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2 Tuesday, November 19, 2002 University Kicks Off International Education Week UNC celebrates international studies By Joelle Ruben Staff Writer The University kicked off its International Education Week on Monday with a private reception for applicants and past recipients of the prestigious Fulbright scholarship. Provost Robert Shelton, who opened the event by speaking about the University’s commitment to interna tional affairs, first thanked his mother - whose birthday was Monday - for encouraging him to study abroad. He then introduced speaker Harriet Fulbright, wife of the late Sen. J. William Fulbright, D-Ark. Her distinguished career in public service includes a former role as execu tive director of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and her presidency of the Campus Calendar Today 10 a.m. - The Campus Y Health Focus will be holding a Bone Marrow Registry Drive until 4 p.m. in the ground floor of the new Student Union. Minorities are greatly underrepresented in the National Bank. 1 p.m. - The University Center for International Education Week Interested in an international internship or working for the Peace Corps? Concerned about diversity issues on campus? Tuesday, November 19 Toy Lounge, Dey Hall 1:00 Tales of an International Travel Addict (and how to support the habit) 2:00 Peace Corps Informational Workshop 3:00 UCIS Rockefeller Forum: "On Common Ground: Negotiating 'Otherness* Across Campus" Sponsored by the University Center for International Studies wvvw.ucis. unc.edu/events Only lO Days Left To Sign Up for The Experience of Lifetime! Join the 2003 JET Program and discover Japan. Japanese Government is seeking young American citizens to teach English in Japan at elementary, junior and senior high school. • Generous stipend (Approx. US $30,000.00 (sl=Yl2O)/year after tax) • Round trip airfare to Japan • 1 -year program (July 26th, 2003 to July 2004) renewable up to 3years • No Japanese ability or teaching experience required • Open to all majors • Earn B.A. Degree by July Ist, 2003 • Applications due December sth, 2002 Application package available from 1 -800 INFO-JET or down loadable from Consulate General of Japan at Atlanta home page www.atlanta.us.emb japan.go.jp INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, November 20 • 4:oopm-s:oopm 2125 Hanes Art Center (919) 962-1534 f "I Sweater coats, sexy junior tops & fashion denim WE GOT IT JL , WORKING! Ci ’ ' °° ° S LOOKOUT A DIFFERENT KIND OF OUTLET All stores open 7 days CARRBORO DURHAM GHAPEL HILL 110 East Main St. 7 06 Ninth Street Elliott R d.@ (across from Weaver (next to Francesca's) Franklin St. Street Market) 206-7262 (next to Whole Foods' 933-5544 933-3003 Fulbright International Center. Her late husband was instrumental in implementing public policy - including the resolution that led to the establish ment of the United Nations - before founding the Fulbright Program for international education. The private reception, held on the second floor of Wilson Library, was intended for applicants and past partic ipants of the Fulbright Program. Nearly 80 UNC faculty, students and staff have received various Fulbright awards in the past five years. International Education Week is sponsored by the U.S. departments of Education and State to promote greater understanding among students from dif ferent nations. President George W. Bush distributed a letter last week that thanked participating schools and universities for their commit- international Studies is hosting an International Volunteer Internship Presentation: “Tales of an International Travel Addict (and How to Support the Habit),” in Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. 2 p.m. - Peace Corps will hold an informational workshop and panel dis cussion in Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. Interested in joining the Peace Corps? Get a personal perspective of Peace University ment to worldwide educational exchange. In Monday’s speech, Harriet Fulbright focused on the career of her husband, who served on the Senate from 1945-74. J. William Fulbright, who attended the University of Arkansas, first left the country when he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University in England. The cultural sensitivity he gained dur ing this experience would later influence his career in public service. Harriet Fulbright said her husband’s trademark was his thorough research of a country’s history and culture before presenting his position on political issues. “The single most important role of a legislator in his opinion was that of educator,” she said. Harriet Fulbright added that this respect for each country’s viewpoint is especially important as the country stands on the brink of international conflict. “Nationalism is the single most power ful force of contemporary world politics,” Corps life as past members come togeth er to discuss their international experi ences. 3 p.m. - The University Center for International Studies is holding a Rockefeller Forum: “On Common Ground: Negotiating ‘Otherness’ Across Campus,” in Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. 4 p.m. - The Department of Geography presents “Latino Spaces in North Carolina,” a short talk and video, in 215 Saunders Hall. 6 p.m. - Come out to Masala’s gen eral body meeting in Union 224 today to learn about Sangam. 7 p.m. - Please join ChoiceUSA Site iailti Car Heel P.0.80x 3257,Chapel Hill.NC 27515 Kim Minugh, Editor, 962-4086 Advertising & Business, 962-1163 News, Features, Sports, 962-0245 One copy per person; additional copies may be purchased at The Daily Tar Heel for $.25 each. © 2002 DTH Publishing Corp. 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Maynard Rd. • 919-467-4566 | HIM M"* l 1 | Preston Corners, 4215 N.W Cary Pkwy. • 919-462-1955 | ' ' | EXPIRES 12/20/02 g | £4DMPD I NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. m | erKINCK | ONE COUPON PER PERSON PER DAY. o ■ Hwy. 401 at Pine winds Dr. • 919-779-9971 she said. “It is also the most dangerous.” This is the second year the University Center for International Studies has coordinated on-campus events for International Education Week. The week will include an interna tional film festival and a forum on issues such as global justice and immigration identity. A complete list of events can be accessed at http://www.unc.edu/ news/newsserv/univ/novo2/ intemateduc 110502.htm1. UCIS Associate Director Niklaus Steiner said the week showcases the increasing global emphasis of UNC’s education and recent changes to the state - including an influx of migrant workers and international high-tech industries. “Asa flagship institution, it makes sense that we would mirror the changes to the state and educate our stu dents on these changes.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. members for a viewing and discussion of the film “If These Walls Could Talk” in 313 Dey Hall. Visit http:// www.unc.edu/choice for more details. 7:30 p.m. - Hispanic Integration Program is having a general meeting in 222 Greenlaw Hall. The video “A Day Without a Mexican” will be shown. Come to learn more about the vital role migrant labor plays in the U.S. econo my. 7:30 p.m. - You are invited to an evening of poetry with Polish poet Piotr Sommer in Toy Lounge of Dey Hall pre sented by lowa Writers Workshop and UNC Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. 9:30 p.m. - Zimfest ’O2, sponsored by Students for Students International, will be held at Avalon until 3 a.m. The concert will include performances by Only Midnight, Allday Afternoon and Satellite Down. All proceeds go to support scholarships for students in Zimbabwe. 11 Ht. : I K 8 jfJl ’ id ■ Mp M 1; ShHHHu rMBBL DTH/KRISTIN GOODE Harriet Fulbright, the widow of former Sen. J. William Fulbright, delivers a speech Monday as part of International Education Week. Hashagen Proposes Honor Code Reform SACC member has list of system changes By Lynne Shallcross Staff Writer One student leader has created the first concrete student-drafted list of changes for the honor system since the chancellor-appointed task force reviewed the system last year. In his report, senior Fred Hashagen, a member of the Student Advisory Committees to the Chancellor and to the UNC Board of Trustees, suggests (The Qaily (Tar Hppl that the University more clearly define honor and integrity and make honor a more tangible concept on campus. He also calls for disallowing students who are convicted of an honor violation to graduate with distinction or honors, creating an “honor distinction” for grad uating seniors and bringing honor into the application process with a possible question asking applicants to define what honor is to them. Hashagen sent the proposals to many members of the administration, faculty and Student Congress, and he said he has been pleased with the reactions so far. “People have indicated positive responses to at least portions of my pro posal,” Hashagen said. Although he gave the report to six students on the Committee on Student Conduct, Chairwoman Judith Wegner was surprised to hear of Hashagen’s ideas. COSC is the committee heading the ongoing Honor Court review, but Wegner had not yet seen Hashagen’s pro posals. Hashagen said that after giving the report to the student members of COSC, he left it in their hands whether to pass it on to Wegner. In Hashagen’s opinion, COSC isn’t necessarily “I do think that people are unable to put their finger on the broader concepts of honor and integrity. ” Fred Hashagen SACC Member the right place to ultimately implement these changes because his proposal will not, for the most part, change the Instrument of Student Judicial Governance or the Student Code. Wegner said although COSC wel comes all recommendations, the best time to investigate Hashagen’s ideas most likely would be after COSC finishes its revision of the instrument, scheduled for completion at the end of the semester. “If (Hashagen) or anyone else has thoughts, I say please pass them on,” Wegner said. “It’s not too late, but our commitment is to gel something togeth er and preseht it to the chancellor, the Faculty Council and Student Congress by the end of the semester.” Hashagen said that his proposals are far from finished and that he looks for ward to input from members of the campus community. “There certainly is room for a lot of discussion with these proposals,” Hashagen said. “Nothing negative can come from a serious dia logue on honor.” Asa member of SACC, Hashagen said that he got the feeling much of the focus in the revision of the honor sys tem is on making it more publicized but that he doesn’t think publicity is the main flaw in the system. “It’s kind of like advertising for a prod uct that you give a name to but you never see it or know what it does,” Hashagen said. “I don’t think people are unaware that there’s an honor system. However, I do think that people are unable to put their finger on the broader concepts of honor and integrity, and that to me is where the discussion should start.” Hashagen also said he has been pleased with the amount of acceptance he and his proposals have received. “For me, one of the most encourag ing parts of this proposal has been everyone’s willingness to let me join this discussion,” Hashagen said. “That will ingness to empower all students to join the process is a very encouraging sign.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu.
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