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International Education Week (IEW)

International Education Week

This year IEW is November 12-16, 2012. International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of International Education and exchange worldwide. Take a peek at the many events going on at UMD!

  • SATURDAY, November 10th

    International Taste of UMD
    2-4pm, Hope United Methodist Church
    FREE!
    Sponsored by the International Club

  • SALSA Dance : Featuring Live Salsa Band
    8-11pm, Kirby Ballroom
    $3.00 UMD Students $5.00 General Public
    Sponsored by Latino/Chicano Student Association and Latino/Chicano Student Programs
  • SUNDAY, November 11th

  • International Music (every Sunday)
    KUMD (103.3) airs various locally and nationally produced international shows throughout the year, including Celtic Connections, Putumayo World Music Hour, Caribbean Roots &Latin Alternative
    See KUMD Program Guide for more details:

  • MONDAY, November 12

  • Film & Discussion: “The Vietnam Conflict: Tales from the Battlefield”
    In honor of Vietnam Veterans

    10-11:30am, Kirby Student Center 273
    Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Student Programs

    Sip Tea with SIE!
    Find out more about the exciting UMD Study in England Programme (SIE) at the University of Worcester!
    10am - 2pm, Lake Superior Hall Lobby
    Sponsored by the International Education Office

    The Dutch Healthcare System: A Model for the U.S.?
    KUMD will air a recorded UMD Alworth Institute International Lecture
    7pm, KUMD 103.3
    Sponsored by the Royal J. Alworth Jr. Institute for International Studies & KUMD

    International Education Office
    Study Abroad Photo Contest 2012 Winners Revealed

    Displayed for the month of November in the Library Display Case near LSBE
    Sponsored by the International Education Office


  • TUESDAY, November 13

  • International Education Week Trivia
    Learn about events going on at UMD and answer international trivia questions to earn prizes!
    10am - 3pm, Kirby Student Center
    Sponsored by the Royal J. Alworth Jr. Institute for International Studies, Office of Cultural Diversity, International Education Office, and International Student Services Office

    England Experience
    Visit the CLA Advising & Academic Services Office to participate in an England experience, complete with tea & treats (while they last!). Learn about the UMD Study in England Programme in Worcester, England, and meet others interested in study abroad! This event runs during all of International Education Week.
    310 Kirby Plaza
    Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and the International Education Office

    Microbiology in Poland
    Join program leader, Conrad Firling, to learn more about the General Microbiology in Poland program offered during summer session 2013.
    4-5pm, Swenson Science Building 203
    Sponsored by the Swenson College of Science & Engineering and the International Education Office

    International Education Office
    Study Abroad Photo Contest 2012 Display

    Displayed for the month of November in the Library Display Case near LSBE
    Sponsored by the UMD International Education Office


  • WEDNESDAY, November 14

    International Education Week Trivia
    Learn about events going on at UMD and answer international trivia questions to earn prizes!
    10am - 3pm, Kirby Student Center
    Sponsored by the Royal J. Alworth Jr. Institute for International Studies, Office of Cultural Diversity, International Education Office, and International Student Services Office

    England Experience
    Visit the CLA Advising & Academic Services Office to participate in an England experience, complete with tea and treats (while they last!). Learn about the UMD Study in England Programme in Worcester, England, and meet others who are interested in study abroad! This event runs during all of International Education Week.
    310 Kirby Plaza
    Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and theInternational Education Office

    Study Abroad 101
    Learn the basic steps to study abroad! A great intro for students who know they want to study abroad but don't know where to start, or for those who have found a program and want to know the "next steps". Come join us! Open to all students.
    12pm, Kirby Student Center RDC 323 (across from the Dining Center)
    Sponsored by the International Education Office

    Experiencing Italy through Art, Music & Art History
    Meet with the program leaders to learn more about the opportunity to study in Italy May 2013
    3-4pm, in Humanities 222
    Sponsored by the School of Fine Arts and the International Education Office

    Study in England!
    Hear from UMD students about the UMD Study in England Programme at the University of Worcester. Gain detailed information about the 2013-2014 program and hear from program alumni explaining how this program positively changed their lives and why they think you should do it too!
    4-4:30 pm , Kirby Student Center RDC 333 (across from the Dining Center)
    Sponsored by the International Education Office

    International Lecture: David Cameron: “Political Lightweight or Serious Contender”
    Presented by Dr. William Henderson, Alworth Institute International Associate
    7pm, Library 4th Floor Rotunda
    Sponsored by Royal J. Alworth Jr. Institute for International Studies

    Bare Bones Dance
    Works by student choreographers in styles including modern, lyrical, jazz, hip hop and tap. Contemporary dance blends different influences including European, African and Asian into American culture.
    7:30pm, Tweed Museum of Art.
    Tickets: $6 | 218-726-8561 | www.tickets.umn.edu
    Sponsored by the School of Fine Arts

    International Education Office
    Study Abroad Photo Contest 2012 Display

    Displayed for the month of November in the Library Display Case near LSBE
    Sponsored by the UMD International Education Office


  • THURSDAY, November 15

  • International Education Week Trivia
    Learn about events going on at UMD & answer international trivia questions to earn prizes!
    10am - 3pm, Kirby Student Center
    Sponsored by the Royal J. Alworth Jr. Institute for International Studies, Office of Cultural Diversity, International Education Office, and International Student Services Office

    England Experience
    Visit the CLA Advising & Academic Services Office to participate in an England experience, complete with tea and treats (while they last!). Learn a bit about the UMD Study in England Programme in Worcester, England, and meet others who are interested in study abroad! This event runs during all of International Education Week.
    310 Kirby Plaza
    Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and the UMD International Education Office

    Brown Bag: “Scottish Identity and Scottish Nationalism”
    Presented by Dr. William Henderson, Alworth Institute International Associate

    12pm, Library 4th Floor Rotunda
    Sponsored by Royal J. Alworth Jr. Institute for International Studies

    Global Sustainability in Ghana
    Join program leader, Seraphin Abou, to learn more about the Global Sustainability in Design and Manufacturing in Ghana program during May session 2013.
    4-5 pm, 115 Voss-Kovach Hall
    Sponsored by the Swenson College of Science & Engineering and the International Education Office

    Bare Bones Dance
    Works by student choreographers in styles including modern, lyrical, jazz, hip hop and tap. Contemporary dance blends different influences including European, African, and Asian into American culture.
    7:30pm, Tweed Museum of Art.
    Tickets: $6 | 218-726-8561 | www.tickets.umn.edu
    Sponsored by the School of Fine Arts

    International Education Office
    Study Abroad Photo Contest 2012 Winners Revealed

    Displayed for the month of November in the Library Display Case near LSBE
    Sponsored by the UMD International Education Office


  • FRIDAY, November 16

    England Experience
    Visit the CLA Advising & Academic Services Office to participate in an England experience, complete with tea and treats (while they last!). Learn about the UMD Study in England Programme in Worcester, England, and meet others interested in study abroad! This event runs during all of International Education Week.
    310 Kirby Plaza
    Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and the International Education Office

    UMD International Education Office Open House
    The UMD campus community is invited to visit our office to learn more about our services and the international opportunities available for students, faculty and staff.
    10am - 2pm, International Education Office 138 Kirby Plaza

    International Education Office Study Abroad Photo Contest 2012 Display
    Displayed for the month of November in the Library Display Case near LSBE
    Sponsored by the International Education Office


  • SATURDAY, November 17
  • Asian Pacific American Association Culture Show: “Success of Asia”
    5-9pm, Kirby Ballroom
    FREE. $15 donation encouraged.
    Sponsored By Asian Pacific American Association

 


 

 

 

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