Mobile International Festival-Nov. 18, 2011- Mobile, Alabama

I am looking forward to all of you attending the Mobile International Festival this year!  The Mobile International Festival plays a key role in education with their focus on world culture and racial tolerance. I hope you enjoy volunteering, participating in the hands-on exhibits, and enjoying some delicious food that is offered from various cultures.  This is also a wonderful culminating project that will link previous knowledge that we have learned in our Social Studies EEC 336 class.

Below you will find educational resources, provided by the Department of International Education.  Please explore these, as you will find them beneficial in incorporating them into the instructional process in your classroom settings.

http://www.southalabama.edu/acip/usa-mif/

Mrs. Blakeney

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USA Career Services wants you to be prepared for a job search. Career Services is available to provide assistance with writing resumes, correspondence letters, and interviewing techniques. The link below has been designed to provide current, comprehensive information on these topics to get you prepared.

 http://www.southalabama.edu/careerservices/jobsearchprep.html

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USA NAMES FIRST PATHWAY SCIENCE SCHOLARS; NEW GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCREASE TEACHERS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS

The New Pathway to Science Scholarship Program will increase the number of science teachers in local public schools by awarding major graduate scholarships to students with bachelor's degrees in science-related fields.

Seven Pathway to Science Scholars were chosen and all of them received their degrees in biology from the USA's College of Arts and Sciences.  This year's scholars are:  Alicia Butts, Candice Goff, Peter Kuper, Tami May, Ashley Velazquez, Jeanell Calhoun, Elexisca Morriessette, and Charlotte Amalie.

Nearly 1,900 students are enrolled in USA's College of Education.  The college has awarded more than 17,500 degrees throughout its history, with 85% of the teachers and administrators employed by public schools in Mobile and Baldwin counties receiving at least one degree or certificate from the University.