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        <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/h/">geo.hampshire.edu</a>&nbsp;<br />
        geo@hampshire.edu<br />
        p. 413.559.5542<br />
        f. 413.559.6173<br />
        Hampshire College, Merrill House<br />
        Mon-Fri | 8:30-12pm/1-4:30pm</p>
                                                            
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        For general information about GEO, please our website at<br />
        geo.hampshire.eduand our intranet calendar to view important dates, events, and deadlines at <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/k/">GEO Intranet Calendar</a>.</p>
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        Stop by GEO or call our office (413 559 5542) from 9 to noon or 1 to 4pm to make an appointment. We do not make appointments by email, but you can come to the office to schedule an appointment, talk to a staff member, or browse through our resource library.</p>
                                                            
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        Opportunities and programs listed on this listserv (unless<br />
        specified as Hampshire Exchange or Short-Term Programs) are not endorsed by our office. It is a list of opportunities that have come our way that look particularly interesting or that might be good fit for some Hampshire students. Just because a program is listed here does necessarily mean that Hampshire "recommends" it any more than programs not listed.</p>
                                                            
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        <strong>Hampshire Fall Exchange &amp; May/Summer Application Deadline</strong></p>
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        Thursday 3/8 - 1 week to deadline&nbsp;</p>
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        Applications for Hampshire 2012 Exchange programs and Hampshire May/Summer 2012 field-courses are due Thursday, March 8th. Students interested in applying to a Hampshire Exchange program MUST make an appointment with a GEO advisor ASAP. Students applying for a May/Summer field-course should pick-up the application from GEO. Click on the links for more information on <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/u/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >Fall 2012 Hampshire Exchange programs</a> and for <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/o/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >May/Summer 2012 field-courses.</a></p>
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        <strong>Faculty Recommendations</strong></p>
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        Thursday 3/8 - 1 week to deadline</p>
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        Have you requested your faculty recommendations for your Spring Exchange or May/Summer Field Course application? If not, there is only one week remaining until the March 8th deadline when recommendations are due for submittal to GEO. Recommendation forms can be picked-up from our office or found on our <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/b/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >webpage</a>.</p>
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        <strong>ASK Conference Registration - </strong><strong>"Shifting Identities in Different Spaces!"</strong></p>
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        Friday 3/2</p>
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        MAKE A BIG ASK DIFFERENCE!<br />
        Since 2004, the Cultural Center has organized an annual ASK for Social Justice program for the campus community. The purpose is to host a program that explores essential Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge for promoting social justice. To particpate, please <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/n/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >register online</a> by Friday, March 2nd.<br />
        You can <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/p/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >learn more</a> about the dynamic workshops, including a workshop being offered by GEO staff members Matthew Shamey and Meghan Black, on March 11th.</p>
 
                                                                                                                                                
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        <strong><a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/x/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >Sea Semester </a></strong></p>
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        Tuesday 3/6 | 12-1:30pm | Dining Commons</p>
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        SEA, Sea Education Association, is an internationally recognized leader in ocean education operating from Woods Hole. Sea Semester brings students from all disciplines to the deep ocean under sail to study the science &amp; culture of the sea through a hands-on approach. A representative from SEA will be on campus on Tuesday, March 6, from 12noon to 1:30pm hosting an information table in the Dining Commons.</p>
 
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                                                                    International Opportunities: Spotlight on Scholarships and Grants 
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        <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/m/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" ><strong>CIEE</strong></a><strong> - <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/c/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >Global Access Initiative (GAIN)</a></strong></p>
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        CIEE Announces $1 Million Scholarship Program to Expand Access to Study Abroad</p>
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        CIEE launched GAIN to help overcome the main barriers to study abroad, namely, challenges of cost and curriculum requirements. GAIN will aide in diversifying study abroad by providing opportunities for students who are economically challenged, from diverse backgrounds, or underrepresented fields of study. CIEE is providing one million dollars each year through grants and scholarships to expand access for students for full-year, semester, and summer study abroad programs. GAIN will also provide grants and scholarships to students who are selected as awardees by the highly respected Benjamin A. Gilman and David L. Boren Scholarship programs.</p>
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        Grants and scholarships will be available for the 36 CIEE summer programs offered in 21 countries. GAIN will also provide grants and scholarships to students who are selected as awardees by the highly respected Benjamin A. Gilman and David L. Boren Scholarship programs.</p>
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        <strong><a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/q/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >IFSA Butler</a> - <a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/a/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >1st Generation Scholar Program</a></strong></p>
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        Deadline: April 1, 2012 | Fall 2012 &amp; Year 2012/13&nbsp;</p>
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        The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler) is implementing a new First Generation Scholars Program. This achievement-based program offers first generation college students significant financial, academic and pre-professional assistance for enrollment in an IFSA-Butler semester or year program. The scholarship is worth up to $2,500 and covers the following expenses and reimbursements:</p>
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                $500 housing and meals scholarship for any IFSA-Butler program</li>
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                Flight transportation (approximately $,1500 value)&nbsp;</li>
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                Student Visa fee reimbursement (approximately $400 value)</li>
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                Passport fee reimbursement (approximately $150 value)</li>
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                Specialized predeparture information</li>
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                Special first generation parent publication</li>
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                Resume building/reentry workshop<br />
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        <strong><a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/f/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" >Connect-123 Internship &amp; Volunteer Programs</a> -<a href="http://globaleducationoffice.createsend5.com/t/j/l/qhjiid/dudjtjg/z/" style="color:#cc0000 !important;text-decoration:underline !important;" > 2012 Scholarship Competition</a></strong></p>
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        Deadline: March 31, 2012</p>
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        Students can win a free trip -- including airfare and housing -- to complete a career-related, international internship in any of the Connect-123's five locations -- Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Dublin or Shanghai. The&nbsp; winner will be selected by best response to the following question:</p>
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        <em>Describe, using words, photos or a video, how the opportunity to work, learn and explore on a Connect-123 international program would make a difference in your life and/or in the lives of others.</em></p>
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        The application deadline is March 31 and winners will be announced on April15. The competition is open to both undergraduates and graduates.</p>
 
                                                                                                                                                
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