NSU Celebrates International Education Week Nov. 15-19

Norfolk, Va.—In celebration of International Education Week, Norfolk State University will kick off its festivities with an International Festival Monday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Spartan Station, which is located near Echols Memorial Hall.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and Secretary of Education Rod Paige have called for the celebration of International Education Week, November 15–19, 2004. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of 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.

"It has become very clear that broadening our international understanding is critical," says Secretary Paige. "This will mean renewed efforts to encourage the study of foreign languages and cultures, and to provide opportunities for all students to broaden their knowledge of the world." Secretary Powell adds that, "People-to-people diplomacy, created through international education and exchanges, is critical to our national interests. Americans who study abroad expand their global perspective and become more internationally engaged. Foreign students and individuals who participate in citizen exchanges return home with a greater knowledge of our democratic institutions, and America's enduring values."

Norfolk State will sponsor a full week of culturally and intellectually stimulating events and activities to include:

Pre-week Program:  Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Film:  Life and Debt - L. Douglas Wilder Center, Room B- 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

A documentary which addresses the impact of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank and current globalization policies on a developing country such as Jamaica.

Pre-week Program:  Friday, November 12, 2004      

International Cuisine Day – Scott-Dozier Dining Hall – 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Find international food, music, and games in the dining halls today.

Monday, November 15, 2004

Brown Bag Breakfast Series Discussion - “TBA” 

Ballroom A, SUB - 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Sponsored by American National Government Class (POS 100-04) and the Center for Strategic and Global Studies.

International Festival – Spartan Station – 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Experience entertainment and sample food from around the globe. 

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

“The African-Spanish Connection”– Venue TBA- 11 a.m.

Dramatic presentations by students from a play by the Afro-Uruguayan dramatist, Jorge E. Cardoso.  Student papers on the influence of Africa on Spanish culture will follow presentations. Sponsored by the Department of English and Foreign Languages

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Brown Bag Breakfast Series Discussion: “TBA”

Ballroom A, SUB – 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.

Sponsored by International Relations Class (POS 360) and the Center for Strategic and Global Studies

Swahili Theater – L. Douglas Wilder Center, Conference Room B – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Come and see NSU students sharing knowledge of Swahili.  Language and culture in a theatrical performance. 

International Film Night:  Bend it Like Beckham – Ballroom, SUB – 7 p.m.- 10 p.m.

The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a soccer team. Sponsored by the NSU International Student Organization and Student Activities

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Study Abroad and International Career Fair – Ballroom, SUB – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Representatives from national and international agencies provide information about opportunities.

Friday, November 19, 2004

Brown Bag Brunch Series Discussion– Cultural Perspectives on International Business  Ballroom A, SUB —11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Panel of international students discuss international business.  Sponsored by Sociology, Business and Internationalism Class (SOC 325) and the Center for Strategic and Global Studies.

            For more information, call the Center for Global Education at 823-2140 or the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at 823-8447.  

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