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Meet Zelia Bora: Professor of Brazilian Literature

mandytoomey — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:54:46 +0000

“The history of national identity is also the history of myself.” Zelia Bora, a 2006–07

Meet Rieko Kishi

mandytoomey — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:29:58 +0000

Rieko Kishi Staff nurse midwife at Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital Rieko Kishi, 2007–08

Meet Soamarat Vilaiyuk: Pediatric Rheumatologist

mandytoomey — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:58 +0000

Soamarat Vilaiyuk, a 2005–06 International Fellow, was first inspired to pursue training in pediatri

Meet Lorraine Anderson

mandytoomey — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:50:43 +0000

Since February, when I turn on the radio in the morning I’m inundated with dismal news about the cur

Meet Maria Herminia Graterol: Women's Rights Consultant

mandytoomey — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:48:29 +0000

After receiving her first master’s degree from Columbia University, Maria Herminia Graterol traveled

Meet Valentine Khaminwa: Research Coordinator

mandytoomey — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:30:30 +0000

In February, I had the privilege of interviewing 2006–07 International Fellow Valentine Khaminwa at

Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation: 2009 Call for Applications

mimrlith — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:23:43 +0000

The Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation is delighted to announce the 2009 call for applications for the Gordon Global Fellowship programme. The fellowships are targeted towards emerging Canadian leaders who demonstrate potential to enhance Canada’s role on the world stage. The fellowships will provide successful candidates with a cash award of $20,000 as well as other forms of support. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents between 24 – 35 years of age with previous international experience – paid or volunteer. They also need to demonstrate a sustained commitment to international issues through studies, career choices and volunteer activities.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. EST

More information about the fellowship programme, including application forms, guidelines and information on current and past fellows, can be found on our website at www.gordonfn.org.

Appel à candidature 2009

La Fondation Walter et Duncan Gordon a le plaisir de vous annoncer l’appel à candidature pour son programme Bourses Gordon – citoyens du monde 2009. La bourse s’adresse aux jeunes chefs de file Canadiens, hommes ou femmes, possédant un potentiel pour améliorer le rôle du Canada sur la scène internationale. La bourse offrira aux candidats et candidates retenu(e)s un appui financier de 20 000 $ ainsi qu’un support logistique. Pour être admissible, les candidats doivent posséder la citoyenneté canadienne ou le statut de résident permanent, être âgés de 24 à 35 ans, et posséder une expérience professionnelle ou bénévole internationale. En outre, ils devront pouvoir démontrer leur intérêt durable aux questions internationales par l’entremise de leurs travaux de recherche, de leur choix de carrière ou de leur engagement bénévole.

Date limite : Le mercredi 15 avril 2009 à 17 h 00 HNE.

Visitez notre site Internet à www.gordonfn.org pour obtenir les formulaires de candidatures, les directives du programme, ainsi que des biographies des boursiers actuels et anciens.

Meet Dian Belanger: Historian, Writer, and AAUW Member

mandytoomey — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:27:01 +0000

Dian with a party exploring the "IMAX Crevasse" not far from McMurdo Sound. It is called t

Meet Carmen Wickramagamage: University Lecturer

mandytoomey — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:55:05 +0000

Carmen Wickramagamage, a 1991–92 International Fellow, combines her experiences here in the United S

Meet Florence Adong: Ugandan Refugee Camp Protection Officer

mandytoomey — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:38:53 +0000

In June 2008 the U.N. Security Council unanimously voted into existence a resolution that, according

Meet Rashi Bahri: Talk Show Host, Screenplay Writer, Producer, Director

mandytoomey — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:33 +0000

I remember once, after a knock-down, drag-out battle about whether or not I should take a year off o

Meet Shibani Rao, Legal Counsel

mandytoomey — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:28:30 +0000

Shibani Rao I got an e-mail from Shibani Rao my first week at AAUW. Shibani was looking for ways to

Meet Inga Murariu

mandytoomey — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:57:40 +0000

Today the application forms for the five AAUW fellowships and grants were posted online, beginning t

Following the Fellows

mandytoomey — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:57:25 +0000

Last week I moved back to the United States after a four-year teaching stint in Brazil. Holidays wer

Cinco de Mayo

christyjones — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:29:41 +0000

Ethnicity is an interesting topic of discussion, whether you’re comparing presidential candidates, h

Visitors from Iraq

hollykearl — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:47:44 +0000

As part of a weeklong tour to learn about American higher education programs, nine Iraqi university