Celebrate International Education Week with the University of Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — November 12-16 marks the eighth annual International Education Week and the University of Arkansas is celebrating with a number of events highlighted by the release of Engaging Missouri: An Epic Drama of Love, Honor, and Redemption Across the Color Line, by Charles Frank Robinson II. The book release includes a reception and book signing at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Multicultural Center on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union.
“In a world that is becoming increasingly integrated and interdependent, it is critical that students have an understanding and appreciation of other cultures and countries,” said Sen. Blanche Lincoln. “The University of Arkansas is helping to broaden this global perspective through a commitment to international education and by facilitating partnerships and understanding in support of international education.”
Today there are 958 students from 101 countries attending the University of Arkansas, and the largest representation of students is, in order: India, China, Japan, Bolivia and Korea, according to the Office of International Students and Scholars.
“I think International Education Week is a time to celebrate,” said Veronikha Salazar, program coordinator, Office of International Students and Scholars. “This is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries. It's an effort 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.”
International Education Week is supported at the highest levels of the university administration and the city of Fayetteville.
“Through participation in programs such as study abroad, foreign language courses, student and faculty exchanges and the welcoming of international students to our campus, we give our students an opportunity to broaden their perspectives and to develop into truly global citizens,” said UA Chancellor John A. White.
Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody issued a letter to the university community stating, “Because international education plays such an important role in the future of our students and because continued support and commitment to international education and the increased global understanding and cooperation that it creates is vital for our country and the rest of the world, I offer my full support to the efforts and goals of International Education Week a the University of Arkansas.”
The following is a list of events associated with International Education Week:
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Getting Ready for Passport Day
Location: ARKU Connections Lounge
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
So You Think You can Dance
Location: HPER rooms 216 and 220
8 p.m.
Sponsored by the intramural recreational sports special
events
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Immigration Law Seminar with David
Swaim
Location: Holcombe Hall Classroom
4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Office of International Students &
Scholars
Thursday, Nov. 8
Volunteer Resource Fair
Location: ARKU Connections Lounge
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Swing Dance Workshop
Location: ARKU Connections Lounge
6 p.m.
Sponsored by International Students and Scholars office and
Christ on Campus
Friday, Nov. 9
Remembering the Tsunami
Location: Multicultural Center,
on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Indian Movie Night w/ Potluck
Location: Baptist Collegiate Ministry House
6 —
9 p.m.
Sponsored by Friends of India, the International Education
Week Committee and the Office of International Students and Scholars
Monday, Nov. 12
Kick-Off of International Education Week
International Bazaar
Location: Arkansas Union Connections Lounge
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sponsored by the International Student Organization.
Study Abroad Summer Programs Info
Tables
Location: In front of food court —
Arkansas Union
noon to 1 p.m.
Proclamation of International
Education Week and Dessert Reception
Location: The Jones Center Chapel
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Cherokee
Heritage Workshop
Location: Arkansas Union 509-510
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by UA Human Resources
Passport Day
Location: Arkansas Union Connections Lounge
11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Sponsored by the IEW Committee and the Office of
International Students and Scholars
Study Abroad Summer Programs Info
Tables
Location: In front of food court —
Arkansas Union
Noon to 1 p.m.
Autumn Poker Walk
Location: HPER
Noon
Sponsored by the IMRS Special Events
Photography class
Location: The Jones Center - room
259
6 p.m.
Ballroom Dance Class
Location: The Jones Center - aerobics room
7 p.m.
Street Samba
Location: The Jones Center - gym
court #2
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Study Abroad Summer Programs Info
Tables
Location: In front of food court —
Arkansas Union
Noon to 1 p.m.
Book Release: Engaging Missouri
Charles Frank Robinson II.
Location: Multicultural Center
on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union
3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the IEW Committee and ISS
Photo Contest
Location: Arkansas Union
5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the
Study Abroad Student Association
Sacred Tibetan Sand Mandala
Location: The Jones Center -
chapel/main concourse
7 p.m.
Classical Spanish Dance Class
Location: The Jones Center -
aerobics room
7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15
Study Abroad Summer Programs Info
Tables
Location: In front of food court —
Arkansas Union
Noon to 1 p.m.
ICT Cultural Workshops
Location: ARKU 507, 508, 509, and
526
2:30 — 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Office of International Students &
Scholars
Stephin Booth Concert (Afro
Caribbean Percussionist)
Location: The Jones Center —
chapel
7 p.m.
Ballet Dance Class
Location: The Jones Center -
aerobics room
7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 16
Study Abroad Summer Programs Info
Tables
Location: In front of food court —
Arkansas Union
Noon to 1 p.m.
International Leadership
Conference
Location: Lake Point in
Russellville
5 p.m.
Sponsored by NAFSA Region 3
Ladyback Volleyball Game vs.
Tennessee
Location: Barnhill Arena
7 p.m.
Photo contest
Location: The Jones Center -
chapel
7 p.m.
Hip Hop Dance Class
Location: The Jones Center gym
7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17
Garba Dance
Location: ARKU Ballroom
7 p.m. to midnight
Sponsored by Hindu
Student Council
Armenian Folk Dancing
Location: The Jones Center -
aerobics room
1 p.m.
African Dance Class
Location: The Jones Center - aerobics room
3 p.m.
Dance Exhibition
Location: The Jones Center - main
stage
5 p.m.
International Food Tasting
Location: The Jones Center food
court
6 p.m. (tickets $3, on sale at 4
p.m.)
International Fashion Show
Location: The Jones Center food court
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Ice Skating
Location: The Jones Center
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 26
Holiday Jamboree: Holidays Around
the World
Location: ARKU Connections Lounge
11a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sponsored by University Programs
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Passports to the Future: 5
International Students.
A documentary by Natalia Pizarro
Location: Northwest Quad Auditorium
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 28
Movie Night: Art Film
Location: Mullins Library 104
7 p.m.
Sponsored by the Middle East Studies Program
Friday, Nov. 30
Latin Dance Night
Location: Scarpino’s
8 p.m.
Contacts
Scott Flanagin, coordinator of communications and outreach
Division of Student Affairs
(479) 575-6785, sflanagi@uark.edu
Veronikha Salazar, program coordinator
Office of International Students and Scholars
(479) 575-5003, vxs04@uark.edu