Global Affairs

Category: Global News

  • Global Advocacy: Faculty Spotlight – Dr. John Pichtel
    February 11, 2022 by

    Dr. John Pichtel, Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Resources, in the College of Sciences and Humanities, has led an effort to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mahidol University in Thailand.    Dr. Pichtel began this collaboration prior to the pandemic through discussions with institutional administrators and faculty at Mahidol University.  This MOU formally […]

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  • How is “Internationalization” measured?
    February 1, 2022 by

    Global university activity and engagement is challenging to fully assess.  Participation in international projects is a longstanding aspect of measuring engagement.  When a university earnestly participates in this work, it may result in global mobility, but it commonly includes faculty professional development, organizational improvement, as well as research and publication opportunities. Similarly, the humanitarian and […]

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  • Internationalization Faculty Fellows Spotlight: Passport Saturdays with Dr. John Anderson
    October 7, 2021 by

    In May 2021, 10 BSU faculty were provided a week of professional development and support focused on their proposed Internationalization projects. Faculty brought faculty-led study abroad proposals, partnership development opportunities, curriculum internationalization and review concepts, and other well-designed and insightful efforts. Over the course of the 2021-22 Academic Year, these IZN Faculty Fellows will shepherd […]

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  • Serving International Students in a Pandemic
    October 3, 2021 by

    When borders started closing and travel restrictions began in the early Spring of 2020, Ball State’s international students had already arrived in Muncie to start their semester. International Services was fortunate to welcome both new and returning students and have a relatively normal start to 2020. In March, that all changed. Ball State switched to […]

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  • A History of Friendship
    June 23, 2021 by

    Internationalization can not happen without influential figures like Dr. Mir Masoom Ali. His contributions have made “an indelible mark on the community, both academically and culturally.” Check out this article that highlights his amazing work. #rinkercenter #internationalization

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  • English Language Fellows Program
    June 23, 2021 by

    Calling all TESOL professionals!! Are you looking for opportunities to enhance your TESOL career? Do you want to take your skills abroad? Then the English Language Fellow Program is the perfect opportunity for you! The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. TESOL professionals on paid teaching assignments at universities and other academic institutions around […]

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  • Muncie’s Sister City
    May 26, 2021 by

    Did you know Muncie has a sister city in China? A sister city represents a partnership between two communities located in different countries! Internationalization is not only happening at Ball State, but in Muncie too! Take a look at this article written by the Ball Bearings Magazine about the relationship Muncie has with Zhuji, China. […]

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  • U.K. Fulbright Scholar
    May 26, 2021 by

    BSU graduate, Mylie Brennan,  is currently on Fulbright in the UK! The Fulbright Scholar Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. #rinkercenter #internationalization #Fulbright If you want to learn more about […]

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