International Education Week 2000
The following are events that were hosted by various University of Minnesota colleges, departments, and campuses during International Education Week 2000.
Monday, Nov. 13, 2000
- "An International University"--Recognition of new U of M heritage marker (OIP)
- Open house/photo exhibit--free coffee and $50 application fee waiver for selected programs!
- Passport photos--first 100 are free!
- International Students in the School of Nursing 6-101
- "Exploring Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Systems: Field Study Programs in Russia and Morocco"
- International Menu, Music, and Myths (vs. Facts!) (MEC) Nolte Dining Room, East Bank
- Comparing the Economic and Political Conditions of Pakistan with the Subcontinent (Culture Corps)
- "The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun" & "Life on Earth," (Africa), day 1 of "5 Days/5 Continents/5 Films"
- International Coffee Break for CSOM evening MBA and HRIR students
- "Dracula of Romania: History & Fiction," Dr. Anca Parvulescu (Culture Corps)
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000
- Open house/photo exhibit--free coffee and $50 application fee waiver for selected programs!
- International Students in the School of Nursing
- "The Bean/Cowpea Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP)"--focus on Ecuador
- "25 Years of International Experience: Clinics in Bangladesh"
- International Menu, Music, and Myths (vs. Facts!); live music from Kuwait
- "Travel the World in the Global Library"
- Dean's Annual Reception to welcome new and returning international students, scholars, and visitors
- "The Official Story" (South America), day 2 of "5 Days/5 Continents/5 Films"
- "The Vienna Seminar," a panel discussion
- International Coffee Break for CSOM evening MBA and HRIR students
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000
- Open house/photo exhibit--free coffee and $50 application fee waiver for selected programs!
- International Students in the School of Nursing
- "International Education--Pre- and Post-Peace Corps Service" (OIAP/COAFES)
- Promoting Study Abroad for Students of Color, Miki Fujisawa, presenter (Culture Corps)
- "Supporting Students' Study Abroad With Language and Culture Learning Strategies"
- International Menu, Music, and Myths (vs. Facts!)
- "La Haine" (Europe), day 3 of "5 Days/5 Continents/5 Films"
- International students reception
- "Celebrating International Exchange"
- Indian Dance Workshop: Intro to Kathak Dance
- International Coffee Break for CSOM evening MBA and HRIR students
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000
- Open house/photo exhibit--free coffee and $50 application fee waiver for selected programs! (Global Campus)
- International Students in the School of Nursing
- "World of Opportunities," an information fair highlighting study abroad and scholarships for Carlson School students (CSOM)
- "Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a MAST Student" (OIAP/COAFES)
- International Menu, Music, and Myths (vs. Facts!) (MEC)
- Study abroad opportunities fair for CHE students (College of Human Ecology)
- "Yi Ge Dou Bu Neng Shao," a movie about education in rural China (China Center)
- Russian Farm Community Project (OIAP/COAFES)
- Open house to welcome new international students and IT students who have recently traveled abroad (Institute of Technology)
- "Where the Green Ants Dream" (Australia), day 4 of "5 Days/5 Continents/5 Films" (IGS/CLA)
- "India: A Potential IT Superpower," Mr. Gopal Khanna, International Technology Consultants (Culture Corps)
- International Coffee Break for CSOM evening MBA and HRIR students
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000
- Open house/photo exhibit--free coffee and $50 application fee waiver for selected programs!
- Celebrating International Students (College of Pharmacy)
- International Menu, Music, and Myths (vs. Facts!) (MEC)
- "Mirch Masala" (Asia), day 5 of "5 Days/5 Continents/5 Films" (IGS/CLA)
- Small World Coffee Hour - a special celebration! Exhibits, special guests, music, and dancing! (ISSS, HHH Institute)