Associate Provost Strikes Global Interest

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Fulbright Scholar Program

The Fulbright Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. government and was designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” The Fulbright Program has provided almost 300,000 participants chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential. It allows them the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. Case Western Reserve University is proud to announce the following faculty who were chosen for this prestigious scholarship:

Elliot Posner - France
Marilyn Lotas - Lebanon
Michael Goldberg - Vietnam

Taken from: “About Fulbright.” Fulbright Scholar Program. CIES. N.d. Web. 10 May 2012. http://www.cies.org/copyright.htm

Signing Ceremony with Taipai Medical University, February 4, 2013

President Barbara R. Snyder, CWRU
Present Yun Yen, Taipei Medical University

Message From The Associate Provost

The internationalization process at Case Western Reserve University has reached several notable milestones. Most important is the opening of the Center for International Affairs. With two ceremonial launch parties – one for the campus community and one for the campus and Greater Cleveland community – we are doing all we can to make sure that as many people as possible know that the University is and aspires to be an international leader. I encourage you to read the article on this page describing the Center.
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About Molly Watkins

Molly Watkins, the Director for International Affairs, has over 15 years of experience in working with international students and study abroad. She came to CWRU in 2011 to help implement the university’s international plan. She currently works with the Office of International Student Services in providing support to incoming international students and directs the Education Abroad efforts. She also serves as the Fulbright campus representative and helps develop new initiatives with international institutions. Previously she was the Manager of International Education at Mississippi State University where she developed the study abroad program, directed the American Language and Culture program for incoming international students, and designed and served as advisor and faculty for the internationals studies minor. 5 questions with international affairs director >

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