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California State University,
Fresno is planning a full schedule of events celebrating
International Education Week, Nov. 13-16.
The event showcases study abroad and exchange programs for interested students. Panel
discussions and speakers are scheduled throughout the week so
students to can learn about the experiences of those who have recently returned
from overseas.
The programs are free and open to the public. Events include:
Tuesday, Nov. 13
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International Coffee
Hour: Viraj Parikh, an undergraduate student from India, will
discuss homeland and its cultural heritage from 2 to 3 p.m. in the
University Student Union, Room 312-314.
Wednesday,
Nov. 14
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Study Abroad Table:
Marcia Romsa, a study abroad adviser in the International Programs
Office, will distribute information and answer questions on all
study abroad opportunities from 11 a.m. to noon in the Free Speech
Area.
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Study Abroad Orientation for new faculty: A panel of four Fresno
State faculty members engaged in international activities
will discuss the nature, mechanics and the value of their
international development experiences from noon to 1:30 p.m. in
Education Building, Room 140.
Thursday,
Nov. 15
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Nationally broadcast
audio conference: Dr. Riall Nolan from Purdue University will make a
presentation oriented toward faculty members who are interested in
designing study abroad courses and on-campus international
educational activities for diverse groups of students. His lecture
is titled “Keys to streamline and enhance study abroad programs” and
will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. in Family and Food Science, Room
112.
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Egypt: Dr. El Kharbawy,
assistant professor in the Department of Art and Design, will talk
about his recent trip to Egypt and proposed partnership with the
American University of Cairo from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the University
Business Center, Room 191.
Friday,
Nov. 16
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Study Abroad Table:
Philip Lindblad, an undergraduate student at Fresno State who
studied abroad in Japan for a full year, will distribute information
and answer questions on study abroad opportunities, specifically
with the National Student Exchange Program, from noon to 1 p.m. in
the Free Speech Area.
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Cineculture: “Invisible
Children,” a documentary by three college students from Southern
California to expose the fear and pain of thousands of Acholi
children who struggle daily to flee the brutality of the Lord’s
Resistance Army (LRA) in Northern Uganda, will be shown from 5:15 to
6:30 p.m. in McLane Hall, Room 121.
International Education Week
is a sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and U.S.
Department of Education. Hosted by the nation’s schools and college
campuses, the week is a time to celebrate the benefits of international
education and exchange programs. It is also a time to reflect about
America’s place in the world and to assess how universities are
preparing students for success in a global environment.
For more information, contact Dr. Robert Hudgens in the International
Programs office at 559.278.6452.
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