Europe in Transition Program Description
Murray State University is again offering a two and a half-week summer
seminar on "Europe in Transition" as a professional development and educational
opportunity for faculty and professional staff. Participants may attend in
either of two roles:
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Seminar Presenter |
present seminar session relevant to the theme and
attend all sessions and program functions
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Seminar Associate |
attend all seminar sessions and program functions
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Presentations at past seminars have been drawn from a variety of
subject areas and have examined several dimensions of the dynamics of change in
Europe.
Sponsors:
- Office of the Provost
- Institute for International Studies
- Regensburg Programs Committee
Objectives:
- Professional and educational experience for all participants
- Direct, concrete impact on internationalization of Murray State University
- Stronger interdisciplinary teaching, research and interaction among
faculty and staff
Features:
Seminar series with 8-10 two-hour sessions
Group excursions in and around Regensburg to sites complementing
presentations
One extended excursion to another city or two outside Germany (e.g.,
Prague, Krakow, or Budapest)
Resident director as part of the group
Program Costs:
Seminar Associate $1,000 plus airfare
Seminar Presenter airfare (IIS Grants from the Provost’s Office
cover program costs)
Program Cost Includes:
Seminar sessions and program activities described above,
including travel and housing for an extended excursion
Ground transportation from the Munich airport to Regensburg and back
Room in student housing with access to cooking facilities
Additional Costs:
Meals ($20-35 per day)
Independent travel excursions to other cities
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