Monday, November 08, 2010
Learn about international education November 15-19
Artwork by Noof Ali-Falahi
Contact for more information:
Wendy Knipe Bredhold Media Relations Specialist, News & Information Services 812/461-5259 The week kicks off with a reception for international faculty, students, and invited guests in the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries. The reception will feature a display of artwork by Noof Ali-Falahi, a student at Baghdad University's Academy of Fine Arts in Iraq. Ali-Falahi was one of 23 students in the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program at USI during summer 2010. Her work will be on view in a display case in the Liberal Arts Center through mid-December. "We wanted to incorporate the Iraqi project into International Education Week," said Jacob Minniear, program assistant in the Office of International Programs and Services, which sponsors International Education Week. "It was a very successful program and we want to keep that spirit alive." Here's the complete schedule: Monday, November 15 Reception for international faculty and students, 3:30 p.m., McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries. Co-sponsored by the Center for Academic Creativity. Tuesday, November 16 Study Abroad Lunch & Learn: Osnabruck, Germany, 11:30 a.m., Carter Hall, University Center. Hear business, health professions, and language students who have participated in a summer study program in Osnabruck discuss their experiences, learn about German culture, and try traditional German cuisine. Free, open to the public. Global Community: "Learn Don't Burn," 7:30 p.m., Ruston Hall Multipurpose Room. A discussion of Islam by Dr. Mohammed Ishfaq Hussain, a member of the local Islamic Center. Co-sponsored by Religious Life. Wednesday, November 17 Multi-Lingual Poetry Reading, 3 p.m., David L. Rice Library Second Floor Reading Room. Students will read poetry in all the languages taught at USI. Co-sponsored by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. International Gift Sale, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., University Center. Purchase handcrafted items which help to promote fair wages and human dignity through Catholic Relief Services. Co-sponsored by the Newman Club and Religious Life. Thursday, November 18 "Labyrinth for the Spirit," presented by Jim Buchanan, 3 p.m., Forum III, Wright Administration Building. Buchanan is artist-in-residence at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. A reception will follow the program. Co-sponsored by Religious Life. Friday, November 19 International Extravaganza, 7 p.m., Carter Hall, University Center. Latin music and dancing, international games, food. Co-sponsored by Activities Programming Board. The International Trivia Contest will be held throughout the week, with clues posted on bulletin boards in Housing and Residence Life areas. For more information, contact International Programs and Services at 812/465-1248. |
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