GLOBAL BRANDEIS COVERING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 24 - 30, 2011 Home    Office of Global Affairs    Blog       Submit your event    Twitter       Contact Us      Subscribe    Archives      CAMPUS EVENTS Next Week's Events           Brandeis in the Hague Presentation 1/25 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Shapiro Campus Center Room 313 Learn more about the Brandeis in The Hague summer 2011 program, focused on international law. The presentation is open to all students, faculty and staff.  Sponsored by the Office of Study Abroad. NEWS Schwartz tells Americans to be more responsible "The United States is amidst a period of great economic and political change, transforming from a hegemonic force in finance, innovation, science and military affairs to one that must adopt a more cooperative engagement with the rest of the world", prominent businessman, philanthropist, and progressive-policy advocate Bernard Schwartz told participants in Brandeis International Business School's sixth annual New Year's Celebration in New York City. New "Insatiable" art exhibit showcases interpretations of gluttony This juried exhibition, "Insatiable: Our Rapacious Appetite for More", will feature work by 42 artists from the US and abroad that explores our ravenous craving for excess and/or the consequences of indulging our endless desire for more.  The show runs until March 10th, with an Opening Reception on February 3rd and artists talks on Feb. 3rd and 24th.             Volunteerism, spirit abound in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. About 300 volunteers from area universities, immigrant-aid organizations and community activists fanned out from the Brandeis campus to a wide range of public service projects in celebration of Martin Luther King Day.  See also "MLK Day offers opportunities for service, reflection" for more details about this amazing event. NEWS RECAPS Arts courses offer hands-on learning   Physicists contribute to ATLAS    More Global News BLOGS There are no new stories this week, but keep your eye on our blog for more great entries this semester! OPPORTUNITIES Announcements Final reminder about the 2011 Global Brandeis Fund  Proposals for this exciting new round of seed funding are due on January 31st: apply now!  Please email us if you have any questions. Do you speak Russian?  Then join the Russian Conversation Table!  The group, "Russian Tea", meets twice a month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Shiffman 124 to practice the language in a relaxed, fun, yet educational atmosphere.  Check the Russian Studies Program website for dates. Info Sessions & Fairs Mini Study Abroad Fair 1/27 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Shapiro Campus Center Atrium Come meet with representatives from some of the most popular programs (summer, semester, and academic year-long). Deadlines 1/27: Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship 1/31: Global Brandeis Fund 1/31: DAAD Scholarship Deadline 1/31: Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice 1/31: IHS Journalism Internship Program 2/1: Schusterman Center Research Travel Grants 2/1: IIPP Fellowship deadline 2/3: HBI Scholar-in-Residence Program (for 2011/2012) External Opportunities Campus Resources Academic Areas of Study International Students and Scholars Office Office of Study Abroad International and Global Studies Program Global Studies Program Hiatt Career Center - International Experiential Learning Follow us on   and  Copyright © 2011 Office of Global Affairs at Brandeis University | All rights reserved.