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Numerous events will take place Nov. 12-16
Lafayette will celebrate the campus’ second International Education Week (IEW) Nov. 12-16 with the theme, “International Education: Fostering Global Citizenship and Respect.” The International Students Association (ISA) is organizing a weeklong series of discussions, performances, and games to recognize the contribution of international diversity on campus.
The events are cosponsored by Hispanic Society of Lafayette (HSL), International Affairs Club, Zeta Psi, French Club, Career Services, foreign languages and literatures department, and the American Association of Teachers of French.
IEW was established in 2000 through a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education to celebrate benefits of international education and exchange. The goals of IEW are to promote international understanding, encourage development of programs that prepare American students to live and work in a global environment and, also, to attract future leaders from abroad to study in the U.S. Currently, IEW is celebrated at schools, colleges, universities, embassies, and international organizations of over 100 countries worldwide.
Schedule of events:
Monday, Nov. 12
7:30 p.m. in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights room 104 – “Education that Unites Nations and Cultures: United World Colleges” by Daniela Duca ’09 (Chisinau, Moldova), who is pursuing a B.S. in biochemistry and an A.B. in international economics and commerce
Tuesday, Nov 13
12:15 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel – “Poverty Alleviation, Growth and the Role of Education.” David Stifel, assistant professor of economics and business, will discuss his yearlong research on poverty in Madagascar
Wednesday, Nov 14
12:15 p.m. in Marlo Room West, Farinon College Center – “Market Your Study Abroad Experience” by Janine Block ’94, international student adviser and career information specialist
7 p.m. in Pardee Hall first floor – “Putting the Marquis on the Marquee.” Reception and screening for the French film festival
Thursday, Nov 15
12 p.m. in Hugel Science Center room 103 – “Definitive Moments of Teaching and Studying Abroad” by a panel of faculty and students
Friday, Nov 16
12:15 p.m. in Hugel room 103 – “The Case of Public Education in Ecuador” by Estefania Sanchez ’10 (Quito, Ecuador)
2-6 p.m. in Gilbert’s Cafe – “International Book Reading”
7:30-10 p.m. in Farinon Snack Bar – “International Jeopardy”