Students Wanted to Talk about Their International Experiences

From UC International:

Pecha Kucha: A Worldfest Week Event

Do you have an international experience you’d like to share with the UC Community?  Do you need to fulfill the UC International grant outreach project?

We’re seeking students who are  interested in presenting as part of UC’s WorldFest Week!  If you are interested in sharing your experiences as an international student or your experience traveling abroad, please consider participating in Pecha Kucha - a fast-paced and fun presentation style.

If you are interested contact Frank Merendino at merendfk@uc.edu or Leah Joos at leah.joos@uc.edu.

UC Experts Co-Edit Book to Educate, Squelch Myths Associated with Appalachians

Via UC News:

Experts Co-Edit Book to Educate, Squelch Myths Associated with Appalachians Health disparities exist for most sub-groups in America, but by acknowledging these issues and educating people about them, those gaps are gradually closing. When it comes to the Appalachian community, there are still many hurdles to overcome, and in Cincinnati, there are still a number of health issues affecting a community known as "Urban Appalachia.” To bring these problems to light and to squelch some of the myths associated with Appalachians, Robert Ludke, PhD, a professor in UC’s department of family and community medicine, and Phillip Obermiller, PhD, a senior visiting scholar in the School of Planning within UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), have co-edited a book, titled Appalachian Health and Well-Being. The volume brings together leading researchers who present data addressing health disparities affecting both urban and rural Appalachians and offers possible solutions. "Having nearly 40 contributors, most of them Appalachian, is an indicator of the scholarly capabilities and research skills that Appalachians themselves bring to this topic,” says Obermiller. The book will officially debut at the Appalachian Studies Conference, March 23-25, 2012, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. As a follow-up, Ludke and Obermiller will present the book’s implications for urban and rural health planning to faculty and students in the School of Planning on Tuesday, April 10, in DAAP 5401 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.. The presentation is open to the campus community. "This book was compiled as a resource to those studying public health or to help researchers who are investigating this population further,” Ludke says. "However, I think the general population as well as politicians and city representatives need to know this information to improve the health of this group of individuals.” "I also see it as a useful tool to local groups who want to develop their own health promotion and education programs, to conduct community-based research on local health concerns or to include quantitative data in their grant applications,” Obermiller adds. "The book includes examples of Appalachian organizations successfully addressing local health needs as best-practice models for others.” Urban Appalachians in Cincinnati Urban Appalachians are people of Appalachian heritage who live in metropolitan areas outside of the region. Migration to cities began in the early 1900s and peaked after World War II when the coal industry declined and thousands of mining jobs were lost.

Semester Conversion & Tuition Billing

From UC One Stop Center:
How will the transition to semesters affect tuition billing?

To calculate the semester tuition, annual tuition fees will generally be divided into two semester payments rather than three quarter payments. 

Below are samples of a semester bill.  The sample bills do not reflect actual 2012-13 tuition and fees. The listed figures were calculated using the 2011-12 annual tuition costsplus a possible tuition increase for the 2012-13 year of 3.5%. In spring 2012, the UC Board of Trustees will determine the actual tuition costs for the 2012-13 academic year.  


Blue Ash Campus Sample Bill
Clermont Campus Sample Bill
Uptown Campus Undergraduate Sample Bill
Undergraduate Distance Learning Program Sample Bill
Graduate Program Sample Bill
Special Fee Program (MBA) Sample Bill 


Currently, tuition payments are due 10 days before the start of each quarter term. Under the semester system, tuition payments will also be due 10 days before the start of the semester term. 

Bearcat Trackers Careerfest 2012 - Apr 4th!

From the UC Career Development Center:

The Career Development Center, a division of StudentAffairs and Services, cordially invites you to attend the

BEARCAT TRACKERS CAREERFEST 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Tangeman University Center Great Hall

1l:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Don't miss this event. This will be the last career fair of the school year. Attending employers will offer full-time, part-time, summer, co-op, and internship job opportunities. Remember to bring resumes, and dress professionally!

Here are some of the employers attending this event:

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

Cummins

Fifth Third Bank

General Revenue Corporation

Jurgensen Companies

Venture One Construction, Inc.

And many more....

To see the complete list of employers, visit the Career Development Center's website at http://www.uc.edu/career/students/careerfairs/bearcat_trackerscareerfest2012

See You At The Fair! 

UC International Awards Grants for Developing New International Experiences

Via UC News:

UC International Awards Grants for Developing New International Experiences

UC International is very pleased to announce the awarding of 11 Education Abroad Program Development Grants.  These grants will fund faculty and staff members to travel abroad in order to design new international programs for students in support of the UC2019 goal of 1500 UC students per year studying abroad.  The 11 proposals were selected from a pool of 35, and represent 8 of UC’s 14 colleges, as well as the Division of Professional Practice, and include internship and service-learning programs as well as more traditional study abroad experiences.  Destinations span the globe, and include India, China, Ghana, Singapore, and Germany, along with closer to home sites such as Canada, Jamaica, and Belize. 

Grants were awarded for the following proposals:

• “Service Learning India: Developing Sustainable Gender Empowerment through NGO’s and Digital Media”– Ratee Apana, Associate Professor International Business, Lindner College of Business

• "Sustainable Urbanism: An International Perspective” (China) – Christopher Auffrey, Associate Professor School of Planning, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning; Mingming Lu, Associate Professor School of Energy, Environmental, Biological and Medical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science; Ming Tang, Assistant Professor School of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

• “Study Abroad: Cultural and Legal Systems of the World” (Canada) – A. Page Beetem, Assistant Professor Legal Studies, UC Clermont College

• “Exploring Public Health in Ghana” – Jason Blackard, Associate Professor Internal Medicine, College of Medicine

• “Studio Based Inquiry in Berlin: Research in Theory and Practice” (Germany) – Kristopher Holland, Assistant Professor School of Art and Jordan Tate, Assistant Professor School of Art, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

• “Signs of Hope International, Ghana” – Elizabeth Jean-Baptiste, Field Service Assistant Professor Signed Language Interpreting and Deaf Studies, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services

• “Development of a Singapore-specific International Academic Internship Course” – Darnice Langford, Professor, Division of Professional Practice

• “Introduction to Africana Studies” (Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago) – Carolette Norwood, Assistant Professor Africana Studies, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences

• “Effectiveness in Technical Organizations” (Scotland) – Eugene Rutz, Academic Director and Adjunct Instructor, College of Engineering and Applied Science

• “Multilingual and Multicultural Experiences in Communication Sciences and Disorders” (Jamaica) – Karla Washington, Assistant Professor Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences

• “Health Education in Belize” – Bradley Wilson, Professor Health Promotion and Education, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services

Grant winners will travel between now and July 2012 and will return to campus ready to develop and market their new programs.  Students should look for these new offerings during 2013. 

GLSEN Stories Project Releases New Video

From GLSEN Greater Cincinnati:

Stories Project: NOW

GLSEN Greater Cincinnati with Piñata Productions

This video is tailored to our trainings for teachers and school staff. We know that educators are already incredibly busy just meeting the demands of the school day, and we are asking them to do even more when we talk about creating a safe, respectful environment in which all students can learn. By bringing these voices to every training, we can make an impact on more teachers, counselors, and administrators.  

Please watch the video this week, and think about the impact it can have. Once you've watched, think about how you can help to create the kinds of school environments these students need:

• Become a Friend of Prom. Prom isn't just a party, it's also a bright spot for these youth. And it's a chance for us to connect with more students and take this message to more schools. Your support provides that opportunity and our work all year long.  Be a Friend of Prom at the $500 or $300 level by clicking here.  
• Make a donation to support the Stories Project and all of our work for safe schools.
• Schedule a training for your school or professional group.  Email us to schedule a training tailored to your needs: education@glsencincinnati.org.  
• Share this video on facebook or twitter for your friends to watch. Here's the link:   http://youtu.be/qDVr7IfppA0 

Thank you for supporting GLSEN Greater Cincinnati. It's because of your support that we can do things like creating this video.     

UC International Photo Contest - Deadline Apr 15th!

From UC International:

Photo Contest 2012

UC International Programs is now accepting photo contest submissions; please visit http://www.uc.edu/international/programs/events.html to submit an entry. 

You are encouraged to read the Terms & Conditions prior to submitting your photo. The Photo Contest deadline is April 15, 2012. Please contact Brittney Smith with questions/concerns.