The program is sponsored by the Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution (IIMCR) and provides an environment where students from all over the world can interact with renowned personalities, decision-makers and policy experts.
The symposium features informal open discussions about various political and social issues, talks from an array of well-known guest speakers, and field seminars of guided tours of international organizations.
The symposium will be held in The Hague in Netherlands, between July 21 and Aug. 15. Interested students are encouraged to apply through IIMCR's website at http://www.delve.com/IIMCR.html.
The deadline for applications is April 15 and is on a rolling basis. Furthur queries can be directed to IIMCR's offices in Washington, D.C., at (202) 828-0721 or via e-mail at IIMCR@erols.com.
The website, located at http://www.startyourownbusiness/, aims to provide students with advice and information on entering the business world, as well as avenues for networking and sponsorship.
The website features chat rooms for business advice, a virtual mall of shops set up by student entrepreneurs and a registration link for setting up storefronts over the Internet.
University faculty members and established entrepreneurs are also welcome to log on to the website to offer business advice and strategy.
The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County will be hosting an evening of dancing, food and gambling at the Klezmer Dance Party on Saturday night.
Party-goers will be led through a variety of ethnic and folk dance steps by dance instructers. A range of Middle Eastern and Jewish cuisine will be available for those with a taste for exotic foods.
The party will be held Saturday at 7 p.m at Washtenaw Community College's Morris Lawrence Building. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $10 for students. Tickets are available at the Jewish Community Center and Schoolkids Records. For more information call 971-0990.
Adults who enjoy working with teen-agers, have time to help establish the project in their neighborhood and appreciate multi-cultural bonding are encouraged to sign up to be part of a host family. Applicants will be screened by community representatives.
Families will not be paid for their services, but all expenses are reimbursed. Training will be provided at an upcoming workshop. Call (800) 888-9040 for more information.
- Compiled by Norman Ng for the Daily.