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Phone: 419.530.5268
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GPS (Global Programming Specialists)

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The Global Programming Specialists (GPS) Team works to enhance the linguistic and cultural competencies of campus learners and scholars while promoting a culture of lifelong learning by providing opportunities for collaboration and engagement with The University of Toledo campuses and the Toledo communities. We encourage the development of global citizenship through innovative programming.

Current/ Future Events:
(details to follow as they become available)

GPS Shopping Trips March 15, 2013 - Toledo Farmer’s Market April 12, 2013 - Walmart	Monthly shopping trips will be offered to students at various locations in Toledo. Student must sign up for the trip at least one day in advance in the CISP office (SM 1000). Seats are limited, so please sign up in a timely manner. See flyer with details.
March 2013
March 21	Japanese Spring Festival Japan is famous for its cherry blossoms, especially in Kyoto. Celebrate Japanese culture, music and food at the 4th Annual Japanese Spring Festival to be held next Thursday, March 21st, at the 2nd Floor Auditorium in the Student Union of The University of Toledo. The Festival will run from noon until 3 p.m.
April 2013
April 5	Free Bus Trip to the To The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI On Friday, April 5th join the Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Engagement (OEDC) for a free lunch and guided tour of the nation’s first and only museum dedicated to Arab American history and culture. Bus leaves from SU Bus Loop at 11 a.m. Bus returns to UT by 5 p.m. This event is free but registration is required, seats are limited. Both co-ed and female-only transportation will be provided. Register in-person, during business hours at one of two locations: OEDC, University Hall 3770 or the The Center for International Studies and Programs,Snyder Memorial 1000.

GO UT! - Global Opportunities
Intercultural programs to help international students learn about the local community, culture and customs. These programs also allow Americans to learn more about rich and unique cultures of international students.

What is happening around Toledo?
Check out these resources highlighting local attractions:

Toledo.com

DoToledo

Toledo Mudhens - baseball

Toledo Walley - hockey

Metroparks of the Toledo Area

International Food Guide

Toledo Museum of Art

Toledo Zoo

Toledo Botanical Garden

Toledo Farmers Market

GPS Team Members:

Alexis Blavos, ATOD Prevention Specialist
Sara Clark, Assistant Director for the Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP)
Hibah ElNoory, International Student Association
Kristen Huffman, Interim Program Coordinator & Graduate Assistant for CISP
Julia Martin, Assistant Professor
Christy Rakness, Regulatory Coordinator, Office of International Student & Scholar Services
Jessica Spradley, Project Manager, Student Affairs
Cathy Zimmer, Office of the Provost

PAST EVENTS
March 2013
March 2-10	Grand Canyon Experience Hike the Grand Canyon with American Language Institute on a one week adventure tour. Trip includes travel by train to Arizona, transportation, lunch and dinner in the canyon, and fun! Trip Details. Trip Flyer.
March 3-9	Disney World Spring Break Trip SIGN UP STARTING ON JAN.15 9:00 a.m. in the CISP Office (SM1000) The Center for International Studies and Programs is sponsoring a trip to Disney World during spring break! A 6-day trip (March 3-9) for ONLY $865 per person! Package includes: A 3-hour "Disney Leadership Strategy" learning experience! A great program to cultivate your leadership skills and habits. Air Tran Flight Detroit-Orlando round trip. A 6-night stay at Disney's All Star Music Resort including transportation to the park. Disney 5-day Park Hopper Pass. $100 deposit due at sign-up One guest ticket may be purchased at the student price for each student package. Extra ticket for family must be purchased at regular price. * Price for families may vary based on accommodation. Sign ups are on a first come first come basis!
February 2013
Feb 6	Chinese Experience Day Wednesday, Feb.6 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Trimble Lounge Chinese New Year is getting closer, are you ready to welcome the year of snake? The Confucius Institute is proud to invite all UT students, faculty and staff to join us on a 2-hour Chinese culture experience event. You will: Learn about Chinese Spring Festival Experience Chinese Calligraphy Speak Chinese and win free prizes Enjoy traditional Chinese food (Served at noon) For information visit CI office, SM1060 or call 419.530.7750
January 2013
Jan 26	North American International Auto Show 2013 – Detroit The North American International Auto Show is where the global automotive community comes together to catch up on the latest news and events. Come out and join the fun on Saturday, January 26. Departs: 10:00 a.m. from Student Union bus loop. Please be at the loop by 9:45 a.m. for chek-in. Returning to UT at 5:30pm. Ticket Cost: $15.00 Sign up at CISP office, Snyder Memorial 1000. For more information call 419.530.5268
Jan 25	Toledo Walleye Game Rocket fans will have the opportunity to get together to cheer on the Toledo Walleye hockey team with discounted tickets to the Friday, January 25^th game versus the Kalamazoo Wings! Faceoff is at 7:05pm at the Huntington Center in downtown Toledo. Tickets to UT Night at the Toledo Walleye Game will be $5 for students, available at Rocket Copy located in the Student Union near Room 2525. Each student may purchase one ticket by showing their Rocket ID. Bus transportation for students will be available from campus - You may sign up for transportation at Rocket Copy when you purchase your ticket. You are not required to take the bus! The bus will leave from the Student Union Bus Loop at 5:30pm and the bus will return to campus after the game. Staff, administrators, and alumni may purchase their tickets for $13 online at: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?eventid=69456 with the promotional code ROCKETS. For more information, contact the Office of Student Involvement at stuentinvolvement@utoleddo.edu. See YOU at the game!
Jan 24	Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Showcase Come learn about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through displays, music, film, art, poetry and literature. Free halal food will be provided and door prizes will be awarded. On Thursday January 24, 2013 from 6—8 p.m. in Student Union, Room 2591. This event is free and open to the public
Jan 20	Love to ski? First-time skier? Join us on the UT Alpine Valley Ski Trip on Sunday, January 20, 2013 Ticket Information: $65 per person includes transportation to Alpine Valley, ski equipment rental, and ski lift ticket. Ski lessons are available for $15. Tickets are available for purchase at CISP office, Snyder Memorial 1000. Bus Pick-Up Information: Place: Student Union bus loop Time: 7:00 a.m. Ski Time: 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information call 419-530-5268 or stop by CISP office (SM 1000)
Jan 15	Common Dialog Day: The History of Islam in Toledo Time: 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. Location: Student Union 2591 Join the Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Engagement for the first event of MLK Unity Week featuring Mr. Shamsuddin Waheed, Iman of the Toledo Masjid of Al-Islam. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 419.530.5538 or visit www.utoledo.edu/diversity
December 2012
	Airport Transportation Service: Detroit Airport Only Flying back to your hometown for winter break and need a ride to the airport? The Center for International Studies and Programs will make that happen! We are now providing airport transportation services to get you to and from the airport! Please review the following dates and times to register for the days you would require transportation. Drop-off service: Dates: December 14, 15,16, and 17. Price: $20/person Time: we will depart from CISP office at 8am. Pick-up service: Dates: January 4, 5, and 6 Price: $20/person Time: we will depart Detroit airport at 5pm. No other departure times will be offered. Bring flight itineraries when registering. All Registrations should be made in CISP office (SM 1000) before December 12. For more information call 419-530-5268!
Dec. 15	Zoo Lights Join us for a Toledo Holiday tradition for the Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo. During the holiday season, the Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland. The Lights Before Christmas holiday event features over one million lights, over 200 images of some of your favorite animals, ice-carving demonstrations on Thursday evenings, carolers, holiday treats, the Swanton Area Railroad model trains, and visits with Santa in the Indoor Theatre. Bus transportation will be provided and reservations can be made in the CISP Suite (SM 100). Cost: $10 per student which includes transportation, entrance ticket and vouchre for a hot chocolate & a cookies. This event is being co-sponcered by the Office of Multicultural Student Success. www.toledozoo.org/site/program/393
Dec. 7	Pre-Finals Relaxation! from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The end of a semester can bring immense amounts of stress to those who have procrastinated! Remember to stay healthy - mind, body, and soul! Stop by CISP’s lounge - 1st floor, SM 1000 to receive FREE stress management and relaxation techniques, as well as a FREE 10 minute Swedish stress relieving massage! Stop by CISP’s 1st floor lounge - SM 1000 to be entered to win a FREE 30 minute private massage!
November 2012
Nov 12	Women's Shopping Trip Girls Day Out! Ladies, please join us for a shopping trip to a Michigan outlet mall. Birch Run Outlet Mall is home to 145 stores! Bus transportation will be provided and reservations can be made in the CISP Suite (SM 1000) Cost: $5.00 dollars. www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=82
Nov 12-16 Event Schedule	International Education Week (IEW) IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. A wide array of events will be hosted across campus.
Nov 22	Host an International Student for Thanksgiving Share in a cross cultural experience with an American family as you celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Families have volunteered to open their homes to share a meal with international students. If you would like to take part in this opportunity as a host family or as an international student/scholar, please fill out the request form.
October 2012
Oct 6	UT Homecoming Parade Show your UT pride and walk in the Homecoming Parade! To get involved, please email cisp@utoledo.edu
Oct 11	Sylvania Playland Are you an international student with children? If yes, this event is for you! Sylvania PlayLand is an indoor wonderland for children. Various Swing sets and inflatables provide hours of high active entertainment for children. www.sylvaniaplayland.com Bus transportation will be provided to this location and reservations can be made in the CISP Suite (SM 100). The cost of the trip is $8.00 dollars per child and includes entrance ticket, pizza dinner and transportation for the entire family. Adults are free. Meet at the student union bus loop at 5:20 p.m. We will have 2 hours of play time.
Oct 26	1 Mile Matters Do you believe that every person matters? Do you seek to make the world a better place? When you’ve walked or driven by a homeless person, did you ever wonder how they got into that position? Taking a step in the right direction is as easy as joining Sherris Anne Schwind’s Fall Term 2 Advanced American Language Institute (ALI) classes: Speaking and Listening, and, U.S. Popular Culture in a 1 mile walk to support Tent City. Schwind’s students are learning about American cultural values (charity and community service among them) and the importance of integrating and investing not only capital resources, but sweat-equity into causes that move them. They are excited about seeing Ken Leslie and meeting more members of his 1Matters team at the event. Her classes will be photo and video documenting the walk. The group plans to caravan from ALI (Snyder Memorial) Friday, Oct. 26, departing around 5:30 p.m. If you would like to join this team, please sign-up in the Center for International Studies and Programs, SM 1000. The walk begins in downtown Toledo at Promenade Park at 6:30 pm. Parking will be available behind Murphy’s (off of Summit Street) and costs $3 per car. You can also show your compassion for others and make a pledge to the 1 Mile Matters cause here: http://1matters.dojiggy.com/. Eradicating homelessness is something we must do together. At this event you can donate money to a great cause, get exercise, educate yourself by learning how some homeless people have come to be living on the streets, and have fun! http://1matters.dojiggy.com/ng/index.cfm/a7228e6/regPages/sponsors Last year Tent City delivered over $140,000 to persons in need. Some services they provide include medical, dental, id’s and others! Rockets, let’s help to make this year’s event more successful than the last. Event Schedule 4:30 pm: Registration Begins at Promenade Park 6:15 pm: Opening Walk Ceremony 6:30 pm: We are going to walk, back flip, ballroom, square, macarena, or two-step dance, wagon, unicycle, zombie, skip, hop or other walk – 1 at a time! The word for the walk is “Fundatory.” 7:00 pm – 8 pm: Dinner at Tent City 7:00 pm – whenever: Pat Lewandowski’s usual fantastic line-up of music late into the night.
Oct 28	Autumn Adventure Join us on Sunday, Oct 28th for a three hour Autumn Adventure to Country Lane Tree Farm, owned and operated by the Bowlander family. Bus Transportation will be provided. Bus departs the Student Union Bus loop at 9:30 a.m. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Costs: $10 per person. Tickets are available in CISP, SM 1000. Questions? Call 419.530.5268. Experience a once in a lifetime: Hands-on Animal Farm Tour - 1hr, Pumpkin Patch—pick out the right pumpkin to carve, Hayride and Corn Maze. To learn more about Country Lane Tree Farm, visit www.countrylanetreefarm.com
September 2012
Sept 1	Rocket to the Point Join your fellow Rockets for a trip to Cedar Point, the rollercoaster capital of the world. www.cedarpoint.com Student cost for the trip is $20.00 dollars and includes bus transportation to and from the park, entrance ticket and free drinks all day. Tickets are being sold at Rocket Copy located on the second floor of the Student Union. Tickets sell fast so reserve your seat today!
Sept 12	International Student Clubs, Organizations and Advisor Meet and Greet
Sept 161:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Sand Piper Boat Tour for UT students Sail down the Maumee River, enjoy friends, music, and food as you take in the scenic view of the city of Toledo. Bus transportation will be provided and the cost of the trip is $5.00 dollars. Reservations for this event will take place within CISP (SM 1000) www.sandpiperboat.com
Sept 22 9:00 a.m.	Black Swamp: Farm Tour Join us for a tour of Dei Fratelli, a local, family-run company. We will leave campus at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012, travel to Luckey, Ohio, participate in a two hour guided tour of the tomato farm and processing plan, and return to campus around 1 p.m. You can learn more about Dei Fratelli at www.deifratelli.com. To make a reservation for this trip please come to the CISP Suite (SM 1000). The cost of the trip is $5.00 dollars.
Sept 23 1:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.	Sand Piper Boat Tour UT Faculty and Staff Tour This tour will provide international scholars and domestic professors the opportunity to engage and develop collaborative working relationships while sailing down the Maumee River, enjoying friends, music. Reservations for this event will take place within CISP (SM 1000). Bus transportation will be provided. The cost of the trip is $10.00 dollars per person. Appetizers will be served and a cash bar available. www.sandpiperboat.com
Sept 22 9:00 a.m.	Black Swamp: Farm Tour Join us for a tour of Dei Fratelli, a local, family-run company. We will leave campus at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012, travel to Luckey, Ohio, participate in a two hour guided tour of the tomato farm and processing plan, and return to campus around 1 p.m. You can learn more about Dei Fratelli at www.deifratelli.com. To make a reservation for this trip please come to the CISP Suite (SM 1000). The cost of the trip is $5.00 dollars.
Sept 23 1:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.	Sand Piper Boat Tour UT Faculty and Staff Tour This tour will provide international scholars and domestic professors the opportunity to engage and develop collaborative working relationships while sailing down the Maumee River, enjoying friends, music. Reservations for this event will take place within CISP (SM 1000). Bus transportation will be provided. The cost of the trip is $10.00 dollars per person. Appetizers will be served and a cash bar available.www.sandpiperboat.com
Sept 24 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Student Union Ingman Room	Study Abroad Fair Want to Explore your world? Join us for the annual study abroad fair and learn about your options to study or volunteer in different countries. The fair will be held in the Student Union Ingman Room from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. No reservations are required for this event.
Sept 29	GO UT: Harvest Party for the Toledo International Hospitality Program
Sept 29 - Oct 2	Fall Break Washington D.C. Trip (SOLD OUT) Tour the nation’s capital over fall break. Students will be provided the opportunity to tour various monuments and historic sites. Students will be transported by charter bus and will be housed at Hostelling International www.hiwashingtondc.org . A personal tour guide will provide a walking tour of major attractions such as The White House, The Library of Congress, The Holocaust Museum and much more. The cost for the trip is being finalized and will be posted shortly. The trip cost will include charter bus transportation, accommodations, personal tour guide, metro pass and a group dinner. Reservations can be made within the CISP suite (SM 1000).
August 2012
Aug 9	International Student Orientation
Aug 11	Tour of Toledo and Shopping Trip Would you like to familiarize yourself with the city of Toledo? Please join us on a bus tour of the city. You will be able to view some of the city landmarks and take photos. The tour will stop at a large store so you can purchase grocery and household items. Sign up for the tour will be held at International Student Orientation. Apartment Tour Take a closer look at several apartment complexes in order to make a good housing decision on the Apartment Tour. Sign up for the tour will be held at International Student Orientation.
Aug 30 5:30 p.m. Student Union Auditorium	International Student Association (ISA) Welcome
GPS Shopping Trips September 14, 2012 - Meijer October 12, 2012 - Walmart November 9, 2012 - Asian Grocery December 14, 2012 - Deepam India December 17, 2012 - Walmart January 11, 2013 - San Marcos February 8, 2013 - Target	Monthly shopping trips will be offered to students at various locations in Toledo.

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