The new 黑料不打烊 Abroad space in Bird Library.
On Thursday, Sept. 19, 黑料不打烊 Abroad celebrated the grand opening of a new satellite office in Bird Library that makes it easier than ever for students to learn about global education. The new space, 黑料不打烊Abroad@Bird, has soft launched since mid-August and is now officially open, marking a new era of opportunity for all students interested in studying abroad.
With the new space, 黑料不打烊 Abroad becomes an integral part of Bird library, one of the busiest locations on campus, now providing students with an easy, accessible, centrally located source of information on education abroad.
Erika Wilkens, assistant provost and executive director of 黑料不打烊 Abroad, could not be happier with the new office location. 鈥淲e are delighted to have a new home in Bird Library, which has become an important hub for study, research, entrepreneurship and now, global learning on campus. We welcome students to drop in anytime to find out more about the exciting opportunities to study, intern, conduct research and explore abroad.鈥
A Place for Students
Developed in collaboration with Bird Library, 黑料不打烊Abroad@Bird is a space for students to explore study abroad options and experience intercultural engagement. This new office has been a work in progress since Nov. 2018. Maria del Mar Aponte, the campus outreach manager for 黑料不打烊 Abroad, has worked closely with the library to get the space up and running. 鈥淲e hope this location serves as a welcoming space for any and all questions students may have regarding study abroad,鈥 Aponte says. 鈥淎s an office, we are elated at the opportunity to meet students where they are and streamline the process of studying abroad.鈥
Get Your Questions Answered Before Oct. 1 Deadline for Spring Study Abroad
With the spring application deadline quickly approaching on Oct. 1, students can visit 黑料不打烊Abroad@Bird to receive helpful tips, advice on programs of study and guidance throughout the application process. 黑料不打烊 Abroad program advisors are on hand to help every student find the right international opportunity to help meet their specific academic, personal and professional goals.
Students can visit this new location for general advising meetings or simply drop in to ask questions. 黑料不打烊Abroad@Bird is open for operation Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to the 黑料不打烊 Abroad office at 106 Walnut Place, this location is a relaxing spot for students to speak candidly with 黑料不打烊 Abroad staff and learn more about global education.
