International Education Week 2010
Ongoing Events
International Flags Around Campus
Check out the SUB and the residence halls to view flags from around the world.
Sponsored by Residence Life
International Photo Contest
Open voting will occur all week online at Truman’s website with the winner announced on Thursday.
Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office
Nov. 15
International Poster Display
2:30–4 p.m. • Student Union Building
Learn more about the various cultures represented on Truman’s campus.
Sponsored by International Club
International Pickup Soccer Match
4–6 p.m. • In front of West Campus Suites
People from around the world playing the most popular sport in the world.
Panel on Middle East Peace Process
7 p.m. • Violette Hall 1010
Come for an opportunity to discuss the current situation in the Middle East with a panel of professors, including Michael Rudy and Mark Appold.
Sponsored by the Political Science Student Association
Nov. 16
Study Abroad Fair
2–4 p.m. • Student Union Building Alumni Room
Interested in studying abroad? Truman offers programs on six continents in more than 55 countries. Find out where YOU could study!
Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office
Study Abroad Presentations
2–4 p.m. • Student Union Building 3202
Truman students who have traveled the world share their adventures and experiences.
Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office
2 p.m. • Thessaloniki, Greece: Adam Reynolds
2:30 p.m. • Salamanca, Spain: Patrick Lansdon
3 p.m. • Edge Hill, England: Melissa Stevenson
3:30 p.m. • ISEP/La Reunion, France: Anne Sheriff
Singing with Selena The Tejano Queen
4 p.m. • Student Union Building Room 3202
Professor Celia Alpuche May talks about the life and music of Latin singing sensation Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Karaoke to follow!
Movie Night: Maria Full of Grace
7 p.m. • Violette Hall 1010
Sponsored by H.A.L.O.
Jammie Story Time
6:30–7:30 p.m. • Adair County Public Library
Sharing their favorite bedtime stories, Truman students from around the world will tell folk tales from their native countries to children at the Adair County Public Library.
Sponsored by the International Student Affairs Office
Nov. 17
Face Painting & Games
3–4 p.m. • Student Union Building
International face painting and cultural games.
Sponsored by International Club
Gigante
6:45 p.m. • Downtown Cinema 8
International film. Free Admission.
Sponsored by New Student Programs
L’avenir est dans les œufs (The Future is in Eggs)
8–9 p.m. • Student Union Building Activities Room
A French play with English side titles.
Sponsored by the French Department
Nov. 18
International Cooking Lessons
1:30–3:30 p.m. • International House, 111 Paterson Street
Want to learn how to cook a new, unique dish? Come to the International House and learn how to prepare international cuisine!
Sponsored by the International House
Origami
1:30–4 p.m. • Student Union Building
Come by the SUB to learn the ancient art of origami and other fun cultural crafts. Sponsored by International Club.
Spanish/French Conversation Table
5:30–7 p.m. • Missouri Hall Chariton Room
Come join some informal conversation over dinner and polish your language skills.
Sponsored by the Romance Language House
International Student Panel
5:45 p.m. • Baldwin Hall Little Theater
Come hear a group of Truman’s own international students discuss what it’s like adjusting to the American educational system. Opportunities for Q&A.
Sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi
Global Issues Colloquium
7 p.m. • Magruder Hall 2001
Globalization, Democratization and State Autonomy with Jaekwon Suh.
L’avenir est dans les œufs (The Future is in Eggs)
8–9 p.m. • Student Union Building Activities Room
A French play with English side titles.
Sponsored by the French Department
Nov. 19
Hungry Friday
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. • Quad
African food for lunch. $4 per plate on the quad.
Sponsored by the African Student Association
Photo Booth
3–4 p.m. • Student Union Building
Drop by to get your picture taken in fun, festive and foreign attire.
Sponsored by International Club
International Flags Around Campus
Check out the SUB and the residence halls to view flags from around the world.
Sponsored by Residence Life
International Photo Contest
Open voting will occur all week online at Truman’s website with the winner announced on Thursday.
Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office
Nov. 15
International Poster Display
2:30–4 p.m. • Student Union Building
Learn more about the various cultures represented on Truman’s campus.
Sponsored by International Club
International Pickup Soccer Match
4–6 p.m. • In front of West Campus Suites
People from around the world playing the most popular sport in the world.
Panel on Middle East Peace Process
7 p.m. • Violette Hall 1010
Come for an opportunity to discuss the current situation in the Middle East with a panel of professors, including Michael Rudy and Mark Appold.
Sponsored by the Political Science Student Association
Nov. 16
Study Abroad Fair
2–4 p.m. • Student Union Building Alumni Room
Interested in studying abroad? Truman offers programs on six continents in more than 55 countries. Find out where YOU could study!
Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office
Study Abroad Presentations
2–4 p.m. • Student Union Building 3202
Truman students who have traveled the world share their adventures and experiences.
Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office
2 p.m. • Thessaloniki, Greece: Adam Reynolds
2:30 p.m. • Salamanca, Spain: Patrick Lansdon
3 p.m. • Edge Hill, England: Melissa Stevenson
3:30 p.m. • ISEP/La Reunion, France: Anne Sheriff
Singing with Selena The Tejano Queen
4 p.m. • Student Union Building Room 3202
Professor Celia Alpuche May talks about the life and music of Latin singing sensation Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Karaoke to follow!
Movie Night: Maria Full of Grace
7 p.m. • Violette Hall 1010
Sponsored by H.A.L.O.
Jammie Story Time
6:30–7:30 p.m. • Adair County Public Library
Sharing their favorite bedtime stories, Truman students from around the world will tell folk tales from their native countries to children at the Adair County Public Library.
Sponsored by the International Student Affairs Office
Nov. 17
Face Painting & Games
3–4 p.m. • Student Union Building
International face painting and cultural games.
Sponsored by International Club
Gigante
6:45 p.m. • Downtown Cinema 8
International film. Free Admission.
Sponsored by New Student Programs
L’avenir est dans les œufs (The Future is in Eggs)
8–9 p.m. • Student Union Building Activities Room
A French play with English side titles.
Sponsored by the French Department
Nov. 18
International Cooking Lessons
1:30–3:30 p.m. • International House, 111 Paterson Street
Want to learn how to cook a new, unique dish? Come to the International House and learn how to prepare international cuisine!
Sponsored by the International House
Origami
1:30–4 p.m. • Student Union Building
Come by the SUB to learn the ancient art of origami and other fun cultural crafts. Sponsored by International Club.
Spanish/French Conversation Table
5:30–7 p.m. • Missouri Hall Chariton Room
Come join some informal conversation over dinner and polish your language skills.
Sponsored by the Romance Language House
International Student Panel
5:45 p.m. • Baldwin Hall Little Theater
Come hear a group of Truman’s own international students discuss what it’s like adjusting to the American educational system. Opportunities for Q&A.
Sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi
Global Issues Colloquium
7 p.m. • Magruder Hall 2001
Globalization, Democratization and State Autonomy with Jaekwon Suh.
L’avenir est dans les œufs (The Future is in Eggs)
8–9 p.m. • Student Union Building Activities Room
A French play with English side titles.
Sponsored by the French Department
Nov. 19
Hungry Friday
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. • Quad
African food for lunch. $4 per plate on the quad.
Sponsored by the African Student Association
Photo Booth
3–4 p.m. • Student Union Building
Drop by to get your picture taken in fun, festive and foreign attire.
Sponsored by International Club
