In this issue:
- Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
- Celebrating the End of the Semester
- Apply Now for Summer Faculty-Led Programs
Join the Book Club!
Apply to be an iPOL
- Holiday Greetings (and Thank You) from ILR
- Alumna Profile: Olivia Casey
- Building Your Spring Course? Include the ELLWC!
- Miami in Luxembourg
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Celebrating the End of the Semester
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Global Initiatives held several events to celebrate the end of the semester and congratulate the Class of 2022:
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- Two graduating seniors earned the Global Readiness Certificate (GRC) and were honored on Nov. 11.
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Julia Albesa (Speech Pathology and Audiology) plans to pursue her master's in Speech Language Pathology.
- Marissa Tucholka (Psychology) plans to pursue her master's in Public Policy.
- Three exchange students who were concluding their time at Miami were honored at the International Student Center (ISC) on Dec. 8:
- Seungbin Lee, from our partner Korea University, who was here for Spring and Fall 2022
- Jiyang Shin, also from Korea University, who was here for Fall 2022
- Xin Xu, from the University of Luxembourg, through our Luxembourg Bilateral Agreement Program, was here for Fall 2022
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On Dec. 9, the ISSS staff hosted a reception for international students graduating in December or January. Students and their loved ones enjoyed global refreshments, took photos, and received a graduation gift!
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Left to right: the GRC grads; Advisor Jennifer Blair poses with exchange students; a guest at the ISC graduation reception
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Apply Now for Summer Faculty-Led Programs
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| #FindYourPlace in 2023 by attending a faculty-led study abroad or away program! Workshops offer course credit in the arts, business, healthcare, humanities, foreign language, and more.
For Summer 2023, more than two dozen programs are open now, with others on the way. Applications can fill up quickly—so apply early!
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Global Initiatives (GLI) and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) invite Miami staff to participate in a Spring 2023 book discussion focused on the 2020 NAFSA publication, Social Justice and International Education: Research, Practice, and Perspectives edited by Dr. LaNitra Berger. Dr. Berger is NAFSA President and Chair of the Board of Directors and Associate Professor of Art History and Director of African and African American Studies at George Mason University.
Discussion groups will take place at noon in the International Student Center (MacMillan Hall 017) on the following dates:
January 27, 2023 (Introduction through Chapter 2)
February 17, 2023 (Chapter 3 & 4)
March 10, 2023 (Chapter 5 & 6)
April 7, 2023 (Chapter 7, 8, & 9)
April 28, 2023 (Chapter 10 & 11)
You are welcome to bring your lunch with you. We ask that those who SIGN UP and receive a copy of the book (20 copies available) please commit to participating in at least three of the five discussion sessions.
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International Peer Orientation Leaders (iPOLs) are undergraduate or graduate students who assist ISSS with welcoming new international students to Miami University. iPOLs play an integral role in shaping a positive orientation experience for new international students and preparing them to achieve success at Miami University.
As an iPOL, you will receive hourly compensation and professional leadership development. Learn more at MiamiOH.edu/IPOL!
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Holiday Greetings (and Thank You) from ILR
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As ILR wraps up a year of celebrating our 25th anniversary, we know the success and many milestones we achieved were possible due to the support of Miami University, Global Initiatives, our staff, scores of loyal volunteers, generous donors, community partners, and our faithful membership. To all, we offer our heartfelt gratitude and sincere best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy 2023 ahead.
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Alumna Profile: Olivia Casey (Class of 2022)
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Miami alum Olivia Casey reports that studying abroad and earning the Global Readiness Certificate strongly influenced her career choices after graduation. Olivia is currently teaching math in Suphanburi, Thailand through CIEE Teach Abroad. To others who might consider a career abroad, she says, "Definitely do it. Step out of your comfort zone and just book the flight. What is holding you back?"
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Building Your Spring Course? Include the ELLWC!
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Empirical research shows that learning to write in a second language is a multidimensional process. To succeed in your course, international students need help with learning to write in your discipline and improving academic English skills. Unfortunately students are not always aware that there’s a gap between their language proficiency and high standards for written work.
To set international students up for success in your course, please strongly encourage them to get supplemental instruction at the English Language Learner Writing Center (ELLWC). Students can choose between on-campus appointments (in-person interaction with consultants) and written online appointments (a student’s paper is returned with comments and no in-person interaction).
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Reach out to the Coordinator of the ELLWC, Larysa Bobrova, to explore how the ELLWC can help your students maximize their success in your course.
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Bon Voyage to MUDEC Fall 2023 Students
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In a touch of MUDEC magic, Luxembourg’s first snow flurries of the season appeared in the middle of the end of semester awards lunch. Before exploring the Trier Christmas markets, we celebrated the semester, shared good food, and honored several of our December graduates and award recipients.
Congratulations to
Graduating seniors:
Natalie Hopkins
Emma Fanning
Ruth and Leland Dutton Award recipients:
Abigail Cartwright
Adam Knapp
Maria Bach Dunn Award recipients:
Emiliana Kisanga
Sydney Marcum
Isabel Pulte
Maddie Riesinger
Faculty and Staff Award recipients:
Sydney Sharp
Katie Thompson
Jonathan Erwin
Architecture Academic Award recipient:
Megan Ceccardi
Applications for Spring 2024 will open soon! Learn more and access the application on the MUDEC website.
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