NCCU Celebrates International Education Week!
November 17 — 21, 2008
International Education Week is a joint effort initiated in 2000 by the Department of State and Department of Education to promote cultural awareness and education and is annually celebrated on many university campuses nationwide. During the week of November 17—21, 2008, North Carolina Central University’s Office of International Affairs, will take part in this effort. Come celebrate NCCU’s cultural diversity this week by attending the variety of internationally focused events around campus.
Date, Time, and Location / Event / For MoreInformationMonday, November 17
9 a.m.- 10 a.m.
A.E. Student Union, Room 146/146A / International Education Week Kickoff Breakfast
Sponsored by the Office of International Affairs.
Please RSVP by November 14, 530-7912 / Contact Brenda Lewis, 530-7712 or
Monday, November 17
10 a.m.
Location: TBA / International “Wise Schooling” Project
Discussion about Latino/Latina Students of African descent
Facilitator:Melania X. Layton
Project Director: Dr. M. McMillian-Robinson / Contact Dr. Marcia McMillian-Robinson,
Monday, November 17
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg.
Room 258 / Modern Foreign Languages Program
Presentations by Professors Claudia Becker and Minnie Sangster of the Modern Foreign Languages Department and student, Timothy Baynes / Contact Dr. Claudia Becker,
Monday, November 17
5p.m. -7 p.m.
Temporary Dining Facility
(behind Chidley Hall) / Enjoy international themed meals every evening this week!
Today’s menu will feature Asian cuisine.
Sponsored by Sodexo and Auxiliary and Business Services
Tuesday, November 18
3p.m.
James E. Shepard Library, Room 140 / Roundtable Discussion: The Future of Africa
Panelists: Visiting Professor, Louis Molamu, University of South Africa; Professor Debra Boyd, Chair,Department of Modern Foreign Languages; Professor Philliph Mutisya; Professor Ismail Abdullahi, Department of Library andInformation Sciences; Professor Ansel Brown, Department of Political Science / Contact Olivia Jones,
Tuesday, November 18
5p.m. -7 p.m.
Temporary Dining Facility
(behind Chidley Hall) / Enjoy international themed meals every evening this week!
Today’s menu will feature Greek cuisine.
Sponsored by Sodexo and Auxiliary and Business Services
Tuesday, November 18
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Mary M. Townes ScienceBldg., Room 1221 / International Movie Night featuring “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” / Contact Brenda Lewis, 530-7712 or
Wednesday, November 19
11a.m. -11:50 a.m.
Leroy T. Walker Complex, Gym / Tai Chi Workshop and Demonstration
Presenter: Professor Lei Guo, Department of Physical Education and Recreation / Contact Dr. Lei Guo,
Wednesday, November 19
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg.
Room 218 / German Film, Featuring “Heimat” (with English subtitles)
Heimat, a semi-fictional documentary, tells the story of the German people in the 20th century. / Contact Dr. Claudia Becker,
Wednesday, November 19
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A.E. Student Union, Room 104 / Information Session: International Study Abroad, Fellowships, Scholarships and Grant Opportunities
Presenters: Olivia Jones and Brenda Lewis
Office of International Affairs / Contact Brenda Lewis, 530-7712 or or Olivia Jones, 530-7713 or
Wednesday, November 19
5p.m. -7 p.m.
Temporary Dining Facility
(behind Chidley Hall) / Enjoy international themed meals every evening this week!
Today’s menu will feature Caribbean cuisine.
Sponsored by Sodexo and Auxiliary and Business Services
Thursday, November 20
3p.m. - 4 p.m.
James E. Shepard Library, Room 337 / Lecture: “Optimizing Information Retrieval and Use of Online Mental Health Resources for Children and Adolescents”
Presenter: Dr. Diane Neal,Department of Library and Information Sciences / Contact Dr. Diane Neal,
Thursday, November 20
5p.m. -7 p.m.
Temporary Dining Facility
(behind Chidley Hall) / Enjoy international themed meals every evening this week!
Today’s menu will feature traditional American Thanksgiving cuisine.
Sponsored by Sodexo and Auxiliary and Business Services
Thursday, November 20
7 p.m. -9 p.m.
Mary Townes Science Complex, Room 1221 / International Movie Night, featuring “Memoirs of a Geisha” / Contact Brenda Lewis, 530-7712 or
Thursday, November 20
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: TBA / “A Conversation on Globalization”
Featuring His Royal Majesty King Adamtey I of Ghana and
Mr. Frederick Ma Si-Hang of Hong Kong / Contact Bijoy Sahoo, 530-6458
Friday, November 21
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg.
Room 218 / German Film, Featuring “Heimat” (with English subtitles)
Heimat, a semi-fictional documentary, tells the story of the German people in the 20th century. / Contact Dr. Claudia Becker,
Friday, November 21
5p.m. -7 p.m.
Temporary Dining Facility
(behind Chidley Hall) / Enjoy international themed meals every evening this week!
Today’s menu will feature Italian cuisine.
Sponsored by Sodexo and Auxiliary and Business Services
Friday, November 21
5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
A.E. Student Union, Lobby / International Food Tasting from Around the World
Sample international cuisine, learn new recipes and enjoy music. / Contact Brenda Lewis, 530-7712