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Bishop’s University Signs International Student Internship Agreement

13 May, 2008

Sherbrooke, May 13, 2008 – The Eastern Townships Research Centre (ERTC) and Bishop’s University continue to forge new international relationships with the signing of an important protocol between Bishop’s University and the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

The three-year agreement provides for a student intern from SUNY Plattsbugh to gain valuable work experience at the ERTC, which is located at Bishop’s Univeristy. Dr. Jonathan Rittenhouse, Interim Principal of Bishop’s University, and Dr. Christopher Kirkey, Director of the Center for the Study of Canada & Institute on Québec Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh, signed the official document on May 13 in Bishop's Cleghorn Room.

A student in SUNY Plattsburg’s Canadian Studies Program will benefit from this International Internship at Bishop's University. Bishop's will benefit from the work of the intern, and will provide lodging and meals during the student's stay.

The Eastern Townships Research Centre (ETRC) is dedicated to furthering multidisciplinary research into the history, culture and society of the Eastern Townships of Quebec, and to preserve the region's English-speaking archival heritage. The ETRC is incorporated as a non-profit organization and administered by a board of directors.

In the Photo (l-r): Dr. Jonathan Rittenhouse, Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor at Bishop’s University, Dr. Jean Levasseur, Chair of the ETRC, Dr. John Ettling, President, State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh, Dr. Christopher Kirkey, Director of the Center for the Study of Canada & Institute on Québec Studies at SUNY.

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