Meet the new faces in IPO:

Jennifer Talley Rogers is our new Assistant Director of the English Language Program (ELP).  Jennifer will advise ESL students on academic matters and coordinate various administrative aspects of the ELP.  Jennifer comes to us from Kendall College where she served as Writing Support Specialist and Adjunct English instructor.  She brings a wealth of experience with the advising and instruction of ESL students.  Jennifer holds a Masters degree in English Language and Linguistics and a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin.  Jennifer’s position is a newly reconfigured one, replacing Beth Lair and James Darney (our former ELP Advisor/Continuing Lecturers, who left the University for positions in Chicago last summer).   Jennifer’s office will be in CLO 243 and she can be reached via phone at 989-4189.

Brenda Casteen is our new Sponsored Student Coordinator.  She will work with our growing population of students whose education is sponsored by their home governments.  This will include working with admissions, international student advising, and liaising with both academic departments and the governmental agencies.  Brenda comes to us from the United Arab Emirates’ Embassy in D.C. where she was an Academic Adviser to UAE sponsored students.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in German and International Relations from Tulane University and a Masters in German from Georgetown.  Brenda’s office will be in CLO 176 and she can be reached at 989-2754.

Judy Moore is our new Education Abroad Coordinator.  She comes to us from North Georgia College and State University where she served as a Study Abroad Adviser.  She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Literature with a minor in Marketing from Ohio Northern University and a Masters in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University.  Judy will advise students seeking overseas study, exchange and other opportunities; work with faculty to develop and implement study abroad programs; and be involved with our intercultural outreach and programming.  Judy’s office is in CLO 228 and she can be reached at 989-2861.

Please join us in welcoming Brenda, Jennifer, and Judy to Purdue University Calumet.

During the holiday season, Chicago and Northwest Indiana are bursting with events, performances, and programs for all ages—ice skating, parades, tree lighting festivals, several versions of Christmas stories and musicals, New Year’s Eve parties, and much more.

Find all the information you need to know about seasonal fun and festivities in our 2012/2013 Winter Activities Guide, including ways to celebrate the holidays for free. Click here to access the guide and enjoy your winter semester break!

PHOTO SUBMISSIONS:

“Best in Show”

Title: Warm Sunshine

Location: Split, Croatia.

Photo by Levente Ilyes

“Photo with the Most Votes”

Title: Hungry Birds

Location: Notre-Dame, Paris, France

Photo by Ildiko Balogh

“Participants with the Most Votes”

Title: Beach

Location: Indiana Dunes

Photo by Mohammed Alahmed

Title: Amir

Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Photo by Parvizsho Aminov

Other Submissions:

Special Thanks to the participants who have made contribution to the event.

Title: Spectacular Bike Trail

Location: Erie Lackawanna Bike Trail, Indiana

Photo by  Phyu Phyu Aung Myint

Title: Fishermen

Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Photo by  Hassan Alkhudhair

Title: The Bird’s Nest and the Linglong Tower

Location: Beijing, China

Photo by Jiamin Yan

Title: Flamenco

Location: Seville, Spain

Photo by Tiffany Deaton

Title: Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Photo by Tongan Wang

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/16405131-417/foreign-students-flooding-college-campuses.html

http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/in-the-region-we-are-the-world/article_07934ae3-f15a-5f43-8b55-5f5b29bbc9d3.html

A joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. In celebration of IEW 2012, the International Programs Office (IPO) invites members of the Purdue University Calumet community to expand your horizons and experience culture right here on campus…

Beginning on Monday, November 12th, and continuing on through Thursday, November 15th, we invite the entire campus community to take a tour of the first floor SULB concourse and test your knowledge about the world around you; learn about cultural events on campus, study abroad programs, international students and international student organizations, and have your name written in Arabic and Chinese characters. We’ll have information, games, trivia, prizes, and more! Monday-Thursday, Nov 12-15^th, from 11am-2pm (First floor of the library building).

On Tuesday, November 13^th, join us for a Special Post-Election Presentation on the 2012 Election Results and Global Relations (Brown Bag) in GYTE 103 at 12:30PM. Political Science Professors Richard Rupp & Meg Rincker will discuss the 2012 election and what the results mean for global relations. It’s a Brown Bag, so feel free to bring your lunch! This event is co-sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha.

Also on Tuesday, at 3:30PM in CLO 310, there will be a Study Abroad Informational Session where students can learn about the benefits of study abroad programs and the many study abroad opportunities available to Purdue University Calumet students.

In addition, at 6:00PM IPO will host a special reception, International Photo Exhibit Opening Night, in CLO 176. You are cordially invited to attend the first showing of photographs taken around the world by Purdue University Calumet students and submitted for IEW 2012. Light refreshments will be served.

On Wednesday, November 14th, IPO will hold two special sessions of World on Wednesday (WOW!): International Students and Staff Share Their Stories. During each WOW! session, international students and staff will share their culture and country with the Purdue University Calumet community through stories about their homeland and their experiences here in America.

The first session will be held at 12:30PM in SULB 301. This will be a WOW! Brown Bag, so feel free to bring your lunch! The second WOW! session will be held (on the same day, Wednesday 11/14) at 5:00PM in SULB 321 and light refreshments will be served.

Finally on Thursday, November 15th, IPO will host a fun and interactive Cultural Fest featuring Language Circles and International Coffee Corner from 5:30 to 7PM in the International Programs Office, CLO 176. Enjoy a special celebration of culture, highlighting different languages, arts, activities, and an assortment of tastes from around the world.

Please join the International Programs Office during IEW 2012 and experience culture by Going Global at Purdue University Calumet.

For more information about the events listed above, please contact Brooke Hewson, International Programs Coordinator, at 219-989-2399 or by email at brooke.hewson@purduecal.edu
For information about International Education Week, visit http://iew.state.gov/

 At Deloitte, one of the “Big Four” international Accounting Firms

Back row (left to right):  Kristel Montano-Rodriguez, Sophia Shah, Riyasat Rob, Dr. Teresa Conover, Amanda Benson, Jennifer Haddad, Daniele Herrera, Will Schenkel, and  Edi Palinca

Front row (left to right):   Qingqing Lan, Maria Gamez, Christina Brothers, Dr. Dolores Rinke, Aaron Diedam

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               For some, it was their first time to take a taxi, a flight, or a train. For all, it was their first time to travel abroad to gain international insight about the accounting field from professionals. The faculty-led program organized by Purdue University Calumet and the University of North Texas at Denton focused on international accounting standards and accounting practices in accounting firms and businesses in London and Paris from late May to early June 2012.  The seven Purdue University Calumet students and their faculty leader Accounting Professor Dolores Rinke, and the five University of North Texas at Denton students and their faculty leader Accounting Professor Teresa Conover, listened to professionals relate how they apply international standards to their accounting practices, how they differed from U.S. accounting standards, and their perspectives about working abroad in the field. Visits included the International Accounting Standards Boards which establishes the International Financial Reporting Standards, the world headquarters of British Petroleum, the accounting firm KPMG where a partner discussed a current project, and Sodexo, a French firm and one of the largest companies in the world.

               In France, several of the professionals the students and faculty met were Americans who had sought work experience abroad. They explained cultural differences between France and the U.S., such as meeting dynamics and the importance of formality when addressing people. They also explained that knowing a foreign language is a gift to take to the employer’s table, but that specific skills are primary to obtain a position in a different country.

               While abroad, the group learned more about the cultures of both countries through walking and bus tours of London and Paris, guided visits of Oxford University and the Palace of Versailles, a dinner cruise on the Seine River, and a tour of the Louvre Museum, among others.  After about two days in each country, they became comfortable navigating transportation systems and streets.  The next time an opportunity to travel and learn abroad presents itself, these students will be more confident, thanks to this experience to interact with people in different countries.

By April Valentine

 “Soker’s service to the university was very helpful over the past three years, and we thank him for his work with students, parents, and partners in China,” Dr. Judith Pennywell, Executive Director of IPO said. “While the university no longer requires his service at this time, we will look forward to working with him again in the future should the need arise.” 

Effective immediately, any prospective students, family, or partners who need assistance in Chinese are encouraged to send an email to IPO@purduecal.edu. An IPO staff member with Chinese language skills will translate.  Questions in English also can be submitted to the same email address.

Purdue Calumet values all of the relationships that it has developed in China, and will continue to develop international partnerships there for many years to come. “The university is and will continue to be very involved in China,” Dr. Pennywell said.

In an effort to make the transition as smooth as possible, IPO has provided the following list of contacts for any questions concerning International Admissions, Immigration, Airport Pickups, Housing, Partnerships, and the English Language Program:   

For questions about International Admissions, please email iadmissions@purduecal.edu

For questions about Immigration, please email iss@purduecal.edu

For questions about Housing, please email housing@purduecal.edu

For questions about Airport Pickups, please email ipo@purduecal.edu

For questions about the English Language Program, please email elp@purduecal.edu

For questions about International Partnerships and Agreements, please email ipo@purduecal.edu

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国际事务办公室宣布了在经过三年对普度大学热忱的服务与支持，Mr. Kan “Soker” Song圆满结束了其作为一名中国学生和父母交流使者的使命。

“在过去的三年中，Soker对我们大学做出了杰出的贡献，我们非常感谢他对中国学生，父母以及合作伙伴所做出的一切努力，”执行董事Dr. Judith Pennywell说。“虽然我们大学暂时不需要他的服务，但是我们期待有机会和他再次合作。”

所有需要用中文帮助的预科生，家人或者合作伙伴可发邮件到IPO@purduecal.edu. 国际事务办公室具有中文能力的工作人员会帮助翻译。英文问题也可以发到相同的邮箱。

普度大学非常珍惜和中国的发展关系，并且会一直保持和继续发展其国际之间的合作。“普渡大学现在和将来都会和中国保持很好的合作关系，”Dr. Judith Pennywell说。

为了使我们之间的合作更加愉快和顺利，国际事务办公室提供了关于国际招生，移民，接机，住房，国际合作关系以及大学英语预科班的联系方式。

关于国际招生的问题，请发邮件至：iadmissions@purduecal.edu

关于移民的问题，请发邮件至：iss@purduecal.edu

关于住房的问题，请发邮件至：housing@purduecal.edu

关于接机的问题，请发邮件至：ipo@purduecal.edu

关于大学英语预科的问题，请发邮件至：elp@purduecal.edu

关于国际合作关系的问题，请发邮件至：ipo@purduecal.edu

The International Students and Scholars Office would like to provide students with the information that acceptable walk in requests include:

• General employment questions
• Turn in Optional Practical Training application and supplemental materials (application can be found in Online Documents)
• Turn in Curricular Practical Training application and supplemental materials (application can be found in Online Documents)
• General travel questions
• General immigration questions
• General health insurance questions

Students, scholars, their dependents, and prospective students will be seen on a first come first serve basis during walk in hours. To see when we have walk in advising hours and appointment hours available, please visit the International Students and Scholars website.

Appointments will also be available ona first ome first serve basis in the event that you cannot come into the office during walk in hours.

The following are topics that require an appointment to see an immigration advisor:

• J-1 student or scholar check in
• Reinstatements
• Change of Status applications
• Assistance in filing claims for students who have HTH Worldwide insurance coverage
• Other complicated issues to be determined by immigration advisors.

The International Students and Scholars Office will be closed only for federal holidays and official holidays set forth by Purdue University.