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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">FYI grad students…..missed the info session but an interesting opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Subject: </span>
</b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Scholarship for Study Abroad at the Univ. of Oslo, Norway - Summer 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">The Office of Study Abroad is once again requesting your assistance in the promotion of a unique scholarship opportunity for your students to study abroad in Oslo, Norway during the Summer
2018 term! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">With the generous support of Ms. Christine Pederson, KU alumnus and former participant in the International Summer School at the University of Oslo, the Office of Study Abroad will award
one, $5,000 scholarship to a KU undergraduate or graduate student to participate in the International Summer School during the summer 2018. This is a significant award, as it covers ALL tuition, room and board expenses associated with participating in the
program, as well as approximately $1,000 toward the cost of international airfare.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://studyabroad.ku.edu/university-oslo-international-summer-school"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">The International Summer School at the University of Oslo</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
offers students the opportunity to complete 3-9 credit hours in the areas of Environmental Studies (graduate), Film, History, International Studies, Language Studies (Norwegian), Peace & Conflict Studies (graduate), Political Science, Sociology, and Women,
Gender & Sexuality Studies. In addition, the program has a unique focus on the promotion of peace and understanding between people of difference cultures. With more the 600 students from approximately 100 countries participating each year, the Summer School
fosters cross-cultural dialogue, comparative studies, and perspective-taking. Detailed information on the International Summer School, including
</span><a href="http://www.uio.no/english/studies/summerschool/courses/"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">course descriptions</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">, cultural activities and excursions,
housing, and more is available online. <u>The application deadline for this program is January 26, 2018</u>. Students who apply by the priority deadline can be considered for scholarships through the ISS, in addition to the scholarship offered by KU.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">The Office of Study Abroad will be hosting an
<b>Information Session</b> on <b>Wednesday, November 1 from 3:00 – 4:00pm in Room 4001, Wescoe Hall</b> to share information on the program and the Pederson scholarship with interested students. Alums of the program, including Ms. Pederson, will be present
to share their experiences at the ISS and answer questions related to the program. While the session is student-centered, we would welcome the participation of faculty and academic advisors who have an interest in learning more about this unique program and
scholarship opportunity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">We would greatly appreciate your assistance in promoting this scholarship opportunity to prospective students and in encouraging them to attend the Info Session!
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Text for email distribution is available below (feel free to modify as necessary). We’d also appreciate mentions on social media or departmental newsletters distributed to students. Please forward
this message to colleagues within your department or elsewhere who may be able to assist in promoting this opportunity to KU students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like additional information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Angela Perryman</i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Director</i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>University of Kansas Office of Study Abroad</i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>1410 Jayhawk Blvd., 108 Lippincott Hall</i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Web: </i><a href="http://www.studyabroad.ku.edu"><i>www.studyabroad.ku.edu</i></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Subject: Spend Your Summer in Norway!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The KU Office of Study Abroad is excited to announce an amazing
<u>scholarship opportunity</u> for undergraduate and graduate students to study abroad in Oslo, Norway during the Summer 2018 term!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With the generous support of Ms. Christine Pederson, KU alumnus and former participant in the International Summer School at the University of Oslo, the Office of Study Abroad will award one,
<b>$5,000 scholarship</b> to a KU undergraduate or graduate student to participate in the International Summer School in summer 2018. This is a significant award, as it covers ALL tuition, room and board expenses associated with participating in the program,
as well as approximately $1,000 toward the cost of international airfare.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://studyabroad.ku.edu/university-oslo-international-summer-school"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The International Summer School at the University of Oslo</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> offers courses in the areas
of Environmental Studies (graduate), Film, History, International Studies, Language Studies (Norwegian), Peace & Conflict Studies (graduate), Political Science, Sociology, and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies. In addition, the program has a unique focus
on the promotion of peace and understanding between people of difference cultures. With more the 600 students from approximately 100 countries participating each year, the Summer School fosters cross-cultural dialogue, comparative studies, and perspective-taking.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Detailed information on the International Summer School, including course descriptions, cultural activities and excursions, housing, and more is available online.
<u>The priority application deadline to the ISS is January 26, 2018</u>. Students who apply by the priority deadline can be considered for scholarships through the ISS, in addition to the scholarship offered by KU.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Office of Study Abroad will be hosting an
<b>Information Session</b> on <b>Wednesday, November 1 from 3:00 – 4:00pm in Room 4001, Wescoe Hall</b> to share information on the program and the Pederson scholarship with interested students. Alums of the program, including Ms. Pederson, will be present
to share their experiences at the ISS and answer student questions related to the program.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Come and learn more about this exciting opportunity to study in Norway!</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">JOIN US!</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">WHAT: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Info Session on the International Summer School at the University of Oslo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">WHEN:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Wednesday, November 1 at 3:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">WHERE:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Room 4001, Wescoe Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">WHY:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Breathtaking scenery, fascinating history and culture, leader in sustainability and welfare – Norway has it all! Plus, there are great scholarship
opportunities to take part in this program!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For more information on the International Summer School at the University of Oslo, visit the Office of Study Abroad in 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to schedule an appointment with David Wiley,
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