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Hi, there!

As the saying goes, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." In other words, we usually start with cold, wintry weather, but move on to mild and pleasant temperatures—a welcome transition to spring. No matter what the weather is, you can count on us for a friendly cup of tea when you attend the popular NationaliTeas series, or a thought-provoking panel discussion to broaden your worldview. Read more in this issue!

Healthy Together protocols are followed at MacMillan Hall and across campus. Staff will continue to meet remotely with students via phone, Zoom or Google Meet.

Upcoming Deadlines

Freeman-ASIA Scholarship - March 30
Fall 2021 MUDEC - April 1
CIEE Global Cities Scholarship - Register by April 1, apply by May 1

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Health Equity and Social Justice Leadership Series

The Robert E. Strippel Memorial Fund for Continuing Dialogue on Justice and Human Rights has chosen the theme "The Responsibility to Act: Health Equity and & Social Justice Leadership" for a series of Spring 2021 programming. Each of these virtual events includes panel discussions, followed by Q&A, which address topics of equity and justice around the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us for our next program:

April 6, 6pm: COVID-19 Pandemic: Structural Factors that Impact High-Risk Group Experiences

Winter Faculty-Led Programs Open Soon!

Ready to #FindYourPlace next winter? We're here to help! Registration is opening on a rolling basis for more than 30 different programs, both abroad and away. Take a look and start planning for your winter term now!

Browse Winter 2021-2022 Programs

'Find Your Place Quest' Education Abroad Fair a Success

The Virtual Spring Education Abroad Fair concluded on March 5, resulting in a collection of information and student perspectives that should help you #FindYourPlace anywhere in the world. If you missed any of our programming, you're in luck! Check out our EA Fair site for resources.

Look Back: EA Fair

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NationaliTeas Events a Highlight of Wellness Days

On each of this semester's Wellness Days, the International Student and Scholar Services office (ISSS) invites the Miami community to find a new favorite type of delicious tea from across the world. Stop by our tea tasting station outside the International Student Center in the Mac Millan Hall parking lot beginning at 9:30 am on Wellness Days.

Mark your calendar! We hope to see you there.

March 25
April 12
May 7

View NationaliTeas Events

CLS Finalist and Alternates Named

In January, three Miami students were named as semi-finalists for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. We are excited to announce that senior Nancy Pellegrino has been offered the CLS as a finalist, with sophomore Navkiran Chima and senior Mackenzie Holtz selected as alternates.

Spotlight on Faculty Research: Dr. Stephen Norris

Recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Scholar award from Miami, Dr. Stephen Norris, Walter E. Havighurst Professor of History and Director, Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies, took time to discuss recent projects.

Norris’s research focuses on modern Russian history with an emphasis on visual culture and propaganda since the 19th Century.

Don't Pack a Pest!

Miami University Education Abroad is pioneering an exciting new partnership with the Don’t Pack a Pest program at Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Don’t Pack a Pest (DPAP) is on a mission to educate travelers about the potential risks of traveling with undeclared agricultural materials in luggage. Invasive species can spread through academic travelers, so it’s important to be aware of what is permissible to pack when traveling.

Students: To find out more, visit dontpackapest.com
Faculty: To learn more about DPAP and associated research opportunities, contact Ryan Dye (dyer@miamioh.edu).

Dean's Advisory Board Applications Due April 7

The Office of the Dean of Students is seeking passionate and engaged students who have a desire to positively impact their Miami community. The Dean's Advisory Board (DAB) is an opportunity to help the Dean set priorities and create initiatives around student care, advocacy, and support.

Learn More and Apply: Dean's Advisory Board

Stories Wanted!

Do you like to write? We'd like to hear from you! Where in the World is Miami Wednesday is a news article series that features Miami international students, students studying abroad/away, and the adventures of our alumni.

Would you or someone you know want to be featured in a future story? Fill out our form and we'll be in touch!

Submit Your Story

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Join Us in Luxembourg This Fall

For more than 50 years, the MUDEC program has been welcoming Miami students to Differdange, Luxembourg for an unforgettable semester. Even throughout the pandemic, both Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 programs have been able to explore Europe while learning the true meaning of adaptability!

Watch our short video (from June 2019) below to get an idea of what it's like to study at MUDEC, and sign up for the weekly MUDEC newsletter to keep up with what is happening now!

If you are ready to study, engage, and travel at MUDEC this fall, complete your application by April 1. Visit MiamiOH.edu/MUDEC to learn more.

Three masked students at the art exhibit

Aerial view of the MUDEC Chess tournament

Left to right: Spring 2021 students visit the Grand Duke Museum of Modern Art, also known as MUDAM; Professor Elena Albarrán's students pose during a field trip; student spectators at the MUDEC Chess Tournament

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