Onsite workshops bring members of CLEAR's professional development staff to K-13+ institutions across the country. Workshop topics include both methodology and technology-related areas, and are tailored to the host institution''s specific needs and requests. More information can be found by checking out the link.

MSU-CIBER started and manages all business study abroad programs for the College of Business. The summer 2007 offerings include nineteen programs on four continents, including the Stuttgart, Germany, program that places students in internships with such companies as DaimlerChrysler and IBM. Students may choose from faculty-led and traditional study abroad programs. MSU-CIBER awards study abroad scholarships each spring for summer programs.

Every summer since 1997, CLEAR has offered professional development workshops. Teachers of all levels, especially K-12, from all over the country (and internationally) have come to MSU's campus for these practical, informative and timely courses. The range of workshop topics includes both skills-based workshops and sessions on how to incorporate technology into the language classroom. The summer 2007 offerings have not yet been determined, but updated information will be published soon.

ITA-CSC Trade Promotion workshops are aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses in Michigan, as well as the agencies that serve them (e.g., chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, small business development groups). The initial series of workshops will consist of four, day-long in-services designed to provide attendees with a broad understanding of U.S. and Canadian trading protocols and procedures. Attendees will be invited to help plan a follow-up series of workshops by completing an end-of-session survey on their specific interests and priorities.

ITA-CSC Trade Promotion workshops are aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses in Michigan, as well as the agencies that serve them (e.g., chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, small business development groups). The initial series of workshops will consist of four, day-long in-services designed to provide attendees with a broad understanding of U.S. and Canadian trading protocols and procedures. Attendees will be invited to help plan a follow-up series of workshops by completing an end-of-session survey on their specific interests and priorities.

This session, for Arabic women representing Saudi Arabia, Yeman, Iraq, Morocco, Libya, Algeria, Oman, and Tunisia, will focus on Women in Business and Economics. The participants are sponsored by the state department on a Middle East program involving Women in Business and Economics. After a morning of programming arranged by CIBER, they will meet with MSU President Lou Anna Simon and then move to the State Department in the afternoon. The MSU-CIBER session will begin with a welcome by the Dean and a presentation on globalEDGE, as requested by the group. They will then hear presentations from female executives at two major American corporations before concluding the session.

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The main activity of the GB Club is the luncheon speaker series. This month's speaker will be Bill Sepic, President and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. He will speak on the topic of "Lansing Chamber Adopts a Global Mission."

Oscar Santillan, from Otavalo Ecuador, will present a program on Fair Trade. Sr. Santillan will bring a slide show showing operations in Otavalo, Ecuador.

October's Global Business Club luncheon will be held in concert with the anniversary celebration of the founding of the United Nations. It features an address on The UN Global Compact Approach to International Development by Carrie Hall of the United Nations Global Compact Office. Carrie Hall joined the UN Global Compact in 2004 and is a communications and public affairs adviser for the initiative. She has served as editor of the Compact Quarterly since 2005. In addition, Ms. Hall manages a broad range of communications for Global Compact. Prior to joining the United Nations staff, she was a vice-president at Hill & Knowlton, an international public relations agency. She holds a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

The State of Michigan is in the midst of a decades long transition from a predominantly manufacturing economy, largely geared to a North American market, to becoming a successful participant in an increasingly complex, globalized world. Optimal use of existing and new resources will be a key factor in achieving a common goal: A more diversified Michigan economy and broadly educated workforce which not only benefits the people of Michigan but contributes to a better life for the world's citizens. The goal of this second International Trade Symposium is to make a timely, practical educational contribution to this complex process. The program has been planned as an overview/update for leaders involved in a variety of roles in strengthening Michigan's economy: - international business entrepreneurs - economic development professionals, - government officials and employees concerned with economic development, - agricultural export entrepreneurs & leaders, - academic faculty and students interested in international trade issues, - non-profit leaders with international interests.