“This This spring 2005 quarter, the International Center and the International Institute, offer exciting events designed to leave the participants with a memorable learning experience as has been the case in previous terms in the life of the university. You will fi nd information on all our programs in the Spring Calendar that appears in the back of this NEWSLETTER. However, I would like to highlight the following events.

First. We will hold the programs “de rigueur” such as the Orientation Program, the Income Tax, Social Security, and Employment Workshops, designed to provide information on these subjects to international students, scholars, and the campus community.

Second. I would like to encourage all members and friends of Gamma Lambda chapter of Phi Beta Delta the honor society for international scholars to attend the Scholarship Banquet scheduled for May 11, 2005 in the Upper Commons. This event will showcase the recipients of this year’s scholarships and acknowledge the generous individuals whose contributions make these awards possible.

Third. Through the Latin American Studies Minor Program, coordinated by Dr. María Antonieta Gallegos Ruiz, professor in the World Languages and Literatures Department, we will present the Annual Latin American Studies roundtable scheduled for April 14 and 15 in the Pine Room of the Lower Commons. This year’s roundtable will feature scholars from Chile, Argentina, and Mexico as well as latinamericanists from the area. It will include other activities as art exhibits and Latin Day.

Fourth. On May 4, there will be the third international lecture in the 2004-2005 International Lectures Series Program. The speaker for this occasion will be Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Dr. Mariana Nicolae who will speak on “ROMANIA - beyond myths and stereotypes.” Dr. Nicolae holds a university degree in English Literature and linguistics and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Bucharest, Romania. She is currently the Chancellor of the School of International Business and Economics of the Academy of Economic Studies (AES) in Bucharest. With 40,000 students enrolled in all forms of education the AES is the most important institution of higher education in Romania.

Fifth. We will hold the annual reception to honor graduating international students and domestic students going to study abroad in the month of June. Watch out for letters of invitation to this event.

I hope you will honor us with your presence at these events; your participation lends success to our programming.