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Celebrate International Education
St. Louis Community College is sponsoring International Education Celebration activities as an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This celebration is part of the joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.
Thursday, Nov. 4
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12:30-2 p.m.
Highlander Lounge, Forest Park
Abroad in Vietnam: Andrea Nichols, Sociology, will present her study abroad experiences, focusing on culture, stratification and the global economy.
8 p.m.
Bastian Theatre, Forest Park
"My First Time": A comic play inspired by real people who shared their sexual experiences at MyFirstTime.com. (Mature content.)
Other performances include: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7.
Friday, Nov. 5
11 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Highlander Lounge, Forest Park
Film and Lecture Keynote: “Il Mare,” a Korean film which inspired the 2006 U.S. remake, "The Lake House," will be discussed by Robert Cagle,
a media and pop culture writer/instructor from the University of Illinois.
Tuesday, Nov. 9
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
Highlander Lounge, Forest Park
"Haiti’s Crisis: A Tragedy of History": Presented by Dr. Akinyele K. Umoja, associate professor, Department of African American Studies, Georgia State University.
7 p.m.
Terry M. Fischer Theatre, Florissant Valley
The Italian film, "La Destinazione," will be shown as a St. Louis premiere in collaboration with the Italian Film Festival of St. Louis. Reception will follow.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Student Center Lobby, Forest Park
Empty Bowl Fundraiser sponsored by the Cuisine Club and Clay Club; purchase a handmade ceramic bowl filled with homemade soup and help support St. Louis’ Operation Food Search.
Thursday, Nov. 11
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
IR—First Floor, Florissant Valley
Global Foods Tasting sponsored by Dietetic students and the Global Classroom Club.
Friday, Nov. 12
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Highlander Lounge, Forest Park
Explore the World: CCID students share the cuisine, music and culture of their home countries of Brazil, Nicaragua, Pakistan and South Africa.
Noon
Terry M. Fischer Theatre, Florissant Valley
Preview to "Three Muses: A Collection of Classic Greek Myths."
The production is staged in its entirety at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, and Sunday, Nov. 14.
Monday, Nov. 15
10-10:50 a.m.
SC-200/201, Meramec
Repeat session: noon-12:50 p.m., SC-200/201
Dr. Kent Farnsworth will speak on Religions of the Near East. According to Christian tradition, when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, wise men, or Maji, came from the East bringing gifts. Who were these Maji, and why might they have been expecting a heavenly sign that a savior was to be born?
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
TC-105/107, Florissant Valley
Dr. Andres Nunberg presents "Chanting 101 – Exploring the Universal Practice of Chanting." The focus is on Sanskrit changing from the ancient Vedic tradition of India and how this practice can be used as a form of meditation. Participants will sit on the floor. No late entry permitted. Complete silence is requested.
2-4 p.m.,
CTL Classroom, IR-214, Meramec
Religions of Iran: The epic five notes of the theme from “2001: A Space Odyssey” are actually from Richard Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra (Eng. Thus spoke Zarathustra). Who was this Persian prophet Zarathustra, and how did his teachings change the western world as they shaped the theology of Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
Tuesday, Nov. 16
7:30-9 a.m.
SC-200/201, Meramec
The Classified Staff Development Committee will be raising money to benefit Heifer International. Please join us to hear more about our plans and find out how you can get involved.
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11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
TC-202/204, Florissant Valley
Mark Biehl will give a presentation of Tibetan singing bowls including the history of this practice. Participants will sit on the floor. No late entry permitted. Complete silence is requested.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Highlander Lounge, Forest Park
Explore the World: CCID students share the cuisine, music and culture of their home countries of Egypt, El Salvador, India and Indonesia.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cafeteria, Forest Park
International Festival & Fashion Show: Buy 25¢ tickets and purchase food from around the globe while enjoying international fashions. Information on foreign language classes and study abroad opportunities will be available.
11:30 a.m. - Flamenco Dancers from Spain
Student Center, Meramec
Noon - Colombian Grupo Atlántico
Student Center, Meramec
12:30 p.m. - Middle Eastern Dancers
Student Center, Meramec
Thursday, Nov. 18
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11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Highlander Lounge, Forest Park
What is "Persepolis"?: A preview of this year’s OneBook, OneCollege selection, led by Dan Yezbick, English.
1-2 p.m.
SC-Commons, Meramec
Student Speak Out: A group of international students will talk about their experiences in education back in their own country and here in the United States.
2-3:15 p.m.
SC-200/201, Meramec
In an informal setting, the Muslim Student Association will invite those present to ask questions about the culture and religion of their countries after two brief presentations on Islam. International refreshments provided.
Friday, Nov. 19
1-2 p.m.
Highlander Lounge, Forest Park
My Moroccan Immersion: Experience North Africa through the photos of Dorian Brown, History.
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1-1:50 p.m.
Confluence Room, Meramec
Teaching in Rumania and Vietnam: Heather McKay, English as a Second Language; and Dirk Voss, History, will talk about their sabbatical experiences this past year.
Nov. 15-19
Display of books and posters to accompany "Persepolis," the One Book One College selection for 2010, will be on display in the Meramec Library. Topics include wearing the veil, torture and Iranian religious divisions.
The International Education events are sponsored by the Global Education Committee at Florissant Valley; the International Education Committee, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Campus Life, the International Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Treat America at Forest Park; and the Center for Teaching and Learning, Global Studies Program, International Club, Muslim Student Association and Classified Staff Development Committee at Meramec.