New Magazine on the Bologna Process

At the Hedda Blog, I note this announcement about a new magazine designed to explicate the issues and the achievements of higher education reform in Europe.

For casual observers, the Bologna process can be a challenge to decipher technical terms and jargon, and to search for the core issues. (For some background, see here, here and here).

This new publication seems quite accessible. In fact, you can access it here.

South Africa Higher Education Summit

The University World News provides very practical coverage of last week's summit on higher education in Cape Town, South Africa.

The summit involved representatives from all key stakeholder groups, including government officials, university administrators, faculty, support staff, and students.

Here are six brief but different perspectives that the News published.

An endorsement of stakeholder involvement

A challenge to make higher education more accessible

A report on the persistence of discrimination at universities

A faculty Jeremiad on higher education in shambles

Students speak out

A keynote called Transformation is not for sissies.

Maybe it's time to organize similar events in the US.

MU Study Abroad: Effects of Iceland Volcano

Here's an update on how the Iceland volcano has affected current MU students enrolled in European programs.


The update was published in the Columbia Missourian.

Update on Volcano Disruptions from US State Dept.

Here's the latest announcement from the US State Department if you're affected by the disruption in travel in/to or from Europe.

MU Announces 2010 International Engagement Awards

MU's Council on International Initiatives is pleased announce the recipients of the 2010 International Engagement awards.

Congratulations to all nominees, and thanks to all involved in the selection process.

See the full announcement here.

Marshall Scholar Brian Pellot - April 21

The MU International Center is delighted to co-sponsor a special campus-wide presentation by MU senior and Marshall Scholar Brian Pellot.

If you're interested an able to attend, see this announcement for details.

For more information on the prestigious Marshall Scholarships, see this site.

Our thanks to the MU Fellowships Office, the College of Arts and Sciences, its International Studies degree, the International Programs Office at the MU School of Journalism, and the Convergence Journalism program for co-sponsoring this event.

Economic Impact of Iceland Volcano

Ash from the Iceland volcano is wreaking havoc on travelers and others who depend on air flights to/from European airports.

It's too early to predict when the disruption of eruptions will end. (Check here for some amazing photographs of the volcano).

Many students and faculty members are anxious about travel required for study abroad.

This BBC article provides rough estimates of immediate and possibly long-term economic impacts.

See also this New York Times article that focuses on the response of various governments to flight disruption.