Institutional Relations Newsletter
February 2020
To our partners and colleagues:
We have sent semi-regular updates in the past, and now aim to send a monthly partner newsletter. As you may know, visiting students make up about 30% of the semester students on our center programs. Your students remain an integral part of Syracuse Abroad's center programs and mission. Visiting students diversify each cohort in a variety of positive ways and enrich discussions both in the classroom and with student peers. We're excited to support your students, offices, and schools through continued and enhanced collaborations.

We've already connected with many of you this year. We'll look forward to seeing others this spring on your campuses and at conferences. All our best for a positive and productive semester/quarter!

Take care,

Brock Price
Associate Director of Institutional Relations
Syracuse Abroad
Accepting Summer & Fall 2020 Semester Applications
Online applications opened in December for all fall 2020 Syracuse Abroad center programs. The application deadline for fall programs is March 15th. You can find the full list of application (Terra Dotta) pages HERE .
Hong Kong Center Applications Open for Fall 2020 Semester
After a spring term hiatus, our Hong Kong Center is currently accepting applications for fall 2020 and our HK team is working diligently in preparation for fall. Please find the online application HERE . Program and advising questions can be directed to Mary Fedorko ( mmfedork@syr.edu ) , Assistant Director of Admissions & International Program Advisor for Hong Kong.
Academic Spotlight: Fall-only Programs
In this program track, students take two computer science courses:
  • Automata and Computability
  • Introduction to Analysis of Algorithms

In addition to the two computer science courses, students will take courses from the other Syracuse Abroad London course offerings.

See program details HERE .
Students enroll in French language plus any of the following courses, some of which are taken at the Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Strasbourg (INSA):
  • Calculus III
  • Statics
  • General Physics II & Lab
  • Electrical Eng Fundamentals & Lab course

See program details HERE .
Merit Scholarships and Travel Grants
Travel Grants : This fall 2020, all visiting students studying in Chile , France , Hong Kong , or Poland will receive a Travel Grant of $1,000 . Feel free to be in touch to proactively confirm any appropriate institutional billing arrangement details.
Syracuse Abroad Santiago
Syracuse Abroad Strasbourg

Ch ina
Syracuse Abroad Hong Kong

Exploring Central Europe
Merit Scholarships : For fall 2020, our Merit Scholarships (sometimes known as "GPA scholarships") will remain available to visiting students participating on any semester center program . Award amounts are as follows:
  • A $750 award applies for students with a GPA of 3.0-3.7.
  • A $1,200 award applies for students with a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
Upcoming Conferences
Academic Director Presenting
at AIEA Conference
Dr. Petra Hejnova ( phejnova@syr.edu ) is attending the AIEA conference in D.C. and presenting a session titled " Effective Advocacy Strategies for Today’s Global Public Policy Issues ".

Co-presenters are Lisa Lancia, J.D., Director of International Initiatives at Fordham University & Terence Miller, J.D., Director of Office of International Education at Marquette University.

The session will be held on 3/17 at 3:30 PM.
Partner Appreciation Breakfast at Forum Conference
Please join Executive Director, Dr. Erika Wilkens, and other Syracuse Abroad staff, at our 2nd Annual Partner Appreciation Breakfast at the Forum conference, hosted in Kansas City. We'll plan to meet for breakfast on Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 AM . An invite was already emailed.

If you have not yet received an invitation, please send an email to Ray Wihak ( rwwihak@syr.edu ) , Assistant Director of Institutional Relations. Ray will forward you the email invite asap!
Syracuse Centers

Chile - Santiago Center
England - London Center
Italy - Florence Center
Spain - Madrid Center
Upcoming Application Deadlines

Summer 2020 Programs : February 10, 2020

Fall 2020 Programs : March 15, 2020

NOTE:
Spring 2021 semester applications will open in May/June of 2020.