UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO RIO PIEDRAS CAMPUS

Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program
(IGERT)

Doctoral Fellowships

The Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT)
program has been developed to meet the challenges of educating U.S.
Ph.D. researchers who will pursue careers in research and education,
with the interdisciplinary backgrounds, deep knowledge in chosen
disciplines, and technical, professional, and personal skills to
become, in their own careers, leaders and creative agents for change.

IGERT PUERTO RICO RESEARCH FOCUS Natural – Human Systems in the
Urbanizing Tropics

Goals: 1) To train researchers to study environmental issues as
interactions between human and natural systems and to develop policy
solutions in a tropical urbanizing context. 2) To build a culture of
interdisciplinary training, research and applications in environmental
science

Focusing on four broad themes

· Climate change
· Water Resources
· Biodiversity
· Urban system services

Multidisciplinary Coursework Includes

Human Dimension of Environmental Change
Urban Environment Expansion and Design
Ecosystems Services and Ecological Economics
Policy and Ethics for the Environment
Socio-Ecological Models and Ecological Informatics
Communication on the Environment.

Connections with Research Centers and other Collaboration:

ITES – Institute for Tropical Ecosystem Studies
LTER-Luquillo Long Term Ecological Research Program
CATEC-Center for Applied Tropical Ecology and Conservation
UPR-ATI Professional Training Program for sustainable transportation
and urbanization
UPR-AGEP-Alliance for Graduate Education and Professoriate
UPR PR LSAMP – Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority
Participation

Industry, Government Agencies and Non-Profit Organizations

Research

Students will carry out their research under the supervision of
advisors including a natural sciences department and a discipline
outside natural sciences. Graduates will be prepared for careers in
research, academe, or industry. Dissertation research will be focused
on real world issues defined and in collaboration with industry,
government agencies and non-profit organizations.

IGERT- Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus involves 33 Faculty from 14
departments and 3 universities.

Funding Opportunities

U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for IGERT
Fellowships

For application forms and further information, prospective applicants
should contact:

Rafael Rios (Chair, Environmental Sciences)
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Telephone (787) 764-0000, x4718

Nick Brokaw (Professor, Institute for Tropical Ecosystems Studies)
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Telephone: (787) 764-0000, x4940
Joseph Vogel (Professor, Department of Economics)
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Telephone: (787) 764-0000, x2451
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Environmental Sciences web page
at http://envsci.uprrp.edu/academics/graduate-program/IGERT in order
to better understand the full scope of the project and application
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Seleksi Calon Mahasiswa ke Timur Tengah
Tanggal : 19/06/2009 8:07:00 Sumber : DIKTIS

PENGUMUMAN

Nomor : Dj.I/Dt.I.IV/4/PP.04/765/2009

SELEKSI NASIONAL

CALON MAHASISWA KE TIMUR TENGAH

TAHUN AKADEMIK 2009-2010

A. Latar Belakang

Untuk mengantisipasi meningkatnya minat calon mahasiswa Indonesia ke Timur Tengah yang tidak dibarengi dengan kualitas memadai, Departemen Agama akan melakukan penyeleksian dengan menguji kemampuan akademik, hafalan/bacaan Al Qur’an dan bahasa Arab.

B. Tujuan

1. Menyaring para lulusan Madrasah Aliyah/sederajat yang potensial dan mempunyai bakat dan minat yang kuat dalam pengembangan keilmuan dan perguruan bahasa Arab.

2. Mempersiapkan generasi terbaik dalam bidang ilmu ke-Islaman dan bahasa Arab dalam rangka mencerdaskan calon ilmuwan dalam kehidupan bangsa dan bernegara.

C. Persyaratan Mengikuti Seleksi

1. Warga Negara RI yang beragama Islam.

2. Mengisi formulir pendaftaran yang disediakan oleh panitia

3. Pas photo berwarna ukuran 3×4 sebanyak 2 lembar

4. Melampirkan salinan ijazah Madrasah Aliyah Negeri atau Swasta yang mengikuti ujian negara dengan ketentuan sebagai berikut :

a). Usia ijazah tidak lebih dari 2 (dua) tahun.

b). Bagi peminat belajar ke Al-Azhar berijazah Pondok Pesantren yang mu’adalah (akreditasi) ijazahnya dengan tsanawiyah (SLTA) Al-Azhar masih berlaku sampai sekarang.

c). Bagi yang belum memiliki ijazah (STTB), harus melampirkan surat keterangan lulus dari sekolah.

D. Mata Ujian

1. Ujian Lisan (menggunakan bahasa Arab) meliputi : Bahasa Arab (percakapan, terjemah dan pemahaman teks) dan hafalan/bacaan Al-Qur’an minimal 3 juz;

2. Ujian Tulis (menggunakan bahasa Arab) meliputi : Bahasa Arab (memahami teks, tata bahasa dan insya’) dan Pengetahuan Agama Islam.

E. Waktu Pendaftaran dan Pelaksanaan Ujian

1. Pendaftaran : tanggal 22 Juni 2009 s.d. 15 Juli 2009 setiap jam kerja.

2. Pelaksanaan seleksi diatur sebagai berikut :

No

Ujian

Tanggal

WIB

WITA

WIT

1

Ujian Tulis

22 Juli 2009

08.00 – 10.00

09.00 – 11.00

10.00 – 12.00

2

Ujian Lisan

23 Juli 2009

Menyesuaikan dengan waktu setempat

F. Tempat Pendaftaran dan Seleksi

No.

Lokasi Ujian

Tempat Pendaftaran

1.

Departeman Agama Pusat

Departeman Agama Pusat

2.

IAIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

IAIN Sunan Gunung Jati Bandung dan STAIN Cirebon

3.

UIN Yogyakarta

UIN Yogyakarta

4.

IAIN Walisongo Semarang

IAIN Walisongo Semarang, STAIN Kudus, STAIN Purwokerto, STAIN Salatiga dan STAIN Surakarta.

5.

UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

IAIN Surabaya, UIN Malang, STAIN Kediri, STAIN Tulung Agung, STAIN Ponorogo, STAIN Pamekasan dan STAIN Jember.

6.

IAIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

IAIN Ar Raniry Aceh NAD, STAIN Lhoukseumawe dan STAIN Cok Kala Langsa

7.

IAIN Sumatera Utara Medan

IAIN Sumatera Utara Medan dan STAIN Padang Sidempuan

8.

IAIN Imam Bonjol Padang

IAIN Imam Bonjol Padang, STAIN Bukittinggi, STAIN Batusangkar dan STAIN Kerinci.

9.

IAIN Raden Fatah Palembang

IAIN Raden Fatah Palembang, IAIN Sulthan Thoha Jambi, STAIN Bangka Belitung dan STAIN Bengkulu

10.

UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Pekanbaru

UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Pekanbaru

11.

UIN Ala’uddin Makasssar

IAIN Ala’uddin Makasar, STAIN Pare-Pare, STAIN Watampone, STAIN Palopo, STAIN Kendari, STAIN Palu dan STAIN Jayapura.

12.

IAIN Mataram

IAIN Mataram

13.

IAIN Gorontalo

IAIN Gorontalo, STAIN Menado, STAIN Ambon dan STAIN Ternate

14.

IAIN Antasari Banjarmasin

IAIN Antasari Banjarmasin dan STAIN Palangkaraya

G. Hasil Ujian Seleksi

1. Hasil seleksi akan diumumkan oleh Departemen Agama tanggal 31 Juli 2009 melalui website : www.ditpertais.net

2. Peserta seleksi non beasiswa ke Al-Azhar yang dinyatakan lulus dapat memproses berkas pendaftarannya melalui KBRI Kairo.

3. Jumlah nilai kelulusan peserta non beasiswa minimal 70/100.

4. Hasil ujian yang telah ditandatangani oleh Direktur Pendidikan Tinggi Islam akan dikirim ke perwakilan RI di Timur Tengah dan perwakilan negara tujuan di Jakarta untuk dijadikan acuan dalam proses pendaftaran dan pengajuan visa serta layanan kekonsuleran.

5. Untuk mendapatkan visa dari Kedutaan Besar Mesir di Jakarta peserta non beasiswa yang lulus seleksi dan telah mendaftarkan diri di Universitas Al-Azhar, dapat mengajukan permohonan rekomendasi kepada Direktur Pendidikan Tinggi Islam Depag RI dengan melampirkan persyaratan-persyaratan sebagai berikut :

a. Bukti pendaftaran (ishol)

b. Surat Keterangan dari KBRI Kairo

b. Foto copy Paspor

c. Foto copy Ijazah yang telah dilegalisir

d. Surat Pernyataan kesanggupan finansial selama masa studi, yang ditanda tangani di atas materai Rp 6.000 oleh calon mahasiswa dan orang tua/wali dengan melampirkan copy Bank Draft minimal Rp. 20.000.000,- (dua puluh juta rupiah).

6. Keberangkatan ke luar negeri berdasarkan ketentuan yang dikeluarkan oleh Pemerintah RI/Kedutaan Besar negara tujuan di Jakarta.

H. Tim Pelaksana Seleksi

1. Tim pelaksana Pusat dibentuk dan ditunjuk oleh Dirjen Pendidikan Islam.

2. Tim pelaksana Daerah dibentuk dan ditunjuk oleh Rektor UIN/IAIN/Ketua STAIN bersangkutan.

3. Tim Penguji baik tulis maupun lisan ditunjuk oleh Dirjen Pendidikan Islam dan keputusan tim penguji tidak dapat diganggu gugat.

Jakarta, 16 Juni 2009

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Youth Federation for World Peace International

Who We Are

The Youth Federation for World Peace (YFWP) is a global alliance of young leaders and youth-related organizations dedicated to building a world of peace, a world in which everyone can live in freedom, harmony, cooperation and co-prosperity for all.

What We Do

Together with NGOs, businesses, government agencies and the United Nations, YFWP works on crucial issues to realize the dream of one global family of interdependence, mutual prosperity and universally-shared values.

Young Ambassadors for Peace

The signature initiative of YFWP is the education and appointment of young leaders in every walk of life, from ages 15 to 49, to leading roles in national renewal and global conflict resolution as Young Ambassadors for Peace. These young ambassadors build professional leadership networks and collaborate on key initiatives including:

Ø Building a culture of service and character education by fulfilling the UN Millennium Development Goals. Taking action toward ending extreme poverty and addressing educational challenges, with specific focus on Africa

Ø Resolving interfaith conflict, with special focus on the Middle East, Africa and Mindanao (Philippines)

Ø Peace-building programs in Northeast Asia and other regions in conflict

The Universal Peace Federation

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global alliance of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace in which everyone can live in freedom, harmony, cooperation, and prosperity.

UPF seeks to build a broad strategic alliance among individuals, educational institutions, organizations, religions, corporations, the media, and governments, for the sake of peace. UPF advocates renewal of the United Nations, including a proposal that the UN should create an interreligious council within its structures. UPF implements its programs through a global network of Ambassadors for Peace who have formed Peace Councils on the global, regional, national, and local levels.

UPF encourages all religions to dialogue and cooperate for peace. This is based upon the recognition that human dignity derives from a universal divine source that is the basis of harmony and unification. UPF invites all nations to participate and engage in a process whereby the elements of nationalism, that create barriers to harmonious exchange and development, can be overcome.

UPF is guided by a vision of humanity as one global family under God, living in accordance with universal principles. Two core principles guide the mission and work of the UPF. The first calls for living for the sake of others, a commitment to a life of service to others. The second calls each of us to work to overcome the barriers that divide us as human beings.

UPF programs promote partnerships among governments, religions and civil society, and seek to contribute to the establishment of a global culture of peace. UPF seeks a thoroughgoing resolution of the roots of conflict and violence, and urges people to overcome conflict by serving and caring for one another. By living for the sake of others, we can knit together our divided human family through service, repentance, forgiveness, respect and cooperation.

International Youth Day 2009

Theme: SUSTAINABILITY: OUr Challenge. Our Future.

Sustainability does not only refer to maintaining environmental balance and renewal. Sustainability encapsulates three facets of life: the environment, society and the economy. We live our lives in the overlaps and intersections of these facets, and our actions and attitudes help shape them. Their changing shapes in turn affect the way we are able to live our lives. The negative effects of unsustainable behaviour are not easily contained. As has been proven by the global crises in food, the economy and the environment, the concept of the global village has gone beyond being a useful analogy to being a hard reality, making clear the need to adopt a global sense of social responsibility.

With these things in mind, as the energizers of today and the holders of tomorrow, it is imperative that youth embrace the challenge of sustainability in its fullness as they help pave the way forward through the 21st century and beyond. Youth action, inclusion, and their full participation are key to developing today’s world for the generations of today and tomorrow and central to a sustainable existence.

Background of International Youth Day

The General Assembly on 17 December 1999 in its resolution 54/120, endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day.

The Assembly recommended that public information activities be organized to support the Day as a way to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond, adopted by the General Assembly in 1995 (resolution 50/81).

CONFERENCE POLICIES:

I. Registraton:

Participants must register for this event by completing the “Registration Form” that accompanied your invitation letter. Once your “Registration Form” is received, the conference organizers will make a reservation for you in your name at the SC Park Hotel. If you intend to share a room with someone, please let us know your roommate preference on the “Registration Form.”

II. What Guest Pays For

Participants are responsible to pay for the following: a) Airfare; b) Hotel; and c) Ground Transportation from the Bangkok International Airport to the SC Park Hotel and from the SC Park Hotel back to Bangkok International Airport. The cost of the conference is US$300. Fees can be paid upon arrival to the conference and must be in US dollars.

III. What Conference Pays For

Conference is responsible to pay for the following: a) all transportation during the conference; b) all scheduled meals and refreshment breaks throughout the event, beginning with the opening dinner banquet on Wednesday August 5, and concluding with breakfast on Saturday, August 8th. Guests are responsible for any other meals.

IV.VISA

Should you have any questions regarding a visa for Thailand, please contact the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate in your country as soon as possible. YFWP does not cover the cost of visas. Upon request, our office will provide you with a letter that you can take to the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate in your country, when you make your visa application.

V. LANGUAGE

This conference will be conducted in English.

VI. Secretariat

YFWP Thailand HQ

No. 4 UCF Building, Soi Ramkhamhaeng 24 Yaek 2 , Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok

Tel: 66 2 718 7766 Ext. 330 Fax: 66 2 718 6088

Email: yfwpthai@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , erdene_tsetseg2010@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Skype ID : erka.erdenee

Contact Person: Erka ph: 66 8734 74009

“The Role of Young Leaders in Achieving UN MDGs

and Peace Building in Asia”

August 5-8, 2009, Bangkok, Thailand

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

All Day

Check-in: SC Park Hotel

4:PM

Registration

7:00 PM

Welcome Dinner and Orientation

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

International Youth Day 2009 : Sustainability: Our Challenge. Our Future.

6:00 AM

Morning Peace Service

6:30 AM

Breakfast

7:30 AM

Depart by bus to the United Nations Conference Centre

8:30 AM

Registration

9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony: ”Role of Young Leaders in Peace Building and Regional Collaboration”

Master of Ceremony:

Dr. Napong Nophaket

President, Youth Federation for World Peace-Thailand

Welcome Address:

Emeritus Prof. Pradit Charoenthaitawee

President, Universal Peace Federation-Thailand

Dr. Lek Thaveetermsakul

Secretary General, YFWP-Asia

Special Address:

Dr. Chung Sik Yong

Regional Chair, Universal Peace Federation-Asia

Keynote Address:

H.E. Abhisit Vijjajiva (To be invited)

Prime Minister, Thailand

Group Photo

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Session II: “The Role of Young Leaders in Achieving UN MDGs

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Session III: A Vision of Peace: One Family Under God

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Session IV: Global Peace Corps and Appointment of Young Ambassadors for Peace

5:00 PM

Back to the Hotel

6:30 PM

Dinner

7:30 PM

Shopping

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

6:30 AM

Morning Peace Service

7:00 AM

Breakfast (Coffee Shop)

8:30 AM

Session V : The Cause and Resolution of Conflict

10:00 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM

Session VI: Spiritual Value as Foundation for Leadership

12:00 Noon

Lunch

13:30 PM

3:00

3:30

Session VII: Regional Collaboration for Global Peace Festival 2010 Closing Ceremony

Coffee

Sightseeing/Shopping

5:30 PM

Siam Niramit Cultural Show (Optional: additional $30 per person)

7:00 PM

Dinner (For those who will not go for Siam Niramit)

SATURDAY. AUGUST 8

6:30 AM

Breakfast

All Day Departure

12:00

Check-out

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Senior Engineer – Core Network Design and Optimization X 3
Senior Engineer – Transmission Design and Optimization x 5
Senior Engineer – Radio Optimization x 6
MS General System Engineer x 5
Senior Engineer – Network Performance Reporting Engineer x 2

As discussed I’m looking at a big team to work in Ericsson West Africa flights, accommodation and local transportation provided.

Below are the terms and conditions of the contract.

Overtime is included in the monthly price.

The consultant will directly Sign with Ericsson a Confidentiality Agreement.

Consultant will transfer knowledge and know how to other employees in Ericsson Africa as directed.

The agreement can be terminated with a nominal period of four weeks notice or with shorter notice provided that it is agreeable to both seller and purchaser.

Consultant must have suitable medical cover for working in Africa.

At the request of GLOTEL evidence that all taxes, levis and other fiscal charges have been paid must be handed over

If the consultant. leaves before the end of assignment (except for serious illness of death in family) GLOTEL will charge 20% of the contract valve for the remaining period of assignment

Fixed monthly prices No overtime rate – the rate is all-inclusive.

Should a full month not be worked then it will be charged on a Pro Rata Basis. Should calculate the sum to be “ no. working days x monthly fee/22”

Ericsson to provide

Accommodation

One paid economy return flight from HOME to country of work

One additional return flight will be provided by Ericsson after 6 months this time off will be taken as unpaid leave

local transportation by Ericsson .

Assured administrative support on-site, if required

Internet and communication costs for project purposes .

consultant to take laptop

consultant to take gsm handset
ericsson will provide local SIM + business calls

If you are interested please can you send me an email confirming that you wish to be represented by Glotel and which role you wish to be put forward for, in addition to this please can you the rate you will be looking for in $ based on a fixed monthly basis.

I look forward to your reply.

BR

Phil Cox

Ericsson Account Manager

Glotel International Plc
Part of The Spring Group Plc
Telephone – +44 (0)20 7300 9163
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2G RADIO NETWORK PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER NEEDED IN INDIA WE HAVE POSITIONS BASED IN INDIA AND THE CLIENT IS LOOKING FOR LOCALENGINEERS. VARIOUS LOCATIONS – PAYING UP TO $3000 USD PER MONTH +accommodation /flights. IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS PLEASE SEND THEM TO ME TOO AS THE CLIENT IS LOOKING FOR ENGINEERS

SPEC: ERICSSON EXPERIENCE
1. RF engineer in GSM/GPRS/EDGE.
2. Advanced Knowledge of radio frequency engineering theory and GSM air interface.
3. Strong fundamentals in Radio network Design and optimization.
4. Experience in network performance improvement utilizing OMC statistics on Ericsson GSM system. Practical experience of working with counters from STS.
5. Hands-on experience with Ericsson OSS. Knowledge of CNA and CHA. Knowledge of Ericson RNO Tools (MRR, NCS, FAS) and traces (MTR, CTR). Practical experience of using these features in operating and improving a radio network.
6. Working experience in Frequency planning and strategies.
7. Experience in traffic management in dual band networks.
8. Experience in Coverage, interference and capacity management.
9. In depth understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Working experience of optimizing the network to improve KPIs.
10. Working knowledge of Ericsson BSS features, preferably up to software release R12. Knowledge of how the feature works and the ways to optimize the feature to obtain gains in network performance.

11. In depth knowledge of Ericsson BSS RF parameters. Experience with tuning of parameters for performance improvement.
12. Working experience with TEMS Investigation drive test tool. Practical knowledge of L3 messages on the air interface.
13. Knowledge of Ericsson RBS hardware RBS2206/2106/2202/2102 etc, site configuration in the BSC and at the RBS (IDB).
14. Knowledge of how the A-bis interface and the organization of Ericsson BSC/TRC.

15. Ability to work and drive optimization activities/strategies independently, while managing project and customer expectations.
16. Ability to lead teams of RF engineers. Management of project schedules and customer relationships may be required.
17. Experience in mapping tools like Mapinfo etc.
18. Excellent communication skills.

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