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MONDAY, AUG.24, 2015 | VOLUME 130 ISSUE 2
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The Global Awareness Program recognizes students who demonstrate growth in cultural knowledge, expansion of international perspectives, and development of cross-cultural communications skills that prepare them to work and lead in today's interconnected world. The program consists of three components: Academic, Co-curricular, and International Experience. Complete two components to earn your certificate, and all three to earn the certificate with distinction. See component requirements below and go to gap.ku.edu to learn more and register today!
GLOBAL AWARENESS PROGRAM
GAP is open to all undergraduate students. Once complete, the certificate is notated on your transcript and is an excellent addition to your resume. Whether for personal enrichment or improving future job prospects, the Global Awareness Program certificate can help you achieve your goals, stay connected to KU's rich international community, and distinguish you as a Jayhawk ready to lead in a global society. Join over 2,500 students who have earned their GAP certificate since 2004.
Component A: Academic - Take 2 foreign language courses and 3 courses with an international focus.
With over 1500 international courses offered at KU, the hardest part can be figuring out which courses apply! You can automatically search the courses that apply through your Degree Progress Report. Otherwise, you can find out which courses apply through our website. U.S. students complete a minimum of 2 semesters of a modern foreign language and 3 courses with an international focus.
International students must pass the English Proficiency Exam or receive an English requirement waiver. Native English-speakers still need to pass two semesters of a foreign language. International students also need to take two courses with a modern international focus and one CLAS or social science course.
Co-curricular Activities - Engage in 20 hours of cultural activities at KU.
Component B:
It's simple - earn credit for engaging in international activities!
There are hundreds of international and cultural activities, performances clubs, exhibits, lectures and events happening each semester. The four main categories are: clubs and organizations, events, volunteer activities, and language tables.
Component C: International Experience - Study, intern, volunteer or work abroad during your KU career and reflect on your experiences!
U. S. students can complete this component by participating in any KU Study Abroad Program
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or by engaging in another form of international experience, and responding to short-answer reflection questions. This includes: participating on study abroad programs, interning, a service-learning project, or conducting research in other countries.
International students automatically complete this component by studying in the U.S. and need only respond to reflection questions on your experience in the U.S.
Learn more: gap.ku.edu
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University alumnus and actor Rob Riggle before speaking to a crowd at the kansas football homecoming game on Sept. 27, 2014. Riggle is hosting a scholarship fundraiser at The Dread hotel at 7 p.m. on Monday.
The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Hancock Ballroom at the Oread at 1200 Oread Ave. Limited tickets are still available for $99, and the price includes a photo with Riggle, hors doeuvres and live music by Sugar Britches and Garrett Childers and Caroline. This event will also have a cash bar run by Riggle's Loaded Vodka company. For tickets, call the Oread at (785) 830-3927.
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The event will honor the late James "Jim Bob" Clarke, a 10-year line cook at the Oread and Eldridge hotels, and the money raised will go toward a scholarship fund for his two young children.
Clarke died unexpectedly this summer and left behind two children, ages one and three, said Nancy Longhurst, general manager of the Oread.
On Monday, the Oread Hotel will host a meet-and-greet and scholarship fundraiser with actor and alumnus Rob Riggle.
during his numerous stays there, Longhurst said. She said Riggle was more than willing to help out when approached by staff members.
"We just thought it would be really helpful to their family to provide and to set up some kind of a scholarship fund for the kids since they are so young and since he had worked for us for so long and was such a part of our lives," Longhurst said. "We wanted to do something for the family."
Riggle has starred in movies such as "The Hanger," "21 Jump Street" and "The Lorax." Riggle, who grew up in Overland Park, befriended some staff members at the Oread
Clarke spent the last five years working at the Oread after spending five years at its sister hotel, the Eldridge.
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Who: Rob Riggle, host
What: A scholarship fundraiser where attendees can take a photo with Riggle, eat hors d'oeuvres and listen to live music by
Sugar Britches and Garrett Childers and Caroline. This event will also have a cash bar run by Riggle's Loaded Vodka company.
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Where: Hancock Ballroom
at the Oread, 1200 Oread Ave., with an afterparty at The Nest on Ninth, the Oread's rooftop bar
When: Aug. 24 at 7 p.m
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