2013 International Education Week: Calendar of Events
<h1> Old Dominion University’s International Education Week 2013</h1> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Thursday, November 7</u></strong></p> <p> <em>Diwali “Festival of Lights”</em></p> <p> Big Blue Room, TED Constant Convocation Center | 6:00pm-8:00pm</p> <p> Free and open to the public -Parking available at Garage C (Hampton Blvd and 43rd Street)</p> <p> Celebrate the Indian Festival of Lights with welcoming Indian sweets, dance performances, a fashion show, and play games for a chance to win fabulous prizes like an iPad Mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and much more.</p> <p> Co –Sponsors: Monarch Dining, Indian Students’ Association, Student Government Association, College Against Cancer, Office of Intercultural Relations, and the F.O.R.E.I.G.N.E.R.S.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Monday, November 11</u></strong></p> <p> <em>Islam Fair</em></p> <p> North Mall | 11:00am-2:00pm</p> <p> Find answers to questions about Islam. A wide variety of books will be available to learn about Islam. Free copies available. This is an opportunity to set aside misconceptions about the religion.</p> <p> Sponsors: Muslim Student Association</p> <p> </p> <p> <em>Veteran’s Day Luncheon</em></p> <p> River Rooms, Webb University Center|12P.M.-2P.M.</p> <p> </p> <p> Join us in honoring veterans and learn about the prisoner of war/missing in action table.</p> <p> RSVP by November 8th: <a href="http://tiny.cc/ragd5w">http://tiny.cc/ragd5w</a></p> <p> </p> <p> Co –sponsored by Student Veterans Association, Office of Intercultural Relations, and Student Engagement & Enrollment Services.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Tuesday, November 12</u></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> <em>International Education Country Fair</em></p> <p> North Mall | 11:30am-1:00pm</p> <p> The country fair is an event that showcases ODU’s diverse international community and gives students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to “travel” the world in the North Mall of Webb Center.</p> <p> </p> <p> Sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Relations</p> <p> </p> <p> <em>Study Abroad Information Session</em></p> <p> Dragas | 12:30pm-1:00pm</p> <p> An overview of options for ODU students to study abroad around the world.</p> <p> </p> <p> Sponsored by the Office of Study Abroad</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Wednesday, November 13</u></strong></p> <p> <em>What Every International Monarch Needs to Know About Academic Integrity</em></p> <p> James River Room, Webb Center | 11:00am-12:00pm</p> <p> Academic integrity expectations vary widely between cultures. Come learn ODU's expectations for honest scholarship and discover ways in which the expectations at ODU may differ.</p> <p> </p> <p> Sponsored by the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity & the Office of Intercultural Relations.</p> <p> </p> <p> <em>Global Health Education at ODU</em></p> <p> Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center | 12:00pm-1:00pm</p> <p> Diseases and health problems have no boarders. Global health education is the key to address global health problems. Come learn about the Global Health Education at ODU.</p> <p> </p> <p> Sponsored by the ODU Center for Global Health& the Office of Intercultural Relations.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Thursday, November 14</u></strong></p> <p> <em>Global Café: Italy</em></p> <p> Intercultural Center | 12:30pm-2:00pm</p> <p> A place where all international and American students, faculty, and staff are welcome! Come learn about Italy and its rich cultures. Refreshments will be served.</p> <p> </p> <p> Co-sponsors: Office of Intercultural Relations and Global Ambassador Program</p> <p> </p> <p> <em>South Sudan, Abukloi and ODU Center for Global Health</em></p> <p> Potomac/York River Rooms, Webb Center | 4:30pm-5:30pm</p> <p> South Sudan suffers a lack of infrastructural development, serious health problems, and major destruction. The founder of Abukloi, Angelo Maker is one of the lost boys from South Sudan, an ODU alum, will speak about the needs of the region. After a short film, panelists will discuss the current situationin South Sudan and ODU’s faculty and student involvement.</p> <p> </p> <p> Sponsored by the ODU Center for Global Health& the Office of Intercultural Relations</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Friday, November 15</u></strong></p> <p> <em>Persian Movie Night: No One Knows about the Persian Cats </em></p> <p> BAL 1012 | 6:15pm-9:00pm</p> <p> The Movie is a 2009 Iranian film directed by Bahman Ghobadi produced by Wild Bunch. The film offers perspective of Iran as it explores its underground Rock scene. It won the Special Jury Prize Ex-aequo in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.</p> <p> Sponsors: ODU PERSIA & Office of Intercultural Relations</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong><u>Tuesday, November 19</u></strong></p> <p> <em>International's Men Day</em><br /> North Mall, Webb Center | 6:15pm-9:00pm</p> <p> International Men’s Day focuses on promoting men’s health awareness, improving gender relations, and highlighting positive male role models around the world.</p> <p> Sponsor: Office of Counseling Services</p> <p> </p> <p> <em>How Israel Handles Syria’s Current Unrest </em></p> <p> Intercultural Center, 2114Webb Center | 1:30pm-2:30pm</p> <p> A presentation on Israel and how the country has been dealing with injured Syrian refugees.</p> <p> Sponsor: Hillel</p> <p> </p> <p> <em>Innovative Practices in International Education</em></p> <p> Chesapeake & Portsmouth Room, Webb Center | 1:00pm-2:00pm</p> <p> Faculty, students, and staff interested in international education are invited to a panel presentation that will actively engage participants in a discussion of new, creative, and innovative practices in four key areas of international education: study abroad; internationalizing the curriculum; international development; and international student and scholar services. Attendees will have ample time to engage the panelists in a sustained dialogue about emerging practices in international education.</p> <p> Sponsor: Higher Education Graduate Program & the Office of Intercultural Relations</p> <p> </p> <p> <em>International Restaurant Night</em></p> <p> Café 1201, Webb Center | 4:00pm-9:00pm</p> <p> A night to enjoy international cuisines, games, and performances.</p> <p> Sponsor: ODU Monarch Dining</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <em>Global Game Connection</em></p> <p> Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center | 5:00pm-9:00pm</p> <p> Enjoy games from around the word and engage with the ODU global community.</p> <p> Sponsor: Chess Club & the Office of Intercultural Relations</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> For more information contact the Office of Intercultural Relations at (757) 683-4406, odu.edu/oir, or oir@odu.edu</p> <p> </p>
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Posted By: Stephanie Riggs
Date: Mon Nov 11 08:53:00 EST 2013