GEO Weekly Bulletin - 9/25/23
Check out this week's GEO Bulletin to stay up-to-date on what's happening! This week includes a recap of the Global Roots Festival with IEEC, Coffee and Culture: Music Video Edition, the CSU IP extended deadline on October 15th, an overview of the Gilman Scholarship, and Bachata Night this Friday at the Rec Center!
Global Roots Festival Recap:
On Saturday, September 23rd, the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC) attended the Global Roots Festival held at Sonoma State’s Green Music Center. Students were able to watch various stages with music from around the world and participate in workshops. Some of our favorite performances included a Scotish fiddle and cello duo, and a vibrant celebration of Mexican music with Mariachi Herencia! After these performances, we ended the afternoon discussing cultural traditions while relaxing on the lawn of Weil Hall. For more information on upcoming IEEC events, make sure to check out @ssustudyaway on Instagram and sign up using this Google form!
Coffee and Culture: International Music Video Edition!
Let’s keep the Coffee and Culture rolling! On September 28th we’ll be diving into music from around the world! IEEC invites you to bring 2 international music videos to watch, share, and discuss with the group. Whether it's music from your home country, K-pop, Afrobeats, EDM, we’d love to hear it all! Meet us in Internaional Hall 107 from 12pm-1pm.
CSU IP: Extended Deadline (October 15th)
It’s never too late to study away! The extended deadline for Calendar Year and Spring 2024 programs is October 15th! Head over to csuip.calstate.edu to apply now! Some programs available include Universidad de Granada in Spain, the CSU Florence Center in Italy, and two locations in the UK, Birmingham and Swansea! Applications can be completed in no time, so don’t miss out!
Gilman Scholarship Deadline (October 5th)
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This cycle encompasses Winter or January term 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Academic Year 2024-2025 programs. The application deadline is Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and the advisor certification deadline is Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
This scholarship has helped offset costs for many study away alumni in the past! Award amounts can be up to $5000. The final award amount will be determined by financial need, program length, overall program costs, and the strength of the application during the selection panel recommendation process. Please take advantage of this amazing award and apply soon if you haven’t already!
SSU Event of the Week: Bachata Night!
SSU Friday nights are full of various activities. Join Seawolfs for a night of learning new steps and dancing at the Recreation Center on September 29th from 8:00pm-9:00pm! More information here!