International education week
November 13-18, 2012

Saint Martin's University and the Office of International Programs and Development proudly recognize international education week with a variety of activities and discussions aimed at celebrating the benefits of international education and worldwide exchange.

International education week is a joint initiative by the U.S. state Department of Education and is part of an effort that promotes educational opportunities that provides students with the skills and perspectives that they need to forge solutions to global challenges and develop into global leaders.

Schedule of events:

• Week-long programming
  Study Abroad photo contest
  O'Grady Library
  Sponsored by OIPD
  
  Passport and Raffle
  Sponsored by Residence Life
  
• Tuesday, November 13-
  Study Abroad Fair
  TUB, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  Sponsored by OIPD
  
  Rural life in Western Samoa
  Old Main Rm. 436, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
  A faculty lecture by Dr. Richard Langill
  
  The Uprising
  TUB, 8 - 9 p.m.
  Sponsored by Campus Ministry
  
• Wednesday, November 14-
  Taste of Culture
  Pavilion, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  Sponsored by OIPD, International Club, and Bon Appétit
  
  Beijing Opera workshop
  Old Main Rm. 440, 3-4 p.m.
  A faculty workshop led by Chinese Instructor Jenny Gao
  
  
• Thursday, November 15-
  Understanding Int'l Students' perspectives at SMU
  Old Main Rm. 323, 3 - 4 p.m.
  A discussion led by students
  
  Hunger Banquet
  St. Gertrude Dining Hall, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  Sponsored by Campus Ministry and Bon Appétit
  
  Global Trivia Bowl
  TUB, 9 - 11 p.m.
  Sponsored by Residence Life
  
  
• Friday, November 16-
  OIPD Open House
  Old Main Rm. 430, 9 - 11 a.m.
  Sponsored by OIPD
  
  Friday Faculty Lunch
  Study Abroad Panel Discussion
  Harned Hall Rm. 117, Noon - 1 p.m.
  Sponsored by the Office of the VPAA
  
• Saturday, November 17-
  International Sports: Late Night Jam
  Charneski Rec. Center, 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
  
• Sunday, November 18-
  Campus Ministry Student Mass
  Abbey Church, 7 - 8 p.m.
  

Take a look at the study abroad photo contest!

Check out our 2012 poster for event details!

"International education exchanges help students and educators around the world to understand one another better. Together, we must respond to the challenges of poverty and hunger, climate change, public health, and economic revitalization. Education is an engine for change in all countries and for all people, including women and girls, whose potential to contribute to global progress and prosperity is enhanced when they participate in educational opportunities. Through international education exchanges, we can build bridges of respect and understanding that will connect people and enable us to work together, now and in the future for a better world."
-Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. secretary of state