Events Archive | International Affairs

Writing for Multilingual Speakers | International Center for Academic and Professional English

The 20 Most Common Grammatical Errors in English

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Back by popular demand! This workshop offers a comprehensive overview of the 20 most common errors made in English. Strategies for noticing and self-editing of errors will be addressed.

The Structure of English: Clauses, and Phrases, and Modifiers, Oh My!

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

This workshop builds on the 20 Most Common Errors, helping participants master more complex sentence structures. Please bring a brown-bag lunch; feel free to bring a draft you are working on.

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TOPSS Preparation Workshops | International Center for Academic and Professional English

TOPSS Overview

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Recommended for students who have not taken the TOPSS exam before. Learn about the background of the TOPSS exam and resources available to help you do as well as possible. Recommended for students who have not taken the TOPSS exam before.

TOPSS Presentation Skills Workshop

9:45 am - 11:15 am

Learn how to make a successful presentation in an academic setting, including preparation, organization, audience interaction, non-verbal communication, visuals and clear speech.

TOPSS Articulately Making an Announcement 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

This workshop will prepare graduate students who are ITA candidates for Part I of the TOPSS: Make an Announcement. Students will learn how to make a clear announcement and how to transition smoothly to Part II of the TOPSS. Guided practice with feedback will be offered.

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Doctoral Travel Grant for Global Opportunities | International Affairs

A travel grant is available to doctoral students who need financial help to travel abroad for work related to their research. Apply by September 15.

Iacocca International Internship Program Information Session | International Affairs

The Iacocca International Internship Program (IIIP) information session will highlight key elements of the program for summer 2020. Application will open in mid October. Attendance at an information session is a mandatory part of the application process. Visit the website for more information.

Iacocca International Internship Program Information Session | International Affairs

Free Community Screening of "Black Girl" on July 11 | International Affairs

Please join the Mandela Washington Fellows, Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at 7:30 pm on Thursday, July 11 for a free screening of "Black Girl". Black Girl is believed to be the first feature film made by Black African - Ousmane Sembene -in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The free film is being supported through a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

"Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this film do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities."

Four Full Scholarships available for Lehigh Students | International Affairs

The Iacocca Global Village, Lehigh University’s unique 5-week residential global leadership experience, is offering a full program scholarship ($7500) to one current undergraduate or graduate Lehigh student from each of the four University Colleges (CBE, CAS, College of Engineering and College of Education). Spend five weeks living and working with university students and young professionals from more than 35 countries and become part of an incredible global network of 2100+ alumni from 139 countries. Apply by MAY 15, 2019 to be eligible for this unique opportunity. Application fee waived for all Lehigh applicants.

For more information, visit our website https://global.lehigh.edu/iacocca-institute/global-village

Doctoral travel grant for global opportunities (GTG-GO) | International Affairs

Graduate students pursuing doctoral degrees can apply for a grant to travel abroad for work related to their research. The deadline for this round of grants is May 15.

Learn more and apply!

Lehigh in Costa Rica Info Session Winter 2019-20 | Study Abroad

Would you like to spend 3 weeks in Costa Rica earning 3 Lehigh credits next winter break? If so, come to the information session where Professors Morris and Weisman will share information about the experience and courses. You can choose one of two course options: EES 042: The Natural History of Costa Rica (3 cr. Natural Science) or SDEV 122: Sustainable Development – The Costa Rican Experience (3 cr. Social Science). There are no pre-requisites - students from all majors and years are welcome to apply!