New International Studies Major
20 October 2009
Ambrose is very pleased to announce the new International Studies major. The International Studies major offers multidisciplinary course work designed for students who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of international and cross-cultural affairs. The large number of courses in Political Science, History, Foreign Language, Theology, Philosophy, and Women’s Studies makes it possible for International Studies majors to complete a second major or a minor in these and other departments.
International Studies majors will develop intellectually through the program’s interdisciplinary nature, rigorous language requirement, and research dimensions. The introductory and various international relations courses are designed to provide a fundamental basis of understanding human behavior. In addition, the study abroad component will also push students to move outside of their social and residential comfort zones and to compare their spirituality and ethics to others. For more information please visit http://web.sau.edu/internationalstudies.
Celebrate United Nations Day
15 October 2009
The Ambrose Model United Nations Society celebrates United Nations Day on Oct 22nd at 7:00pm in the Gottlieb Lounge, Rogalski Center. United Nations Day is in recognition of the founding of the of the UN in 1945. Everyone is welcome to celebrate internationalism by tasting various international dishes. For more information, please contact Duk Kim.
Learn more about the UN, the United States of America Model UN, and Ambrose's Model UN activities.
New Meditation Practice on Campus
29 September 2009
Join the Ambrose Community in a new meditation
practice to support our campus and your personal
wellness. The benefits of regular meditation include
stress reduction, strengthening the immune system, as well as
improved concentration and memory.
No cost. Learn more about meditation.
Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:00 PM
14 October to 2 December
Ambrose Hall: Lewis Board Room, 3rd floor
Lead by the Venerable Somnieng Hoeurn
Fall 2009 International Student Statistics
27 September 2009
Each academic semester Ambrose counts on the 20th day, the official number of students for the term. The number of non-immigrant students and scholars is as follows. 9 # of J-1 Visa Holders 18 # of F-1 Visa Holders 1 # of Other Non-Immigrant Visa Holders 6 Graduates 7 Undergraduates 8 Non-degree 7 Alumni (on SAU visa) 11 Female 15 Male 12 Live on-campus 16 Live off-campus 21 # of Countries Represented Argentina, Australia, Botswana, Cambodia, Canada, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Croatia, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Lithuania, Israel, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Zambia To learn more about where and what international students study in the US, view the IIE Open Doors Report. For more information about the economic impact of international student study in the US, view NAFSA's Economic Impact Statements.
The Mystical Arts of Tibet—culture, art, dance music, faith
14 September 2009
Over the week see the ritual creation and destruction of a sand mandala in our campus library and a performance of Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing in Galvin Friday night. They performed with Paul Simon, Philip Glass, the Beastie Boys, Sheryl Crow, and the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart. They sold out Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. The Tibetan Lamas from Drepung Loseling Monastery are in residency at SAU from September 15 – 19. Learn more and don’t miss out!
Awarding Hildegard Goss Mayr for Dedication to Peacemaking
4 September 2009
Join campus for the awarding of the 2009 Pacem in Terris, Peace and Freedom Award presented to Hildegard Goss Mayr on 20 September at 3pm in the Christ the King Chapel, St Ambrose University. This award was previously awarded to Martin Luther King, Jr., R. Sargent Shriver, Mother Teresa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Cesar Chavez, Lech Walesa and many others.
Hildegard Goss Mayr is a leading world expert on non-violence and the honorary president of International Fellowship of Reconciliation, the world’s oldest organization dedicated to non-violent resistance. For more than 52 years, Hildegard Goss-Mayr has been teaching nonviolent resistance against injustice and repression and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize twice.
Learn more by joining us on 20 September, reading Marked for Life: The Story of Hildegard Goss-Mayr, by Richard Deats, or check out International Fellowship of Reconciliation on the web.
The Pacem in Terris Freedom Award was created in 1964 by the Davenport Catholic Interracial Council. It is presented by the Diocese to honor a person for their achievements in peace and justice, not only in their country but in the world.
Public Bus Now Free in Davenport and Illinois with Ambrose ID
18 August 2009
Students, staff and faculty can now ride the Davenport CitiBus and the Illinois Metro system for FREE when they show their Ambrose ID --- AND, as part of the cooperative agreements; the Ambrose ID allows for free transfer transit into Bettendorf. The only cost is if your trip starts in the city of Bettendorf.
Davenport bus routes 2, 10, and 15 all connect with campus at the SAU hub on the corner of Gaines and Locust. You may catch CitiBus routes 4 and 11 anywhere along Harrison St. – just be sure to be on the campus side of the street and give the driver a wave when you see the bus. Route 7 will take you across Centennial Bridge to the CitiBus/Metro connection point in The District in Rock Island.
New SKYPE Stations Enable Ambrosians to Connect with the World
18 August 2009
Thanks to the introduction of SKYPE stations on campus, Ambrosians can now inexpensively stay in touch with family and friends around the world.
The SKYPE computer stations include a webcam and microphone enabling callers to chat face-to-face using a computer instead of a phone. Students, staff and faculty can make inexpensive SKYPE calls to any phone or FREE calls to another computer. Check out a Library SKYPE enabled laptop, webcam and microphone for use in the Library building. Learn more about using SKYPE by visiting http://www.skype.com.
Originally envisioned as a means for international students to communicate with friends and family back home, the idea was expanded to serve the needs of the greater campus community. Thank you to the Library, Residence Life and Information Technology for making this project possible.
Fall 2009 International Visitors
17 July 2009
International Student Services welcomes 10 new non-immigrant students and one visiting faculty member to campus this fall. The countries new and returning non-immigrants will represent on campus are: Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Israel, Lithuania, Nigeria, Russia, Singapore, Tanzania, United Kingdom, and Zambia.
Bringing international visitors to campus adds a valuable component to our educational environment, honors the Ambrose core value of diversity, and helps prepare our graduates to be more culturally competent.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our Fall 2009 international visitors.
Money Raised for Rwanda
6 July 2009
The community reached out to Rwandan genocide survivors this spring by donating to the One Dollar Campaign. The campaign is a Rwandan Government initiative to remember the 1 million victims of the 100 day genocide in 1994.
Ambrose raised $264 in donations and proceeds from “A Saturday in Rwanda” hosted by Global Awareness Consulting at the New Ventures Center in downtown Davenport. Ambrose graduate student, Victor Hakiba, was the key presenter at this event.
Contributions to the One Dollar Campaign will fund construction of housing for orphans of the genocide.
The Center for International Education, Victor Hakiba, and Global Awareness Consulting would like to sincerely thank the community for their supporting this global initiative to improve the lives of those touched by genocide in Rwanda.
Victor Hakiba Awarded Graduate Student of the Year
30 April 2009
Victor Hakiba was awarded the 2008-09 Graduate Student of the Year. Victor was nominated and selected out of the 872 graduate students attending St. Ambrose. Finishing his second graduate degree at St. Ambrose, Victor is a role model in his community service, scholarship and leadership.
Home Country: Rwanda Undergraduate: Business Graduate: MBA and Accounting Languages: French, English, Swahili, Kinyarwanda and LingalaThis award was previously awarded to Hagit Biton (2006-07) and Daniela Martinez (2007-08). This is the third consecutive year that an international student has won this award presented by the Graduate Student Government Association.
Congratulations Victor!