Study Abroad
International Education Week
November 16 - 20, 2009
International Education Week (IEW) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and is observed across the United States and in over 100 countries worldwide (Official IEW 2009 website). IEW is an opportunity for Towson students, faculty and staff to better understand cultural differences and gain a new perspective of the world! Events are open to all. See schedule below or download the IEW 2009 flyer (PDF).
"Where in the World . . ." Contest - Email responses to peeradvisor@towson.edu by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 20.
To celebrate IEW, Dining Services will be serving foods from around the world all week!
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IEW Info Table
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Monday-Friday, November 16-20
12:30. - 3 p.m.
University Union |
Open to everyone |
- Stop by the IEW table to talk to international and study abroad students.
- Take our "Where in the World?" photo quiz for your chance to win a $300 travel voucher from StudentUniverse!
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Honors College Study Abroad Presentations
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Monday, November 16
5 - 6 p.m.
Richmond Hall Commons
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Open to everyone |
Hear study abroad alumni talk about their experience abroad and find out how to incorporate study abroad into your college career! FREE pizza!
Open to everyone.
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African Safari (hosted by the Honors College)
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Monday, November 16
6 - 7 p.m.
Richmond Hall Commons |
Open to everyone |
An African Safari documentary will be shown as we collect new school supplies for the children of Africa. For a lists of suggested school supplies go to www.developafrica.org/collect_school_supplies. Free pizza will be provided! Download event flyer (PDF).
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Passport Fair
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Tuesday, November 17
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University Union, 1st floor lobby |
Open to everyone |
| Avoid the long lines and apply for your passport on campus. Click here for instructions. |
| Peace Corps Information Session |
Tuesday, November 17
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
University Union, Room 305 |
Open to everyone |
| If travel, adventure, and helping those in need sounds exciting, then think Peace Corps! Visit returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jessica Lampron to discover what the Peace Corps journey is all about. |
| Faculty Information Session: Opportunities for TU Faculty Abroad |
Tuesday, November 17
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Administration Building 424 |
Open to TU Faculty |
| Learn about opportunities for research, teaching, and professional development outside the United States for TU faculty. |
Movie Screening: Central Station (Brazilian)
In Portuguese with English subtitles
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Tuesday, November 17
6 - 8 p.m.
Linthicum Hall 100 |
Open to everyone |
| Join us for free refreshments and the Brazilian movie about Dora, a school teacher who writes letters for the illiterate at the Rio de Janeiro central station. She is bitter about life and does not like most of her customers, to the point where she does not send their letters at all. However, over time, she feels it’s her responsibility to help 9 year-old Josue find his father after his mother dies in a bus accident outside of the central station. They travel through Brazil’s remote Northeast in search of his father. |
Foreign Languages Day
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Wednesday, November 18
All day
Liberal Arts Building |
Open to everyone |
A variety of events will be held throughout the day. More details will be available soon.
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Scavenger Hunt
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Wednesday, November 18
4 - 6 p.m.
Meet in front of Paws in the University Union |
Open to everyone |
| Search the TU campus for international items in teams of 2-4. Team registration is first come first serve so register in advance by emailing peeradvisor@towson.edu by November 17 . Prizes will be awarded to the team with the highest score.
Afterwards all participants who purchase a grill item at Paws will get a free soda. |
Speaker: Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey
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Wednesday, November 18
7 - 8:30 p.m., followed by a reception and book signing until 9:30 p.m.
University Union, Chesapeake Rooms |
Open to everyone |
Nazario is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who chronicles the struggles of a Honduran boy who travels to the US in search of his mother. The presentation will include a discussion of the situation of Central American immigrants in Maryland and offer ideas for becoming involved in helping Central American children who attempt to immigrate to the US. For more information about the book, please visit the official website at www.enriquesjourney.com. Download event flyer (PDF) or flyer for all Enrique's Journey events (PDF). |
Faculty Information Session: Leading a Short-Term Study Abroad Program
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Thursday, November 19
2 - 3 p.m.
Administration Building 120 |
Open to TU Faculty |
| For all faculty who are interested in leading a short-term study abroad program for the first time. Learn more about the process and what the role of the faculty director is abroad. This meeting is not mandatory for proposing a study abroad program. |
Faculty Friends of Study Abroad Reception
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Thursday, November 19
3 - 4 p.m.
Administration Building 246 |
Open to TU Faculty/Staff |
| Open to all members of the Faculty Friends of Study Abroad Network to thank you for supporting and promoting study abroad! Join the Faculty Friends of Study Abroad Network now! |
International Jeopardy
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Thursday, November 19
5 - 7 p.m.
University Union 305 |
Open to everyone |
| Play Jeopardy while learning interesting facts about countries and cities all over the world! FREE refreshments. |
Film Screening and Discussion: Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain
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Thursday, November 19
6 - 9 p.m.
LA 3110 |
Open to everyone |
| After the film Professors Kimberly Katz and Rita Costa-Gomes will moderate a discussion of the film as well as speak about the summer 2010 study abroad program: Urban Heritage in Islamic Spain and Morocco. Download event flyer (PDF). |
International
Café
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Thursday, November 19
7 - 10 p.m.
West Hall (lower level) |
Open to everyone |
Come to the International Café for an evening of music, poetry, dance and art from around the world. Delicious appetizers representing a range of international cuisines will also be available as you enjoy the show. Open to everyone! Download event flyer (PDF).
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| A special thanks to: |
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| Center for Student Diversity |
Cheesecake Factory |
| Dining Services |
Lush |
| Foreign Languages Department |
Peace Corps |
| History Department |
StudentUniverse |
| Honors College |
Trader Joe's |
| Housing & Residence Life |
University Club at Towson in the Burkshire Marriott |
| Human Resources Department |
Wegman's |
| International Student & Scholars Office |
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| Paws |
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| Study Abroad Office |
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Questions? Contact:
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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