International Education Week is today through Friday, November 16, and several events are planned at the University of Minnesota Crookston. The public is especially invited to attend the following International Week activities:
Today, campus cuisine will feature Food from the Four Corners of the Globe from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Room. Cost for the meal is $8. Parking is free and recommended in Lot A.
Tuesday, November 13, will give community members a chance to visit with international students at Coffee with Friends. Everyone is welcome to come and learn about the cultures represented in the UMC student body, as well as learn about their language. Parking is free and recommended in Lot A.
Throughout the week students, faculty, staff, and others can take part in creating the “New Beginnings Mandala” in the International Lounge, Sargeant Student Center. A special mandala ceremony will be held on Friday, November 16, at noon in the International Lounge.
This is a time to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. As mentioned in the International Week Website, this celebration is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. It promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Read more in the following website https://iew.state.gov/.
For more information, contact Rae French at 218-281-8339 or rfrench@umn.edu.
UMC Celebrates International Education Week
