International Education Week
November 15-19, 2004

Link to IPO Calendar of Events

“We are all students of the world we live in, and today, our world is more interdependent than ever before. The challenges we face in areas such as security, democratic development, economics, and health cannot be addressed by any country acting alone. International education learning about other cultures and languages through study, living overseas, and interacting with people of other countries promotes the free exchange of ideas, allows us to seek joint solutions to problems, and helps create lasting partnerships to meet our shared concerns.”

                                                                 Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State

One of the purposes of International Education is to attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. A number of former international Aggies have become important officials in their home countries. In 2001, Jorge Quiroga, became president of Bolivia, the first Aggie Head of State. The second is Martin Torrijos the current president of Panama. The International Alumnus Award was established in 1995, and nine awards have been presented since that time. This prestigious award recognizes accomplished former students from around the world. It was created to honor former international students, who have achieved career prominence and continue to be loyal to the mission and goals of Texas A&M University. To view an impressive list of international leaders who were educated in the United States go to http://exchanges.state.gov/education/educationusa/leaders.htm

Resolution by the Texas House of Representatives

Monday, November 15
Study Abroad Pre-Departure General Orientation Workshop
6:00-8:00 p.m. in Rudder Tower, Room 308
Two sessions on:
“Travel Wise!: Travel Tips for Study covering general info on traveling abroad including health and safety, practical tips, cultural issues and language immersion – includes a Q&A with panel made up of study abroad alumni.
“Stay on Track in Europe”: Information on Eurail
Hosted by International Programs for Students

Tuesday, November 16
Lecture by Glasscock Center Visiting Fellow Lynn Higgins (Dartmouth)
Visiting Fellow Lynn Higgins will be discussing her recent research on contemporary [French] documentary film. Higgins will be in residence at the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research from Nov. 15 through Nov. 19.
7:30 p.m., MSC Stark Galleries
Sponsored by the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research
Open to the public, Free of charge
Jennifer McNichols, 845-8328, glasscock@tamu.edu

Tuesday, November 16
Visual Presentation of the History of Texas A&M
Audience: International Faculty and Scholars, International students,
and those interested in the History of Texas A&M.
By Dr. David Chapman and Dr. Gary Halter
Sponsored by the International Programs Office
5:30 p.m. Rudder Tower Room 601

Wednesday, November 17
Senior World Passport Program
Understanding the Arab Culture
1-2:30 p.m., College Station EXIT Teen Center
Sponsored by the International Programs Office
and the College Station Parks and Recreation Department

Wednesday, November 17
Glasscock Center Colloquium Presentation: Carlos Blanton
Carlos Blanton (HIST) will lead the Glasscock Center's Colloquium in a discussion of his work-in-progress, "Historical Imagination and the Mexican American 'Faustian Pact': Dr. George I. Sánchez, Civil Rights, and the Whiteness Debate, 1941—1959."
4:00 p.m., Glasscock Building, Room 107
Open to the public, Free of charge
Jennifer McNichols, 845-8328, glasscock@tamu.edu
Sponsored by the Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities Research
 

Wednesday, November 17
The Evolution of the International Community Through Texas A&M: What are our common bonds
College Station Luncheon Series
The Conference Center on George Bush
12-1 p.m.

Thursday, November 18
A Life Changing Experience: Students talk about their visit to Qatar
Sponsored by the Qatar Support Office and Aggie International Ambassadors
11:30am-12:30pm
MSC Flag Room

Date and Time TBA
Student Mixer – Bringing all Aggies Together
Exploring International Cultures and How We All Fit Together
Sponsored by International Programs and International Student Association, Graduate Student Council, Student Government Association and the Memorial Student Center Council
Time and Place to be announced


Resources for planning International Education Week Activities
U.S. Department of Educations IEW site for this year: http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/

Previous Year ideas from the Department of Education:
If you click on Events and Activities and then on Education, there are lists of what other colleges and Universities have done at this Website – http://exchanges.state.gov/iew2001/

 

Resolution by the Texas House of Representatives