McDonnell International Scholars Academy

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Director: James V. Wertsch (jwertsch@wustl.edu)

Home Page: http://mcdonnell.wustl.edu/ Email: mcdonnell@wustl.edu Telephone: (314) 935-6779

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy at Washington University in St. Louis provides a select group of graduate and professional students with an extraordinary educational experience. The McDonnell Academy involves students from University Partners around the world.

Students admitted to the Academy will:

• join a select group of international students pursuing graduate and professional degrees at Washington University

• discuss issues of global importance, including the environment, international peace, human health, and many other topics

• become knowledgeable about U.S. history, culture, and politics, as well as international issues

• take part in a special program that includes seminars, retreats, and other events designed for them

• prepare to become a future leader in education, government, the professions, or business

• receive funding for tuition, living expenses, and travel to and from St. Louis

• make a one-week return trip every year to their partner university

Scholars in the Academy contribute significantly to the research effort at Washington University and enhance the educational experiences of domestic students through sharing their culture, as well as the history and politics of their countries.

News Stories & Tip Sheets:

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Unrest in Russia Russia views U.S. missile defense in Poland as antagonistic, says expert (http://news-info.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/12201.html) Aug. 22, 2008 -- James Wertsch Download Russia's leaders and its population tend to view current developments in Poland through the lens of a basic Russian national narrative that focuses on Russia as a target of invasion by foreign enemies, claims James V. Wertsch, an expert on post-Soviet democracy movements at Washington University in St. Louis. Wertsch was interviewed on this subject and on the Georgia/Russian conflict recently on KMOX radio. The interview is available here (http://www.kmox.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=2837583) .

Fighting in Georgia U.S. policy of 'overpromising' support for Georgia helped fuel Russian conflict, expert suggests (http://news-info.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/12135.html) Aug. 12, 2008 -- James Wertsch Download Ambiguous U.S. policies toward emerging democracies in former Soviet states may have set the stage for the brutal military conflict that erupted this week between Russia and its neighboring Republic of Georgia, suggests James V. Wertsch, an expert on post-Soviet democracy movements at Washington University in St. Louis.

Quincy Jones among recipients Washington University to award six honorary degrees at 147th Commencement (http://news-info.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/11664.html) May 1, 2008 -- Six distinguished individuals, including a pioneer of women in medicine and a multimedia entrepreneur, will receive honorary degrees May 16 during Washington University's 147th Commencement ceremony. The university also will bestow academic degrees on more than 2,500 students during the ceremony, which begins at 8:30 a.m. in Brookings Quadrangle.

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Faculty Experts:

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James V. Wertsch Marshall S. Snow Professor in Arts & Sciences (http://news-info.wustl.edu/sb/page/normal/18.html) James Wertsch Download James V. Wertsch, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Anthropology in Arts & Sciences.In addition, he holds joint appointments in Education, the Russian Studies Program, and the Program in Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology, all in Arts & Sciences. Heis the director of the McDonnell International ... Expertise: Russia and former Soviet Union, collective memory, identity, international studies, psychology, education Direct contact: (314) 935-9015 / jwertsch@wustl.edu

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International university presidents declare energy research crucial Associated Press and 3 others May 8, 2007 -- AP story on a three-day energy and environment conference at WUSTL, hosted by the McDonnell International Scholars Academy. Thirteen university presidents from around the world urged government agencies and corporations to pour more resources into finding new sources of energy that don't harm the environment, calling it the most pressing problem facing the world today. WUSTL chancellor Mark Wrighton comments.

Washington University in St. Louis serves society through its programs of education, research, and service. The McDonnell International Scholars Academy at Washington University in St. Louis is a unique educational program that prepares international graduate and professional students for future leadership roles. The McDonnell Academy attracts talented international students who are graduates of premier partner universities of the world to pursue their graduate or professional degrees at Washington University.

The McDonnell Academy affirms U.S. interest in attracting talented international students for advanced educational experiences, and provides a means for the United States to learn more about the rest of the world. To ensure the highest quality program, the Academy is focused and small, involving a limited number of Scholars and partner universities of the world. Scholars are selected on the basis of their promise to become future leaders in academia, government, the professions, or the corporate world. Academy programs provide academic, cultural, and social opportunities to encourage the Scholars' development as future leaders knowledgeable about the United States, other countries of the world, and critical international issues.

The McDonnell Academy nurtures the development of international cooperation in education and research among the partner universities and sponsoring corporations with the purpose of addressing global challenges and opportunities such as those related to environment and sustainability, international peace, food and energy production, human health, and economic and business prosperity. International collaboration in areas of intellectual and creative interest such as the arts, culture, and religion is also encouraged.

A special feature of the McDonnell Academy is that each Scholar has a mentor, who also serves as an Ambassador. The Ambassadors are appointed by Washington University to advise the Scholars and charged with strengthening collaboration with the partner universities. Collaborative efforts engage faculty and students of Washington University and those of the partner universities in a network of activities that enhance scholarly interests and international understanding.

Contact Information Contact Information • James V. Wertsch Director jwertsch@wustl.edu (314) 935-9015 (314) 935-6767 (fax) Related Information Related Links: • McDonnell International Scholars Academy (http://mcdonnell.wustl.edu/) • Record article: McDonnell International Scholars Academy founded (http://record.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/5961.html) Related Groups: