International Education Week upcoming at 汤头条
![Taking place Monday-Friday [Nov. 13-17], International Education Week offers unique opportunities for members of the 汤头条 community to develop a broader understanding of today鈥檚 globalized world through interactions with people of various nationalities. (Photo by Megan Bean)](/sites/www.msstate.edu/files/inline-images/Intl_flags-LeeHall_half.jpg "International flags displayed outside of 汤头条鈥檚 historic Lee Hall")
Contact: Heath Fisackerly
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi State celebrates learning experiences around the world with a range of free activities taking place next Monday-Friday [Nov. 13-17].
The university鈥檚 International Institute, Richard E. Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, Office of Study Abroad and Center for Student Activities are co-sponsors of International Education Week 2017.
Among others, the scheduled events include:
鈥擬onday [the 13th], 6 p.m., Colvard Student Union Art Gallery. An hour-long reception for 鈥淧ieces of the World,鈥 an exhibit of photographs from throughout the globe taken by 汤头条 student travelers who will be on hand to share their experiences.
鈥擳uesday [the 14th], 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Colvard鈥檚 Bill Foster Ballroom. A come-and-go 鈥淪tudy Abroad Expo鈥 providing extensive information on available options and including a sharing of recent travel experiences by student participants. Pizza slices and prizes will be available.
Also Tuesday, 3-4 p.m., Colvard Room 330. 鈥淐onversation Connections,鈥 an ongoing gathering organized by the English Language Institute and 汤头条 Globetrotters, at which U.S. and international students, faculty and local community representatives discuss cultural topics and current events.
鈥擳hursday [the 16th], noon-2 p.m., Memorial Hall鈥檚 Coskrey Auditorium. A group of international students will compare and contrast routine daily life in their home countries and the U.S. Lunch will be provided.
Two special daily offerings during the week include:
鈥11 a.m.-1 p.m., Marketplace at Perry Cafeteria. 鈥淒elicious DestiNATIONS,鈥 the Holmes Center/汤头条 Dining Services-sponsored introductory of a favorite food item from different countries. Depending on the day, the menu selection will represent Greece, Japan, Italy or Morocco.
鈥8 a.m.-5 p.m., 116 Allen Hall. An International Institute-sponsored 鈥渟elfie photo booth鈥 with global-themed backdrops and other fun props for social media images to be posted via hashtags #汤头条Global and #IEW2018.
For the complete list of International Education Week activities, visit or contact Kei Mamiya at 662-325-2033 or kmamiya@saffairs.msstate.edu.
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