International Week, March 12-17, 2006
Schedule of Events
International Education Week 2006 at UM
Monday, November 13
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Speakers: Dr. Mehrdad Kia, Director of Office of International Programs, Effie Koehn, Director of Foreign Student and Scholar Services, Kofi Abaidoo, President, International Student Association, Performance by Saudi Cultural Group, UC South Atrium
3:00 p.m. Forest Landscapes and Livelihoods in Bhutan presented by Jill Belsky, Professor of Rural and Environmental Sociology and Director, Bolle Center for People and Forests, and Stephen Siebert, Professor of Tropical Forest Management, both in the College of Forestry and Conservation, UC 332
Tuesday, November 14
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Study Abroad Panel Discussion: University of Montana students discuss their experiences abroad, share their challenges and opportunities, and answer questions, UC 332
2:00 p.m. Autocracy in Denial: The Legal Obstacles to Political Opposition in Egypt. Anders Blewett, a student of The University of Montana School of Law presents on his experience in Egypt, UC 332
4:00 p.m. International Development: The Peace Corps Perspective, a panel discussion with returned Peace Corps volunteers, UC 332
7:00 p.m. Human Rights in the Life of the Prophet Mohammed, Panel members: Florence Ramzi (Afghanistan), Hojamurod Hojaev (Tajikistan), Ahlam Abulaila (Palestine), and Adnan Al-Mesbahi (Yemen), UC 332
Wednesday, November 15
Noon – 1:00 p.m. International Brown Bag Series: Irish Studies in the West: Why Montana? Professor Traolach Ó Ríordáin, Irish Studies and Professor Katie Kane, Department of English, The University of Montana – Mansfield Center
3:00 p.m. Nomads and Foreigners, Fences and Walls: A Presentation on Identity and Immigration and the Divisions that they Cause, presented by Dr. Michel Valentin, Dr. Benedicte Boisseron and Jean-Louis Etoga, PhD Candidate, Mansfield Center
Thursday, November 16
Noon – 1 p.m. China Brown Bag: "The University of Montana & Xiamen University Law School Xeng He-Marco Polo Academy: Collaborative Legal Education At Its Best". UM law faculty members, Kristen Juras and David Aronofsky will describe their Summer 2006 experiences in China, Mansfield Center
3:00 p.m. Peace Corps Information Session: Peace Corps Recruiter Dan Cahill will present on the benefits of joining the Peace Corps, Mansfield Center.
6:00 p.m. Discussion with ‘Witness for Peace’ members who traveled to Cuba precedes the Peace and Justice Film Series, “The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil.” Sponsored by The University of Montana Students for Peace and Jeanette Rankin Peace Center, UC Theater
7:00 p.m. Missoula International Friendship Program: “Connecting Missoula to the World: The community’s role in International Education” A presentation by Gary and Carol Graham about their motorcycle tour through Iran and people-to-people experiences, followed by a panel discussion with MIFP members, UC 326
Friday, November 17
Noon – 1:00 p.m. The Return Home Workshop: After an incredible experience abroad, the return home can prove to be very challenging; this workshop can help you prepare to what awaits you at home. Come rediscover life at home. A presentation by Raquel Arouca, Mansfield Center.
6:30 p.m. International Student Association’s Thanksgiving Banquet, Doubletree Hotel Missoula Edgewater, ticket cost TBA, contact 543-8805 or isa@umontana.edu for more information.
Saturday, November 18
6:45 p.m. Georgia Cultural Night at the International House, 659 S. 5th St East, Come get a taste of Georgian Cuisine and Culture! Seating is limited. For reservations, please call Evelyn at 543-8805.
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