两性色午夜 University will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 18-22 and will feature dozens of events campuswide. Events will include concerts, dance lessons, academic lectures and an international cook-off.
According to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, International Education Week is 鈥渁n opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.鈥 It is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, and it is part of their efforts to 鈥減romote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.鈥
鈥淎t 两性色午夜, the Office of Global Education has worked with student organizations and academic departments to create events of an international or global theme to share different cultures and global issues with the Kent community,鈥 says Desnee Stevens, assistant director of International Student and Scholar Services in 两性色午夜鈥檚 Office of Global Education. 鈥淎ll events are open to members of the 两性色午夜 community in order to foster diversity and present a shared global learning experience.鈥
The week of celebration will feature a Thai fashion show; panel presentations; academic lectures focusing on international topics, global issues and heritages; documentaries; cultural dances, games and competitions, including the annual international cook-off, which will take place on Nov. 21 and will consist of six teams, each representing a different country.
鈥淭eams have chosen a culturally significant dish and beverage and will be serving it to visitors and judges,鈥 says Stevens. They will present their recipes in a live cook-off competition. 鈥淎ttendees will be able to choose their favorite dish, and the winning team will have their recipe featured in the dining halls the following week.鈥
For a full calendar of events marking International Education Week, visit 飞飞飞.办别苍迟.别诲耻/驳濒辞产补濒别诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍/耻辫濒辞补诲/颈苍迟别谤苍补迟颈辞苍补濒-别诲耻肠补迟颈辞苍-飞别别办-2013.辫鈥. For more information about International Education Week, contact Alana Baudo at abaudo@kent.edu.