November 2008 - Volume 2 Issue 10

CIBERweb Newsletter

Success Story

FDIB to Eastern Europe - University of Florida

"The speakers were very knowledgeable and presented a variety of viewpoints and the factory tours added an 'up close and personal' feel... It is one thing to read about the Kremlin and Red Square, quite another to actually be there."

Dr. Stanley K. Smith - Director, Bureau of Economic and Business Research; Professor, FDIB to Eastern Europe

Featured National Impact Publication

LCT Foreign Languages at CIBER Schools (2006-2010)

Upcoming Activities

Nov 5, 2008 North America Works - University of Kansas
A forum dedicated to driving the North American competitive edge in entrepreneurialism, trade, logistics and the global economy.

Nov 7, 2008 Latin America Business Symposium and Career Workshop, Latin American Business: The Last Ten Years, The Next Ten Years - University of Florida
Seminars, discussion groups and round tables concerning the Latin American Business Environment, past, present and future.

Nov 7, 2008 Applied Economics Seminar: Pedro Vicente - Michigan State University
Economist Pedro Vicente will present research involving vote-buying and violence in Nigeria. A draft paper is available at http://users.ox.ac.uk/~econ0192/violence.pdf.

Nov 11, 2008 3rd International Trade Symposium: Promoting Environmental Sustainability - Michigan State University
In recognition of the urgent need for greater international cooperation on environmental and health issues, a consortium of organizations in the State of Michigan has organized a program designed to promote the development of a new level of cooperation between Michigan and China.

The program will introduce representatives of national and provincial governments, environmentally concerned businesses and universities from China to the broad range of "green" business, research and government sponsored programs which have potential for helping China manage its environmental challenges.

The State of Michigan, under the leadership of Governor Jennifer Granholm, has launched a broad policy initiative to help Michigan industry and universities become global leaders in providing answers to the challenges of climate change. Michigan's century old world class manufacturing expertise is being redesigned to promote the "green economy." Developing mutually beneficial economic relationships with China is a key component of achieving this goal.

Nov 11, 2008 Lecture on the Philosopy of Islamic Banking and Finance - Purdue University
Lecture on the Philosopy of Islamic Banking and Finance by Dr. Muhammad Amin Ali Qattan, Director of Islamic Economics Unit, Centre of Excelence in Management, College of Business Administration, Kuwait University

Nov 12, 2008 Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan - Michigan State University
The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series.

Nov 13, 2008 Rocky Mountain CIBER Network Conference - University of Colorado at Denver
Hosted by Utah State University's Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, co-sponsored by members of the Rocky Mountain CIBER Network and BYU and UCD CIBERs, held in Logan, Utah. The agenda includes CIBER research opportunities and past grants; creating classroom integration: research and teaching, building cases, resources discussion; an update on doing business in the European Union; an international business simulation; and a tour of Autoliv.

Nov 13, 2008 Comparing Patterns of Migrant Transnationalism in Mexico and El Salvador - University of Pennsylvania
Katrina Burgess Associate Professor of International Political Economy Tufts University Comparing Patterns of Migrant Transnationalism in Mexico and El Salvador November 13th, 2008 12:00 noon

Nov 14, 2008 6th Annual Greater China Supply Chain Forum - Michigan State University
The 6th Annual Greater China Supply Chain Forum is organized by The Broad China Business Society (BCBS), a completely student-run organization which aims to promote awareness of the global business environment among students, educators, and professionals. The theme of this year's forum is "Michigan and China, Supply Chain Partners in Environmental Sustainability."

Nov 14, 2008 International Education Summit - The Ohio State University
A summit of educators meeting to explore ways to provide Ohioans with the necessary knowledge, abilities and opportunities to thrive in a global society

Nov 15, 2008 CONTENT AND CONTEXT IN 2ND LANGUAGE TEACHING - University of Pennsylvania
Saturday, November 15 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please join us for a free mini-conference on CONTENT AND CONTEXT IN 2ND LANGUAGE TEACHING. Network with fellow teachers of world languages from local high schools and universities. Enjoy presentations by teachers who are integrating interesting and motivational content, such as business, culture, and city planning, into their language instruction. Co-sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education and the Penn Lauder CIBER Programs Deadline to respond: November 8. Act 48 hours will be awarded for your participation.

Nov 19, 2008 Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon: Dr. David Cole - Michigan State University
Speaker: Dr. David Cole, Chairman, Center for Automotive Research

About CIBERs

The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBERs) were created under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 to increase and promote the nation's capacity for international understanding and economic enterprise. Administered by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI, Part B of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the CIBER program links the manpower and information needs of U.S. business with the international education, language training, and research capacities of universities across the U.S. Thirty-one universities were designated as centers that serve as regional and national resources to business, students, and academics. Together, the CIBERs form a powerful network focused on improving American competitiveness and providing comprehensive service and programs that help U.S. business succeed in global markets. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list.

November 2008 - Volume 2 Issue 10