Adventure is calling, HOWL back! Take advantage of the three-day virtual study abroad fair to meet with study abroad professionals to learn about your options, and start planning your study abroad adventure! The virtual fair will take place September 13th – 15th. All sessions will be recorded and posted to the Michigan Tech study abroad YouTube channel.
Academic Lecture Series
USAC has launched a monthly Academic Lecture Series for the spring semester to highlight the incredible faculty USAC has teaching around the world at USAC Specialty Program sites. The lectures are free to attend and will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
Below is a flyer for the upcoming lectures.
Spring 2021 Academic Lecture Calendar
| Date & Time | Lecture Topic | USAC Program |
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Weds., Feb. 24 12 pm CST |
The Pragmatic Use of Gestures in Italian: How to Survive in Italy Using Your Hands | Viterbo, Italy Click here for details & to register |
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Weds., March 24 12 pm CDT |
Uruguayan & Argentinian Cultural Historical Highlights | Montevideo, Uruguay Click here for details & to register |
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Weds, April 28 10 am CDT |
Sustainable Development in China | Shanghai, China Click here for details & to register |
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Weds, May 26 11 am CDT |
The Power of Truth and Non-Violence: Gandhi, Past and Present | Bengaluru, India Click here for details & to register |
Interested in studying Irish literature, language and music in Ireland? Here’s your chance!
There will be an information session for anyone interested in studying in Ireland (and who wouldn’t?!?!) on Tuesday, October 13th from 5-6 p.m.
Highlights include:
Irish language study in the Aran Islands
- Dublin
- Ring of Kerry
- Galway
- Irish pub music sessions
- The Abbey Theater
- The Book of Kells
- The Dingle Peninsula and more!
Please see the attached flyer for more information. You can use the registration link to sign up and you will be provided with a Zoom link.
If you can’t make the session on the 13th, there will be a second session on October 28th at 12:00.
Please feel free to contact me with questions!
Libby Meyer, DMA Pronouns: she, her, hers
Senior Lecturer, Music Theory and Composition Director, Music Composition Program
Thinking about studying abroad?
Since our study abroad office will not be holding face to face study abroad sessions, they have put together an introduction to study abroad video. Please take a look and contact Michigan Tech’s Study Abroad Program Specialist if you have any questions, Vienna Leonarduzzi (vrchapin@mtu.edu, 487-1876).
Virtual Study Abroad 101
Virtual Study Abroad Fair – September 14th – 16th
February 26th, 12:00-1:00, Pavlis (722 M&M)
Attention Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering students! Are you trying to figure out a way to study abroad and stay on track to graduate? How does spending a semester in Valencia, Spain sound? We did the curriculum mapping work for you!
Stop by Pavlis on February 26th for some pizza and learn more about USAC’s fall 2020 program in Valencia, Spain!
Learn about the Peru indigenous communities that are currently threatened by the effect of climate change, such as rising seas, extreme flooding, and the loss of native species.
Spring enrollment will close at the end of January for those who are interested.
For more information visit: https://thegreenprogram.com/programs/peru
