Student Opportunity; MEAD Fellowships

"Day in World Languages" at Mercyhurst University

High school juniors and seniors (and motivated sophomores!) are invited to join Mercyhurst University's "Day in World Languages" on Friday, January 15. While we normally meet on campus to explore language and culture, this year we will meet virtually.  Students can choose sessions that focus on the language they are studying in school (Spanish or French), "Learn a new Language" sessions (Mandarin, Arabic or Russian), and panels on study abroad experiences as well as university student life as a language major or minor. The whole event goes from 9:00-12:00, but students can choose to attend just the sessions that interest them

Students can register by visiting our page, Mercyhurst.edu/visit. The Day in World Languages is located under the heading “Program Spotlight.” They can also follow this event link. 

For more information, contact Dr. Alice Edwards, aedwards@mercyhurst.edu.  We look forward to seeing you!

Seeking Mead Leadership Fellows 

The past year has brought on a whirlwind of change in our field. Are you interested in developing your new skills, ideas, and strategies into a project? Do you have a different idea you’ve been wanting to explore? Now is the time to develop your choice project with the support of an expert mentor!  

Educators of all languages at all levels are encouraged to apply to the Mead Leadership Program, designed to identify potential leaders in education and to support the development of their potential. Scholarship recipients will participate in the upcoming Northeast Conference in a program designed by NECTFL to foster leadership in the profession which includes registration for the conference, lodging and invitations to special conference events.  Submit your application through PSMLA by January 10, 2021. Send applications to wilma.dunkle@gmail.com with “PSMLA – Mead” in the subject line.