2011-2012 Events
Theme: Globalization and Childhood

International Studies Colloquium Series
Colloquium Dates

International Film Series

January 29, 2012 - Young Main Lounge-Memorial Center - 5:30 p.m.
Lunar New Year Celebration
2012 Year of the Dragon

Brief presentations about New Year celebrations in Asian countries. Asian food will also be served.

Sponsored by the Asian Pacific Student Association.

November 16, 2011 - Davidson Room - 5:30 p.m.
Hunger Banquet

Sample how the world eats. And why it matters. Tickets for sale:

  • Meal Tickets: $5.00 each (limited to 50)
    Available at CLA 150

Sponsored by the Development Studies Team-International Studies Program and the IWU What We Eat. Why it Matters" food symposium.

Hunger Banquet Photos

October 27 - November 6, 2011
African Culture Week

Schedule of Events

September 15, 2011-Turfler Room - 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Picnic - for International Studies majors and minors, international students and International Studies faculty associates.

Picnic Photos

September 7, 2011 - Beckman Auditorium-Ames Library - 4:00 p.m.
Taking the Road Less Traveled

Presentation by students who have studied abroad in developing countries (its a great opportunity to ask questions about studying abroad)

  • Ryan Nielsen - India
    Katelyn Sill - China
    Carlyn Nestelberger and Emily Gumm - Uganda
    Rikkilee Moser - Tanzania
    Marissa Hoover - South Africa
    Kristin Walin - Argentina
    Carolyn Pluta - Chile

Sponsored by the Development Studies Team