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Calendars & Deadlines

• November 2009 Calendar
• December 2009 Calendar

Highlighted Upcoming Events

• Weekly Study Abroad Info Sessions
  Before you schedule your first advising appointment you need to attend one of our Weekly Study Abroad Info Sessions. The info sessions are offered once a week throughout the semester on either Tuesday or Wednesday and last approximately 45 minutes. Check the Calendar below for dates and times. All info sessions will take place in the Foreign Language Lab in JBHT 207.  Space is limited to the first 25 students each week so get there early.
  

• UA International Business in Greece Info Session
  Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
  Time:  5:30 pm
  Location: WCOB 243
  http://studyabroad.uark.edu/wcobgreece/

• JET Program Info Session
  Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
  Time: 2:30-3:30 pm
  Location: KIMP 411
  UA Contact: Dr. Tatsuya Fukushima tatsuya@uark.edu
  Application Information: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET/index.html
  
  The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program offers new graduates and young professionals from around the world the opportunity to participate in international youth exchange; to assist with foreign language education in Japanese schools; and to promote better cross-cultural understanding.
  
  Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Participants should have an excellent command of the English language and have obtained a Bachelor's degree prior to departure in July 2010.
  2. Applicants applying from within the U.S. should be, in principle, under the age of 40 and submit proof of American citizenship with the application.  
  3. Assistant Language Teacher applicants are required to have a keen interest in Japan and education and must be willing to study Japanese.
  4. Other program requirements are outlined in the application materials.

  Terms and Conditions:

  1. Participants receive ¥3,600,000/year (about $39,700 at current exchange rates) and may be exempt from paying U.S. taxes.
  2. JET Program contracts are for one year (summer to summer) and suitable participants will be allowed to renew their contracts up to four times.
  3. Orientation, language training, a work visa, housing assistance, and insurance are provided, and travel expenses to Japan are covered. 

  For More Information: http://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/ and/or contact Ms. Terry Vo (UA Alum!) at jet@cgjnashville.org,
  615-340-4300 x172

  Application Information: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET/index.html
  Applications are due at the Embassy of Japan by November 24, 2009! Late applications are not accepted

• Get Involved: Study Abroad Fair
  Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
  Time: 11am-1pm
  Location: Union Connections Lounge
  See News & Headlines for Full List of Week's Events
  
  International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Please take a look at the calendar under News & Events and feel free to attend any of these events, especially the Get Involved Fair on Friday, the 20th.  The goal of this fair will be to highlight ways on and off campus that you can get involved in international experiences! We will also be displaying a selection of the SASA Photo Contest entries and will announce the winner!
  

• UA HTA Sweden Summer Program Application Deadline
  Date: December 7, 2009
  Time: 5:00pm
  Application: http://studyabroad.uark.edu/htasweden
  
  

November 2009 Calendar

December 2009 Calendar