International Education Week 2011
at UNO

All events are open to the public!

Click here to download the flyer

UNO is joining the US Department of State and the US Department of Education in celebrating International Education Week (IEW) (http://iew.state.gov) during the week of November 14 – 18, 2011. This is UNO’s 8th year to join in the national initiative, and our sixth year to conduct the popular International Photo Contest (see below for more information).

UNO’s profile in the Greater New Orleans community has always included an international component. This component has continued to grow as members of the UNO faculty, staff, and student body have expanded international programs, events, and collaborations. These can be witnessed not only during IEW, but throughout the year, via such examples as increased course and degree offerings with an international focus, guest lecturers, cooperative research projects, study abroad programs, etc. Join us next week to celebrate this and to show that we are UNO PROUD!

• International menu items in the UC cafeteria
• International Photo Contest finalist photos displayed in the University Center Lobby (photos also displayed online)

Tuesday, November 15th

• Study Abroad Cultural Cafe UC Ballroom, 12:00-1:30. Students will share their experience of studying abroad with UNO’s programs in France, Costa Rica, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Scotland, Japan, and Germany. Free Food, information, and entertainment!
• "Bavardons!" French conversation group meets at 12:30 in LA 220

• International Opportunities Fair UC Lobby, 10:00-2:00.
  Information on UNO summer and semester study abroad programs, the Intensive English Language Program, Center Austria international careers, financial aid for study abroad, international organizations on campus, and more!
• Movie: “Crossing Borders” KH 122, 1:00 pm
  This is a 70 minute documentary that follows 4 Moroccan and 4 American university students as they travel through Morocco and in the process of discovering “The Other” discover themselves. With group travels and frank discussions, the students confront the complex implications of the supposed “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West. The relationships formed through shared experiences contrast sharply with the media-shaped views Americans and Muslims have of each other. Humor, honesty and a willingness to be challenged all bring individuals closer to each other and the relationships that develop disarm hidden stereotypes. Free event!

Thursday, November 17th

• International Opportunities Fair UC Lobby, 10:00-2:00
  Information on UNO summer and semester study abroad programs, the Intensive English Language Program, Center Austria, international careers, financial aid for study abroad international organizations on campus, and more.
• International Photo Contest Awards Ceremony UC Lobby, 3:00 Free event! Refreshments provided!
• "Cafecito" Spanish conversation group meets at 12:30 in LA 220.

Sponsored by:
UNO Division of International Education
UNO Diversity Affairs
UNO Press
Center Austria
Lakeside Camera and Photoworks
Frame City
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans
Aramark
UNO Department of Foreign Languages
UNO Bachelor of Arts in International Studies