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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
November 16-20, 2009
According to Open Doors, 223,534 U.S. students studied abroad in 2005/06 and 582,984 international students from over 200 countries studied in the U.S. in 2006/07

 

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ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!

Monday November 16th

  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm African Drum Corps Performance FAC Colonnade
  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. ISIC - Student Travel Discount and Benefits Info Session for Faculty DUC 340
  • 3:30 p, to 5:00 pm ISIC - Student Travel Discount and Benefits Info Session for Students DUC 340
  • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm International Movie Night, Hosted by the Film Club
    • Spanish Film: The Bad Education CH 125

Tuesday November 17th

  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm World Drum Circle on the Hill FAC Colonnade
    • Everyone welcome to join with their own or provided percussive instruments!
  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Taste of Cultures (international cuisine for University Experience students)
  • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Bosnia to Bowling Green MMTH Auditorium & Gallery
    • Photo exhibition by Dijana Muminovic. Bosnian community members will share their incredible stories of tragedy and triumph. Brief introduction by Dr. Roger Murhpy. Followed by refreshments.

Wednesday November 18th

  • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm World Fair DUC Lobby & Mezzanine
    • International Student Country Displays
    • Opportunities to get involved with globally engaged student and outside organizations
    • Study abroad info tables and student presentations
    • Video montage: WKU Students Around the World.
    • Study Abroad Photo Contest (voting going on all week!)
    • Games and prizes, food, performances, and more!
  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Study Abroad Faculty Forum DUC 341
  • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm International Movie Night, Hosted by the German Club
    • German Film: French for Beginners CH 302

Thursday November 19th

  • 12:00 – 1:00pm The Spice of Rice! Garrett 103
    • Food tasting and presentations on rice cultures from around the world!
  • 5:30pm – 9:30 pm o.s.Earth Global Simulation (pre-registration required) Garrett Ballroom
    • Step into the shoes of a global leader! How would YOU run the world?

Friday November 20th

  • 10:00 am – 1:00pm Geography Awareness Day South Campus
  • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm International Movie Night, Hosted by the International Club
    • Japanese Film: Spirited Away CH 302

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