WKU will present International Education Week Nov. 16-20 with a variety of events, including performances, panels and presentations, the World Fair, international movie nights, photo exhibitions and more.
All events are free and open to the public.
IEW provides opportunities to explore the world and our community while learning about the possibilities that arise from being part of a global society. Test your knowledge of world affairs. Participate in a world drum circle. Taste unique foods from around the world. Watch international movies. Learn about the Bosnian community in Bowling Green, the countries of origin of WKU international students, and study abroad opportunities. Plus, take a stab at running the world by participating in the o.s. Earth Global Simulation game.
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education as a way of celebrating the benefits of international education and study abroad. The goal is to promote programs that prepare Americans for global experiences and attract international student to learn in the United States. According to Open Doors, 223,534 U.S. students studied abroad in 2005-06 and 582,984 international students from more than 200 countries studied in the U.S. in 2006-07.
The IEW events are as follows:
Monday, Nov. 16
2-3 p.m., Louisville’s African Drum Corps will be performing at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center amphitheatre.
6-8 p.m., the Film Club will present the Spanish movie The Bad Education at Cherry Hall, room 125.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
2-4 p.m., the World Drum Circle on the Hill will take place at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center amphitheatre. Everyone is welcome to join in learning and playing world rhythms on drums and other percussive instruments.
5-8 p.m., a photo exhibition and panel discussion on Bosnia to Bowling Green will be held at Mass Media and Technology Hall gallery and auditorium.
7-9 p.m., all freshmen students enrolled in a University Experience class are invited to Taste of Cultures where they will be able to meet international students and eat food from around the world. Tickets are available at the University Experience office.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
11 a.m.-1 p.m., The World Fair will be held at Downing University Center. International students will set up stations for their countries. Students who studied abroad will share their experiences. The WKU Students Around the World video montage will be showcased.
3-4 p.m., the Study Abroad Faculty Forum at Downing University Center, room 341.
6 p.m., the German Club will present the German film French for Beginners at Cherry Hall, room 302.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Noon-1 p.m., The Spice of Rice!, an event showcasing rice cultures from around the world, will be held at Garrett Conference Center, room 103.
5:30-9:30 p.m., the o.s. Earth Simulation will take place at the Garrett Conference Center Ballroom. o.s. Earth is a simulation game in which students will take on the roles of world leaders, from corporations, to governments, to NGOs, to the media. Two hundred students will simultaneously participate in two separate worlds and there will be a discussion at the end to compare the outcomes. Pre-registration is required by emailing oip@wku.edu.
Friday, Nov. 20
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Geography Awareness Day, featuring students and faculty displays, presentations, food and more, will be held at WKU’s South Campus.
6 p.m., the International Club will present the Japanese movie Spirited Away at Cherry Hall, room 302.
Contact: Nadia DeLeon, (270) 745-4857.
