The Japan Information Center is pleased to announce that applications for the 2022 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program are now available.
The information session on Tuesday, October 26th has been arranged just for ALC students interested in applying to JET. If you are unable to attend but want to ask questions, please send them in advance to: rweiss@wisc.edu.
Applications are completed entirely online and can be found here: https://www.jetapplication.com/. The deadline is Friday, November 12, 2021.
There will be three Virtual JET Program Information Sessions on Zoom for all prospective applicants on:
Friday, October 29: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Register here)
During the Information Sessions, the JET Program Coordinators and JET Alumni will discuss living and working in Japan as a JET, as well as how to be a successful applicant.
Retirement Celebration for Professor Hongming Zhang
Friday, December 10th
4:00-5:30 pm
Location: TBC (in-person on campus)
After distinguished service of more than 26 years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Professor Hongming Zhang will retire from ALC in January, 2022. Prof. Zhang will assume a new position at the Macau University of Sciences & Technology (MUST) as Dean of the University International College and the Director of its Educational Development Center. We will miss Prof. Zhang’s contributions to our community, but we are also excited for him to be moving onto such a prestigious new position.
Mondays 4-6 PM CST
Rm. 1418 Van Hise Hall - or Zoom
Meeting ID: 97881685838 | Passcode: 343688
For more info and for grad students interested in working on the grad council, contact Teresa Gortz: goertz2@wisc.edu
The ALC Leadership and Chinese faculty invite you to participate in an upcoming Town Hall meeting. The focus of the conversation will be on the future of the Chinese Graduate Studies program. We are aware that the recent news of Professor Zhang's retirement, on top of Professor Nienhauser's departure have left students -- especially those in the Chinese literature and culture, and linguistics programs -- with a lot of questions and possible concerns. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and ask questions to the faculty. We welcome students from all ALC graduate programs to join us.
Sincerely,
John Dunne, Department Chair
Junko Mori, Director of Graduate Studies
Weihua Zhu, Associate Professor, Chinese Linguistics
Anatoly Detwyler, Assistant Professor, Chinese Literature & Culture
Africa Resource Fair | THURSDAY, 10/28, NOON TO 1:30 PM
Hosted by African Cultural Studies, join us at 1418 Van Hise
If you have an interest in Peace Corps and service in Africa, don’t miss this event! Please note that our usual Thursday 11am-2pm Advising session has been changed to noon to 1:30, in person only at this event. Bring your questions, resume and motivation statement for advice!
School of Nursing Career Fair WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 3-6PM Signe Skott Cooper Hall, Rm 1100
Decisions about a Nursing career are challenging. The program is intensive, and the NCLEX needs to be taken soon after graduation, then real-world work begins. Is there room for Peace Corps? Are there nursing careers in Peace Corps? What does work in the Health sector look like? Answers to these questions and more will help you inspire you toward your career goals.
International Internship Program International Internship Program has virtual spring internship opportunities still open for applications. The deadline to apply is November 7.
Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC): Social Media Assistant
The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC), a research center of the OVCRGE, is looking to hire a driven, curious student to help run our social media accounts. The student will get to develop and share content about WIPAC as well as our biggest experiment, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, which has over 25,000 followers across all platforms. Typical posts include content about life at the South Pole (where IceCube is located!), cutting-edge results in astroparticle physics and neutrino astronomy, and much more.
The ideal candidate will have a background in social media, strategic communications, marketing, or public relations. More importantly, we are looking for someone with curiosity who is excited to learn more about science and physics. This would be an excellent opportunity for a student who is interested in science communication.
Asian American Studies - Assistant Professor California State University, Fresno. College of Social Science, Department of Anthropology
Status: Tenure Track
Start Date: Fall 2022 (August 2022)
Deadline:November 19, 2021 Contact ALC or Jenny Banh (Search Chair)for more Info
Assistant Professor in Anthropology & International Studies UW-Madison
Status: Tenure Track
Deadline: November 15, 2021 More Informationhere
Campus Happenings
UHS will be adding more dates before their campaign wraps up in the next two weeks. Flu shots help reduce the transmission of the virus. Flu shots are at no cost, and having a highly immunized population prevents the flu from spreading as fast.
Remaining flu shot clinics: Wednesday, October 27 – Nielsen Tennis Stadium
Monday, November 1 – University Club
Tuesday, November 2 – University Club
To send items for the next ALC e-news please email: Rachel Weiss Undergraduate Advisor and Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Asian Languages & Cultures
(608) 890-0138 E-mail: rweiss@wisc.edu
