Celebrating International Education Week
The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs and Middlebury’s International Student and Scholar Services office have announced an impressive line-up of internationally focused events to celebrate . Launched in 2000, International Education Week is a joint project of the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Education aimed at highlighting the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Middlebury’s events kicked off yesterday with the annual Study Abroad Photo Contest in the lobby of the Davis Family Library (on display through Friday, Nov. 15). The schedule includes lectures, films, and art exhibitions, culminating with the popular International Students Organization Cultural Show on Saturday, Nov. 23.
A full schedule of events follows (Click on a link for more details):
Tuesday, November 12
. Various exhibits, including Asian and European art. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13
, a lecture by Alek Toumi, Robert A. Jones ’59 Conference Room, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 14
Diwan Baladna: , Robert A. Jones ’59 Conference Room, 4:30 p.m.
, a lecture by Sean Carroll, Dana Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 15
, presentation by Nina Wieda, Lunch available to those who RSVP by 11/11 to rcga@middlebury.edu, Robert A. Jones ’59 Conference Room, 12:15 p.m.
, presented by Sarah Laursen, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, November 16
The Hirschfield International Film Series presents , Dana Auditorium, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 17
: featuring music of Nature, Bohemia and Bohemian nature. Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 3:00 p.m.
Monday, November 18
, a lecture by William Marotti, Robert A. Jones ’59 Conference Room, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19
, a lecture by Lihi Ben-Shitrit, Sunderland Language Center Room 110, 4:30 p.m.
MAlt Dominican Republic Atwater Dinner, a themed dinner in support of the Middlebury Alternative Break Trip to the Dominican Republic, Suggested $5 donation for students – RSVP to maltmariposa@gmail.com by November 11, Atwater Dining Hall, 6 p.m.
, Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20
Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series: , a lecture by Michael Kraus. Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 21
, a play by David Edgar performed in twelve languages. Wright Memorial Theatre, 7:30 P.M. on November 21-23. $6 tickets for Middlebury students.
Friday, November 22
, an International Global Studies Colloquium presented by journalist and author Shahan Mufti ’03. A career conversation with the author will be held for students at the Center for Careers and Internships from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Lunch available to those who RSVP by 11/18 to rcga@middlebury.edu Robert A. Jones ’59 Conference Room, 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, November 23
: where dances and songs meet to showcase spectacular performances! McCullough Social Space, 5:30 p.m. ($6 sampler show) and 8:00 p.m. ($7 full performance) Purchase tickets now at the Box Office.