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1. Undergraduate: Ramapo College and the "Presidential Scholarship" for International Students

Ramapo College offers the most prestigious award the "Presidential Scholarship" to qualified international students which is a $80,000 award to be used over four years ($20,000 per academic year) commencing in Fall 2010. The criteria to be selected for this award are the following;

- Minimum of 3.5 GPA in high school

- SAT scores of at least 1230 in Critical Reading and Mathematics

- Meet the deadline of December 1, 2009

Many of your students will be eligible for this award which covers all their tuition and board for the 4 years of their undergraduate degree. Their out of pocket expenses should not exceed $2,500 per semester part of which could be earned if they work on campus.

Ramapo College of New Jersey was established in 1969 as a state-supported, co-educational, four-year College of liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Ramapo College offers bachelor's degrees in the arts, business, the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences, as well as in professional studies programs such as nursing and social work. Three programs are offered leading to a master's degree: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS), Master of Science in Educational Technology, and a Master's of Science in Nursing. Some of the most popular programs for international students at Ramapo College are; Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Education Technology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Nursing, Psychology, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Political Science, Literature and Communication Arts.

The college also offers a physician assistant (B.S./M.S.) and physical therapy (B.S./M.S.) with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ; a B.S./graduate degree program in chemistry with Rutgers University; a B.S./Doctor of Chiropractic with New York Chiropractic College; a B.S./D.D.S. and a B.S./D.M.D. with the New York University College of Dentistry and UMDNJ Dental School; a B.S./Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) with SUNY State College of Optometry; and a B.S./Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) through UMDNJ Osteopathic Medicine - School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM).

Please browse through our web site to find out more about the courses that we offer. http://www.ramapo.edu/academics

Rajesh Adhikari

Assistant Director for Int'l Students and Scholars

Roukema Center for International Education, ASB 123

Ramapo College

505 Ramapo Valley Road

Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Phone: +001 (201) 684-7567

Fax: +001 (201) 684-7989

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2. Undergraduate: Ohio State University Offers International Undergraduate Scholarships

Established in 1870, The Ohio State University is a world-class research university located in Columbus, Ohio, the state's capital and largest city. Ohio State has attained national and international distinction in education and research and is ranked among the top 20 public universities in the United States (U.S. News and World Report). Students benefit from a scholarly environment in which research inspires and informs teaching.

Ohio State offers more than 160 majors (from liberal arts to biological sciences), 475 areas of specialization, 800 student organizations, and co-ops/internships in every field. Opportunities in and out of the classroom help students network, gain experience, and strengthen their preparation for employment or graduate school.

The institution is among the top 10 public research universities in the United States based on total research expenditures. The university's research labs, expert faculty, and ties to industry result in a high ranking for Ohio State's programs in the biological, medical, and physical sciences, as well as in technology and engineering.

Ohio State is "home" to about 1,600 international scholars and nearly 4,000 international students from 80 countries.

Check out the YouTube spotlight: Making Our Voices Heard-An International Student Forum
Hear from current international students about their Ohio State experiences. How did they get here? Once here, have they found ways to connect? What's it like to be a Buckeye? www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv5SZB_CE1E

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The International Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to admitted full-time, Columbus campus international freshmen who are required to pay the nonresident tuition surcharge. To be considered, applicants must have ACT composite scores of 26 or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1190 or higher, and must submit the application for admission and all supporting materials by the application deadline. The award is valued at $6,600 ($26,400 over four years.)

For more information, visit: undergrad.osu.edu/internationalfreshman.html

Feel free to contact the Admissions Office:

Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience
Enarson Hall | 154 West 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Phone -- Inside the U.S.: 001 614 292-3980

http://www.osu.edu/

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1. Undergraduate, Graduate: Carnegie Mellon Launches Interdisciplinary Music and Technology Programs

PITTSBURGH - Three academic units of Carnegie Mellon University are collaborating to offer two new degrees in Music and Technology to train the next generation of composers, engineers and programmers in music signal processing, sound production, composition and the cognition of music.

Based in the School of Music, the Bachelor of Science in Music and Technology and the Master of Science in Music and Technology programs bring together faculty from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, the School of Computer Science and the School of Music to explore new ways of performing, creating, presenting and archiving music. Carnegie Mellon will usher in the first undergraduate and graduate classes in fall 2009.

Noel Zahler, head of the School of Music, worked with Roger Dannenberg, associate professor of computer science; Richard Stern, professor of electrical engineering; Riccardo Schulz, associate teaching professor/recording engineer; and Thomas Sullivan, lecturer in electrical and computer engineering, to develop both the bachelor's and master's degree programs.

"This convergence of disciplines creates exciting opportunities for forward-thinking artists, scientists and engineers who are interested in combining their talents," Zahler said. "The program combines the innovation of the Carnegie Mellon experience with the world-class music making of this school to produce new and compelling musical experiences."

As this field of study crosses several curricula, a team of advisors will assist students in planning courses to help them reach their professional goals. Students will develop an understanding of music, computer science and electrical engineering, with an emphasis on one of these concentrations. Courses such as sound production, music signal processing and recording will be interspersed with core music courses, including music history, solfege and harmony. Both degree programs will culminate in a research-based capstone project.

Carnegie Mellon's School of Music educates outstanding, intellectually gifted musicians through excellence in performance, creativity, scholarship and pedagogy. The School of Music offers undergraduate degrees in music composition, music and technology, and instrumental, vocal and keyboard performance. Graduate degrees are offered in composition, conducting and performance, music and technology and music education. The school also offers a variety of highly acclaimed non-degree programs, such as the Performance Residency Program, the Artist Diploma Program and the Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Piano Pedagogy, Advanced Flute Studies, Orff Schulwerk and Music Education certificate programs.

The School of Computer Science, one of the world's premier institutions for computer science research and education, supports a number of multidisciplinary programs that unite technology with the arts. Notably, the university's Entertainment Technology Center, which explores the new realm of digital entertainment, is operated jointly by the School of Computer Science and the College of Fine Arts.

The Carnegie Institute of Technology is one of the foremost engineering colleges in the world. It emphasizes interdisciplinary research and partnerships with industry and produces graduates who are able to transfer their fundamental engineering knowledge into industrial practice.

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2. Undergraduate, Graduate: Illinois State Welcomes International Students

Illinois State University invites you to continue your education in the heartland of America, halfway between Chicago, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri. You can increase your knowledge, develop your skills, and broaden your understanding of the world in an educational atmosphere devoted to teaching and research.

Founded in 1857, Illinois State University was the first public university in the state and one of the Midwest's oldest institutions of higher education. It is a residential university whose emphasis is on undergraduate study.

Its 34 academic departments in six colleges offer 67 undergraduate programs in more than 188 fields of study. The Graduate School coordinates 39 master's, two specialist, and eight doctoral programs.

More information about financial aid

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

International House is a multicultural living and learning center for American and international students.

In addition to traditional classroom work, students participate in internships and cooperative education programs that develop professionalism and prepare them for careers. They gain personal and career development experience through research, residence hall experiences, student government leadership positions, and an array of community service opportunities.

The strength of the university continues to be its focus on the student experience. Historically defined as the merging of academic and student life, this strength is fostered by attentive and dedicated faculty and staff members. This student-centered attitude is embodied in the relationships among students and their faculty and staff mentors.

For more information, contact:

Office of Admissions

201 Hovey Hall

Campus Box 2200

Normal, Il 61790-2200

Phone: (800) 366-2478

admissions@IllinoisState.edu

For those who want to know more about financial aid but are always on the go, Illinois State is proud to offer periodic Financial Aid Office podcasts: www.financialaid.ilstu.edu/podcast/

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1. Chicago School of Professional Psychology Announces New Ph.D. in International Psychology

Recognizing a need for more trained professionals to understand and work with global challenges such as socio-cultural contexts, conflict, poverty, and natural disasters, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is chartering the nation's first Ph.D. in International Psychology.

Designed for working professionals, the post-master's doctoral degree will leverage The Chicago School's 30-year pedigree of psychology training rooted in diversity and multicultural studies. According to the program's architects, this academic foundation will be critical for individuals seeking to work in the international arena.

"There is a need for understanding, appreciation, and respect for culturally sensitive psychology practice globally. The Ph.D. program is designed to address broad competencies and skills rather than narrow foci on specific sub-disciplines," said Dr. Robert Clark, the program's chair.

The new non-licensure Ph.D. is the latest in a series of international-themed initiatives developed by The Chicago School to further advance the understanding and practice of psychology worldwide. TCS became home to the Central Office of the International School Psychology Association last fall, has a China Office in Shanghai, and has students and faculty engaged in projects in Sri Lanka, Germany, Israel and the West Bank, and the United Nations.

Originally published: www.thechicagoschool.edu/content.cfm/detailed_news?NewsID=503142

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2. Institute for Health Research and Policy, University Of Illinois at Chicago Postdoctoral Research Associate-Obesity Policy (Quantitative Analysis)

Date Posted: 3/27/2009

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Health Policy Center within the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate to focus on quantitative analyses related to obesity policy issues. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will conduct quantitative research related to the impact of public policies on school and community level practices and child/ adolescent behaviors as well as policy diffusion and event history analyses of the factors influencing policy development. The candidate will also work with senior staff to pursue external funding for research.

The successful candidate will have: a Ph.D. in political science, public policy, economics, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related field; significant knowledge and interest in analysis of obesity policy issues as demonstrated by research, publications, consulting and conference presentations; experience with, and sophisticated knowledge of, advanced statistical techniques for the social sciences including hierarchical linear modeling and/or structural equation modeling; and demonstrated ability to write effectively and give effective presentations.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter stating your relevant experience and interests, a detailed CV, a list of publications, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Jamie Chriqui (contact information provided below).

Due to the volume of applications, no phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dr. Jamie Chriqui
Health Policy Center
Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago
1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., M/C 275
Room 558
Chicago, IL 60608
United States
Phone: 312-996-6410
Fax: 312-355-2801
Email: jchriqui@uic.edu

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3. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's Center for Community Capital Invites Applications for a One-Year Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's Center for Community Capital invites applications for a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship, with the option to renew for a second year. Our multi-disciplinary Center welcomes two types of candidates. Policy-oriented candidates should show promise of significant scholarship in the areas of real estate finance, home mortgage performance, housing policy, community development, and/or wealth accumulation in underserved neighborhoods. Methodologically-oriented candidates should demonstrate sophistication in the application of selection models, analysis of panel and categorical data, assessment of neighborhood effects, and/or use of multiple imputation and survey weights. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will work collaboratively with Center researchers, participate in related workshops and conferences, and produce papers for publication. Competitive salary and benefits provided. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. prior to beginning the fellowship. Position available Summer 2009 and open until filled. Please email a cover letter and vita to communitycapital@unc.edu and write "Post-Doctoral Fellow" in the subject line. More information about the Center is available here: http://www.ccc.unc.edu.

Mary Woytowich
Center for Community Capital
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1700 MLK BLVD
Ste 129 CB 3452
Chapel HIll, NC 27599-3452
United States
Phone: 919-843-2140
Fax: 919-843-2080

http://www.postdocjobs.com/jobs/applyforjob.php?jobid=4005090

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4. Осенние Сессии 2009/Фонд "Сорос-Кыргызстан" и Центр Развития Учебных Программ

Фонд "Сорос-Кыргызстан" и Центр Развития Учебных Программ (Curriculum Resource Center - CRC) объявляет конкурс на участие в Осенних Сессиях 2009. Сессии организованны совместно с программами и факультетами Центрального Европейского Университета по следующим направлениям:

Economics: 26 - 30 октября 2009 - (последний срок подачи заявок: 10 сентября 2009)

Political Science: 23 - 27 ноября 2009 - (последний срок подачи заявок: 5 октября 2009)

LGI- Center for Policy Studies: Incorporating Diversity into the Teaching of Public Administration in Higher Education Institutions : 12-17 октября 2009 - (последний срок подачи заявок: 1 сентября 2009)

Religious Studies Program: Challenges to the Study of Religion in Multiconfessional Societies: 2-6 ноября 2009 (последний срок подачи заявок: 15 сентября 2009)

Medieval Studies - Center for Hellenic Traditions: Center and Periphery in the Age of Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos: 9-14 ноября 2009 - (последний срок подачи заявок: 21 сентября 2009)

Jewish Studies and Gender Studies: Testimonies and Teaching: New Sources and Methodologies for Jewish Studies: 16-20 ноября 2009 - (последний срок подачи заявок: 25сентября 2009)

Legal Studies: Constitutional Courts and Political Actors in New Democracies: 30 ноября- 4 декабря 2009 - (последний срок подачи заявок: 9 октября 2009)

OSA-IRES-History: Beyond Cold War Linearities: Entangled Histories and Symbolic Confrontations: 7-12 декабря 2009 - (последний срок подачи заявок: 15 октября 2009)

Departmental Curriculum Development Session: по договоренности одна неделя в середине января или февраля 2010 - (последний срок подачи заявок: 15 октября 2009)

Требования к кандидатам:

- Обязательно преподавать в университете в сфере Социальных и Гуманитарных наук

- Намереваться переработать либо разработать курсы лекций

- Владеть письменной и устной английской речью, чтобы свободно участвовать в дискуссиях и работать с ресурсными материалами

Все расходы, связанные с участием в программе берет на себя приглашающая сторона.

Для участия в конкурсе необходимо заполнить форму заявки и приложить все дополнительные документы, которые описаны в форме заявки. Формы заявки должны быть сданы не позднее сроков, указанных выше. Заявки отправлять по электронной почте на адрес CRC.

Контактный адрес CRC:

Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) / Central European University

Nador utca 9, H -1051 Budapest, Hungary;

Тел.: + (36 - 1) 327 3189 или 327 3000;

факс: + (36 -1) 327 3190

электронная почта: crc@ceu.hu;

адрес в интернете: http://www.ceu.hu/crc/

CRC Fall 2009 call for applications

CRC application form

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5. US Universities Still Accepting Late Applications from International Students

If you have students who are desperate to make a late round of applications, here's the annual survey from NACAC (the National Association of College Admissions Counselors) listing dozens of excellent schools that still have places available. No guarantees of international financial aid, but no harm in asking.

www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Research/SpaceAvailabiltySurvey/Pages/SpaceSurveyResults.aspx

Download the list and keep it because it will disappear from this site within two weeks.

The following story appears in the New York Times' excellent college admissions blog, The Choice, on the available places:

thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/05/what-admissions-frenzy/

Here is an even more interesting story on yields and the potential for taking waitlisted students. It is really helpful for understanding how yields and waitlists work:

thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/08/yield/?hp

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