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International Education Office
University of Minnesota Duluth
138 Kirby Plaza
1208 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Main line: +1 218 726 8764
Toll free: 1 877 755 4200
Fax: +1 218 726 7352
Email: ieo@d.umn.edu
General Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
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Leigh Neys
Interim Director
Email: lneys@d.umn.edu
Phone: +1 218 726 7053
Interim director of the International Education Office. Curriculum integration coordinator for the International Education Office. |
Leigh is the Interim Director of the International Education Office. She was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She came to the United States for her undergraduate degree at Marist College, where she was a member of the varsity volleyball team. During her junior year spring semester, she took part in the British Internship Program at the University of Leeds. Leigh enjoyed studying at the university, working at the Bradford Chamber of Commerce, participating on the Leeds soccer team and traveling throughout Europe. Leigh graduated from Marist with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After graduation, she was employed by Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota where she was in charge of the university’s exchange programs. While at NSU, Leigh earned her Master of Science degree in Education. In July 2007, Leigh accepted a position at the University of Minnesota Duluth where she continues her work in international education. Leigh is also a full-time graduate student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a Doctorate of Education degree in the Department of Organization Leadership, Policy and Development. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends.
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Lyndsey Andersen
Program Associate
Coordinator for the UMD Study in England Programme.
Email: lmanders@d.umn.edu
Phone: +1 218 726 6673
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Lyndsey is the UMD Study in England Programme and UMD International Education Office Marketing coordinator. Lyndsey grew up in New Hope, MN and has family roots in Wisconsin where her parents are from. Lyndsey loves anything and everything British. She studied abroad in a town in the North East of England called Alnwick (pronounced Anick) during the fall semester of her senior year. She lived in Alnwick Castle, which is the home of the Duke of Northumberland and is also where the flying broomstick scene took place in the first Harry Potter film. Lyndsey is a graduate from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and minor in Human Relations. After graduation, she went back to Alnwick, England and worked as the Associate Director of the study abroad program she participated in. Lyndsey returned from England at the end of August 2007 and has been an employee in the UMD International Education Office ever since. Lyndsey is currently a graduate student at UMD pursuing a Masters of Education. In her free time she enjoys running, going to concerts, and spending time with her family and friends. When time and money permit, travel is at the top of her to do list. She hopes to visit India, Africa, and New Zealand in the near future and also explore more of the United States. One of the best parts of Lyndsey’s job in her opinion is watching the transformation that takes place in the students that she works with pre/post an international experience.
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Arianna Austin
Student Personnel Coordinator
Coordinator for all UMD short-term programs.
Email: aaustin@d.umn.edu
Phone: +1 218 726 6274 |
Arianna is the short term programs coordinator for faculty-led programs and international student teaching. She is originally from Northern Wisconsin. While in high school, Arianna felt the need to see the world beyond her small hometown. She spent six weeks in England prior to her senior year. This experience led Arianna to the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, where she earned a degree in Political Science. While at UWEC, Arianna studied abroad twice: one semester in Newfoundland, Canada and a year in Växjö, Sweden. Following her experiences abroad, Arianna worked as a peer advisor, which inspired her to pursue a career in international education. After graduation, she worked for several years at UMTC’s Learning Abroad Center before accepting the position at UMD. Arianna is currently working on her master’s degree in Educational Policy and Administration at UMTC. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, skiing, biking, taking photos and traveling.
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Stephanie M Bartsch
Graphic Designer/Media Specialist
Graphic Designer/Media Specialist for the International Eduation Office at UMD.
Email: sbartsch@d.umn.edu
Phone: +1 218 726 7928 |
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Jerolyn Bruns
Program Associate
Coordinator for the UMD Study in Australia, Exchange in England program, Exchange in Finland, and Exchange in Sweden programs.
Incoming Exchange Student and Study Abroad Student Coordinator.
Email: jbruns1@d.umn.edu
Phone: +1 218 726 8229 |
Jerolyn is the coordinator for all exchange programs at UMD (Australia, Sweden, Finland, and England) and the UMD Study in Australia program. This also includes working with the incoming exchange students at UMD. For Jerolyn, the desire to go and see places and cultures first started in high school when she had the opportunity to travel to Russia and Sweden in 1996. Upon graduating high school, Jerolyn started her degree at the University of Minnesota Morris, but transferred to UMD after freshman year. During her undergrad studies here at UMD she was able to participate on 2 study abroad programs: an exchange program to Örebro, Sweden (2000) and Global Student teaching in Whakatane, New Zealand (2002). As an undergrad, Jerolyn was able to work in IEO as a student assistant/peer advisor for two years. After graduating from UMD with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Elementary and Middle School Education with a teaching math minor and a Computers and Teaching Technology certification, Jerolyn moved to Phoenix, AZ to teach in an elementary school. She returned to Minnesota when receiving the job offer as the exchange program coordinator at UMD. Currently, Jerolyn is in her final year of the Master’s of Education program here at UMD. In her free time she loves to cook, garden, take photos, enjoy good coffee and tea, listen to music, spend time with friends & family, and of course travel.
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Cathy Caine
Executive Accounts Specialist
Financial coordinator for the International Education Office.
Email: cjcaine@d.umn.edu
Phone: +1 218 726 8616 |
Cathy is responsible for the financial management of the IEO. She was new to UMD and the IEO last year. Cathy was born and raised in Duluth and attended UMD. She has a large local family including four sons. When not at work, she loves music, reading, family genealogy, being a grandmother, and playing bocce ball. She is a great source of information about local sites and loves to promote her hometown.
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Deb Good
Student Personnel Coordinator
Coordinator for the UMD Study in New Zealand program. Assists students on non-UMD study abroad programs.
Email: dgood@d.umn.edu
Phone: +1 218 726 6731
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Deborah is the coordinator for the Study in New Zealand program and all third-party programs. She began her career in the IEO when it was a one-person office, coordinating the Study in England Program. She has a BA in history from UMD and has done some graduate work in education. Deborah has travelled to a variety of countries including Canada, Mexico, Belize, Italy, Australia, Germany, Finland, Estonia, and Great Britain. She volunteers in the community in a variety of ways. Deborah enjoys reading and belongs to two book clubs. When she isn't reading, she is cooking, baking, skiing, biking, watching a movie, or travelling.
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Kiah Brasch
Peer Advisor
Email: bras0102@d.umn.edu
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Kiah is from Roseville, MN. Her major is biology and her minor is GIS. She studied abroad in Townsville, Queensland, Australia at James Cook University. Kiah enjoys SCUBA diving, and is a volunteer diver at the Great Lakes Aquarium. She also plays Ultimate Frisbee, and soccer. In her spare time she likes to design and sew her own clothing and costumes, explore the outdoors, and travel.
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Emma Deaner
Peer Advisor
Email:deane028@d.umn.edu
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| Emma is a Peer Advisor at the International Education Office, working specifically with the University of Minnesota Duluth Study in England Programme. She grew up running barefoot through the northern woods of Finland, Minnesota. Emma is currently a Junior studying Communication and International Studies. Her global education experience began her Sophomore academic year when she ventured to the United Kingdom through the UMD Study in England Programme. Studying abroad was a positively life changing experience she will forever cherish. Emma's adventures abroad inspired her to explore the world and ignite a sense of wonderment within the eyes of others. She hopes to encourage fellow students to experience life abroad, because some things you just can't learn within a classroom. When Emma isn't hitting the books, she enjoys conversation with friends and family, jammin' to music, exploring Duluth, reading, cooking, creating and adventuring! |
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Kenny Kruger
Peer Advisor
Email: kruge131@d.umn.edu
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| Kenny is a senior chemical engineering student from Nashwauk, MN. He enjoys anything outdoors and the more random, the better. He studied in Perth Australia fall semester 2010. His favorite part of study abroad was meeting people all over the world; about 75% of the students at Curtin University where he studied were non-Australian students. He went on a road trip up Australia’s west coast which consisted of 3 Australians, 2 Britons, 2 Swedish, 1 Vietnamese, and 1 American. Another one of his interesting experiences was working on his student visa as an electrician helper. Meeting a large number of different people on the house calls allowed him to soak in the Australian culture along with making extra spending money. His advice: “The International Education Office has numerous study abroad opportunities to fit your wants and needs, we’re here to help you find one and guide you along the process. You don’t know what you are missing out on until you look.” |
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Matt Manor
Peer Advisor
Email: mano0027@d.umn.edu
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| Matt is a senior Geological Sciences major who enjoys doing just about everything outdoors including photography, scuba diving, cycling, and of course, rock collecting. He has had the travel bug since his first trip to the Bahamas in 2004 and has not slowed down since. So it was no surprise that he jumped on a plane to study abroad for a semester in New Zealand and a J-term in the Bahamas! His favorite experience abroad in New Zealand was meeting people from all over the world and seeing the beautiful countryside. Climbing glaciers and mountains, diving the Poor Knights Islands, and camping are only a few highlights he experienced on his journey. The Bahamas also gave him an opportunity to conduct research in another country, learning from others that have come from all over the world to study the biology and geology of San Salvador island. His one piece of advise to all those looking to study abroad is: "DO IT! You will learn more about yourself than you could have ever dreamed, encounter new experiences and challenges, and make memories that will change your life forever." |
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Holly Nelson
Peer Advisor
Email: nels5805@d.umn.edu |
| Holly spent last spring studying in Salamanca, Spain in addition to backpacking Europe. Now, she is finishing her Spanish and Communication degrees in her last year at UMD. For fun, Holly loves to travel, ski, and read. She is looking forward to her next adventure after graduation! |
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Keiran Vitek
Peer Advisor
Email: vite0026@d.umn.edu
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| Keiran is from Winona, MN and her majors are Psychology and Spanish. She studied abroad in Venezuela throught the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. While there she participated in a complete immersion program which allowed her to complete her Spanish major. Her most memorable and significant experience while abroad was making friends with the locals and creating lasting relationships with each member of her host family. In her spare time Keiran likes to read, travel, relax, cook, and spread holiday cheer by listening to Christmas music (year round). |
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