relations of up to $2000 will be awarded for travel and in-country expenses for dissertation field research in any international field. Deadline is March 7, 2007.One Rita and Arnold Goodman Fellowship of up to $12,000 will be awarded to students preparing to work in the field of women, gender, and international development on such issues as literacy, reproductive rights, political participation, economic security, child welfare, and environmental protection. The award includes a tuition and fee waiver for the academic year. The application deadline is February 15, 2007. http://www.ilint.uiuc.edu/first_among_equals.php General http://illinois.edu/lb/article/446/2455 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:00:00 CST APIA It has become fashionable for US institutions of higher education to claim strength in international education. Here's proof of Illinois' leadership in international education, research, and engagement: Illinois is the only U.S. institution of higher education ranking in the top ten in the three key metrics of international education: international student enrollment, total number of study abroad students, and the number of federally-funded Title VI National Resource Centers for international and area studies. http://www.ilint.uiuc.edu/apiaintro.php William Brustein Academic http://illinois.edu/lb/article/446/2433 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:00:00 CST APIA I am thrilled to become the Associate Provost for International Affairs and Director of International Programs and Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Illinois has long had a strong reputation for its academic excellence, but what is little known is its prowess as a leader in international education. In fact, Illinois' best kept secret is that it is the only U.S. institution of higher education ranking in the top ten in the three key metrics of international education: international student enrollment, total number of study abroad students, and the number of federally-funded Title VI National Resource Centers for international and area studies.