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Nov. 16-20, International Education Week
MONDAY, Nov. 16
Careers Across the Map: Teaching English Abroad
3:15-4:15 pm - Lubar N110

Interested in teaching English abroad? Wondering how to find a placement and prepare for theexperience? Join us for a panel presentation to discuss how to get started.

TUESDAY, Nov. 17
International Bazaar
10:00-2:00 pm - Union Wisconsin Room

Celebrate the cultures of UWM! AIESEC and CIE are co-sponsoring this annual event in which various UWM cultural student organizations set up displays, participate in cultural demonstrations, and prepare authentic dishes from their countries.

Careers Across the Map: Finding and Funding the Right Overseas Volunteer Experience for You
3:00-4:30 pm - Curtin 175
Join us for a workshop with Zahara Heckscher, co-author of the book “How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas.” Her workshops are based on her own experience as a volunteer in Africa and Latin America, 6 years of research for her book and travel in over 25 countries.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18
H1B & Permanent Residency Seminar
2:00-3:00 pm - Physics Room 135
Learn about eligibility requirements and application processes for the H1B Worker visa and for employment-based Permanent Residency. All students from Milwaukee area schools welcome!

Presentation by Immigration Attorney Robert White courtesy of Masuda Funai.

Informational Session - Faculty Interested in Fulbright
3:00-4:00 pm - Garland Hall 104
Learn about the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) application process for Fulbright funding and hear from UWM Faculty Fulbright alumni about their experience. CIES will begin accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year beginning February 1, 2010.

THURSDAY, Nov. 19
Culture Café
2:00-3:00 pm - Garland Hall 104

Culture Café creates a time and a space for all globally-minded members of the UWM community to interact and get to know one another over coffee, snacks and a brief, informal presentation on the featured culture.

Open House at the Center for International Education
3:00-4:30 pm - Garland and Pearse Halls, 1st Floor
Meet the staff and learn about the services that the Center has to offer including academic programs, study abroad opportunities, international student & scholar services, and outreach programming. Enjoy refreshments, too. All are welcome!

FRIDAY, Nov. 20
International Book Club Discussion
12:00-1:00 pm - Garland Hall 104
Please join us for a discussion of Brother, I'm Dying, an award-winning memoir by Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat. Danticat will be on campus on Monday, November 23, as part of the UWM Union's Distinguished Lecture Series.

Korea Day

The School of Information Studies is sponsoring a Korea Day event that will include a free Korean lunch served in the Bolton Breezeway, from noon to 1:00pm, exhibitions of traditional Korean dress, and a conference held at the American Geographical Society Library, from 10:00am-3:00pm.

For more details visit: www.sois.uwm.edu.



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+ Live Volleyball Blog - Milwaukee vs. Valparaiso
+ Semifinal Showdown
The UWM volleyball team looks to keep its hopes alive for another Horizon League title and NCAA Tournament berth when it takes on Valparaiso this afternoon in Cleveland in the league tournament semifinals.

As I write, the hosts from Cleveland State have jumped all over UIC in the first semifinal, winning 25-11. UWM's match will follow, with the start time set for 3:30 pm EST/2:30 pm CST.

I will have another live blog for the match today, and you can follow stats via gametracker and live video through the Horizon League Network. But, first, some prematch notes ...

- Jena Berg's 21 kills and 24 digs yesterday made Berg the first Panther player to collect a 20-20 effort since Jamie Gabrielsen did it in the 2007 season. Berg's 21 kills marked a collegiate high.

- Lauren Felsing had 26 digs yesterday and now has 1,874 career digs. That is just one away from tying and two away from overtaking Becky Peters at the top of UWM's all-time list.

- The Panthers had five players reach double figures in kills yesterday and have now hit better than .200 in six-straight matches.

- Milwaukee had 105 digs, the fifth time this season the Panthers have tallied 100 or more digs. UWM also winds up with 308 digs in three matches against Green Bay this season.

- UWM is now 3-4 in five-set matches this season. It's actually three wins in a row in five-setters after the Panthers dropped their first four extended matches of the season.

- The Panthers have now reached the semifinals of the league tournament in all 14 of their tournament appearances.

- UWM and Valpo split during the regular season, with each team winning on its homecourt. UWM's win came just last weekend, while its loss came in five sets in the middle of its five-match losing skid.

- Milwaukee and Valpo have met once before in the league tournament, with Valpo winning in four sets at the Klotsche Center two years ago.

- UWM has now won nine-straight matches overall.
+ Live Blog - Milwaukee vs. Green Bay