University at Albany Study Abroad

Something to wrap your mind around this evening:

Speaker: Paola Gutierrez Galindo
Why We Migrate: Stories of Mexico's Displaced
Friday, October 23 at 7:00pm
UAlbany Uptown Campus - Humanities 113

Paola Gutierrez Galindo is coming from southern Mexico to tell stories of her family
members, of her neighbors, of the vast majori...ty of her community who now live as immigrants in the U.S. Paola will untangle the complex factors, including concrete U.S. economic policies, that have pushed person after person to abandon her community and come live among ours.

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Check out this Performance Tomorrow Night!

what: "Rumi and the Whirling Dervishes”
when: October 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
cost: FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
where: Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Uptown Campus

Tickets must be obtained from the Performing Arts Box Office at 442-3997 or tickets@ualbany.edu.

This eve...nt will feature the poetry of renowned 13th century Sufi mystic Jelaluddin Rumi, as well as highly kinetic Sufi dance and medieval Turkish and Persian music. Sponsored by UAlbany’s Office of International Education, the Performing Arts Center and the New York State Writers Institute.Read More

The University at Albany’s Office of International Education and Career Development Center have purchased access to The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas ONLINE. This new resource will help empower students looking to build global career skills.

With today’s growing global economy, many students and young profe...ssionals recognize that having international experience is a key factor in building a strong career. Students are also looking towards building internationally-focused careers, where global perspective and international experience are absolutely invaluable. The BIG Guide Online is the latest incarnation of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas by Jean-Marc Hachey, an internationally-recognized seminar presenter, mentor and global career expert.

All members of the University at Albany community will now have access to The BIG Guide Online, with over 1,800 pages of expert advice and 3,000 resources and employer profiles. The BIG Guide is focused on helping users develop their International IQs, build strong cross-cultural skills and learn about international job hunting. There are many interactive features available on the site: individual user accounts allow yellow highlights, private notes and bookmarks. Quick Guides provide practical advice on the most popular "study abroad" subjects. Quizzes measure user’s international credentials. Student networking connects internationally-focused individuals on campus, while reader contributions allow users to publish their international experiences. The BIG Guide is an essential tool for all students, from freshmen to graduates, as well as young professionals.

Access is available (registration required) for all students, faculty, staff and alumni who have an @albany.edu or @uamail.albany.edu e-mail address. http://www.workingoverseas.com/albanyRead More