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Frequently
we receive last-minute notices of events which will be posted
on this website. We also have an e-mail list of JASM members
to provide notification of these timely updates and others
which may not have been published in the Calendar.
If you would like to be on that list, please contact Lucy
Sloan, takara@gwi.net,
207-771-0224.
On
this page you will also find volunteering opportunities as
needed for listed events. The range and depth of JASM's programs
are influenced greatly by the number of members willing to
help conduct them, which often doesn't require a substantial
time commitment. To volunteer, or for further event information,
contact JASM through the address and phone numbers listed
at the top of the page.
JASM
Calendar for 2008
August
3-24 > Rissho University - USM Summer Exchange Program
For
the past 16 summers, Rissho University in Tokyo has sent
students to USM to learn English and live with American
students in Portland. The Rissho Roommate Program is a great
way to make friends from Japan and show the Rissho students
all that Maine has to offer! It runs from Sunday, August
3rd through Sunday August 24th. As part of the program,
Maine students receive FREE room and board in Maine College
of Art's Oak Street Dormitory during the program dates.
In return, students are expected to hang-out with their
roommate, and attend really fun field trips and activities,
such as a bowling night and a day trip to Boston. All of
the activities are free, and there are NO costs involved
for the roommates!! Male and female roommates are needed,
so for more information and a short application, please
click here,
or call USM's Office of International Programs at 780-5942.
Students who attend other universities are welcome to apply.
But
wait! That's not all! This year there are 24 students arriving,
so as in years past, there is a critical need for host families
to provide homestay opportunities for the students. The
two weekends involved are August 8-10, and August 15-17.
You may do one or both weekends, and take more than one
student if you have the space! This is a tremendous opportunity
to not only experience what someone from another culture
has to offer you, but also one which gives you the chance
to let them know who you are and what American culture is
really about. Along with the welcome BBQ on the 8th, and
graduation dinner on the 21st, your homestay experience
will be one you will not likely forget. For further information,
contact Max Calderwood ASAP by phone at 727-4207, or by
email at maxc@usm.maine.edu.
September
> Annual
Meeting September 13
Casco Bay Cruise with Obento -- see
home page
August
2, 2008
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