MEETING NOTES

Fellow Rotarian Doug Scripture introduced IUSB Head of International Students Program, Lisa Fetheringill as our program speaker.  Professor Fetheringill then turned the program presentation over to six of her students, who brought the Club up to speed on the outreach and benefit that studying abroad can bring to students.  Studying abroad equips students with experience in thinking and acting across diverse cultures.  It also nurtures key leadership skills, such as flexibility, empathy, and tolerance for ambiguity.  International study allows I. U. students to gain the skills and perspectives they need to meet today’s global challenges.  There will be a South Bend “Give Local Campaign” to raise $1.5 million for grants to students to fund their studies abroad.