November 11, 2003

BOISE STATE TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK

Boise State University has scheduled a variety of events to commemorate International Education Week, Nov. 18-Nov. 22. This 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.

This is the first year Boise State has scheduled events to commemorate this event. This week gives international students, students who have studied abroad and faculty and staff who have studied and taught abroad to share their experiences and talk about other cultures. All events are free. Here is a list of events scheduled to take place:

Monday, Nov. 18:

? 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Music of India in the Fireside Lounge. Madhu Rao and Gopal Gupta will talk about and play traditional instruments from India.

? 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Teaching Learning in Costa Rica in the Senate Forum. Faculty members Jim Knapp and Daniel Harkness will discuss their experiences in Costa Rica.

? 7-9 p.m.: Japanese/American Celebration in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom A. Tetsuya Ehara, a Japanese instructor and the advisor for the Japan Club, will coordinate this celebration in an effort to bring students from Japan in contact with people who are interested in learning about Japan or in Japanese culture.

Tuesday, Nov. 19:

? 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Studies Abroad Panel in the Student Union Cataldo Room. This panel of students who have traveled abroad will share their experiences about their studies.

? 8 p.m.: "Run Lola Run," a German film with English subtitles in the Special Events Center. This is a free screening of the movie, open to all who would like to attend.

Wednesday, Nov. 20:

? 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Fulbright Seminar in the Student Union Hatch Ballroom B. This is a brown bag lunch event for graduate students who wish to learn about study abroad opportunities and the Fulbright Scholarship.

? 11 a.m.-noon: Ethiopian Presentation in the Fireside Lounge. Sam Greer, a returned Peace Corps volunteer, will share his experiences in Ethiopia.

? Noon-1 p.m.: Feng Shui in the Fireside Lounge. Jennifer Pu, an international student from China, will talk about the art of Feng Shui.

? 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Teaching Abroad in the Student Union Senate Forum. Faculty member Michael Bixby will discuss his experiences.

? 7-9 p.m.: Art of India Slide Show and Dance Performance in the Student Union Brink Room. Ayush Goyal and Gopal Gupta will give a slide presentation on the art of India. Following will be a dance performance accompanied by music from India.

Thursday, Nov. 21:

? 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Latin Dance Lesson in the Fireside Lounge. Nelson Rengifo and Antonio Teruel will present.

Community members, students, faculty and staff are all invited to attend. These events are sponsored by the International Programs office. For more information call 426-3652.

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Christy Babcock Quintero

International Programs

426-2660

Pat Pyke

communications and marketing

426-1987