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KSU celebrates International Education Week
Stresses global awareness
Leila Arch
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: News
Kent State, along with many other universities nationwide, will be celebrating International Education Week starting today.
"It is an initiative from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State," said Kenneth Cushner, former executive director of the Office of International Affairs and professor in the College of Education Health and Human Services.
International Education Week was developed so Americans could "understand other cultures and consider how they can bridge cultural differences and forge linkages with other nations," Cushner said.
"There is a renewed interest in international education, and there is a lot of very powerful things happening in many sectors of the university," he said.
International Education Week emphasizes the importance of global awareness, according to its Web site.
Vice Provost Steve Michael said students should attend International Education Week because "our students are going to become global leaders".
There will be lectures and activities throughout the week, said Kristi Campbell, international student and scholar adviser.
"This is a collaboration from many different individuals and departments on campus," she said. "Some of our international students are even speaking to the kindergarten class at the CDC (Child Development Center).
"It is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to become aware of cultural differences and similarities," Campbell said.
-Leila Arch
TODAY
• Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings: Barriers to Women's Advancement, presentation by Dr. Susan Iverson
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Governance Chambers
TUESDAY
• Dating on a College Campus: Intercultural Conversations, international student panel
When: 12:00 noon
Where: Studio A, Beall Hall
• Things to Do in a Winter Wonderland, OIA Interns Lisa Lui and Amanda Taylor
"It is an initiative from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State," said Kenneth Cushner, former executive director of the Office of International Affairs and professor in the College of Education Health and Human Services.
International Education Week was developed so Americans could "understand other cultures and consider how they can bridge cultural differences and forge linkages with other nations," Cushner said.
"There is a renewed interest in international education, and there is a lot of very powerful things happening in many sectors of the university," he said.
International Education Week emphasizes the importance of global awareness, according to its Web site.
Vice Provost Steve Michael said students should attend International Education Week because "our students are going to become global leaders".
There will be lectures and activities throughout the week, said Kristi Campbell, international student and scholar adviser.
"This is a collaboration from many different individuals and departments on campus," she said. "Some of our international students are even speaking to the kindergarten class at the CDC (Child Development Center).
"It is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to become aware of cultural differences and similarities," Campbell said.
-Leila Arch
International Education Week Calendar of Events:
TODAY
• Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings: Barriers to Women's Advancement, presentation by Dr. Susan Iverson
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Governance Chambers
TUESDAY
• Dating on a College Campus: Intercultural Conversations, international student panel
When: 12:00 noon
Where: Studio A, Beall Hall
• Things to Do in a Winter Wonderland, OIA Interns Lisa Lui and Amanda Taylor
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