GC&SU prepares for International Week

Georgia College & State University will be celebrating International Week Oct. 27-29. Sponsored by the International Education Center, this event will showcase other cultures through numerous activities.

Libby Davis, international student adviser, said GC&SU currently has over 100 international students on campus.

“This is a week to celebrate other countries and cultures and to focus on world issues,” said Davis.

International student Asya Krasteva said International Week will be very beneficial to all students.

“The International Week is very important because it provides information about the many opportunities the university gives us, like study abroad for example. The International Day provides first hand information about some of the countries which are represented in GC&SU,” said Krasteva. “It tells us about the different cultures by beautiful country displays and a great entertainment show. Look forward to some great things like an Indian dance.”

In an Oct. 19 press release, Dr. Dwight Call, assistant vice president for International Education, said GC&SU has a long history of supporting international education.

“GC&SU has a long tradition of incorporating international education into the curriculum, and, for many years, faculty and staff have given strong support to bother international and study abroad students,” said Call.

Starting the week, “The Other 9/11,” an international film (Chile) will be shown at 7 p.m. on Monday in the A&S auditorium.

On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the School of Business will sponsor a keynote address on “U.S.-Canadian Business Relations” delivered by the honorable Malcolm McKechnie, the Canadian consul general.

One event focused on world issues is a panel discussion on the topic of “International Migration: The Impact of Natural Disaster, National Economies and International Conflict on Refugees and Immigration to the U.S.” The discussion will take place at 7 p.m. in the A&S auditorium.

From 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, a Study Abroad Fair will be held on the Parks Hall porch. Information will be available for students interested in studying abroad during Maymester, summer and semester programs.

“We at Georgia College feel it is important for students to study abroad,” said Davis.

Another international film, “Goodbye Lenin!” (Germany) will be shown Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the A&S auditorium.

Thursday, Oct. 28 is United Nations International Day. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Front Campus, international students will showcase their respective cultures through performances, games and other entertainment.

Also on Thursday, Dr. Micere Mugo, professor of African and African-American Studies at Syracuse University, will give a keynote address on “African Women: Narratives of Assertion and Agency” at 4 p.m. in the A&S auditorium.

A third international film, “Genesis” (Mali), will be shown Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the A&S auditorium.

Concluding the week, “The Cup” (Tibet/Bhutan), an international film, will be shown at 7 p.m. in the A&S auditorium.

“We hope a lot of people come out and participate – we want everyone to see we have a lot of diversity here on GC&SU’s campus,” said Davis.

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