International Education Week:
"Sowing Seeds of Prosperity and Peace"
"International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States" (http://www.iew.state.gov/) .
Dear ASU,
The theme for this year’s International Education Week at Appalachian State University is “Sowing Seeds of Prosperity and Peace.” OIED would love for everyone on campus to be united together during the week of November 16-20 around that theme. We invite all faculty, staff and students to participate by coming out to the events.
Thank you!
Natalie Best, Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services
International Education Week Calendar:
Monday, November 16. 3 Events
1.12:00 - 1:00 pm: Research Café: International Research at Appalachian State University.
421 in the Belk Library
Research & Sponsored Programs is hosting a panel of members who have
conducted international research, will share their experiences in and with other countries and cultures, including
overcoming language barriers and establishing meaningful collaborations with overseas colleagues to further their research goals.
Contact Heather Young for more information
2. 6:30-7:30 pm: International Community Development Initiative Information Session. New River Room, Plemmons Student Union
ACT will be providing information about the International Service Learning Courses and service based internships in both southern India and South Africa. Through international eperiences, students bring their time and expertise to communities around the world, while learning about the culture and social/ environmental issues the people of these countries are facing. Through service-learning, we strive for engaging students in social justice, prosperity and peace. This session will repeat on Thursday, November 19.
Contact Shari Galiardi or Erin Noel for more information
3. 7:30-8:30 pm: International 'Stereotype' Discussion: WhiteWater Cafe, Plemmons Student Union
The Appalachian African Community is hosting an open discussion about the existing sterotypes that commonly are heard about International Students presently in the United States. Several International students will be present to share their stories and be willing to answer any questions that may be presented.
Contact Abi Osinjolu or Kimani Adam for more information
Tuesday, November 17. 2 Events
1. 3:30-4:45 pm: Peace Corps Masters International Presentation. Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union
The Graduate School is planing to have a series of brief presentations: Former Peace Corp volunteer (and now an ASU grad student) shares highlights from his peace corps experience. A Grad School representative will talk about the value of a graduate degree and the increased value of the combination of these two experiences. We will then break into small discussion groups based on program interest with representatives form each department (English, Elementary Education, Math and Technology- newly proposed MI program)
Contact Sandra Krause for more information
2. 6:00 pm: Kwanza Celebration. Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union
The Office of Multicultural Student Development is hosting the Kwanza Celebration. Kwanzaa is a holiday that celebrates family, culture, and community. It is time of ingathering of the people to reaffirm the bonds between them. Kwanzaa is the first African American holiday established in the United States. Attending the joyous program will provide you with some of the history and meaning of this important holiday. Participants will learn about symbols and traditions associated with Kwanzaa. An interactive musical performance which will lead to a Karuma (Feast)
Contact Kinyata Adams for more information
Wednesday, November 18. 4 Events
1. 10:00 - 2:00 pm: 5TH Annual International Fair. Grandfather Mountain Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union.
The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) would like to invite the campus community to attend the 5th Annual International Fair on Wednesday, November 18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union. The International Fair will introduce students to around 60 newly approved faculty-led study abroad programs offered in over 30 countries for this academic year! This is a great opportunity for students interested in gaining a short-term international experience to meet one on one with faculty leaders! The International Fair will also feature representatives of other study abroad opportunities and international ventures available to students, faculty, and staff at Appalachian. For online information about short-term faculty-led Appalachian click on Overseas Education Programs (AOEP).
Contact Nathalie Turner for more information
2. 12:00 pm: Mexico: A Journey Toward Art & Artists. Turchin Center Lecture Hall
A Small group from Appalachian’s Turchin Center and the Department of Art Traveled to the central mountain region of Mexico to prepare for a 2010 exhibition of contemporary art from the region and established relationships with Universidad De Las Americas En Puebla. The Exhibition and programs established will lead to greater cultural understanding and strengthen the perspectives and global understanding
Contact Hank Foreman for more information
3. 7:00 pm: Film: Seven Samurai, Japanese. Greenbriar Theater
The film takes place in Warring States Period Japan (around 1587/1588). It follows the story of a village of farmers that hire seven masterless samurai (ronin) to combat bandits who will return after the harvest to steal their crops.
Contact Paul Ford for more information
4. 7:00 pm: One Better World: Privilege, Identity and Social Justice. IG Greer Auditorium
The Office of Multiculture Student Development will sponsor a presentation by Vernon Wall. Imagine a society that is equitable and where all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure. As a process and as a goal, social justice means full and equal participation of all groups in a society that is mutually shaped to meet their needs. The presenter, Vernon Wall, will help audience members learn how their identities influence all they do and how this knowledge can help them become change agents for social justice. This program presents a global model for leadership and social justice change.
Contact Gus Pena for more information
Thursday, November 19. 4 Events.
1. 6:30-8:00 pm: China's Challenges and World Prosperity. Calloway Peak, Plemmons Student Union
This forum will feature four major challenges facing China, each addressed by one of the Chinese visiting scholars on the Appalachian State campus this semester. The four challenges to be addressed (tentative) are:
- Environmental issues
- Social Issues
- Political Issues
- Health Care Issues
China is approximately 1/5 of the world population and quickly taking its place as a major economy. The theme, China’s Challenges and world Prosperity, based on the notion that to a large extent world peace and prosperity is premised on China’s successfully addressing its important challenges.
Contact Lyle Schoenfeldt for more information
2. 6:30-7:30 pm: International Community Development Initiative Information Session.
*See Monday, November 16 for more information.
3. 7:00 and 9:30 pm: Film: Downfall, German. Greenbriar Theater
It's the last days of Adolf Hitler, April 1945, and Hitler's personal secretary Traudl Junge finds herself in the Der Fuhrer's bunker. Facing inevitable defeat, Hilter's moods range from defiance to fight or flee, remain loyal or opt for self-preservation. Eva Braun parties while Magda Goebbels kills her children. The movie goes on to show how Hitler and Eva lived their last hours in the Bunker.
Contact Paul Ford for more information
4. 7:30: Presentation followed by the Film: Wittgenstein.
114 in the Appalachian State University Library.
The Department of Philosophy and Religion are sponsoring a student presentation and a movie.
Philosophy
students will present a skit followed by Dr. Jesse
Taylor who will introduce the film Wittgenstein.
Contact Monique Lanoix for more information
Friday, November 20. 4 Events
1. 9:30 - 11:45 am: Educational Leadership Fall Sympossium. Reich College of Education, Room 03.
ASU’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership symposium
will feature a stimulating set of presentations and audience discussions about the vital role of International
Education for North Carolina, and the role of North Carolina in International Education.
Contact Jim Killacky for more information.
2. 12:30-2:00: International Coffee Hour. Whitewater Cafe, Plemmons Student Union
The Library Diversity Committee and The Office of International Education and Development will sponsor this coffee hour focused on diversity. Come for free coffee, international food, music and opportunities to meet people from around the world.
Contact Alaine Munn for more information.
3. 6:00-11:00 pm: International Cafe. Blue Ridge Ballroom
An annual event sponsored by INTAPP with food and talent from all over the world.
4. 7:00 pm: Film: Seven Samurai, Japanese. Greenbriar Theater
See Tuesday for a description
Saturday, November 21. 1 Event
1. 7:00 and 9:30 pm: Film: Downfall, German. Greenbriar Theater
See Thursday for a description
