Category: News
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UC Santa Cruz hosts Queen’s University Belfast delegation to pursue faculty-driven partnership opportunities
Following the UK Faculty Seminar Away in April 2024, UC Santa Cruz welcomed a delegation from Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) to facilitate ongoing faculty-driven dialogue on research and expansion of academic collaboration between the two institutions. The visit, the first of three anticipated reciprocal visits, was hosted in cooperation with several of the UC Santa…
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Building bridges between universities through a rugby celebration in Italy
The international partnership agreement between UC Santa Cruz and the University of Padova (Unipd), established in 2021, was strengthened and celebrated through a unique sporting experience for students at both institutions. Assistant Vice Provost of Global Engagement Becky George traveled to Unipd in the fall of 2022 to reinforce a budding partnership and learn more…
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Bringing English to Taiwanese students through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Among the spectacular island interior of Taiwan, Fulbright U.S. student Chiara Marley made a lasting impact as an English teacher. Marley, a 2020 graduate from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Molecular Biology, embarked on a life-changing Fulbright journey to help local students improve their English skills while immersing herself in Taiwanese culture. Before…
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Call for Proposals | Develop a Global Classroom
The Division of Global Engagement (GE), in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), invites proposals from UCSC instructional faculty (Senate and Unit 18) who wish to develop a Global Classroom. Proposals are now accepted on a quarterly basis, with deadlines falling at the end of the eighth week of instruction. Deadlines For AY…
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Limited Call for Statements of Interest: Funded Faculty Delegation to Aarhus University (Denmark) September 7–14, 2024
Deadline Extended: ASAP, and no later than Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 11:59 p.m. The Division of Global Engagement (GE) invites Statements of Interest from UC Santa Cruz Senate faculty who are interested in participating in a one-week, funded delegation trip to visit Aarhus University, a UC Santa Cruz institutional exchange partner located in Aarhus, Denmark.…
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New staff – Lacey Long-Vejar leading international services
The Division of Global Engagement proudly announces the hiring of Lacey Long-Vejar as the Associate Director of International Student and Scholar Services. With a strong background of over 15 years of leadership experience in international education and a dedication to the field of international education, she steps into the role poised to enhance services and…
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International students selected to receive 2024 Sara Matthews Scholarship
From the estate of Sara E. Matthews, scholarships are awarded annually to international students. Administered by the Division of Global Engagement, this scholarship is granted to deserving undergraduate international degree-seeking students of Sophomore or Junior standing at UC Santa Cruz to help with educational costs. The 2024 Sara Matthews Scholarship recipients are Harini Girija Machiraju,…
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Remember to register summer travel through UC Away
Faculty Travelers Faculty traveling on university business this summer are reminded that they must register their trip through UC Away before departing. The UCSC Risk Services Travel and Insurance Resources web page provides information about registering for travel and travelers insurance. Student Travelers Faculty traveling with students are asked to complete the Traveler Information form before booking…
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Info Session – Japan Research Fellowships – JSPS
Date: May 14, 2024 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Humanities and Social Sciences Building 1 – Room 202 Are you interested in funding for research, collaboration, and travel opportunities in Japan? The Division of Global Engagement will host the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for an in-person information session about fellowship opportunities in Japan, including: Staff from the JSPS…
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UC Faculty Opportunities in Washington, DC
UC Washington Center (UCDC) is pleased to announce multiple opportunities for UC faculty to engage with the University of California Washington Program (UCDC) in Washington, DC. UCDC is a multi-campus residential, instructional and research center that provides students and faculty from the University of California with opportunities to study, research, work, and live within Washington’s rich…
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Exploring Healthcare Access Challenges on the Dominican Republic Border through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
In the heart of the Caribbean, amidst the vibrant culture and lush landscapes of the Dominican Republic, Lucia Vitale found that engaging in cultural exchange and international research would lead to a life-changing journey as a Fulbrighter. Vitale’s Fulbright story began during her fourth-year PhD dissertation project, centered around healthcare access. Specifically, this included understanding…
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New Faculty Seminar Away Program facilitates partner collaboration and connections
As UC Santa Cruz continues to build a portfolio of collaborative partnerships with institutions abroad, the Division of Global Engagement has launched a new Faculty Seminar Away Program. Set to take place in April 2024, the inaugural Faculty Seminar Away will offer a selected group of UC Santa Cruz faculty members the opportunity to engage…
