For the fifth consecutive year, SFSU will join universities around
the country for a weeklong celebration of international education,
Nov. 15 to 20.
"At a time when the war on terrorism and the Iraq war dominate
the headlines, this year's celebration is an important reminder that
international education and exchange can help us meet the challenges
that we face as a nation," said Yenbo Wu, director of international
programs, and Jennifer Wissink, SFSU International Education Week coordinator,
in a letter inviting the campus community to the week's events. "It
is only through increased knowledge, understanding and communication
between ourselves and the rest of the world that we can hope to build
a safer and more secure future."
The week's
events, organized by the Office
of International Programs, include
film screenings, internationally-themed
meals, lectures, presentations, workshops and other activities.
The events will take place on campus and almost all are free to the
public.
Highlights include:
- "Francesco
Petrarca: A Celebration of His Poetry." A reading
of works by the poet in celebration of his 700th birthday. 12:15
p.m., Monday, Nov. 15. deBellis Collection, sixth floor of the
J. Paul Leonard
Library.
- Welcome
reception for international students. 3-5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15.
Vista Room, fourth floor, Burk Hall.
- "Globalization of the Wine Industry." Susan Cholette, assistant
professor of decision sciences, will discuss how the forces of globalization
and other market trends are changing wine production worldwide. 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16. Cesar Chavez Student Center, room T-143.
- "British Tea Night." International students from England and
American students who have studied abroad in England will discuss college
and student life in the country. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. The Cantina,
Mary Ward Hall.
- "Classical Greece in Modern Greek Poetry." Thanasis Maskaleris,
emeritus professor of comparative literature and creative writing and
founding director of the Center for Modern Greek Studies, will present
his fourth annual lecture on mythology and literature. 8 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 16. Humanities building, room 587.
- "Showcasing Taiwan." Taiwanese students will share a variety
of information about their country through the display of flyers, posters,
documentary films and artifacts. Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 17. Cesar Chavez
Student Center, room T-143.
- "A
Day in the Life of a Diplomat." A panel of professional
diplomats from various consular offices in San Francisco
will discuss their jobs. 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Humanities
building, room 133.
- Internationally
themed lunches. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15,
to Thursday, Nov. 18. Vista Room, fourth floor,
Burk Hall. Lunches cost $13. For reservations, call (415) 338-6087.
International
Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. departments
of State and Education to promote programs that prepare Americans
for
a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study,
learn and exchange experiences in the United States.
For more
information and a complete list of campus events, call the Office
of International Programs at ext. 8-1293 or visit the SFSU
International Education Week Web site.
-- Matt
Itelson
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