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What
is International Education Week?
Since the year 2000, International Education Week has been
an annual nationwide celebration of both international education
and intercultural understanding. Its primary focus has been
the importance of increasing knowledge and awareness of
the world's cultures among students and the wider SFSU community.
But it also highlights the vital role that international
education and exchange programs play in promoting peace
in the world.
For members of
the SFSU community, our hope is that International Education
Week will be an opportunity for you to learn something new,
taste another culture, and begin to realize that the world
is full of myriad opportunities to learn about cultures.
When
is International Education Week?
Festivities this year will take place November 17-21, 2008.
What
kinds of events will happen during International Education
Week?
- CultureFest,
a culture fair and talent show presented by SFSU students
- Open classrooms,
as well as stand-alone lectures by SFSU faculty
- Presentation
by visiting diplomats
- Internationally
themed meals
- Films, performances,
and art exhibits
- "World at a Glance" - a series of presentations of SFSU's study abroad programs and the countries of their locations.
How can
faculty get involved in International Education Week on campus?
- Host and/or
present an internationally focused program for the campus
community **
- Publicize
IEW among your colleagues, students, and friends
- Offer your
students extra credit for attending selected IEW events.
- Come and enjoy
CultureFest, "World at a Glance", or other events sponsored by your colleagues
and students
**We suggest
that you offer events during your regular class session
and require your students (or others in your department)
to attend.
I want
to plan an event for International Education Week. How can
I let you know?
You can link
to an event proposal form from this web-site. We prefer
that proposal forms be completed on-line and sent via e-mail
to iew@sfsu.edu. However, proposals may also be sent by fax to (415)338-6234.
Please note that proposals for events unrelated to International
Education may not be accepted. The preliminary
deadline is Friday, September 26th.
IEW Event Proposal Form 2008
Where
can I find a schedule of International Education Week events?
Our detailed
web schedule will be continuously updated as event proposals are received.
A simplified printed version will be distributed on campus
the week before IEW.
Who
can I talk with to find out more?
International
Education Week Coordinator:
Marilyn Jackson (mjackson@sfsu.edu)
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Welcome to SFSU's Ninth Annual Celebration of International Education Week!
