International Education Week upcoming at ��

Taking place Monday-Friday [Nov. 13-17], International Education Week offers unique opportunities for members of the �� community to develop a broader understanding of today’s globalized world through interactions with people of various nationalities. (Photo by Megan Bean)

Contact: Heath Fisackerly

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State celebrates learning experiences around the world with a range of free activities taking place next Monday-Friday [Nov. 13-17].

The university’s 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:

—Monday [the 13th], 6 p.m., Colvard Student Union Art Gallery. An hour-long reception for “Pieces of the World,” an exhibit of photographs from throughout the globe taken by �� student travelers who will be on hand to share their experiences.

—Tuesday [the 14th], 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Colvard’s Bill Foster Ballroom. A come-and-go “Study Abroad Expo” 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. “Conversation Connections,” an ongoing gathering organized by the English Language Institute and �� Globetrotters, at which U.S. and international students, faculty and local community representatives discuss cultural topics and current events.

—Thursday [the 16th], noon-2 p.m., Memorial Hall’s 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:

—11 a.m.-1 p.m., Marketplace at Perry Cafeteria. “Delicious DestiNATIONS,” the Holmes Center/�� 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.

—8 a.m.-5 p.m., 116 Allen Hall. An International Institute-sponsored “selfie photo booth” with global-themed backdrops and other fun props for social media images to be posted via hashtags #��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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