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Arcadia’s Brazil Preview Students Play Soccer in Rio Preto
A group of 24 of Arcadia University’s Brazil Preview students have completed their spring break visit to São Paulo. During the visit they studied the socio-cultural significance of football in Brazil, meeting with faculty and students from The College of Technology in São José do Rio Preto and playing the national sport of soccer (football) [...]
Continue reading...Romanian Higher Education Delegation Visits Arcadia
13. March 2013
On March 5, The College of Global Studies was honored to welcome a delegation of higher education leaders from Romania, led by the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Higher Education, Dr. Gigel Paraschiv. The visit highlighted the growing connections between The College and educators in Romania and included fascinating discussions on developments at [...]
Continue reading...Visiting Scholar from Brazil Presents at Arcadia
21. February 2013
The College of Global Studies welcomes Dr. Giséle Manganelli Fernandes, Professor at UNESP – São Paulo State University (Brazil), in the second edition of their monthly lecture series. Dr. Fernandes will present, “The Brazilian Higher Education System: Opportunities for International Study,” on Tuesday, February 26, at 1:00 pm in the Larsen Hall Conference Room. Dr. [...]
Continue reading...Accademia Italiana Becomes Bachelor Degree Granting Institution
18. February 2013
The Accademia Italiana, with schools in Florence and in Rome, has been officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education to offer bachelor’s degree programs recognized by the Italian government. The advancement makes the Accademia Italiana in Florence the only private Fine Arts University in Florence and all of Tuscany that is authorized to offer [...]
Continue reading...Spring Online Lecture Series Kicks-off
8. February 2013
Arcadia’s Edinburgh Center launched the spring cycle of its free online lecture series in February, with a fascinating lecture by Dr. Robert Irvine, Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, on Robert Burns: Life and Work. As Scotland prepares to hold a Referendum on Scottish Independence from the United Kingdom in the fall 2014, this [...]
Continue reading...Visiting Professor with Arcadia from Roma Tre Engineering
30. January 2013
The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University is pleased to welcome Dr. Aldo Fanchiotti, senior professor and head of the School of Engineering’s academic committee at the Università degli Studi Roma Tre (Roma Tre) in Italy. Dr. Fanchiotti will spend the spring semester working with The College of Global Studies to further enhance the [...]
Continue reading...President Oxholm Visits Arcadia’s New Melbourne Center
30. January 2013
Tim Tams and tea were the order of the day this week when Arcadia University President Carl (Tobey) Oxholm III visited Melbourne Study Center in Australia. President Oxholm was accompanied by Dr. Nicolette DeVille Christensen, Vice President of Arcadia University, The College of Global Studies, who introduced him to staff, students and partners present for the occasion. The visit [...]
Continue reading...Study Abroad Puts Arcadia Student Ahead for Law School
28. January 2013
Alyssa Gross, Global Legal Studies major at Arcadia, completed the Dublin Parliamentary Internship in Fall 2012 and is now building on her international studies at Oxford University in order to put herself ahead when it comes time to apply for law school. Ms. Gross assisted an elected Irish parliament member, Mr. Michael Healy-Rae, Teachta Dála (TD) for Kerry South, during her [...]
Continue reading...Study Abroad Internship Leads to Exciting Job for Arcadia Student
22. January 2013
Arcadia student, Michael Stackhouse, successfully completed Arcadia’s summer internship in Sydney Australia and has since been recruited by the company to work part time from his base here in Philadelphia. Mr. Stackhouse is working remotely for Future Sensitive Institute while completing his undergraduate studies at Arcadia. The Sydney Summer Internship is well recognized for its [...]
Continue reading...Arcadia University Appoints John Fallon Assistant Vice President
22. January 2013
The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University is pleased to announce the appointment of John Fallon as Assistant Vice President and Director of Marketing and Enrollment Management Services at The College of Global Studies. Mr. Fallon joined Arcadia from Vantage Technologies, based in New Hope, PA. where he was a Vice President responsible for the Global [...]
Continue reading...Arcadia Appoints New Resident Director for Cuba
16. January 2013
Dr. Elena Moreno Angulo has been appointed Resident Director for Cuba study abroad programs for The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University. Based in Havana, Cuba, Dr. Moreno Angulo will organize all Arcadia student services and support in-country. In addition, she will manage Arcadia’s close working relationship with the University of Havana academic teams and officials. Dr. [...]
Continue reading...New Study Abroad Program in Ireland and Scotland
11. January 2013
A new study abroad program with dual destinations of Ireland and Scotland has been launched by The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University. Celtic Culture and Identity: Scotland-Ireland Summer Program offers a fascinating insight into how the past shapes the present in two of Europe’s most enigmatic destinations. Students can earn up to seven [...]
Continue reading...Study Abroad Assessment Model Arcadia ATLAS™ Wins Award for Innovation in International Education
14. December 2012
The American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) has awarded The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University the 2012 Nikolai N. Khaladjan International Award for its assessment initiative – Arcadia ATLAS™ (Assessment, Teaching, Learning and Scholarship). This prestigious annual award recognizes innovation and achievement in international education. Named for the founder and former president of [...]
Continue reading...Arcadia Scottish Studies Online Lecture Series
14. December 2012
Arcadia’s Edinburgh Center hosted a free online lecture series on Scottish studies, literature and politics led by Arcadia’s Resident Director of the Edinburgh Study Center, Dr. Hamish Thompson. The next year and half will be an incredibly dynamic time for Scottish politics, as the country is set to hold a Referendum on Scottish Independence from [...]
Continue reading...First African Film Festival Co-hosted by Arcadia
14. December 2012
On Saturday December 1st 2012, the first African Film Festival opened at the Cultural Heritage Cinema Theatre in Arusha, Tanzania. This exciting and innovative event was organized by The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University in Arusha and Hakika Entertainment. The objective of the one-day, free, film festival was to showcase movies from all over Africa [...]
Continue reading...New Zealand On-site Study Abroad Program Review Completed
14. December 2012
The College of Global Studies has completed its third on-site program review in New Zealand with a committee of seven professionals (Dennis Dutschke, Sandi Hordis, John Noakes, Susan Popko, Katie Roller, David Rudd and Jane Gunn-Lewis). participating in a seven-day review of Arcadia University’s programming in the country. The comprehensive review forms a crucial part [...]
Continue reading...First Pre-Med Study Abroad Roundtable at Arcadia
14. December 2012
The College of Global Studies held its first Pre-Med Roundtable Discussion on December 7th with representatives from partner institutions from across the U.S. The working meeting was held to explore some of the opportunities for program development in this challenging discipline. The Pre-Med Roundtable brought together a diverse group of faculty and staff with the [...]
Continue reading...Arcadia Partners visit STEM Study Abroad Programs in Europe
14. December 2012
For the first time, Arcadia’s Fall Partner Preview – a program dedicated to introducing study abroad staff and discipline based faculty to particular programs — focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) study abroad programs. The site visits, which concluded earlier this month, were a great success; demonstrating the programs and resources available to [...]
Continue reading...Arcadia Hosts Reception at First European Forum Conference
14. December 2012
The first Forum on Education Abroad Conference in Europe was held in Dublin on 5-7th December to great acclaim. Among the many highlights — Arcadia University hosted an evening reception for our European partners and American colleagues on December 6th, at the newly renovated Smock Alley Theater in Temple Bar. Dr. Michael D. Higgins, President [...]
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