International Education Week Encourages Students to Study Abroad
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The Pulse, December 7, 2000, Page 1 The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio Vol. 15, No. 12; December 7, 2000 Good luck Class of 2000! Commencement exercises set for this weekend The University of Findlay will confer 334 graduate and undergraduate degrees during Fall commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 9. A Baccalaureate service will be held at 3 p.m. in the Ritz Auditorium, followed by dinner in the Multi- purpose Room from 4-6 p.m. The actual graduation ceremony will be held in the Malcolm Athletic Center, Koehler Fitness and Recreation Com- plex, as opposed to Croy Gymnasium where previous ceremo- nies have been held. The change of venue was made to ac- commodate the increase in graduates at the University of Findlay. Commencement will begin at 7 p.m., and will include Presi- dent Ken Zirkle’s address to the graduates. The traditional walk Jeff Seeds wins the puck from a Buckeye in a scuffle at the blue line. The Ice through the arch will be lit by luminaries. Oilers were defeated by in-state rival Ohio State last Tuesday at the Graduates will not receive their actual degrees until after Shottenstein Center in Columbus. For more on that game, see page 8. exams are taken and all requirements have been met. Photo courtesy of John Steffen A total of 149 graduate degrees will be awarded. These in- clude 59 master of business administration degrees, 48 master of arts in education degrees, 26 master of science in environ- mental, safety and health management degrees and 16 master of TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) International Education and bilingual education degrees. A total of 185 undergraduate degrees will be conferred, in- cluding 108 bachelor of science degrees, 43 bachelor of arts Week encourages degrees, 12 bachelor of science in business management de- grees, two bach- elor of science in students to study abroad environmental Graduation starts at 7 p.m. to Me.” management de- Commemorating the first-ever U.S. Inter- The poster presentation gave study abroad Saturday, Dec. 9 grees and 20 asso- national Education Week, Nov. 13-17, 2000, participants an opportunity to educate the cam- Malcolm Athletic Center ciate of arts de- President Clinton spoke highly of education pus about study and internship opportunities grees. exchange, citing the many benefits that study in countries such as Austria, Canada, Costa Scheduling abroad brings to those who participate. “To- Rica, Japan, and Mexico. Pictures, study the fall commencement exercises can be difficult for Univer- day we live in a global community, where all abroad hints, and fun facts highlighted these sity administration because organizers have to take into con- countries must work as partners to promote displays by students Kristina Kutcher, Chris- sideration the many sporting events that graduates may be in- peace and prosperity and to resolve interna- tina Lee, Raquel Cardenas,Erin Kobiela, and volved in, as well as the holiday season. “It is very difficult to tional problems,” President Clinton said in a Sandra Cho. Faulty member Bettye Myer and have graduation after exam week because of all the Christmas proclamation Nov. 13. “One of the surest way the Office of Career Planning and Placement activities that go on.” said Nancy Leatherman, administrative to develop and strengthen such partnerships is also submitted posters. assistant for the vice president of academic affairs, “We know through international education programs.” The video production is still in progress, that the graduates don’t like to have the ceremony and then go “We must reaffirm our national commit- but when completed will feature President Ken back for exams, but it is really the best way to schedule Com- ment to encouraging students from other coun- Zirkle speaking on the benefits on an Interna- mencement.” tries to study in the United States, promote tional Education, Board of Trustees member Due to the many holiday events that begin shortly after study abroad by U.S. students, and support the George Whitson speaking on the needs of an exam week, Fall commencement must be held the weekend exchange of teachers, scholars, and citizens at International Education in the workforce, and before exams. The University would like the Fall graduation all levels of society,” former study abroad participants who will ceremony to be held during the early afternoon like the Spring Clinton continued. “By doing so, we can ex- share their experiences of the benefits from ceremony, however, because of the many sporting events sched- pand our citizens’ intellectual and cultural ho- studying abroad. uled during this time, and the University wanting to accom- rizons, strengthen America’s economic com- The essay contest winners included Ryan modate its athletes, the ceremony had to be scheduled to begin petitiveness, increase understanding between Shifley and Tomoko Yamasaki. The $300 first in the evening. nations and peoples, and as Senator (J. Will- place prize was awarded to Leslie Ann Kramer Seniors who have not picked up their caps and gowns can iam) Fulbright so eloquently stated, direct ‘the who submitted essay on page 3 of this edition do so at the new bookstore on Main Street. Rehearsal for gradu- enormous power of human knowledge to the of The Pulse. ation is Friday, Dec. 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Koehler Center. All enrichment of our own lives and to the shap- The Office of International Affairs would graduates participating in the Saturday ceremony are encour- ing of a rational and civilized world order.’” like to thank all who participated in Interna- aged to attend Friday’s rehearsal. At The University of Findlay, International tional Education Week 2000. For more infor- Education Week was celebrated with a poster mation concerning study abroad, please con- Spring classes begin at presentations by former study-abroad students tact Terri Hanlon at x5503 or by e-mail, and interns, the production of a study abroad [email protected]. 7 a.m. on promotional video, and an essay contest en- (Please see winning essay on page 3.) Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001. titled, “What an International Education Means Congratulations on your graduation, Nathan. -----We literally couldn’t have done it without you. The Pulse, December 7, 2000, Page 2 Calendar The Pulse THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY December 7 December 8 December 9 December 10 • Cartoon Theme Week • Cartoon Theme Week • Commencement, 7 p.m. Koehler •Christmas Band Concert , 3 • Instrumental Recital, 8 p.m. • Campus Ministry Volleyball, 8:30 Fitness and Recreation Complex p.m. Main Ritz p.m. Croy Gym Egner Theatre • Deadline for seniors to apply for •Theatre One Acts and Recital, 8 • Kappa Chi Meeting, 3 p.m. C Spring Graduation p.m. Egner Theatre God Parlor • Classes End • Catholic Mass, 7 p.m. AMU • Bach's Lunch, noon AMU Atrium South MPR • Theatre One Acts and Recital, 8 p.m. Egner Theatre • All Campus International Holiday Dance, 8 p.m. AMU MPR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY December 11 December 12 December 13 December 14 • Bacchus Meeting, 5:15 p.m. • EXAMS • EXAMS • EXAMS Malcolm Dining Room • Bible Study, 9 p.m. AMU Terry • EXAMS • FCA, 9:30 p.m. FRC 105 News & Notes PRAXIS tests to be offered Classified The Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers Cosiano Health Center hours PERSONAL: Hey Jane! (NTE) will be offered Jan. 20, 2001 with a registration dead- About your rash, you couldn’t line of Dec. 19, 2000. during Christmas break have gotten it from me. Registration bulletins and “Tests at a Glance” are avail- Nobody else has complained. able in the office of graduate education, 1114 N. Cory St. For Tuesday, Dec. 19 (Bev Schroeder, RN) Next time, don’t drink so more information, contact Ronald Phillip at x4844. Thursday, Dec. 28 (Bev Schroeder, RN) much and maybe you’ll Tuesday, Jan. 2 (Tara Clymer, RN) remember who else you were Thursday, Jan. 4 (Bev Schroeder, RN) with. –John Doe Pd. Adv. SABAH still needs volunteers Tuesday, Jan. 9 (Tara Clymer, RN) As published in last week’s Pulse, Hancock County is try- Thursday, Jan. 11 (Bev Schroeder, RN) ing to establish a chapter of the Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped (SABAH). On all of the listed days, the center will be open from 9-11 Last week, five local children particpated in a demonstra- a.m. If you need medical attention other than these hours, please go to Physician’s Plus (North Main Street and County tion showing what SABAH can do for a child with a disabilty. Road 99) or the Emergency Room at Blanchard Valley The story of SABAH has taught 42 children how to walk through skating. Regional Health Center. To start the program, at least 120 volunteers will be needed. Jane and John Also, at least $176,000 needs to be raised. The one night stand that Anyone intersted in getting involved, can contact Jean This is the last issue of will be remembered for a life- Folkerth at x9845 or write to PO Box 1561, Findlay, OH, 45839. The Pulse this time... Many Pulse readers have semester. followed the relationship of a ‘College Press Exchange’ newspaper From the entire staff... Jane and John over the past few Congratulations, weeks. They met at a party, had The Pulse seniors. a few drinks, and one thing led to another; you could say the Editor Amanda J. Johnson Everyone else, have a “butterflies” were flying. How- Asst. Editor Bridget Campbell safe and healthy break. ever, their one night of fun Reporters Jason Myers quickly tumbled from the bed Sports Reporter Brent Nye to the angry feelings between Copy Editor Lisa Warren Jane and John.