CSU Offers International Opportunities for Faculty

International Programs (IP), the CSU study abroad program, offers eligible faculty the opportunity to live and work in countries such as China, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Spain.

A wide variety of options are available, from Resident Director positions at foreign universities, to teaching aboard a 600-foot passenger ship as it sails around the world. Eligibility requirements are also varied, depending on the desired position. Time spent abroad can range from one month to an entire academic year. For more information, contact Robert Train at 4-2014, or visit SSU's Global and International Education website.

School of Education Honors Alumni and Mentors

The School of Education welcomes faculty, staff and students to attend the annual event, “Celebrating Teachers and Circle of Excellence Awards,” on Wed., Oct. 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the University Commons. This event, which has been generously sponsored by the Alumni Association, recognizes the outstanding achievements of School of Education alumni for work in area schools. Also honored are local public school teachers and administrators who have served as mentors to SSU student teachers and administrators.  The second annual F. George Elliott Scholarship recipients will also be recognized at this event. For more information, contact Pamela Van Halsema at 4-2132.

Fairfield Osborn Preserve Hikes Available to Faculty, Staff

Nathan Rank, director of the Fairfield Osborn Preserve, would like to invite interested staff and faculty members to visit on Saturdays this fall. Guests may come through the Saturday Public Hikes program, led by trained naturalists, or as participants in two Faculty Staff Preserve Hikes led by Rank.

Faculty Staff Hikes will take place on Sat., Oct. 4 and Sat., Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. Staff, faculty members and guests are invited to participate. Bring a picnic lunch and appropriate attire for a moderate 3-4 hour walk.  There is no cost  for participating.

Saturday Public Hikes will be held Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29. Staff, faculty members, students and members of the public are invited to participate.  Please arrive at 10 a.m. and bring a picnic lunch and appropriate attire for a moderate 3-4 hour walk.  There is  no cost to staff, faculty members or students for  participating. Other participants will be expected to pay $3 for the guided hike. For more information, email the Preserve office or call 795-5069.

Media Relations Seeks Information on Faculty Involvement

SSU Media Relations would like to remind faculty members who share their expertise and scholarship with community groups, or who participate in forums or presentations, that such activities are important to the University community. As such, please notify Jean Wasp, Media Relations Coordinator, of appearances, media commentary and future plans. Such appearances raise the profile of the University in the community and can attract donors and other supporters for your work. Media Relations strives to get news of these events out to local media and community groups, as well as track those that have already occurred over the past year. For more information, contact Jean Wasp at 4-2057.