International Education Week gives students at this college time to reflect and increase their awareness of different cultures and diversity, said Suzanna Borawski, counselor in this college’s international students office and adviser to the International Student Association.
Events run Monday through Thursday.
The observance kicks off for students, faculty and staff from noon-2 p.m. Monday in the board room at Killen Center, 201 W. Sheridan St.
Keynote speaker will be Dr. Sara Jackson, professor of international business at the University of the Incarnate Word.
Students may learn about study-abroad opportunities in Europe, Japan and Costa Rica, as well as language courses offered at this college from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Fiesta Room of Loftin Student Center.
The International Student Association will sell sausages from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday in the mall.
Students from India, Mongolia and Vietnam will speak about their customs, languages and political systems from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday in Room 120 of the visual arts center.
Maricarmen Esper, education freshman, will discuss her book, “How to Educate in Ethical Values,” from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday.
The film, “Afghan Women: A History of Struggle,” will be shown from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 120 of the visual arts center.
The film captures the resilience and courage of a group of women who risk their lives daily in the struggle for political, economic and social equality.
For more information, call Borawski at 486-0116.
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