academics

Boren Scholarship Program

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What: Information Meeting on the Boren Scholarship Program
When: Friday, October 17, 2014 (Undergraduate Session: 11:00 AM)
Where: 201 Villard Hall

*National representative presentingThe Boren Scholarship Program funds undergraduate study abroad (up to $20,000) and graduate study or research abroad (up to $30,000) for students interested in studying in less commonly chosen locations – specifically, locations outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.  In addition, students who will study one of the target languages receive preference.  The preferences information can be found here.  Application deadlines are early in the calendar year for the following academic year (fall, spring, or full year).

Note that Boren Scholarship recipients are required to work in US government agencies (for specified periods of time, depending on award received – most often, one year) after earning their degree.  The jobs must be related to national security, but there are qualifying jobs in many agencies beyond Homeland Security and the State Department.  Therefore, the program is especially appealing to students interested in public affairs or other government work (and related NGO or international affairs work) as a possible career.  Boren alumni receive a hiring preference over all other government job applicants, except for military veterans.For more information about the program and UO contact information, please visit the UO Distinguished Scholarships website.

Living with Conflict, Searching for Peace

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Why does Israel seem to be a site of persistent social conflict?
How can better relationships be forged between Israeli and Palestinian neighbors?
What strategies can we envision for achieving a lasting peace in the region?

On Sunday, October 5, Dr. Menachem Mor (Dean of the Humanities, University of Haifa), has agreed to meet with Bean East students to address the contemporary social climate in Israel. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the history of Israeli-Palestinian relations, to reflect upon the current social climate in Israel, and to share ideas about how we can take constructive steps toward political, social, and economic justice. This conversation is the first event of our academic program, “Envisioning Community.” I hope you will come to learn about and discuss this very important topic. Consult the Calendar or click the Lillis lecture hall for further information.

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Meet Your Faculty Fellow

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Hi everyone! If you would like to view the presentation I gave at our September 26 orientation meeting, just click the following link:

Bean East: Introduction

As I mentioned during this talk, our theme for this year is “Envisioning Community.” Let me share with you what I mean by this:

ENVISIONING COMMUNITY

What does it mean to live in community?
What values are central for the formation and maintenance of viable, productive societies?
To what extent should human flourishing include discussions of animals, plants, and the environment?
How should we approach difference and how can we achieve the “good life”?

These perennial questions have captured the imaginations of political and religious figures, philosophers, novelists, poets, and artists throughout the world. This year we will explore issues that will help you think more deeply about these questions and sharpen your own vision for living in community.

I plan on scheduling lectures, films, off-campus excursions, and other events that I hope will encourage you to think more deeply about these issues. Of course, the success of the program depends upon your participation, so please take a moment to bookmark this website, check the Calendar regularly, subscribe to the RSS feed, and, most importantly, get involved! I am looking forward to meeting you and engaging in provocative discussions and intentional reflection.

Why would you ever want to speak with your faculty fellow???

(Click on the snowy Knight Library to find out.)

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Welcome Bean Easters!!!

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PuddlesWelcome to the UO, Bean East! I will use this website to post information and announcements relating to our academic program, weekly meetings, and current events. Please bookmark this website, check the Calendar page regularly, and subscribe to our RSS feed so that you can stay connected with our activities and events. In the meantime, click on Puddles to get revved up for Game Day.