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Council of Global Affairs
02/14/2018 6:59 pm
Message to Rockford University Students from the Faculty
The faculty of Rockford University is committed to the teaching mission of the institution and thus to all our students. The faculty values and appreciates the diversity of religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, disability, and gender in our student body. The rich diversity present in our campus community enriches the educational environment by deepening our understanding of the world and better equipping all students to be global citizens. We, the members of the Rockford University faculty, wish each of you to know that you have our support in your efforts to grow, learn, and fulfill your dreams. We are glad you have chosen to study at Rockford University, and we value your contributions to the whole RU community. We are your teachers and we are here to help and support you.
Council of Global Affairs
The Council on Global Affairs is a group of faculty and staff who have volunteered to meet regularly to discuss issues and activities of global significance on campus. Current members include Sam Bandy, John Burns, Maria Diemer, Mehmet Dik, Catherine Forslund, William Gahan, Julie Griffith, Ron Lee, Marilen Loyola, Andy Newgren, Matt Phillips, Stephanie Quinn, Luis Romero, Deepshikha Shukla, Jean Swindle, and Gidget Tay.
Global Faculty Fellow
Program Chair and Associate Professor of Physics, Deepshikha Shukla, Ph. D. is the current Global Faculty Fellow at Rockford University. With her experience in the education systems of India and the US, she is passionate about creating a culture where domestic and international students, faculty and staff symbiotically co-habitate. Assimilation of international students at RU and promoting international experience for the entire campus lies at the core of her initiatives. Internationalization is her ‘mantra’.”
Flags Displayed on Campus
Currently we are displaying the flags of Sweden and Ukraine.
Cross-cultural Classes
Cross-cultural classes are designed for international English as a Second Language students (ESL) and undergraduate/graduate native English-speaking students studying at RU. The aim of these classes is to help the ESL students to be confident and improve their level of fluency in English in addition to helping native English-speakers gain valuable information about other cultures and people. The international and RU students bring their own ideas and thoughts shaped by their cultures. The classes are an exchange where both ESL and RU students discover and get to know each other. This class provides an excellent atmosphere of mutual sharing and cross-culture communication. Students build new relationships and acquire a sense of achievement.
Symbiotic dialogue between the cross-cultural interaction class (PSYC 280) and ESL students.
Global Connections Newsletter
https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Global-Connections-Volume-1-Issue-1-1.pdf
Global Spotlight Award
Congratulations to our Global Spotlight Student of the Month!
Nominate a student to be our Global Spotlight Student of the Month!
Study Abroad
11/08/2016 12:43 pm
Go Global with RU gives each Rockford University the opportunity to study abroad. The time for you to begin the adventure of a lifetime is right now! Studying abroad allows students to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply that knowledge out into the world to gain a greater global perspective. During your experience gaining a world-class education you will be able to improve your use of a foreign language, develop intercultural knowledge, pick up international skills that will look good on a resume and learn more about yourself all while gaining life experience.
Exchange Programs
University of Santiago de Campostela, Spain
Fact sheet Spain and Application Guide
University of Skovde, Sweden
Sweden Fact Sheet and Application Guide
Kobe College, Japan
Fact Sheet for Japan and Application Guide
Regents University, England
Regents Tips, Information and Suggestions SP 2018
Contact Information
Sam Bandy, Director
815-226-4138
SBandy@rockford.edu
Maria Diemer
Assistant Director of Global Affairs
815-394-5112
MDiemer@rockford.edu
Deepshikha Shukla, Ph.D., Global Faculty Fellow
Associate Professor of Physics
DShukla@rockford.edu
Location: Burpee Building 2nd Floor
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Madrid, Spain 2018
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This study abroad trip will enable students to gain academic credit for study abroad in relation to the Spanish Program offerings. Students will travel to Spain for a short term field experience. While there, they will attend theater performances and meet with playwrights, actors, and directors to learn more about the theater writing and production process. Visits to museums, libraries, and cultural centers will also contribute to their understanding of contemporary Spanish culture. There will be a research project associated with the field experience.
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Pre-Departure Orientation Madrid 2018
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France
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5 Rockford University students participated in the Paris 2018 study abroad trip. Dr. Sharon Bartlett lead this trip which included excursions to museums, cultural institutions, interviews with locals and group projects based on local resources. Students were immersed in the language. Follow their blog post https://ruinfrancejan2018.blogspot.com/ |
Italy
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For more information on this trip, follow our blog. |
8 students, along with their faculty advisor, Dr. Stephanie Quinn embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Rome, Italy. Students selected and researched a Roman monument from antiquity during the spring semester. Students were able to share their work and findings while standing in front of the actual monument. |
“Studying abroad in Spain has enriched my view of our world by being exposed to various cultures. Each day is an opportunity of personal growth in which one can make unforgettable memories and long lasting friendships.”
Jecenia Saldana
Psychology
“The opportunity to spend a semester in London was life changing; it gave me the chance to see the world and learn about people and places that I wouldn’t have otherwise. I know so much more about myself now, and I had a fantastic time going to shows, traveling the world, and meeting new friends!”
Emily Todt
Theater
Office of Global Affairs
11/08/2016 12:41 pm
Hello! Hola! Bonjour! Privet! Hej! Guten tag! Ni hao! Konnichiwa!
The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) helps prepare Rockford University students, faculty and community constituents for active participation in a rapidly changing global society by internationalizing our campus and curriculum, facilitating experiential learning opportunities, and developing our international partnerships to achieve Rockford University’s strategic objectives.
Mission Statement of the Office of Global Affairs
Create a supportive and interactive learning environment that celebrates multiculturalism by bringing all of Rockford University’s diverse student body together, in such a way that the academic as well as extra-curricular experiences of all students are enhanced and enjoyed.
Check Out Our Global Spotlight Students of the Month!
Global Connections Newsletter, May 2018
Newsletter Spring Semester (1)
Global Connections Newsletter, December 2017
Global Connections Volume 1, Issue 1
Japanese Language Circle
Services provided by the OGA:
- Assist both U.S. and international students in realizing their dreams of studying abroad
- Provide services related to U.S. immigration regulations
- Offer international student orientation
- Provide international student academic advising and support
Global Ambassador Program
The Global Ambassador Program pairs new international students with a Rockford University student who has been on campus for at least one year. Global Ambassadors assist new international students from the time that a student arrives to Rockford University until the end of her or his first year. The goal of this program is for Global Ambassadors to help international students acclimate to the Rockford University campus and U.S. academic system through post-orientation and first year follow up as a peer mentor for the new student.
Ambassador Family Program
The Ambassador Family Program matches families in the Rockford community with international students. These families help international students by giving them the opportunity have authentic cultural experiences in the area and in their homes. Many students who have participated in this program in past years have shared holidays at their ambassador families’ homes and have attended local area attractions with their family.
Core Values of the Office of Global Affairs
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine
Enable everyone to have the opportunity to experience traveling abroad.
International Student Forms
Studying abroad was always an initiative I wanted to take in my life. Considering the knowledge, experience and exposure that you gain by studying away from home, always fascinated me to take this step in my life. Studying in the US has proved my decision was right.
Mishaal ShahRockford University is filled with a heartfelt community that has encouraged and built me education wise,socially and emotionally strong which has made me feel home away from home being that I am an international student.
Maria NaggayiContact Information
Sam Bandy, Director
815-226-4138
SBandy@rockford.edu
Maria Diemer, Assistant Director of Global Affairs
815-394-5112
MDiemer@rockford.edu
Julie Griffith, Coordinator of Global Affairs
815-394-5118
JGriffith@rockford.edu
Deepshikha Shukla, Ph.D., Global Faculty Fellow
Associate Professor of Physics
DShukla@rockford.edu
Location: Burpee Building, 2nd Floor
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Gallery
11/07/2016 1:40 pm
GALLERY
IFF 2016
International Food Fair
11/07/2016 1:13 pm
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR
Rockford, Ill., — International students at Rockford University prepared a wide variety of international dishes for the University’s annual International Food Festival, Saturday, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., doors opened at 4:30 p.m., in Regents Hall, 2nd floor, Burpee Center on the Rockford University Campus located at 5050 East State Street, Rockford.
Sponsored by Rockford University’s Multicultural Club and the Office of Global Affairs, the International Food Festival featured authentic recipes from over 33 countries like Denmark, Germany, Philippines, Japan, China, Sweden, Turkey, Syria, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Mexico and France. Members from the Multicultural Club will prepare foods so that visitors can taste home cooked meals from their countries. International entertainment is also planned so that guests can enjoy traditional song and dance while they eat. Rockford University is currently home to more than 108 international students representing 26 countries.
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RECIPES
Would you like to cook one of these dishes we served at home?
All of the recipes ready to be downloaded.
TICKETS
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door for adults. Children are $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Contact globalaffairs@rockford.edu or call 815-394-5112 for tickets or more information.
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Study Abroad
11/07/2016 1:06 pm
Meet Our Staff
11/07/2016 1:01 pm
Volunteer Opportunities
11/07/2016 12:58 pm
Program Costs
11/07/2016 12:55 pm
Placement Exams and TOEFL Preparation
11/07/2016 12:52 pm
