Events & Activities
International Week March 8-16, 2007
Thursday, March 8
7:00 p.m. International Lecture Series: Paul Lauren, Regents Professor of History gives a keynote address on human rights and international diplomacy. ~ UC North Ballroom
Friday, March 9
7:30-9:30 p.m. International Folk Dance Workshop: The Missoula Folklore Society welcomes you to come and try a collection of folk dances from around the world. ~ The Union Hall (2nd floor), 208 East Main Street, Missoula, cost: $5
Sunday, March 11
Noon- 5:00 p.m. International Food & Culture Festival: Sponsored by the International Student Association, the festival consists of country displays, selling of ethnic foods, cultural performances, and more! ~ University Center
Monday, March 12
Noon-1:00 p.m. Study Abroad Panel Discussion: University of Montana students discuss experiences abroad, share their challenges, and answer questions. ~ UC 331
3:00 p.m. International Volunteer Opportunities in Southeast Asia and Beyond, Presentation by the Office of Civic Engagement ~UC 331
Tuesday, March 13
12:00 p.m. The Journey to Empowerment: Omani Women and the Right Choices, Dr. Al-Barwani, Visiting Scholar, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center. ~ UC 330
1:10 p.m. Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization in the Omani Economy, Dr. Al-Rawahi, Visiting Scholar, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center. ~ Gallagher Business Building Executive Boardroom 382
3:00 p.m. Study Abroad Opportunities: Marja Unkuri-Chaudhry, Assistant Director for Study Abroad reveals the places to go and ways to get there. ~ UC 332
Wednesday, March 14
10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Study Abroad Art Fair. ~ UC Atrium
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Georgia: Land of the Golden Fleece, Christiane von
Reichert, Associate Professor in Geography, presents on her recent trip to the Republic of Georgia. ~ Mansfield Center seminar room
2:00 p.m. Guinness, Education, and Business: Arnie Sherman, Geoff Sutton, Dennis O’Donnell, Klaus Uhlenbruck, and MaryEllen Campbell discuss the growing UM—University College Cork relationship. ~ UC 332
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Work Abroad: Learn how to work abroad and enjoy traveling. Also, a look at teaching abroad and starting an international career. Presentation by
Career Services Office. ~ Lommasson Center 154
Thursday, March 15
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Tajikistan: A Hidden Pearl of Central Asia, University of Montana students, Umed Partov, Said Gaforov, Shohina Turaeva, Hoja Hojaev, and Rakhshonak Zaripova, reveal the marvels of their home country. ~ UC 327
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. The Peace Corps Experience: Former Peace Corps volunteers share their experiences abroad and their advice on how to apply. ~ UC 327
4:00 p.m. Bhutan Through the Lens of Agriculture: A report from a recent UM delegation to Bhutan. ~ UC 327
7:00 p.m. Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, speaks on building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. ~ First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main.
Friday, March 16
12:00 p.m. Political Change in Kyrgyzstan: Aimona Tashieva, University of Montana student gives her insight and analysis on the current political situation in her home country. ~ Mansfield Center seminar room
4:00 p.m. Stories from Beyond the Borders: Returned University of Montana study abroad students share their cross-cultural challenges. ~ UC 2nd floor, Jus’ Chillin’
Check out the Study Abroad Information Table in the UC Atrium ~ Daily 10a.m. - 2p.m.