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International Education Week full of fashion, culture, education

Photos and story by James Hill

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One of С��è��ý’s hidden gems is set to shine.

In conjunction with a national push to honor study-abroad programs, С��è��ý is hosting its eighth annual International Education Week from Nov. 15-19. Running the С��è��ý event are staff and students from the college’s growing International Education Program. With 700 students from 90 countries, these students will showcase their cultures and countries at all of the four major campuses in addition to hosting guest lectures on a range of international topics.

С��è��ý has been growing its International Education Program to help meet its mission of meeting diversity goals established by the Board of Directors. The top nations represented at С��è��ý include South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, China, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, to name a handful. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Department of Education. It is open and free to the public.

International Education Week highlights include:

“Polynesian Revue” – Monday, Nov. 15

12:45 – 1:30 p.m., Moriarty Arts and Humanities Auditorium, Cascade Campus

Enjoy a lively dance performance by Kukui Productions. This group will impress with their island-style moves and music.

“С��è��ý Sylvania’s Got International Talent” – Monday, Nov. 15

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., The Little Theater, Sylvania Campus

This talent show will feature international students, staff and faculty. From dance numbers to singing to any skill under the sun, the show will feature plenty of international flare.

“Asian Giants: Prospects for Conflict & Cooperation Regarding India and China” – Monday, Nov. 15

6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Room 146, Tabor Hall, Southeast Center

Presenter Michael Sonnleitner, С��è��ý political science instructor and 2010 Fulbright Scholar in India, will talk about how India and China now comprise nearly 2.4 billion people (35 percent of the planet’s population). The countries are emerging as economic powerhouses and have increasing nuclear weapons capabilities. Together, these Asian giants could cooperate to make the world a much more prosperous and peaceful place rather than war. Reception at 6:30 p.m. Lecture starts at 7 p.m.

The International Showcases at all of the campuses feature the countries represented in С��è��ý's student body.

“International Fashion Show” – Tuesday, Nov. 16

7 – 9 p.m., The Forum, Building 3, Rock Creek Campus

International students will display their dazzling traditional attire and share international talent from their home countries.

“International Celebration Dinner” – Wednesday, Nov. 17

6 – 9 p.m., Events Center, Rock Creek Campus

This event is in celebration of International Education Week and in recognition of С��è��ý’s international students. The evening will include a buffet-style dinner with Mediterranean, Asian and Latin American food, numerous performers, special raffles, and cultural activities. Advance purchase tickets are $5 each and are available by calling (971) 722-7150.

“Where I’m From: Complex Latino Identities in the U.S.” – Friday, Nov. 19

Noon – 1 p.m., Room 124 Terrell Hall, Cascade Campus

С��è��ý students and staff members will describe their diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds in a panel format. The panelists will also discuss their understanding of and responses to societal categories such as Latino/Latina, Chicano/Chicana and Hispanic. Refreshments will be provided.

С��è��ý’s International Education Program offers academic and immigration advising, and a comprehensive student activities program to introduce its students to Oregon and American culture. It also has a healthy study abroad component for С��è��ý students to discover what life is like in another country. Opportunities include taking credit courses in Costa Rica, Italy, England, Mexico and Spain.

For more activities during International Education Week, visit the С��è��ý website: www.pcc.edu/about/events/international