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Jan 22, 2010

Study Abroad Programs

Study Abroad opportunities are key tools in our mission to develop the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society. As Mark Twain famously said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” We are fortunate to have faculty and staff well connected to global industries and international cultures who willingly share their expertise.

Students have a fantastic range of study abroad experiences from which to choose. In 2010 we are offering coursework in China, Japan, Romania, Switzerland, Asia, Europe, London and Paris. Each experience is designed to maximize learning opportunities for our students, and make the most of their time in the country of their choice.

Associate Professors Jennifer Luzar and Jill Ouellette have teamed up to offer a London/Paris Fashion and Theatre experience. Scheduled for December 2010, anticipated highlights of this trip include the Tower of London, National Art Gallery, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, backstage tour of the famous Drury Lane Theatre, The Victoria and Albert Museum’s world-renowned historic costume collection, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace’s Royal Family Collection (including many of Diana, Princess of Wales’ gowns), Harrods and The British Museum and National Gallery. In Paris, visits begin with a tour of the city including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower; and shopping along many of the famous, most fashionable streets with visits to stores such as Channel, St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Printemps, and Gallery Lafayette. Days at the Louvre and Versailles round off the trip. The topic of Historic Costume is studied extensively prior to the excursion and the students have assignments during the trip. They have a perfect opportunity to also exercise their European history and visual merchandising knowledge, textiles and design terminology, French language skills, and to learn about the cultures firsthand. A major research paper is submitted and their knowledge is tested by taking a cumulative examination after returning home.

From May 23 through June 5, Assistant Professor Mariana Grigoras leads a trip to Romania–European Customs and Culture. Students will enjoy breathtaking vistas, visit villages and cities, tour museums and castles, and learn about the contrasts between the formerly centralized economy and Communist rule of Romania – a country that, since 1989, is struggling with the transition to a free-market economy. Students will learn about economics, entrepreneurship, the culture of a southern Eastern European country, the value of a free-market economy compared with the Communist command economy, and will experience firsthand the legacy of Communism and the struggle of Romania to overcome that legacy. Students are also exposed to the history of the country with emphasis on who was the real Count Dracula.

European Hospitality and Event Management will be led by Associate Professor Karla Spaeth, with travel to Switzerland May 30 – June 13, 2010. This course is geared toward students in the ESPM and HRRM majors and focuses on event and facility management. Students will receive an overview of activities involved in creating special events and managing entertainment productions. They will also view a variety of facilities and venues. Outcomes of this experience are the ability to Identify, describe, and critique the major facility and event marketing and management strategies in the sport and entertainment industry abroad; identify various elements of Swiss culture, customs, and traditions and how they relate to sport and entertainment globally; demonstrate an understanding of foreign government policies as they relate to event marketing and management; and grasp ethical considerations in international event management.

Director of International Education Mamiko Reeves will lead students to Encounter Japan in May. This course is an experiential introduction to Japan where students will experience cross-cultural interaction and learn the basics of Japanese language, history, culture, and current business practices and economic trends. Planned activities include business visits to the XIV resort hotel management company; Shimada Seishakusho, a leading manufacturing company for writing instruments; and possibly Sony Corporation. Students will also have an opportunity to meet and interact with the Chairman of Dow Corning Asia to learn about the collaborative efforts in establishing a foreign-based company in Japan. Culturally, students will explore temples and shrines in the ancient capital of Kyoto, tour the Peace Park and museum in Hiroshima, and visit the Imperial Palace and other sites in Tokyo. Academic focus will be on applying knowledge and developing cross-cultural skills to deepen students’ understandings and experiences of Japan.

For over 30 years, hundreds of Northwood University students have participated in the fall Term in Europe (TIE) program. The objective of the TIE program is to give Northwood University students from all campuses, and some guest students, the opportunity to study in Europe in a "built-for-Northwood” program which includes rigorous academic study and immersion in European cultures. Although the 2010 plans are not finalized, typically Term in Europe program sites are as varied as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Mont St. Michel, the Normandy invasion sites of World War II, Versailles, a diamond business in Antwerp, the Anne Frank House, the Hague, Van Gogh Museum, Heineken Brewery, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Valley Cruise, Volkswagen Autostadt, Berlin Wall, BMW Welt, Olympic Park-Munich, Dachau concentration camp, Vienna Opera House, Swiss vineyards and wineries, the Duomo of Florence, the Roman Coliseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and Italian glass factories. The program is a mix of history, art, architecture, culture, and business, with free travel periods when students are able to explore Europe on their own. Professor Michael Tuttle, leader of TIE, has traveled extensively throughout Europe and also to all seven continents.

Issues in European Advertising and Marketing will be led by Associate Professor James Cleary and Michigan Director of Excel Alisha Beckrow. Students will travel to France and the United Kingdom to attend presentations at advertising and marketing agencies. Students will also have the opportunity to tour sites in Paris and London and to use these two great cities as a living laboratory of advertising and marketing.

The tenth annual Term in Asia (TIA) 2010 will take place June 21 through July 28, 2010. Part of the benefit of participating in Term in Asia is to help students better understand the impact of different cultures and business environments on international trade. Southeast Asia offers bustling cities, tiny villages, jungles, rain forests, deluxe resorts, religious temples, and some remarkable travel and cultural experiences. Ancient cultural artifacts and traditions mingle with modern life and urban areas. In addition, many of our international students are of Asian descent and Northwood University has developed an ongoing relationship with several colleges in Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. For over five years, Northwood University has also maintained an office in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Asia also represents an enormous market for global business, and many countries in Southeast Asia are important economic partners of the United States as hundreds of U.S. based companies have an active presence in the region. Travel to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Hawaii is part of the program led by Robert Harris, Associate Professor and Chair of Communications on our Texas campus.

The China Mini-Session will be held at our partner college, Jiangnan University-Lambton College (JU-LC) campus in Wuxi, China. Tentative dates are May 21 through June 2. PHL 401, Philosophy of American Enterprise, a course requirement for students attending JU-LC in Wuxi, will be taught during this trip. Eligible students will be able to participate as course facilitators. Students can earn four hours of credit in a Directed Study course. Texas Campus’ Faculty and Director of Career Services, Terry Silva, and Ken Wang, Assistant Professor on the Michigan Campus, will lead this trip. In addition to experiencing the Philosophy of American Enterprise being taught in communist China, the students additionally enjoy visiting Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing.

Regardless of the Study Abroad experience chosen, when students return to campus, they are unanimous in their praise for these life changing adventures:

“This trip really did change us. From our views of the world to the views of ourselves. We come home as different people.”
“This trip has opened my eyes! The memories from this trip will never leave my heart!”
“I probably would have never visited Romania on my own but because of this program I have. It was extremely informative…”
“The most positive part of this program was having the opportunity to meet with the business people and students of Romania and hearing what they had to say about their country and history. That kind of firsthand knowledge has more impact than reading a textbook or hearing a lecture.”

Northwood University’s global engagement is not limited to travel alone. Our Code of Ethics charges us to be accountable for the care and welfare of others. Taking this to heart across our system, students, faculty, and staff responded to the tragedy in Haiti. Our Texas campus is conducting a donation effort with a “Hearts for Haiti” theme where individuals will be given a “heart” for every dollar donated. “Hearts” will be placed around the walls during the relief effort period ending January 29. In an initiative led by Senior Director of Student Life Adair Kaestner, Assistant Dean of Student Services Kellie Blaggie, and Haitian student Juvens Francois, our Florida campus is in the process of collecting bottled water, baby food, blankets and clothing. Juvens responded to a call from NBC and was able to passionately share his story with viewers throughout southeast Florida and relay the urgency for immediate response. And our Michigan campus will support the victims of the Haitian earthquake by collecting contributions now through January 29. Drop boxes are located around campus, and donations will be collected at athletic events this weekend. At the end of the month, all donations will be delivered to the American Red Cross in Midland.

Northwood University places high value on ethics, integrity, and responsibility. On our campuses or wherever we are in the world, together we can make a difference.

Have a great weekend!

Keith A. Pretty, J.D.
President and CEO
Northwood University
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, MI 48640
989.837.4203 (phone)
989.832.9590 (fax)

pretty@northwood.edu

Jan 22, 2010
	Study Abroad Programs Study Abroad opportunities are key tools in our mission to develop the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society. As Mark Twain famously said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” We are fortunate to have faculty and staff well connected to global industries and international cultures who willingly share their expertise. Students have a fantastic range of study abroad experiences from which to choose. In 2010 we are offering coursework in China, Japan, Romania, Switzerland, Asia, Europe, London and Paris. Each experience is designed to maximize learning opportunities for our students, and make the most of their time in the country of their choice. Associate Professors Jennifer Luzar and Jill Ouellette have teamed up to offer a London/Paris Fashion and Theatre experience. Scheduled for December 2010, anticipated highlights of this trip include the Tower of London, National Art Gallery, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, backstage tour of the famous Drury Lane Theatre, The Victoria and Albert Museum’s world-renowned historic costume collection, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace’s Royal Family Collection (including many of Diana, Princess of Wales’ gowns), Harrods and The British Museum and National Gallery. In Paris, visits begin with a tour of the city including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower; and shopping along many of the famous, most fashionable streets with visits to stores such as Channel, St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Printemps, and Gallery Lafayette. Days at the Louvre and Versailles round off the trip. The topic of Historic Costume is studied extensively prior to the excursion and the students have assignments during the trip. They have a perfect opportunity to also exercise their European history and visual merchandising knowledge, textiles and design terminology, French language skills, and to learn about the cultures firsthand. A major research paper is submitted and their knowledge is tested by taking a cumulative examination after returning home. From May 23 through June 5, Assistant Professor Mariana Grigoras leads a trip to Romania–European Customs and Culture. Students will enjoy breathtaking vistas, visit villages and cities, tour museums and castles, and learn about the contrasts between the formerly centralized economy and Communist rule of Romania – a country that, since 1989, is struggling with the transition to a free-market economy. Students will learn about economics, entrepreneurship, the culture of a southern Eastern European country, the value of a free-market economy compared with the Communist command economy, and will experience firsthand the legacy of Communism and the struggle of Romania to overcome that legacy. Students are also exposed to the history of the country with emphasis on who was the real Count Dracula. European Hospitality and Event Management will be led by Associate Professor Karla Spaeth, with travel to Switzerland May 30 – June 13, 2010. This course is geared toward students in the ESPM and HRRM majors and focuses on event and facility management. Students will receive an overview of activities involved in creating special events and managing entertainment productions. They will also view a variety of facilities and venues. Outcomes of this experience are the ability to Identify, describe, and critique the major facility and event marketing and management strategies in the sport and entertainment industry abroad; identify various elements of Swiss culture, customs, and traditions and how they relate to sport and entertainment globally; demonstrate an understanding of foreign government policies as they relate to event marketing and management; and grasp ethical considerations in international event management. Director of International Education Mamiko Reeves will lead students to Encounter Japan in May. This course is an experiential introduction to Japan where students will experience cross-cultural interaction and learn the basics of Japanese language, history, culture, and current business practices and economic trends. Planned activities include business visits to the XIV resort hotel management company; Shimada Seishakusho, a leading manufacturing company for writing instruments; and possibly Sony Corporation. Students will also have an opportunity to meet and interact with the Chairman of Dow Corning Asia to learn about the collaborative efforts in establishing a foreign-based company in Japan. Culturally, students will explore temples and shrines in the ancient capital of Kyoto, tour the Peace Park and museum in Hiroshima, and visit the Imperial Palace and other sites in Tokyo. Academic focus will be on applying knowledge and developing cross-cultural skills to deepen students’ understandings and experiences of Japan. For over 30 years, hundreds of Northwood University students have participated in the fall Term in Europe (TIE) program. The objective of the TIE program is to give Northwood University students from all campuses, and some guest students, the opportunity to study in Europe in a "built-for-Northwood” program which includes rigorous academic study and immersion in European cultures. Although the 2010 plans are not finalized, typically Term in Europe program sites are as varied as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Mont St. Michel, the Normandy invasion sites of World War II, Versailles, a diamond business in Antwerp, the Anne Frank House, the Hague, Van Gogh Museum, Heineken Brewery, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Valley Cruise, Volkswagen Autostadt, Berlin Wall, BMW Welt, Olympic Park-Munich, Dachau concentration camp, Vienna Opera House, Swiss vineyards and wineries, the Duomo of Florence, the Roman Coliseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and Italian glass factories. The program is a mix of history, art, architecture, culture, and business, with free travel periods when students are able to explore Europe on their own. Professor Michael Tuttle, leader of TIE, has traveled extensively throughout Europe and also to all seven continents. Issues in European Advertising and Marketing will be led by Associate Professor James Cleary and Michigan Director of Excel Alisha Beckrow. Students will travel to France and the United Kingdom to attend presentations at advertising and marketing agencies. Students will also have the opportunity to tour sites in Paris and London and to use these two great cities as a living laboratory of advertising and marketing. The tenth annual Term in Asia (TIA) 2010 will take place June 21 through July 28, 2010. Part of the benefit of participating in Term in Asia is to help students better understand the impact of different cultures and business environments on international trade. Southeast Asia offers bustling cities, tiny villages, jungles, rain forests, deluxe resorts, religious temples, and some remarkable travel and cultural experiences. Ancient cultural artifacts and traditions mingle with modern life and urban areas. In addition, many of our international students are of Asian descent and Northwood University has developed an ongoing relationship with several colleges in Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. For over five years, Northwood University has also maintained an office in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Asia also represents an enormous market for global business, and many countries in Southeast Asia are important economic partners of the United States as hundreds of U.S. based companies have an active presence in the region. Travel to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Hawaii is part of the program led by Robert Harris, Associate Professor and Chair of Communications on our Texas campus. The China Mini-Session will be held at our partner college, Jiangnan University-Lambton College (JU-LC) campus in Wuxi, China. Tentative dates are May 21 through June 2. PHL 401, Philosophy of American Enterprise, a course requirement for students attending JU-LC in Wuxi, will be taught during this trip. Eligible students will be able to participate as course facilitators. Students can earn four hours of credit in a Directed Study course. Texas Campus’ Faculty and Director of Career Services, Terry Silva, and Ken Wang, Assistant Professor on the Michigan Campus, will lead this trip. In addition to experiencing the Philosophy of American Enterprise being taught in communist China, the students additionally enjoy visiting Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing. Regardless of the Study Abroad experience chosen, when students return to campus, they are unanimous in their praise for these life changing adventures: “This trip really did change us. From our views of the world to the views of ourselves. We come home as different people.” “This trip has opened my eyes! The memories from this trip will never leave my heart!” “I probably would have never visited Romania on my own but because of this program I have. It was extremely informative…” “The most positive part of this program was having the opportunity to meet with the business people and students of Romania and hearing what they had to say about their country and history. That kind of firsthand knowledge has more impact than reading a textbook or hearing a lecture.” Northwood University’s global engagement is not limited to travel alone. Our Code of Ethics charges us to be accountable for the care and welfare of others. Taking this to heart across our system, students, faculty, and staff responded to the tragedy in Haiti. Our Texas campus is conducting a donation effort with a “Hearts for Haiti” theme where individuals will be given a “heart” for every dollar donated. “Hearts” will be placed around the walls during the relief effort period ending January 29. In an initiative led by Senior Director of Student Life Adair Kaestner, Assistant Dean of Student Services Kellie Blaggie, and Haitian student Juvens Francois, our Florida campus is in the process of collecting bottled water, baby food, blankets and clothing. Juvens responded to a call from NBC and was able to passionately share his story with viewers throughout southeast Florida and relay the urgency for immediate response. And our Michigan campus will support the victims of the Haitian earthquake by collecting contributions now through January 29. Drop boxes are located around campus, and donations will be collected at athletic events this weekend. At the end of the month, all donations will be delivered to the American Red Cross in Midland. Northwood University places high value on ethics, integrity, and responsibility. On our campuses or wherever we are in the world, together we can make a difference. Have a great weekend! Keith A. Pretty, J.D. President and CEO Northwood University 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640 989.837.4203 (phone) 989.832.9590 (fax) pretty@northwood.edu