Events & Activities
International Week March 9-14, 2008
Sunday, March 9
Noon—5:00 p.m. International Food & Culture Festival: The festival, sponsored by the International Student Association, consists of country displays, selling of ethnic foods, cultural performances and more! ~University Center
Monday, March 10
Noon Opening Ceremony, Speakers: Dr. Mehrdad Kia, Associate Provost of International Programs, Effie Koehn, Director of Foreign Student and Scholar Services, and Faye
Lingarajan, President of the International Student Association. Persian Student Association members give a Tajik dance performance and Yidaki (Didgeridoo) Club member, Mandela Van Eeden, plays the didgeridoo. ~ UC Atrium
2:00 p.m. Study Abroad Information Session: Learn about study abroad opportunities at the University of Montana (Partner University Exchanges, ISEP, and Faculty Directed Programs), application deadlines, application procedures, and information regarding the credit transfer process, financial aid and scholarships available for study abroad. ~ UC 333
3:30 p.m. Welcome to Ukraine: An introduction to the geography, history, and culture of the area. Presented by Kateryna Gudymenko, UM international student. ~ UC 333
Tuesday, March 11
Noon Change your World: Intern Abroad, learn about opportunities through the IE3 Global Internship program which provides international professional development experiences for students, Kevin Hood, Internship Coordinator, Internship Services ~ Old Journalism, 303
7:00 p.m. Climate Change Negotiations: On the Need of Nations to Follow what Justice Requires, Donald Brown, Associate Professor of Environmental Ethics and Program Director, Ethical Dimensions of Climate Change, Penn State University. Sponsored by the Wilderness Institute. ~Urey Underground Lecture Hall
Wednesday, March 12
Noon Multi-Cultural Alliance presents the National Coalition Building Institute panel discussion on what it is like to be a certain culture or ethnicity on campus. These discussions will help build awareness of the specific struggles of those belonging to groups other than our own. ~ UC Atrium
3:30 p.m. The World is Your Job Site: Explore your options for working abroad and discover which plan fits best. Learn how to travel and see new places without dipping into your college funds. ~ Lommasson Center 154
Thursday, March 13
Noon Historical, Religious, and Political Context in Cyprus: Moving Beyond Reductionist Arguments in the Media, Bharath Sriraman, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences. ~ Old Journalism, 303
4:30 p.m. Election in Pakistan: Implications for the U.S., Samir Butt, Near East and South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program participant, Old Journalism 303
Friday, March 14
Noon Musical Performances given by UM international students: Tshering presents traditional Bhutanese music and Liza Shpileyko performs a Russian song and dance. ~ UC Atrium
International Menu at the Food Zoo:
The Food Zoo is featuring a Hummus Bar at Lunch on Tuesday, March 11 and will be serving Chilaquiles at Dinner on Thursday, March 13.
Check out the Study Abroad Information Table in the UC Atrium ~ Daily 10a.m. - 2p.m.
All events are open to the public. For more information call International Programs at 243-2288.