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Job: Language Workshop Project Manager (Indiana U.)

Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2019

Indiana University at the Bloomington campus is hiring a Program Coordinator and Project Manager for their SWSEEL Summer Workshop.

Job Summary:
Oversees day-to-day operations of the Language Workshop in compliance with IU and federal policies and procedures, with an emphasis on student-facing activities, logistics and financial oversight, and management of externally funded projects as assigned.

As Program Coordinator, bears primary responsibility for student management, course scheduling, scholarship and fellowship administration. Assists students during admission, testing, and enrollment. Provides advising for students, parents, and participants in Workshop programs. Schedules on-campus and online courses. Manages admissions in accordance with admission decisions of Director and admissions committees; monitors student status, provides course overrides and addresses student issues; provides logistical support for scholarship and fellowship selection; manages scholarship and fellowship establishment and disbursement; manages student billing; manages student housing; maintains unit calendars. Continue reading “Job: Language Workshop Project Manager (Indiana U.)”

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Study Abroad: May Intensive Theater (Moscow Art Theatre School)

Deadline for Applications: February 25, 2019

The University of Arizona is pleased to announce a new study abroad opportunity at the Moscow Art Theatre School (MATS), scheduled for May 11-31, 2019. The first two weeks of the program will take place in Moscow, where students will engage in rigorous coursework at MATS; the third week of the program will consist of online learning activities (to be completed remotely).
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Job: Summer Resident Director (Kyrgyzstan)

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing Until Filled

The Melikian Center for Russian Eurasian and East European Studies and its instructional unit, the Critical Languages Institute, are seeking a summer Resident Director for its 2019 summer intensive Russian language program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Resident Director will manage a cohort of appx. 40 undergraduate students from US universities studying intensive Elementary-Advanced Russian for 8 weeks.  Continue reading “Job: Summer Resident Director (Kyrgyzstan)”

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Grad. Program: M.S. International Media and Lang. (Georgia Tech)

Deadline for Applications: March 1, 2019

The 1-year M.S. in Global Media and Cultures and the 1-year M.S. in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies offer a humanities education for the jobs of the future. Georgia Tech’s programs combine advanced language training with media studies and hands-on portfolio-building for careers in international business, global media and communications industries, international education, and social entrepreneurship.

For more information on these programs- visit the website

Fund your Travel with Georgia Tech!

  • Graduate Assistantships in all languages
  • Claus Halle Foundation Assistantships for German Studies
  • “Global at Home” Graduate Assistantships with the Department of Housing
  • FLAS Fellowships through the Atlanta Global Studies Center (Georgia Tech/Georgia State)
  • Additional funding opportunities for study abroad

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Study Abroad: Summer Translation Internship (Voronezh, Russia)

Deadline for applications: March 15, 2019

Translation practice — summer internship in Russia
A Crossroads Eurasia program

Translating Russian text into English and proofreading text translated by others is the main focus of this summer internship in Voronezh. Translation projects could be as complex as fairy tales or as simple as bank statements. Whether you aspire to be a translator or just want to perfect your language and regional knowledge, this internship lets you experience Russia as if you had moved to work there.
Timing: One to three months. Can be combined with other Crossroads Eurasia internships (e.g. teaching or camp)
Russian proficiency: At least 4 semesters of Russian or equivalent (or heritage speaker)
Past experience: None required.
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2019.
If you have questions, please email info@crossroadseurasia.com.

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Job: Intl Edu Program Coordinator (UNC Chapel Hill)

Deadline for Applications: March 19, 2019

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a position open for International Education Program Coordinator in the Center of European Studies.

The coordinator is responsible for creation and coordination of all CES outreach activities. These activities are geared toward K-12 teachers, community colleges, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Schools of Education, campus partners, community organizations, business and local government, and the general public.

Responsibilities also include creation of outreach informational and K-12 curricular materials, and administration of the Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship program. Perks include working with a fun and dedicated staff in a dynamic environment!

Application Deadline: March 19
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Prof. Devt: Cyber Defense Certificate (UT Austin Online)

Deadline for Spring Session Applications: March 13, 2019 and April 17, 2019

Program Overview:

Cyber attacks are considered to be one of the top five risks to businesses globally, and the level of threats from script kiddies, cybercriminals, and even nation-state actors is increasing daily. Businesses experience thousands of cyber attacks per day, making knowledgeable cybersecurity professionals in demand and highly sought after. This program offers an intro to cyber defense for beginners interested in the field and in depth instruction for students more familiar with the subject.

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CFP: Old Belief in Russia-Current Issues in Research (U. Tartu)

Deadline for Submissions: March 15, 2019

CALL FOR PAPERS

The School of Theology and Religious History at the University of Tartu and the Laboratory of Archaeographical Studies at Ural Federal University are inviting participation in and abstract submissions for the jointly organised international conference “Old Belief in Russia and Abroad: Current Issues in Research”, which will be held in Tartu on 25-26 May 2019.  Continue reading “CFP: Old Belief in Russia-Current Issues in Research (U. Tartu)”

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Travel: English Summer Camp (Zadonsk, Russia)

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing Until Filled

Forest Camp, an international English-speaking adventure camp is seeking native English speaking staff for summer 2019.
Forest Camp is located 300 miles from Moscow, in Zadonsk, Lipetsk region (6 hours by bus from Moscow airports). Camp counselors are offered free accommodation with restrooms and showers, 5 meals per day.

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