prebilliken Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Interesting article on the plans to revitalize a building that is probably very close to this board's collective heart: http://www.fox-arch.com/uncategorized/saint-louis-university-center-for-global-citizenship/ I am behind this move. I think that the building has too pretty of an exterior to be fully torn down and I am glad they are finding a purpose for it. It is a historic building to the spirit of this campus, my grandfather was at the game in the West Pine where Easy Ed earned his nickname by accidentally running out and doing lay-ups during the National Anthem, so I am partial to it not being demolished. It will make sense now with all those flags on top of it. International studies are one of those categories that seems to boost those often arbitrary Collegian rankings. Rankings systems are impressed when university's have several different areas of study in several different parts of the world, and cultural exchanges extending from them. Hopefully it yields results, either way, using this space on campus is a welcome move. Go Bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Interesting article on the plans to revitalize a building that is probably very close to this board's collective heart: http://www.fox-arch....al-citizenship/ I am behind this move. I think that the building has too pretty of an exterior to be fully torn down and I am glad they are finding a purpose for it. It is a historic building to the spirit of this campus, my grandfather was at the game in the West Pine where Easy Ed earned his nickname by accidentally running out and doing lay-ups during the National Anthem, so I am partial to it not being demolished. It will make sense now with all those flags on top of it. International studies are one of those categories that seems to boost those often arbitrary Collegian rankings. Rankings systems are impressed when university's have several different areas of study in several different parts of the world, and cultural exchanges extending from them. Hopefully it yields results, either way, using this space on campus is a welcome move. Go Bills! "Behind it" as in it has your support or as in it's your brainchild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prebilliken Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 "Behind it" as in it has your support or as in it's your brainchild? Oops... Support it. I have no hands in this project. I can see how that would be confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofive Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 "Behind it" as in it has your support or as in it's your brainchild? this ambiguity pervaded my thoughts as well. i think i get it now, though. it's kind of like michelle jenneke's ass. i didn't make it, but i'm behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 At the risk of asking a stupid question - what is the Center for Global Citizenship all about? What would I do with that degree? I agree with Jimbo and I remember fondly working and registering for classes just as in that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 this ambiguity pervaded my thoughts as well. i think i get it now, though. it's kind of like michelle jenneke's ass. i didn't make it, but i'm behind it. I love womens beach volleyball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschkind Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm excited for the 1,000 seat auditorium! I'm a member of APO and recently we've outgrown the Kelley Aud, which is the largest lecture hall on campus. Now we may be able to have meetings in one space again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Pine Jim Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 It's great to be relevant again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 At the risk of asking a stupid question - what is the Center for Global Citizenship all about? What would I do with that degree? I agree with Jimbo and I remember fondly working and registering for classes just as in that picture. From a 2010 press release: The Center for Global Citizenship will bring together the Office of International Services, the International Studies Program and the English as a Second Language Program — academic and support units currently separated on the Frost Campus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I am a little confused. The Center for Global Citizenship already exists in Des Peres Hall and they have quite a lot of capacity. What is going on with West Pine? The link does not work. FWIW: international studies programs do not matter in any of the major college ranking systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I am a little confused. The Center for Global Citizenship already exists in Des Peres Hall and they have quite a lot of capacity. What is going on with West Pine? The link does not work. FWIW: international studies programs do not matter in any of the major college ranking systems. Its easy money. Does not take much in resources like high paid professors, special buildings or labs (like for your health professions, computer sciences, engineering or sciences), etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatewaytonowhere Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 longtime lurker, current slu med student I think the whole premise of the center for global citizenship seems a bit odd considering we don't have a massive international student population and we are not in a global city, regardless: http://www.fox-arch.com/?s=slu I wonder how much at&t donated for the naming rights to the auditorium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Bill Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I wonder how much at&t donated for the naming rights to the auditorium.Surely enough to substantially fund the renovation. I like the idea. Build a 1,000 seat hall in an academic setting, and program suitable events for it. Conferences & speakers that will help AT&T, SLU, and Saint Louis with their international reputations. If that fails, we can always raze it and provide some needed green space on campus until a better use is found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I think the whole premise of the center for global citizenship seems a bit odd considering we don't have a massive international student population and we are not in a global city, regardless: http://www.fox-arch.com/?s=slu US medical schools admit very few international students, but overall, SLU has 900-1,000 international students. The premise of the Center for Global Citizenship is to serve both international students who study here but also domestic students who study overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanBilliken Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 The goal is to have the Center for Global Citizenship finished by May, as the city of St. Louis is hosting the annual international NAFSA conference in late May. NAFSA = National Association for Foreign Student Advisers. It is now known as NAFSA: Association of International Educators. http://www.nafsa.org/annualconference/default.aspx?id=3199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 The goal is to have the Center for Global Citizenship finished by May, as the city of St. Louis is hosting the annual international NAFSA conference in late May. NAFSA = National Association for Foreign Student Advisers. It is now known as NAFSA: Association of International Educators. http://www.nafsa.org...lt.aspx?id=3199 ?? NAIE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanBilliken Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 ?? NAIE? You would think, haha... but no. Check out the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 As Jon Stewart would say, "Or NAMBLA..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatewaytonowhere Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 US medical schools admit very few international students, but overall, SLU has 900-1,000 international students. The premise of the Center for Global Citizenship is to serve both international students who study here but also domestic students who study overseas. Yes, I'm definitely aware of the fact that med school generally have few if any international students. I was evaluating this proposal in the context of my undergrad institution, which is more than 25% international ( over 7,000 int'l students) and located in New York City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Rich Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 As Jon Stewart would say, "Or NAMBLA..." The Nation Association of Marlon Brando Look-A-likes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WUH Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Yes, I'm definitely aware of the fact that med school generally have few if any international students. I was evaluating this proposal in the context of my undergrad institution, which is more than 25% international (over 7,000 int'l students) and located in New York City. I understand and please do not take offense to this because obviously you are a smart guy but not a lot of schools come close to Columbia in terms of percentage of internationals. I think only USC has a higher percentage. SLU, on the other hand, is close to average for Doctoral Extensive institutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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