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Currently viewing 8/2008 to 9/2008
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Aug. 1
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Application deadline:
Faculty/Staff Fulbright Award
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University of Maryland faculty and staff planning to apply for awards through the traditional Fulbright program for scholars and professionals are reminded that AUGUST 1, 2008 is the application deadline for most 2009-10 AY awards. Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)/Fulbright strongly encourages prospective applicants to contact the Program Officer for the award in question. For further info., please contact UM campus Fulbright rep. for scholar and professional awards, Joe Scholten in the Office of International Programs.
Contact:
Joseph B. Scholten,
Office of International Programs
scholten@umd.edu
Website:
The Fulbright Program
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Aug. 22
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Summer Term II ends
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Aug. 25
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International Student Orientation, Opening Fair
8:30 to 11 a.m.
Venue: TBA
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International Education Services (IES) is organizing an Opening Fair at the beginning of International Student Orientation for all newly arriving international students, graduate and undergraduate, to the University of Maryland. All student organizations are invited to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to connect with new international students and share the activities of your student organization by having a table on behalf of your organization during this fair. There is no cost, but table space must be reserved in advance. For reservations and/or questions, contact Sue Hoffman. Reservation deadline is Aug. 1, 2008.
Contact:
Sue E. Hoffman,
International Education Services
shoffma4@umd.edu
Website:
International Education Services
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Sept. 1
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Labor Day Holiday
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University closed.
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Sept. 2
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Fall Classes begin
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Sept. 12
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College of Education Assembly
11 a.m.
0220 Benjamin Building
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All members of the College of Education community are invited and encouraged to attend the first college assembly for the 2008-09 academic year. Lunch will be served following the assembly.
Contact:
Eppie Carrol
ecarroll@umd.edu
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Sept. 25-27
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Future of High School Mathematics Conference
5 p.m.
(Sept. 25~conference check-in)
Renaissance M Street Hotel
1143 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, D.C.
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The College of Education's Center for Mathematics Education will co-host a conference in Washington, D.C., focusing on the future of high school mathematics. The event will address national questions on curriculum, teaching, and assessment in high school mathematics, and the challenges of teacher professional development required to achieve improved results. The conference is open to anyone with interest in the content, teaching, and assessment of high school mathematics. Registration fee is $250 (includes a reception, breakfast and lunch, and lodging in the conference hotel as needed for two days). Early registration is encouraged. For further info. call 301.405.3115 or email the conference coordinator, Jim Fey. Visit the conference web site for full details on the program, registration, and financial support for participants.
Contact:
Jim Fey,
Conference coordinator
jimfey@umd.edu
Website:
Future of High School Mathematics Conference
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Sept. 27
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Alumni College:
Return to Learn
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Benjamin Building
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College and University alumni, students, family, friends and guests are invited to return to the College of Education for a day of discovery and professional development featuring presentations by top faculty, alumni, outstanding teachers, and education leaders. Registration fee is $25 for alumni; $30 all others. Contact Frances Woods to register.
Contact:
Frances Woods,
fwoods@umd.edu
Pat Costantino,
Alumni Director
pmc4@umd.edu
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