Events & Opportunities

Events & Opportunities

 
 

Global Opportunities Expo

Dates:  February 14 and 15

Participating organizations include: AHA International, Academic Programs International, AsiaLearn/AustraLearn/EuroLearn, Institute for Study Abroad-Butler University, Semester at Sea, Consular Office of Japan, Centers for Disease Control, International Studies Department, Department of Languages, Career Services Center, Heifer International Club.

For more information:  http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/oia

Flyer

 
 

Spring International Film Festival

Presented by: UAA Student Activities with support from the Office of International Affairs, the Department of Languages, and International Studies.  
 
Third Wednesday of every month (February 15, March 21, and April 18) at 7:30pm

Professional Studies Building (PSB) Room 166 (2533 Providence Drive)
 
Free for UAA students with valid UAA ID taking 6 or more credits
 
General Admission: $5 at the door
 
Tickets available at the door.  
 
Film Descriptions:
 
“Departures” chosen by the UAA Japanese Culture Club
February 15, 2012 at 7:30pm in PSB 166
Recently unemployed and desperate for cash, cellist Daigo secretly lands the unusual job of working for the local undertaker.  Despite the negative stereotypes about his new position, he finds a new perspective and appreciation for life.  To view the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/

“The Concert” chosen by UAA Russian Club
March 21, 2012 at 7:30pm in PSB 166
Twenty-five years after losing his position as the conductor for the Bolshoi Orchestra for his refusal to fire the Jewish musicians, a once-famous musical director attempts to stage a late-career comeback.  To view the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320082/

“Ip Man” chosen by the UAA Chinese Language Club
April 18, 2012 at 7:30pm in PSB 166
Ip Man, known as the mentor to Bruce Lee, made his name during the days of Japanese-occupied China, where he suffered at the hands of the Imperial things as World War II loomed over the horizon.  To view the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220719/


For more information about the International Film Festival, please contact: Student Activities @ 786-1219 or events@uaa.alaska.edu

 
 

Student Conference on US Affairs

Application Deadline: March 9, 2012

Each year, UAA selects and fully funds two student delegates to attend the Student Conference on US Affairs at West Point. This is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional development, as well as for representing UAA and Alaska.  The deadline for applications is March 9, 2012. Please find more information on the Undergraduate Research site: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ours/opportunities/research/scusa.cfm

 
 

Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes

The application process for these intensive language instruction scholarships is now open. These applications take time and effort, so you will want to begin to work on the application now. Please see our 'Featured Scholarships' page for additional information.