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NU Gender and Social Justice Kadoorie Animal Rites Study Tour May 29-June 29, 2014 Information Session November 15, 2013 North Bay, ON. AGENDA Welcome and Agenda (Karen Strang) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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NU Gender and Social Justice
KadoorieAnimal Rites Study Tour
May 29-June 29, 2014
Information Session November 15, 2013
North Bay, ON
International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
AGENDA
Welcome and Agenda (Karen Strang)
Overview of the course in Hong Kong (Dr. Renshaw)Overview of what to expect at Kadoorie
COSTS: accommodation + flight + additional costs (Karen Strang)Key dates Application process
Selection process (Dr. Renshaw)
Contacts and web links
Questions
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Dr. Sal RenshawChair of the Gender Equality & Social Justice / Religions and Cultures
Overview of Course GEND 3057 Selected Topics "Kadoorie Hong Kong Placement”
Overview of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardenand this 1 month trip to Hong KongMay 29-June 29, 2014
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GEND 3057 Selected Topics "Kadoorie Hong Kong Placement”
-3-credit course-taught by Dr. Renshaw at the Kadoorie Centre in Hong Kong
Course Description: -experience hands-on wildlife conservation efforts in a Non-Western context
-exposed to local and indigenous animal conservation projects & international trafficking of exotic species
-explore “saving” animals: advocacy, protection, power, political issues, legal and ethical challenges of activism, differing cultural perspectives
-present developing research to staff of Kadoorie and SPCA
-exchange knowledge with Hong Kong U and Nipissing U students
-a “real world” experience
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DESTINATION
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG):http://www.kfbg.org/kfb/text2image2.xml?fid=163
-over 148 hectares of land on the northern slopes and foothills of Hong Kong's highest mountain - Tai Mo Shan.-established in 1956 to provide agricultural aid to farmers in need of support to help them lead independent lives.-today, promoting the conservation of biodiversity in Hong Kong and South China, sustainable agriculture and creative nature education
Fauna Conservation Department Focus:1. Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation2. Endangered Species Conservation Projects3. Specialist Wildlife/Ecological Advisory Services4. Offering a Unique Educational Experience (Live Displays)
Wildlife Rescue and Conservation and Endangered Species
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Where you will be staying
The University of Hong Kong - Kadoorie Centrehttp://www.cedars.hku.hk/hkukc/indexin.htm
• Double-rooms accommodations
• Air conditioned
• Shared shower and toilet facilities
• Common dining area for meals
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Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre
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Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre
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International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international
An Opportunity and a Privilege
Self Selection: Is this right for me?
-does it align with my future career goals?-how does this opportunity relate to my interests beliefs and convictions?-volunteering with purpose … working with an NGO-resiliency – physical, mental and emotional
hiking, extreme tropical environment, animals,different foods, early mornings, varying temperatures, rain
-team/group work and living and travel conditions
Ambassadorship -Representing your local community, North Bay, Nipissing U, Ontario and Canada -Dress codes, behaviour, attitude, collaborative and experiential approach to learning -Must adhere to Kadoorie guidelines for programming and in-country interaction
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Opportunity to develop intercultural competencies that lend towards you becoming “Citizens of the World”
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NU Risk Management Protocol-Requires documents: Waiver of Liability, Participation Agreement, Medical Disclosure and Treatment -Risk Assessment and Emergency Planning form-DFATD travel advisories, and Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA)-Guardme Completely Canada Emergency Health insurance (+trip cancellation, baggage)
Health -Kadoorie Application Documents, Waiver and Medical History forms-North Bay & Parry Sound District Health Unit -inoculations and medications obtained from March onwards, + prescriptions
Payments - Your flights and Kadoorie costs will be made in 2 or 3 payments to Nipissing University Student Finance Department (in person via cash, cheque or debit card, or on-line automatic bank payment- Additional costs paid at time of purchase: e.g. transportation to and from Toronto airport, Chinese visa obtained in advance, and insurance once flight tickets are purchased (as instructed by NU)
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COSTS:
KADOORIE - HONG KONG approx. $2000.00 CAD (tbc)
-Based at: (these details are yet to be finalized)
– Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre--Accommodation – double room accommodation -Food (3 meals, snacks, beverages including bottled water); -24 hour security-Kadoorie Facilitators -Pre- and post-trip coordination, development of leadership and social issues curricula and in-country program setup
-Plus flight costs ($1900 approx., subject to change until tickets issued)
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ADDITIONAL COSTS: (CAD funds unless otherwise noted)
Guardme Completely Canada (mandatory)- 32 day trip $115.00- Emergency Health Care & Trip Cancellation Insurance & Baggage Claim
Inoculations and medication - range from $40-$300
Transportation to and from Pearson ? International Airport in Toronto
Miscellaneous / Personal Expenses ?
Hong Kong: entry visa $tbc
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On-line Application (“My International”)
Step 1: Access the “My International” application/databasehttps://myinternational.nipissingu.ca/myinternational
Use your WebAdvisor Username and Password
Click Create a New Application
Step 2: Fill out the following online application sections and submit online by 4:00pm, November 22, 2013
• Section 1: Personal Information• Section 2: Resume • Section 3: Academic Information • Section 4: Education Abroad Program Type (Study Tour/Research Abroad)• Section 5: Motivation • Section 6: Language Requirements (N/A) • Section 7: Reference Letters (N/A)• Section 8: Declaration
Step 3: Email Karen Strang karens@nipissingu.ca to confirm you have submitted your on-line application.
Completing Your Academic InformationSection 3
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Selecting Your Destination ChoiceSection 4
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SELECTION PROCESS
Selection Committee will …
• Review of the on-line applications (Motivation section 5)
• They will consider: - your motivation for choosing this opportunity - how this experience can be beneficial for you - personally, academically and professionally
- aspects of your resiliency, considering the challenges of living and volunteering in this settingand team building relations
• Also taken into consideration will be your academic grades, and pre-requisite course.
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KEY DATES – for application process
Nov 15 - application available for completion on-line at www.nipissingu.ca/international
Nov 22 - submit on-line application by 4:00 PM AND email Karen Strang at karens@nipissingu.ca confirming that you have submitted an on-line application for Kadoori – Hong Kong
Nov 27 - nominated students will be notified via email
Nov 29 - nominated students must accept nomination by 4:00 PM
KEY DATES – for selected students Dec 2 - confirmed student groups meet with Faculty Facilitator, Sal Renshaw
- submit your passport photo page (must be identifiable)
Dec 6 - deposit of $500 CAD per person for flights to Hong Kong (tbc)(payment to Nipissing University Student Finance Department may be made in person via cash, cheque or debit card, or on-line automatic bank payment)
2014Jan 6 - remaining balance of flight & trip fees (tbc, possibly become 2 payments)
(same payment options as noted above)
Mar 7 - attend compulsory Pre-departure Session with Immunization Information
Mar 7 - begin process of required inoculations specific to your destination (completed by April 30th)
Mar 31 - submit all required documents to Sal Renshaw
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Referrals for Questions / Web links
Faculty Facilitator leading the trip &Detailed Questions about the trip:
- Dr. Sal Renshaw ext 4427 salr@nipissingu.ca
On-line Application, Health & Risk Management, Insurance, Payments etc.- Karen Strang ext. 4105 karens@nipissingu.ca (F308B)
APPLICATIONhttps://myinternational.nipissingu.ca/myinternational
Use your WebAdvisor login and passwordApply under the Study Tour/Research Abroad section
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