Current Event # 1

This past weekend marked one of the most historic events in the history of the United States of America. While Rev. Al Sharpton galvanized tremendous support for the March on Washington anniversary, Glenn Beck mobilized a rally of his own themed to be civil rights based. It is evident that these two events were in direct conflict with one another in every way. While both events were purposed to address similar causes, the two groups criticized each other greatly. As I witnessed these events this weekend I became extremely disappointed. Dr. Martin Luther King fought to end segregation and hate, however, on a date that was purposed to celebrate his historic speech, it was clear that racial separation was still well and alive. After many years, I still declare that there is still much work to be done on the issue of race relations.

New Opportunities with FAMU Office of International Education

The FAMU Office of International Education has several exciting events planned for the upcoming semester. In addition, to visiting  the Dominican Republic for spring break, students will have the opportunity to do research and intern in several places such as China and Africa. The university now has several partnerships with universities in both of these geographic regions.

If you've been looking for an asset that will give you a competitive edge in the workplace, you'll be happy to know that the FAMU Office of International Education is now offering Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Housa and Portuguese. These classes are offered to students at a low rate of $195 a semester. Be sure to take advantage of this phenomenal opportunity to broaden your horizons and take advantage of your foreign language skills.

You can reach the FAMU Office of International Education at 850-599-3295. Let FAMU take you where you want to go!

Introduction

FAMU has a significant role to play in providing students with opportunities that will enable them to compete successfully in the current global marketplace. In this global environment, students with cross-cultural and language competencies will be more successful in the job market. Faculty and staff play a critical role in developing students' cross-cultural competencies. However, in order for faculty/staff to effectively assist students, they must also be afforded opportunities to develop their knowledge of other cultures. The Office of International Education and Development is committed to working with students, faculty, staff and administrators to move forward the internationalization agenda at FAMU.

As educators, we must do everything possible to enable our students to develop their cross-cultural competencies. The Office of International Education and Development is working with all units of the university to facilitate the process through which this can occur. Our goal is to make FAMU a premier institution in the international arena. We are prepared to meet the challenge of internationalizing our campus. OIED seeks to accomplish this through its three distinctive focus areas: Education Abroad & Exchange Programs, International Students & Scholars Services, and International Education & Development. This site will help you to access various services that we provide to meet this goal.