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STUDY ABROAD: info sessions and events for September! | Ithaca College

Want to study abroad? Need help finding the right program? Not sure what your options are? Come to an info session and get the information you need to make it happen! It’s not too soon to start planning NOW for your future international adventure. 

Individuals requiring accommodations for any study abroad events should contact studyabroad@ithaca.edu. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

ITHACA COLLEGE LONDON CENTER

Interested in studying in London? Come learn more about what the Ithaca College London Center can offer! We’ll discuss everything from applying to the program, to traveling to the UK, to housing, academics, and internships. 

  • Thursday 9/1, 12:10-1:05 pm, Textor 103
  • Wednesday 9/7, 7:00-8:00 pm, Textor 103
  • Tuesday 9/13, 12:10-1:05 pm, via Zoom – REGISTER HERE

IC STUDY ABROAD BASICS: KNOW YOUR OPTIONS

Our Study Abroad Basics info session provide a comprehensive overview of all of the study abroad possibilities available to you. Intended for those who are just at the beginning stages of study abroad planning, we’ll discuss how to best plan for study abroad, explain key terminology and types of programs available, talk about what to consider when choosing a program, and how to plan for the financial side of your study abroad experience.

  • Tuesday 9/6, 12:10-1:05 pm, Textor 103
  • Wednesday 9/7, 6:00-7:00 pm, Textor 103
  • Thursday 9/15, 12:10-1:05, via Zoom – REGISTER HERE

DROP-IN VIRTUAL ADVISING HOURS & INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

Do you have specific study abroad-related questions? A study abroad adviser will hold virtual, drop-in office hours once a week beginning the week of September 19.  Find the full schedule of drop-in hours here.  Note that this is not a presentation, so be sure to bring questions!

You can also schedule an appointment with a study abroad adviser – we’ll help you find the program that’s right for you.  Please note: we recommend meeting with an academic adviser to discuss your study abroad needs and timeline BEFORE scheduling a one-on-one study abroad appointment.

STUDY ABROAD FAIR

All of the study abroad information you need, all in one place!  The Study Abroad Fair will be Tuesday, September 27, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm in Emerson Suites, Campus Center. Featuring:

  • Alumni ambassadors from IC’s own programs in London and LA.
  • IC’s study abroad partners, offering affiliated and non-affiliated options for semester and short-term study in countries all over the world.
  • Information about our direct-enrollment exchange programs with international universities.
  • Winter/summer study abroad courses offered by IC faculty & staff.
  • Academic and financial planning resources and office representatives to answer your questions.

STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION!

Get notified of upcoming study abroad events, information and announcements! Join the Study Abroad page on IC Engage, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

International Programs 
Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level (offices 011 & 018-022)
(607) 274-3306
studyabroad@ithaca.edu

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North Shore public dialogue sessions focus on housing challenge

North Shore public dialogue sessions focus on housing challenge

Three community events later this month will include speeches by housing experts.

Housing is a hot topic on the North Shore, prompting some occasionally heated discussions ­– whether that’s voicing the gulf across the experience of different generations, or debates centred on more affordable housing and those opposed to greater density.

To tackle those subjects, North Shore Community Resources is hosting three community conversations on housing, to be held at the end of this month in each of the North Shore’s three municipalities.

The goal is “to encourage meaningful and productive conversations among North Shore neighbours and community members as we collectively face the challenging housing crisis,” according to Murray Mollard, executive director of the community resources group.

“We don’t expect everyone to agree on housing issues or solutions, but it is important to continue to hold space for people to come together and share perspectives civilly and respectfully.”

Funded by the Real Estate Council of B.C., each event will feature a keynote speaker, followed by small group dialogues.

“We are hoping for a diverse and inter-generational audience representative of our North Shore community,” Mollard said.

The first session takes place June 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Capilano University’s Lonsdale campus in the City of North Vancouver, and will feature speaker Penny Gurstein, a former professor and director of the School of Community and Regional Planning and the Centre for Human Settlements at UBC and researcher of affordable housing.

The second session, in the District of North Vancouver, happens June 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Community Recreation Centre and will feature speaker Andy Yan, the director of SFU’s City Program and a frequent commentator on housing issues in Metro Vancouver.

The final session will take place June 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre’s music room in West Vancouver, where Jake Fry, founder of SmallWorks, which builds and advocates for laneway housing, will be a guest speaker.

Participation in the events is free. Register online at housingforallnorthshore.eventbrite.ca or by calling 604-982-7138.

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Yellen to Attend G-20 Sessions as U.S. Retreats on Boycott Idea

Yellen to Attend G-20 Sessions as U.S. Retreats on Boycott Idea

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. backed further away from any suggestion that its officials would boycott Group of 20 meetings if their Russian counterparts attend, as the Treasury Department said Secretary Janet Yellen will participate in some sessions this week.

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Yellen will avoid some meetings of the G-20’s finance ministers in Washington, but will attend others focused on the economic fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That includes the opening session, which will be attended by Ukraine’s finance minister, a senior Treasury official said. Speaking on a call with reporters Monday, the official said Yellen doesn’t want Russia’s participation to stop work the U.S. and its allies must do in the context of the G-20 meetings.

Another official familiar with plans for the meetings said Yellen would not take part in sessions dedicated to international financial architecture and sustainable finance, meetings she would otherwise have attended.

The G-20 meetings in Washington are expected to be a hybrid of in-person and virtual attendees. The official said Russia’s finance minister might attend virtually.

Earlier this month Yellen had said U.S. officials wouldn’t take part in some G-20 meetings this year in which Russia is allowed to take part.

“I’ve made clear to my colleagues in Indonesia that we will not be participating in a number of meetings if the Russians are there,” Yellen told lawmakers during a congressional hearing April 6. Indonesia holds the rotating presidency of the group and is a key organizer for G-20 events this year.

The Treasury clarified while Yellen was still testifying that she was referring only to G-20 finance ministers’ gatherings scheduled for this week in Washington in conjunction with the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

President Joe Biden on March 24 called on G-20 countries to expel Russia from the group. There hasn’t been an indication that such a plan has gained traction.

For their part, Yellen and her deputy secretary, Wally Adeyemo, will each participate in multiple events this week as part of, or on the sidelines of IMF-World Bank meetings.

Yellen plans to prioritize efforts to punish Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, dealing with the economic fallout from that war and with other issues including climate change.

She plans to meet Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and will hold a press conference on Thursday.

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