University News
Int'l Education Week
November 9, 2009
MACOMB, IL -- Western Illinois University's Center for International Studies (CIS) is sponsoring International Education Week today (Monday, Nov. 9) through Friday, Nov. 20, with activities and presentations to promote international education and worldwide exchange.
The list of the scheduled activities follows:
Monday, Nov. 9
5 p.m.: Phi Beta Delta Induction Ceremony, University Union Lincoln Room.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
7 p.m.: Global Perspectives Series: "The Middle-East: A Geopolitical Analysis," presented by Amos Guiora, University Union Lamoine Room.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Noon-1 p.m.: International Student Brown Bag Lunch: Libya, Stipes Hall 501.
3-4:30 p.m.: Dance (African students, Muslim students and others), Multicultural Center.
6 p.m.: Experience the Hajj, video and discussion about the Muslim pilgrimage, Malpass Library Room 180.
Thursday, Nov. 12
3 p.m.: "We Married Koreans," presented by Gloria Hurh, Malpass Library Garden Lounge.
7 p.m.: "Grimms's Grimmest: The Darker Side of Traditional Fairy Tales," presented by Judith Heineman and Daniel Marcotte, University Union Sandburg Theatre.
Friday, Nov. 13
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Language Boulevard, University Union Concourse.
4-6 p.m.: Traditional Salsa dance lessons, Multicultural Center.
Saturday, Nov. 14
6 p.m.: Faculty and Staff International Potluck at Lutheran Student Center (303 N. Clay Street). Please RSVP Diane Bagley by Tuesday, Nov. 10 at (309) 298-2434.
Monday, Nov. 16
Noon-1:30 p.m.: "Going International: Understanding Your Options for Teaching Internationally," presented by Kim McDaniel, CIS Studies and Barb Ribbens, CITR faculty associate and management professor, Malpass Library Room 180 (CODEC to Room B17 at Q-C Campus).
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Noon: Cultural Café - Brazil, University Union Heritage Room.
6 p.m.: Centennial Honors College dinner for international students, St. Francis Student Newman Center (1401 University Drive).
Wednesday, Nov. 18
7 p.m.: Second Annual International Trivia Competition, University Union Lamoine Room.
Thursday, Nov. 19
3:30 p.m.: "Enter a Muslim Mind," University Union Sandburg Theatre.
Friday, Nov. 20
10-11:30 a.m.: Acirema Simulation, University Union Heritage Room. RSVP Kevin Timlin before Wednesday, Nov. 18 at (309) 298-2485.
1-3 p.m.: Coffee, Culture & Conversation, Multicultural Center.
1-4 p.m.: "Collaboration in Gender Development Studies: Connecting the Community with World," Stipes Hall 121
For more information, contact CIS at (309) 298-1414 or visit www.wiu.edu/international.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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