Title: Diversity in Action: Empowerment for Everyone 

Lecturer: Dr. Yun-Oh Whang (Director of Corporate Relations, National Consortium for Academics and Sports, Orlando, FL & Assistant Professor of Marketing,  John H. Sykes College of Business, University of Tampa)

Date: March 6^th, 2012

Time: 2:00 – 3:15pm

Venue: Black Box Theatre

(Refreshments will be provided in President’s Circle Room)

A brief summary of the talk:

Diversity has become an integral part of American corporations since the globalization of the marketplace and workplace.  To compete in the diverse markets, the knowledge and understanding of diversity is a necessity for long-term success of both companies and individuals.  It is why companies often limit their on-campus recruiting effort to only colleges and universities with diverse student population.  Companies value employees who are ready to take on the challenges in the global market and manage a diverse workforce.  In other words, diversity is not simply a moral issue.  It is a practical issue as well. 

The lecture will touch upon three key questions on diversity to help students/faculty/administrators understand the role of diversity in education, job search, and career planning.

-     What does diversity have anything to do with me?

-     What is the cause of the common problems?

-     What can/should I do?

The focus is going to be on preparing the students for the new challenges in the corporate world, and how the Centenary College community can help them achieve diversity readiness. 

• Date: March 11^th, 2012

• Time: 3:30 pm to 5:oo pm 

• We will be marching on Main street of Hackettstown with traditional costumes on and hold international flags. 

• Get a free special T-shirt 

Contact at 

Ms. Hye-Jin "Jean" Lee

Administrative Manager of International Student Affairs

Tel: (908) 852-1400 ext. 2267, 

Email: leeh01@centenarycollege.edu

The Academy is comprised of three major training events, and assorted written research projects, all under the guidance and tutelage of an experienced mentor/coach.  Each year the Academy accepts a limited number of applicants; therefore, the selection process is rigorous and highly competitive.

Lee is originally from Seoul, Korea.  She graduated from Centenary College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, and from Ewha Womans University, Seoul, in 2009 with a Master’s Degree in International Studies.  She began working in her present position in November 2009.

“NAFSA’s Academy is the premier training program for individuals working in the international area,” says Dr. Joseph P. Linskey, Dean of the School of International Programs at Centenary College.  “Ms. Lee is a truly deserving candidate and Centenary is very pleased that she has been accepted for participation in this year’s training academy.”

With nearly 10,000 members worldwide, NAFSA is the world’s largest nonprofit professional association dedicated to international education.  NAFSA’s focus is on establishing mutual understanding among nations, preparing the next generation with vital cross-cultural and global skills, and creating the conditions for a more peaceful world.

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.

Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County). The College’s School of Professional Studies Program offers accelerated degree completion programs in Parsippany, with an additional facility in Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.
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International Education Week 2011: Encountering with Different Cultures!

Date: November 14^th – November 17^th

Time: 12:00-1:30PM & 5:00-6:30PM

Venue: The David & Carol Lackland Center

*Expose yourself to traditions

 1. Traditional costumes Exploring traditional costumes from different countries

; You will find our international students in different countries’ traditional costumes. You can take photos with them as well

 2.  Your name written in different languages

; This is a calligraphy booth. Our international students are going to write American names in three different languages such as Chinese, Japanese and Korean.                                                                                       

*Expose yourself to other pop-culture

1.  What’s New in the other side of America

; There are several booths of different countries. International students will be introducing their countries’ new cultures such as pop songs, dramas, movies etc.

2.  What do people Eat in the other side of America

; This is a booth you can learn about different food. International students will explain about famous food, ingredients, and seasonings.

* International gift shop: Hot item!! – ISO’s Special T-Shirts & Hoodies

; There are special designed T-shirts and Hoddies. The shirts have “Centenary College” in ten different languages. 

Disney College Recruitment Program Information Session

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

•Time: 2:00pm

•Venue: SAC

Start building your resume and preparing for your future career. The Disney College Program gives you the opportunity to take college-level courses for credit, network with Disney leaders, audition for entertainment roles and enhance your marketability in today’s job market. As a participant, you’ll enjoy a social, multicultural environment with 24-hour secured housing and admission to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. This paid program is open to all majors.

Her first show is a group show that she will participate in with fellow alumni from the College of Fine Arts, Ewha Woman’s University in Korea.  The group, Nokemee, have been participating in annual group shows in the New York area for several years.  Nokemee will be at the Maum Gallery in New York City from October 24, 2011, to November 5, 2011. 

In late November, one of Professor Yoo’s work will be featured at the Art En Capital, Comparaison 2011 show at the Grand Palais Gallery, Champs Elysees, Paris, from November 23, 2011, to November 28, 2011. 

Professor Yoo will feature her oil painting 인연/Affinity at both exhibitions.

“We are very excited for Professor Yoo and her accomplishments,” says Carl Wallnau, Associate Professor of Theatre and Chair of the Communication and Fine Arts Department.  “She is extremely creative and we are thrilled the world is going to be able to see her work.”

Professor Yoo has been a member of the faculty and the Associate Director of the Office of International Programs since 1996. 

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.

Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County). Centenary Adult and Professional Programs offer accelerated degree completion programs in Parsippany, with an additional facility in Iselin, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.

Marilee Pierce Dunker, World Vision Advocate, will conduct a presentation about globalization focusing on the critical areas of our world right now.  The presentation will be held at 10 a.m. October 25, 2011 in the George H. Whitney Chapel.

The daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce, Dunker is a dedicated advocate for women and children around the world.  She describes her motivation as “the simple heart of a mom combined with a passion to see suffering eased.”

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

World Vision serves close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries around the world. The organization also serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

With experience as an author, speaker and radio personality, Dunker rediscovered World Vision in 2001 --- and uncovered a passion for the ministry her father had begun five decades earlier.

“I am so pleased that Marilee Pierce Dunker will be sharing her expertise with the Centenary community and beyond,” says Dr. Joseph P. Linskey, Dean of International Programs at Centenary College.  “Her insight should be inspirational and fits in well with the goal of the Global Lecture Series that was established at Centenary three years ago.”

This series was developed as a result of the fact that social, political and economic systems of different nations have become more interdependent and exchanges have become central to global solutions.  Centenary College students are required to be prepared for cross-cultural communication by being interconnected through international opportunities. 

For more information, please call Hye-Jin Lee, Administrative Manager of International Student Affairs at Centenary College, at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2267, or e-mail leeh01@centenarycollege.edu.

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.

Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County). Centenary College’s Adult and Professional Programs offer accelerated degree completion programs in Parsippany, with an additional facility in Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.

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Office of International Programs Presents the 3rd Global Lecture Series:

Congratulations!

New International Student Organization (ISO) Representatives for 2011-2012

President: Jeemin Lee (S. Korea)

Vice President: Junping Zhou (China)

Secretary: Yunjin Choi (S. Korea)

Dormitory Representatives:

Ithrana Lawrence (Malaysia),

Hyeonjeong Jeong (S. Korea), 

Hyoeun Rim (S. Korea)

Commuter  Representatives:

Motoaki Hagiwara (Japan),

Beibei Jiang (China)

Overview: Centenary College Summer Culture & Language Program is a six-week, intensive/comprehensive language program enabling international participants (college level students) to experience American college life as well as American Culture.

Commitment Dates for SCLP 2011 are June 27th-August 20th. Salary is $2,000(IRA), plus FREE apartment and meals. You will accompany students on weekend trips to New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington D.C. You will be eligible for up to eight internship credits for your participation (internship participation is NOT mandatory).    If you have any question, please contact at leeh01@centenarycollege.edu.

Intercultural Resident Assistants (IRA)

Intercultural Resident Assistants (IRA) are responsible for working closely with Director of SCLP to ensure that program runs smoothly and effectively by assisting the daily activities and weekend field trips of SCLP and providing direct involvement in its group. Each IRA is also responsible for playing a key role in building and maintaining “community” throughout SCLP by overseeing both formal and informal activities that will promote international community development. Intercultural Residential Assistants must be Centenary undergraduate/graduate students and should have experience carrying out the following:

•  Enforcement of program rules and policies

•  Handle crisis management within the international residence hall

•  Provide support for the international residents by assisting students to adjust to American culture

•  Responsible for the security and safety of the residents

•  Administrative assignments (attending staff meetings, completing reports, etc.)

Eligibility and Requirements

SCLP employees are highly selective and will be awarded to students who have the potential to be excellent intercultural travelers and community organizers. Preference will be given to students who are involved in extra-curricular activities and who have prior experience organizing international community programs. Applicants must meet the following program requirements to be considered for an employee:

(Intercultural Resident Assistant)

•  GPA of 3.00 or higher

•  Be a sophomore, junior, senior

•  Commit to an 8-day training session on campus held from June 27-July 4, 2011.

•  Commit to working for 6 weeks on our summer program, which runs from July 5 to August 20, 2011.

•  IRAs may NOT hold any other employment during the period of time and may NOT enroll in any summer session II classes

Internship Details

SCLP will assist students who desire help in securing internship course credit (8 internship credits). If you have any questions, please contact Trish Mahaffey at mahaffeyp@centenarycollege.edu or 908-852-1400 ext.2147.

Applying

Interested students should complete the application form (You can pick it up from Smith Hall Rm #118 or request it through email, leeh01@centenarycollege.edu) and submit it with a copy of their RESUME, one TRANSCRIPT  to the SCLP Director’s office (Smith Hall Rm #118) no later than March 10^th, 2011. Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in managing and caring, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity.

Tuesday, March 1^st at 11:30-1:30 in the Cafeteria Lobby

Visit displays and speak with volunteers!

Please contact mahaffeyp@centenarycollege.edu with any questions.

Special Lecture by Ms. Vivian Lee, Anchor-Videojournalist(2/15/11)

•Date & Time: Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 at 11AM

•Venue: The Edith Bolte Kutz '42 Theater (BlackBox), The David and Carol Lackland Center 

James Patterson
VPAA

You are cordially invited to attend “The Music Night with Hackettstown Community Band”. Having the Hackettstown Community on our beautiful campus and your welcome presence will be truly appreciated. Please join us in sharing this stellar display of musical friendship with one another.

Date: Nov. 18^th, 2010 7PM

Venue: George H. Whitney Chapel

* Light refreshment(International Dessert) will be provided after the concert

Monday, October 18, 2010

2:00pm

Ferry 11

Start building your resume and preparing for your future career. The Disney College Program gives you the opportunity to take college-level courses for credit, network with Disney leaders, audition for entertainment roles and enhance your marketability in today’s job market. As a participant, you’ll enjoy a social, multicultural environment with 24-hour secured housing and admission to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. This paid program is open to all majors and college levels.

For this 2010-2011 academic year, international students gathered and elected their representatives on September 22, 2010. The Office of International Programs (OIP) would like to proudly introduce the new ISO representatives to the entire Centenary community. We, the Office of International Programs, truly believe that the ISO representatives this year will make a difference and bring a wind of diversity to our campus.  We also believe that the faculty’s/staff’s support help them function to the greatest extent and strive to play a part as the ultimate communication channel between international students and Americans.