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International Education Week
Calendar of Events 2009

University of Colorado at Boulder

November 16th - 20th, 2009

The Office of International Education welcomes International Education Week to the CU-Boulder campus November 16th - 20th, 2009!

What is International Education Week (IEW)?

The founders of International Education Week (US Department of State and the US Department of Education) say this about the initiative they established: "International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative is part of our efforts 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."


All Week

  • Taste the great international menu at the Tabor Grill in the UMC! (See below for menu details on each day)
     
  • Stop by the Study Abroad Programs table in the UMC

    11:30 am - 1 pm
    Table outside of Baby Does at the UMC

    Thinking about studying abroad? Talk to an advisor about study abroad options...
    Start your search at: http://studyabroad.colorado.edu

Monday November 16th

  • European food in the Tabor Grill at the UMC
    (Lunch 11 am - 2 pm)
     
  • Panel Discussion: "Insider and Outsider Perceptions of Islam and Muslims in Today's World"

    4:15 - 5:45 pm
    Hellems 252
    University of Colorado at Boulder

    Professor Frederick M. Denny will be moderating a panel comprised of CU-Boulder international and U.S. students.

    Prof. Denny is an Emeritus Professor of Islamic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at CU-Boulder. He has studied Islam in the United States and abroad since the 1960s. He co-authored (with John Corrigan, Carlos Eire, and Martin Jaffee) "Jews, Christians, Muslims: A Comparative Introduction to Monotheistic Religions" (Prentice-Hall: 1998). His recent research and writing have been principally on Islam and Muslims in the contemporary world. His areas of interest encompass Qur'anic studies, comparative ritual, Islamic education in Malaysia and Indonesia, and Islam and Muslim communities in North America.

    Student panelists:

    Kelly El-yacoubi (U.S. student; Bachelor's candidate in International Affairs)

    Juana Manis (from Singapore; Master's candidate in Religious Studies)

    Elexer Palko-Schraa (U.S. student; Bachelor's candidate in Religious Studies)

    Vera Salayma (from Palestine; Master's candidate in Journalism and Mass Communication)

    Rianne Subijanto (from Indonesia; Ph.D. student in Journalism and Mass Communication)

  • Study Abroad Interest Meeting: Global Seminar: The Cradle of European Jewish Culture in Venice, Italy

    4:30 - 5:30 pm
    UMC 384-386
    University of Colorado at Boulder

    Students: You are invited to attend this meeting if you are interested in hearing more about this new program to Italy next summer! The program is led by CU-Boulder professor Robby Peckerar of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures.


  • Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. . .

    7-9 pm
    Hellems Rroom 199

CU-Boulder’s ATLAS Institute invites you to a talk about the evolution of music, art and culture in Berlin and its relationship to the Berlin reunification. The talk is led by two of Berlin’s outstanding electronica performers and composers, Peter Kuschnereit and René Loewe, founders of the music label, Scion Versions. http://www.colorado.edu/atlas/berlin


Tuesday November 17th

  • Latin American food in the Tabor Grill at the UMC
    (Lunch 11 am - 2 pm)
     

  • Center for Asian Studies: Talk by Prof. Takada Yasunari of the University of Tokyo "The Culture of "Here and Now" and Its Dilemmas and Potentialities"

    1-2:30 pm
    Norlin Library S421
    University of Colorado at Boulder
     
  • KAUST Fellowship Meeting

    2-3 pm
    Engineering Center
    Clark Conference Room (ECAD 150)
    University of Colorado at Boulder

    KAUST (the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) is an international, graduate-level research university, in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement. A representative from KAUST will be on campus to talk about the program. Plan to attend this session to find out how you can be part of this unique approach to scientific research and have your master’s program fully funded.
     
  • International Education Week Reception and Awards Ceremony

    5 – 7 pm
    British Studies Room
    Norlin Library, 5th Floor Room M549
    University of Colorado at Boulder

    The Office of International Education is inviting students, faculty, and staff to join us for a reception to recognize Boulder’s “Global Citizens” and "Champions of International Education" as well as winners of our International Education Photo Contest. The Top 25 photos will be on display!

     
  • Fulbright Grant - Information Meeting

    7 pm
    Humanities 186
    University of Colorado at Boulder

    Come to an information meeting to learn how you too can apply for a Fulbright grant. Fulbright awards are offered in more than 140 countries worldwide in nearly all fields and disciplines, including the sciences, professional fields and the Creative and Performing Arts. Please come to a Fulbright information meeting presented by Roman Yavich, a Fulbright Alumni and CU-Boulder graduate. Roman will discuss his year in Nicaragua researching the sustainability of the tourism industry in Nicaragua and the non profit organization he has established there. Sponsored by the Office of International Education.

Wednesday November 18th

  • African food in the Tabor Grill at the UMC
    (Lunch 11 am - 2 pm)
     

  • Film Screening of Devdas - Sorry, this event has been cancelled.

    Time TBA
    Location TBA


    More on Devdas at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devdas_(2002_film)
     
  • Study Abroad Interest Meeting: Global Seminar: Historic and Contemporary Barcelona

    2-3 pm
    Chessman Classroom
    Cheyenne-Arapahoe Residence Hall

    Students: You are invited to attend this meeting if you are interested in hearing more about this new program to Spain next summer! The program is led by CU-Boulder professor Tom Zeiler of History.
     
  • Study Abroad Interest Meeting: London Finance Global Seminar

    12 pm in KOBL 235 OR 6 pm in KOBL 302

    Students: Study finance with Professor Michael Palmer in London next summer! This is an amazing opportunity for students with broad financial, economic, political, and international business interests to study in London and Paris; the program is structured around prominent lecturers and site visits.
     
  • CU International Weekly Dinner
     
    Meet at 6:30pm outside the Office of International Education to go to dinner with CU International. Meet others interested in international activities and enjoy a great meal together! More info at: http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/cu-international/
     
  • International Dinner in the CU Dining Centers

    Join us for dinner in the dining centers across campus! Check out the menus below. All are welcome! Meals for faculty and staff are just $5 + tax with your Buff OneCard.

    Dinner is served from 5-7 pm in the following dining halls (Farrand open until 8pm): Darley, Farrand, Kittredge, Libby and Sewell.

    Soup: *Coconut & Bean (Africa)

    Entrees:
    Calypso Petite Tender of Beef (Jamaica)
    Chicken Kababs (Persia)
    “Mashpot” Kale with Smoked Sausage (Dutch)
    Spinach & Artichoke Rangoon (Asia)
    *Vegetable Feijoada over Rice (Brazil)

    Starch: *Spicy Couscous with Tomatoes, Lemon & Mint (Morocco)

    Vegetables:
    *Grilled Vegetables on a Bamboo Skewer (Asia)
    Pickled Carrots, Onion, Broccoli, Red & Yellow Peppers
    *Red Cabbage Bruxellois (Sweden)

    Salads:
    *Carrot & Orange (Africa)
    *Tomato Kachumber (India)

    Breads:
    Naan (India)
    Cornbread Muffins (Native American/Americas)

    Desserts:
    Baklava (Mediterranean)
    Raisin Cookies (Persia)
    ANZAC Biscuits (Australasia)

    *Vegetarian
     

Thursday November 19th

  • Middle Eastern food in the Tabor Grill at the UMC
    (Lunch 11 am - 2 pm)
     

  • International Game Day at Culture Sip

    2-4 pm
    UMC Dennis Small Cultural Center (4th Floor)
    University of Colorado at Boulder

    This weekly event will host games from around the world. Come join us for games, food and plenty of fun!
     
  • Study Abroad Interest Meeting: Global Seminar: Art in Madrid

    4-6 pm
    UMC 381
    University of Colorado at Boulder

    Students: Attend this meeting if you are interested in hearing more about this new program to Spain next summer! The program is led by CU-Boulder professor Frances Charteris of Art and Art History.
     
  • College of Music Events: Piano Recital by Maria Fernanda Nieto-Pulido (international student from Argentina)

    7:30 pm
    Imig Music, Room: Grusin Music Hall
    University of Colorado at Boulder

    For Tickets: CU Concerts Box Office
    Phone: 303-492-8008
    Email: musictix@colorado.edu


  • Presentation by Ambassador Murad Askarov, Ambassador from Uzbekistan to the United Nations and Reception

4:00 p.m. in the Cheyenne Arapaho First Nations Room (Room 240) for the presentation; followed at 5:00pm in the Chessman Lounge (room 140 in Cheyenne Arapaho) for a reception

Ambassador Murad Askarov will speak about "Issues of Regional Security in Central Asia and Afghanistan: Uzbekistan's Perspective." A reception and authentic Uzbeki pilaf will follow.

For more information or to RSVP, please email iafs@colorado.edu, or call 303-492-7295.


Friday November 21st

  • Asian food in the Tabor Grill at the UMC
    (Lunch 11 am - 2 pm)
     

  • International Coffee Hour

    4 - 5:30 pm, across from Baby Does in the UMC, University of Colorado at Boulder

    Finish off your week at the International Coffee Hour! CU students, staff and faculty are welcome. Great people, great conversations and free refreshments! This week we will be displaying the Top 25 winners of the photo contest.

    This event is held every Friday through December 4th (except Thanksgiving week), so please join us for the rest of the semester!

     

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