Two new faculty positions have been created to enhance the undergraduate international perspective requirement. A protozoologist will be hired in Veterinary Medicine to develop an academic program in global parasitology. Business will hire a new faculty member to coordinate international business efforts within the college and teach international business courses.

The Study Abroad Center held its annual International Opportunities Fair in the Memorial Union Sept. 22. Over 50 exhibitors from off and on campus helped more than 500 students learn how to incorporate an experience abroad into their degree program.

"Unity in Diversity" was the theme for International Week 1997, held Nov. 7-14. Each year ISU's International Week promotes global understanding and awareness and enhances friendship among international students, American students and the Ames community. More than 20 international groups participated in different activities with local businesses providing support. The week was sponsored by the International Student Council.

During International Week '97, Siew-Tien Lai was awarded a Kennedy-Nehru Scholarship for $300 for significant international understanding.

The department is also revising the Russian (language) major to be a Russian Studies major and is proposing a Chinese Studies minor. More native speakers are being used as conversation aides in classes as are authentic and live foreign language media.

Associate Professor Kathy Leonard will spend several months as a Fulbright-Hays Research Scholar in Bolivia where she will lecture, continue to study Quechua, and interview women writers.

Scottish Music for Organ and Harpsichord, John Purser, Jan. 26, 5:20 p.m, Music Hall Recital Hall.

Phi Beta Delta panel, "Directions for Distance Education," featuring Gene Takle, Meteorology, and William Rudolph, Mathematics. Jan. 28, Memorial Union.

Recital of Scottish Chamber Music, John Purser, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., Music Hall Recital Hall.

Phi Beta Delta Opportunities Abroad Fair , Feb. 25, Memorial Union. Norma Wolff, 4-5599.

Caribbean Jazz Project Performance, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m., Stephens Auditorium, 4-3347.

The Chieftains, Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m., Stephens Auditorium, 4-3347.

With a 1997-98 Council on International Programs grant, Mary Littrell and LuAnn Gaskill, Textiles and Clothing, are working with faculty from Anthropology, Finance and Management to develop teaching materials around international entrepreneurship and small business issues in Ghana, Guatemala, and Malaysia.

Internationally renowned banner artist Toyohiko Inoue was artist-in-residence in Design and conducted workshops as well as"Matsuri", a week long festival in October with traditional Japanese banners and culture.

John Thomson, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, presented in October at the Mongolian Herders Association's Workshop on Privatization of Veterinary Services.

Kenyatta University professors George Eshiwani, Vice Chancellor, and Henry Ayot, Director of International Linkages, visited ISU in November to discuss the new joint summer study abroad program.

Tongji University in Shanghai and Beijing Polytechnical University in Beijing hosted a delegation from Design consisting of Dean Mark Engelbrecht; Paul Shao, Architecture; and Tim Borich, Community & Regional Planning, Nov. 29-Dec. 7.

Theatre is introducing an International Storytelling Workshop, Thtre 393C/590, as a 3 credit night class spring semester 1998.

On Oct. 16 Phi Beta Delta inducted 43 new members, 22 students and 21 faculty and staff, the largest number of new inductees ever for the ISU chapter.

The ISU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announces New Horizons(tm), a statewide program to assist Iowa companies in discovering new business opportunities through exporting.

Officials from Iowa State University and Russia's Nizhni Novgorod State Agricultural Academy have signed an agreement to develop a Russian program that will be similar to ISU's Extension Service.

Foreign Travel Grants. Applications for Jan. 16-Aug. 15, 1998 are due in the Faculty Senate Office by Jan. 29. Check with deans' offices for college deadlines.

Study Abroad deadlines are on the Web at http://www.iastate.edu/~study-abroad/

Study Abroad Site Visit Grants. Funding for faculty/staff starting a new group program: rolling deadline. Study Abroad Center, 4-6792.

NATO Advanced Research Fellowships and Institutional Grants: Jan. 1. Ph.D. or equivalent status and U.S. citizenship required. NATO Fellowship Program, 202/686-4009. we8@ciesnet.cies.org

Rotary International Scholarships for 1999-2000: Apr. 15. For graduate or undergraduate study. Study Abroad Center, 4-6792.