Institutional Relations Newsletter
August 2020
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Dear partners and colleagues,
Last week, Syracuse University welcomed students back to our home campus in upstate New York. The campus has worked diligently with public health and other experts to prepare for the fall, and we look forward to using this expertise and lessons learned to welcome students on programs abroad in spring 2021. We'll soon be sharing COVID-related safety updates and protocols with students, parents, and partner schools.
In the meantime, we look forward to working with so many of you on your virtual study abroad fairs. We are humbled by the work that so many of you have put into planning these large events. Please reach out if we can provide additional info, or if we can assist in any other way.
This August newsletter highlights Study Abroad Week virtual events, Spring Scholarships, and Art History course offerings across our centers. We hope you find this information helpful and we wish you all our best as fall semester starts for many of your institutions.
Take care,
-Brock
Brock M. Price
Associate Director of Institutional Relations
Syracuse Abroad
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REMINDER:
October 1st Application Deadline
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Study Abroad Day
Syracuse University, September 2019.
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Last year, we held our first outdoor study abroad fair. We welcomed over 1,000 students as well as staff from exchange schools and provider programs.
This year, we'll be hosting our virtual Study Abroad Week from September 14 to 18. The week will include virtual sessions for all of semester programs. Many sessions will be co-hosted by peer student alumni Global Ambassadors and our Center Directors.
The schedule of virtual sessions is on our Visiting Students web page (scroll down a bit). Please share events with your students, as appropriate. Links to formally register for Zoom sessions are included!
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Spring 2021: Travel Grants & Scholarships |
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$1,000 Travel Grants
All visiting students studying in Santiago, Chile or Strasbourg, France in spring 2021 will receive a Travel Grant of $1,000. There is no separate application for these awards!
As always, be in touch if you need to confirm institutional billing details.
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Merit Scholarships
Merit Scholarships, sometimes known as "GPA scholarships", will be distributed for visiting students participating on any semester center program in spring 2021.
Award amounts are as follows:
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Students with a GPA of 3.0-3.69 will receive a $750 scholarship.
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Students with a GPA of 3.7, or above, will receive a $1,200 scholarship.
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Academic Spotlight: Art & Art History |
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Art History:
- Art, Faith, and Power in Late Medieval Italy
- Italian Art & Architecture Since 1865
- Italian Arts from Antiquity to Michelangelo
- Italian Renaissance Art
- Empires of Exchange: The Visual Cultures of Power, Mobility, and Erasure in the Mediterranean
- Etruscans & Romans: Ancient Art & Society in Italy
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Michelangelo
- Renaissance Architecture in Italy: 1400-1600
- Sixteenth Century Italian Art and Identity
Art in Context:
- New Approaches to Renaissance Painting Techniques and Conservation through Modern Technology
Art Intensive Studios-Ceramics:
- Ceramics Hand-building
- Advanced Ceramics
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Art Intensive Studios-Drawing:
- Drawing I: Observation: Florentine Sketchbook
- Drawing II: Representation to Conceptualization
- Experimental Advanced Drawing
Art Intensive Studios-Jewelry and Metalsmithing:
- Beginning Metalsmithing I and II
Art Intensive Studios-Painting:
- Painting Studio I and II
- Advanced Painting
Art Intensive Studios-Printmaking:
- Introduction to Print Media and Graphic Art: Intaglio
- Planographic Processes
Art Photography:
- Beginning Digital Photography
- Digital Imaging for Art Photography
- Fashion Photography
- Topics in Art Photography: Intermediate/Advanced
Art Studios-Textiles:
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- A History of London in Eleven Objects
- An Architectural History of London
- Introduction to Visual Culture
- Masterpieces of Art
- London Museums: Art, History & Science in Contemporary Culture
- The Business of Art
- Arts of Spain
- Modern Spanish Art
- Art of Indigenous Chileans (El arte indígena chileno)
- Criticism and Visual Arts in Chile (La crítica y las artes visuales de Chile)
- History of Artistic Expression
- Pre-Columbian Art
- Theory of the Avant-Garde
- Art in France from Impressionism to Surrealism
- Arts of France
*Syracuse Abroad Center course offerings are subject to change. Not every course listed above will be taught every semester. Some courses, namely most courses in Santiago, are lectured in other languages.
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Florence Program Students Connect with Local Culture |
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Bailey Davis in Florence,
Fall 2019.
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Bailey is a second year student double majoring in International Relations & Economics. She studied at the Florence Center in fall of 2019.
"One thing that I loved about the Florence Center program was the weekly Italian class trips around the city. Each Wednesday, we would go to a market, artisan shop, or even a gelateria to practice our Italian. This gave us a chance to learn more about artisanal history in Florence and to try different foods! I became a Global Ambassador to encourage others to take the leap and study abroad. I also wanted to help with preparing students for studying abroad. My time in Italy was unforgettable, and I don’t regret making the bold decision to travel across the world for my first semester of college!"
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Nicole is a senior Policy Studies major and Information and Technology minor. She studied abroad in London in spring of 2020 and also completed an internship.
"I was a Marketing and Public Relations Intern for KMI Brands Ltd. I chose to intern in London to gain a global perspective while enhancing my professional experience. As a Marketing and Public Relations Intern, I was tasked with searching for influencers who would help to promote the upcoming campaigns. I also organized photo shoots for these campaigns. Prior to starting my internship, I was worried about being able to balance my internship, school, and social life. However, I did not experience any conflicts. I was able to balance all my varied responsibilities and still make time to explore."
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Nicole Stevens in London,
Spring 2020.
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Staff Profile: Courtney Eppel |
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PHOTO:
Courtney Eppel,
International Program Advisor
& Florence Visa Coordinator
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Courtney Eppel joined the Syracuse Abroad office in 2018 as our Florence Visa Coordinator. Her duties quickly grew to include the role of International Program Advisor, advising students for both the Central Europe program and the Santiago Center in Chile. Courtney also liaises with our Veterans Affairs office to provide support for veteran students interested in studying abroad, and serves on the NAFSA Consular Affairs Liaison subcommittee.
Courtney completed a B.F.A. in Painting and an M.A. in Museum studies, both at Syracuse University. As an undergraduate, she studied abroad at the Florence Center attending the Studio Arts program track.
Outside of Syracuse Abroad, Courtney operates a small-scale decorative pottery business and participates in local and regional craft shows.
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SEMESTER & SUMMER PROGRAMS |
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Imagine the World Differently
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