2014 Summer Programs for Students. Summer Language Programs

As students begin to make summer plans, be sure to share with them the following website that lists African language programs being offered in the US and abroad in Summer 2014. This list includes the Fulbright-Hays GPA Intensive Advanced Language programs in Swahili and Yoruba that the Association of African Studies Programs sponsors.

·  Summer 2014 African Language Programs: http://bit.ly/AfLangSum2014

A list of African-based programs that students have in the past attended for language study with FLAS fellowships is here: 

• http://bit.ly/AfLangPastFLASok.

If your program is offering an African language in Summer 2014 and it is not already listed, you can include the information by completing the following online form:

·  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t2Aa_Hh8uHtlYSvKQn7fpPVHhkCywAHYbhHvA2IN80/viewform

Sincerely,

Martha Saavedra

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Martha Saavedra, PhD | Associate Director | Center for African Studies
356 Stephens Hall | University of California | Berkeley, CA 94720-2314
martha@berkeley.edu | tel 510.642.8338 | fax 510.642.9466
http://africa.berkeley.edu/ http://UnderstandingSudan.org/ http://africareportingproject.org/

Training Opportunity: Webinar. Transforming Oil and Gass with High Speed Data Transport

Complimentary Webinar: Transforming Oil and Gas with High Speed Data Transport Technology has transformed the oil and gas industry by improving the capability to find, extract, and process data more efficiently than ever before. These technological improvements have led to an explosion of data that, in most cases, still relies upon physical shipments of tape and hard drives.   Internet bandwidth has become more available worldwide, and when paired with the appropriate transport technology, data can be moved quickly and efficiently over WAN ( wide area network).   Join this free webinar to learn how Aspera’s patented fasp™ (Fast, Adaptive, Secure, Protocol) transport technology can leverage your existing WAN infrastructure to: Achieve speeds hundreds of times faster than traditional protocols such as FTP Deliver end-to-end security for your systems Ensure 100% reliability and adaptive bandwidth control This webinar is essential if you work in any of the following functions: Data analysis Production Reservoir engineering Petroleum Engineering Field Development Operations Corporate strategy IT Best Regards Tim Haïdar Editor-In-Chief Oil & Gas IQ Do you have a busy schedule? Make sure you can attend by saving this webinar to your Outlook calendar

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Traumatic Brain Injury January 29, 2014 (Rescheduled Date) 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Speaker:  Anastasia Edmonston, MS, CRC The Milestone 9630 Technology Drive Easton, MD  21601 Click on the link below to register. Get more information Register Now! I can't make it    The rescheduled date is January 29, 2014. This course will cover: -Brain Anatomy-Form and Function -Brain Injury-How many and Who is Affected -Types of Brain Injury -The Physical, Emotional, Cognative and Behavioral Aftermath of Brain Injury.    Please join us at The Milestone for a course on Traumatic Brain Injury.  If you have any questions on this workshop or any other training on the Eastern Shore, please contact me. I look forward to seeing you at the TBI workshop.    Sincerely,    Andrea Jones DDA/ESRO andrea.jones@maryland.gov 410-572-5945

Summer Leadership Program. The Institute. Applications due on or before February 7, 2014

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The Institute prepares high-achieving African American men to be leaders of great character who make significant contributions to their communities, our country, and the world.  http://www.theinstitute.net/apply

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Webinar: Infrastructure Security Partnership. January 22, 2014

The Infrastructure Security Partnership

Improving Resilience of the Nation’s Infrastructure 

January 22, 2014 -- 12:00 Noon Eastern

For our first program of the New Year, EMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, January 22, 2014, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time). 

Our topic will be The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) and its ongoing efforts to improve the resilience of our nation's built environment. Among its many achievements since its founding in 2001, 

TISP has published the widely used Regional Disaster Resilience Guide and other related resources. The partnership was also actively engaged in the recent update of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan. Our guest will be William B. Anderson, TISP Director and Chief Operating Officer for over five years.

Please make plans to join us, and see the Background Page for links to related resources and participant Instructions. On the day of the program, use the Webinar Login link not more than 30 minutes before the scheduled time. As always, please feel free to extend this invitation to your colleagues.

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