General CUA Community
U.S. Department of State Franklin Fellowships Available
The Franklin Fellows Program is a unique and innovative executive development vehicle that enables CUA faculty and staff to gain first-hand experience in public service for a year. CUA's Franklin Fellows have the opportunity to work on global issues of vital importance to the United States, such as the environment; counterterrorism; human rights; consular matters; political-military affairs; avian influenza; trade; energy and financial policy among others. CUA's Franklin Fellows may work with other government entities, including the White House, Congress, Defense, Homeland Security, Energy and other Executive Branch departments. He/she will return to CUA with a much-enhanced knowledge of foreign policy issues and government operations and culture. The Franklin Fellows Program is an ideal way to position CUA to excel in the international arena. For more information on the Franklin Fellowship Program, please contact William Pope at the U.S. Department of State at or Tanith Fowler Corsi at the CUA Center for Global Education.
- CGE International Scholar of the Month Contest
CUA's Center for Global Education (CGE) aims to foster a sense of international community. Therefore, we would like to acknowledge CUA students, staff or faculty members who have crossed borders to study abroad, teach, or conduct research. CGE is sponsoring a monthly contest in which CUA students, staff and faculty will be recognized as international scholars. If you or someone you know has made a global contribution via a cross-cultural experience, please complete the brief application and email it to cua-cge@cua.edu Winners will be featured on our Web site as a CUA International Scholars of the month, receive a sweet gift of chocolate, and will be recognized by the entire CUA community as members who are taking initiative to place CUA on the global map.
CUA Faculty
- Exciting 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholar Program Opportunities in Hong Kong
Four to five Fulbright Scholar awards will be available for work with Hong Kong institutions as they prepare for their transition from a three-year to a four-year curriculum in 2012. Applicants for the awards should be senior scholars in any discipline or scholar-administrators who have had experience developing, reviewing or evaluating general education curriculum and "first year experience" programs. In addition to having this experience, expertise of interest includes work on faculty development in the area of teaching skills and assessment is also desirable. The awards are five or 10 months in lenght with a preference for candidates who are available for the academic year. For more information, contact David Adams.
CUA Students
- CUA Adds 10 New Non-Traditional Destinations for Study Abroad
Starting in spring 2010, Catholic University students will have more options for studying abroad that will include 10 non-traditional overseas destinations. For more information, see the CUA Press Release. - National Geographic "Young Explorers" grants available!
National Geographic now provides seed grants for individual ages 18 to 25 in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, climatology, conservation, geography, geology, mountaineering, paleontology, polar exploration, oceanography, adventure, treks/journeys. Young Explorers Grants provide the opportunity for many recipients to pursue some of their first experiences carrying out fieldwork and exploration. Grant amounts generally range between US $2,000 and $5,000 and are available on an-ongoing basis. For more information on the Young Explorers Grants and the upcoming Washington University Workshop which covers the details of the grant program and the application process, please visit: nationalgeographic.com/yeg. - International PAID internships available at World Learning in Washington, DC!
CUA students with a career interest in international affairs are recruited year-round for internship positions. The hourly stipend of $7.55 is based upon a 32-40 hour workweek. Some interns receive academic credit for their internships. Interns are assigned on a rotational basis to programming teams to develop, implement, and monitor international exchange programs.
Intern candidates must have international travel/work experience. Proficiency with Outlook, and Microsoft Office is required. Foreign language skills is a plus. A completed undergraduate degree in an international field or substantial work toward the degree required. For more information, please email nida.ahmad@worldlearning.org or call the Internship Hotline: 202-898-0950 x7112 - Council for European Studies Fellowships
Founded in 1970, the Council for European Studies (CES) - at Columbia University - is the leading academic organization for the study of Europe. The Council promotes and recognizes outstanding, multidisciplinary research in European Studies through a range of programs, including conferences, publications, and awards. To learn more, visit their web site. CES sponsors a variety of fellowships for graduate and undergraduate students. CUA holds a membership in this organization and CUA students are eligible to apply for grants and fellowships.
Articles on Global Education
Global Education & Citizen Diplomacy
- Australia Promises Changes After Foreign Student Scandals
Chronicle of Higher Education - Conference Ends with Call for Support of Higher Education Worldwide
Chronicle of Higher Education - Confidence in Obama Lifts U.S. Image Around the World
Pew Global Attitudes Project - Educators Propose an "Atlantic Trust" to link American & British Universities
Chronicle of Higher Education - First Students in Iraqi Scholarship Program to Arrive in U.S. Soon
Chronicle of Higher Education - European Universities Look Overseas for New Partnerships
Chronicle of Higher Education - Saudi Universities Reach Towards Equality for Women
Chronicle of Higher Education
Priorities in Internationalization Shift from Research to Preparing Students
Chronicle of Higher Education - India's Education Minister Seeks to Engage More with Universities in U.S
Education Abroad
- Changing the Face of Study Abroad
Chronicle of Higher Education - Study Abroad Officials Consider New Approaches for Tough Times
Chronicle of Higher Education
International Students & Scholars
Foreign Student Enrollments Are Likely to Climb, but Trouble May Lie Ahead
Chronicle of Higher Education
