News Release

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November 10, 2005

Boise State International Education Week Activities Include Japan Night, Awareness Fair and More

The International Programs Office at Boise State University has planned a variety of activities to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 14-18.

International Education Week was designated by the United States departments of State and Education in 1999 as a national celebration to increase intercultural awareness and the importance of global competency among U.S. citizens.

The university community and general public are invited to attend all events. The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, Nov. 15
— Ninth biannual English 123 Conference on Language, 10:40 a.m. to noon, Farnsworth Room, Student Union. Titled “Learning Languages, Sharing Identities: The Struggles and Rewards of Being Multilingual,” the conference features a panel of students who will give short presentations on topics such as the music of language, discrimination and accent, and the importance of language diversity in a community. A roundtable discussion will follow. Light refreshments will be served.

— Fulbright information session, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Brink Room, Student Union. Fulbright is available to graduating seniors, graduate students and faculty. The session will include a panel of faculty with Fulbright and other international experience.

Wednesday, Nov. 16
— International Awareness Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hatch Ballroom, Student Union. The fair will showcase the many international connections and opportunities, businesses, organizations, cultures and events in the local community. Entertainment includes Irish Dance Idaho, Rudmeela Nawsheen and Sergiu Moraru, among others.

— Japan Night, 6-9 p.m., Lookout Room, Student Union. This imaginative evening full of food and fun will be hosted by the Japan Club and will include travel presentations from Boise State students, an arts and culture discussion with professor John Francis, a Japanese-style menu, various musical delights, sport and more.

Thursday, Nov. 17
— Ninth Biannual English 123 Conference on Language, day two, 10:40 a.m.-noon, Farnsworth Room, Student Union.

For more information on International Education Week activities, call 426-3652.
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Contact: Internationa Programs Office, (208) 426-3652
Media Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu








 

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