Europe in Transition Program Overview

Tentatively July 31- August 16, 2012

Murray State University is again offering a two and a half-week summer seminar on "Europe in Transition" as a professional development and educational opportunity for faculty and professional staff. Participants may attend in either of two roles:

• Seminar Presenter: present seminar session relevant to the theme and
  attend all sessions and program functions
• Seminar Associate: attend all seminar sessions and program functions

Presentations at past seminars have been drawn from a variety of subject areas and have examined several dimensions of the dynamics of change in Europe.

Objectives:

• Professional and educational experience for all participants
• Direct, concrete impact on internationalization of Murray State University
• Stronger interdisciplinary teaching, research and interaction among faculty and staff

Program Provides:

• Seminar series with 8-10 two-hour sessions on the theme of Europe in Transition
• Resident director as part of the group
• Ground transportation from Munich airport to Regensburg and back
• Two nights in Regensburg’s Kaiser Hof
• Room in student housing with access to cooking facilities
• Group excursions in and around Regensburg
• One extended excursion to a European city relevant to the program

Program Costs:

• Seminar Associate $1,200 plus airfare
• Seminar Presenter airfare (Grants from the Provost's Office and IIS cover program costs)

Additional Costs:

• Meals ($20-35 per day)
• Independent travel excursions to other cities

For details, e-mail Reika.ebert@murraystate.edu