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The International Institute, with generous support from the Division of International Studies and
Global Studies, announces a competition for Strategic Speakers in International Studies. We
invite proposals for one featured speaker who would come to campus for an extended visit. The
speaker would engage in both large and small group activities with International Institute
program members. The speaker should provide an opportunity for member programs to develop
the intellectual community of the Institute and to seek expert guidance on issues that impact our
future (certifying global competence, distance learning, languages, etc.), and/or to provide a
forum for exchange and planning on such critical issues.
Proposals for the speaker should be no more than 800 words (excluding bio and/or CV) and
should include:
• A cover sheet with name of applicant, applicant’s International Institute program; contact
information; amount requested
• The name, title, bio and/or CV of the proposed speaker
• Proposed topic of speaker’s presentation(s)
• Educational and networking activities the speaker might engage in while on campus for
an extended visit
• Benefit to existing Institute member programs and initiatives
• Ways in which the speaker’s visit would enhance our discussions as an intellectual
community
• Indication that support for the application was received from at least two sponsoring
Institute programs. Verbal support is acceptable at this stage of the competition.
• Budget (see financial guidelines)