Celebrating a world of learning
Emporia State University
Thursday, November 2, 2006
Emporia State University’s Office of International Education is sponsoring International Education Week November 13-17.
“International Education Week is a nationally recognized time when campuses highlight the value of International Education in higher education,” said Philip Colemna-Hull, Study Abroad Coordinator. “It is a time to call attention to the contributions of international students to the campus community, as well as education students and others of the importance of study abroad and other means of internationalizing the campus and academic programs.”
The week’s events include:
- Nov. 13: World View at ESU — there will be tables set up in the Memorial Union and students from various countries will present information on their home country and answer student questions. 11 a.m. to 1:30 pm on Memorial Union Main Street.
- Nov. 14: Study Abroad Fair (Memorial Union Main Street) — information for domestic students interested in study abroad programs. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Nov. 15: World View — second day. 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the union Main Street. Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. in the Skyline and Kanza rooms for international and study abroad students, along with faculty, staff, and community members.
- Nov. 16: Evening Lecture: Craig Wilderman--118 Visser Hall, 7 p.m. “South America, Slavs, and Sand: The Value of a Global Experience.”
- Nov. 17: International Tea Party in the Heritage Room from 3 to 5 pm., which will also have artifacts from various countries on display, and an “art show” of work by students and faculty.
Throughout the week, the Lakeview Cafeteria will be serving international foods. For more information, contact Philip Coleman-Hull at (620) 341-5921.