International Education Week at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøset for Nov. 11-15
SMU's International Student Services is promoting cross-cultural understanding this week.
DALLAS (SMU) – SMU’s International Student and Scholar Services is promoting cross-cultural understanding and further international education through International Education Week, Nov. 11-15. For students, faculty, and staff the weeklong festivities are designed to provoke thought and discussion along with fun activities, food and prizes.
“This week gives all students a chance to meet other international students, learn about other cultures, and be exposed to the diversity on our campus that they may not even know about,” says Pamela Bishir, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøinternational services specialist.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK SCHEDULE:
Noon, Hughes-Trigg Portico BCD
A lunch discussion cosponsored with Multicultural Student Affairs Office on controversial international issues for all students, faculty and staff. Free pizza will be provided with a chance for prizes.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Celebration Lunch
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hughes-Trigg Ballroom
A celebration lunch for international students to wear their traditional clothes, enjoy free food and dancing with music by the Obscure Dignitaries. All students are welcome to attend a cultural fair in Centennial Hall to learn about on and off campus cultural organizations.
Thursday, Nov. 14 – Crossing Borders Film
6 p.m., Hughes-Trigg Theatre
A free movie screening of Crossing Borders, a film about four U.S. and Moroccan students who travel together and learn about each other, co-sponsored with Fondren Media Collection. Free popcorn and snacks will be provided.
Friday, Nov. 15 - Crossing Borders Dialogue
Noon, Hughes-Trigg Forum
A brown bag lunch discussion co-sponsored by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøAbroad. Students will have the opportunity to share their own international education experiences and win prizes.
For more information about International Education Week email isss@smu.edu or follow 51³Ô¹ÏÍøInternational Student and Scholar Services on Facebook.