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Become a Study Abroad Volunteer for 2008-2009!
Date: Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM
Room: Office of Study Abroad
Notes: If you are interested in helping out an international exchange student and getting to know about a new culture, please sign up to be a "pal" for this Fall!

Lecture Series in May:Arkansas World Trade Center Hosts World Trade Month
Date: Thursday, May 08, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM
Room: Trade Center's Offices in Rogers
Notes: The Arkansas World Trade Center, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce, will bring five international trade experts to northwest Arkansas in May for a series of lectures to celebrate World Trade Month.

Deadline: Sports Stories Abroad Essay Contest
Date: Friday, May 30, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM
Room: http://www.glimpse.org/guidelines.php
Notes: While the bulk of Glimpse content is written by study abroad students, anyone who is living in another country for a month or longer is eligible to contribute. We are less inclined to accept stories from “on-the-move” travelers; we are primarily interested in the experiences of those volunteering, working and/or studying in a single place for an extended period of time.

International Opportunity For Incoming Freshman in FULB College: Open on FIrst Come, First Serve Basis
Date: Monday, August 18, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM
Room: http://housing.uark.edu/thehalls/holc/
Notes: Dear 2008-09 Fulbright College Freshmen,
Global Perspectives at Holcombe (GPH) is a brand-new, innovative program offered to Fulbright College first-year students. GPH is part of the Holcombe International Living/Learning Community, which focuses on exploring culture and diversity by building relationships with other students in the hall and by participating in events and activities that promote cross-cultural learning among international and American students. Participation in GPH costs nothing extra. Please continue to read this letter and let us know if you are interested or have any questions. We are here to help.

Office of Study Abroad, 722 W. Maple St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday, Phone: (479)-575-7582
studyabroad@uark.edu