Emily Timmerman
Editor in Chief
International Education Week, sponsored by the Office of International Student Affairs, the International Student Association and other multi-ethnic organizations on campus. The week starts this Sunday and will continue through Nov. 17.
The week ‘s events include movie screenings, speakers, the International Bazaar and the Culture Show. In addition, in light of election season, several of the events planned for the week were created with particular focus on international politics, democracy and government. Sunday night there will be the screening of “Lumumba,” about The Democratic Republic of Congo and its independence, in Kauke tower at 6:30 p.m. Also on Wednesday, “Global Perspectives on Elections” will be held in Wishart Hall at 6 p.m., where ambassadors will be explaining how elections take place in their respective countries.
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. ISA’s hope is to promote programs that prepare students for a global environment and study, and to learn and exchange experiences within a global community with both domestic and international students.
For more specific information about the events held during International Education Week, see the accompanying schedule.
