International Education Week 2009
Change Your Latitude
November 16–20, 2009
Monday / 16
12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Warner 102
“The European Union: What is it For?”
Host: Dr. Damla Isik (Anthropology) Panelists: Emilio Collar (MIS), Kristian Nielsen (Political Science), Dr. Oluwole Owoye (Economics), Dr. Alex Standish (Geography)
Tuesday / 17
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Old Main 304
“International Fellowships in Your Future”
Hosts: Rob Whittemore (Anthropology) & Chris Kukk (Political Science)
Guest: Stephen Price ’09; Fulbright [France] 2009-10) Current Applicants: Kevin Gaughan (Political Science); Ashley Hyde (Anthropology); Robert Milburn (Economics); Adrienne Ostrove (Psychology)
Wednesday / 18
WCSU Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Club
2:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Student Center Lobby
Information and Save the World Forests Initiative
4 to 5:30 p.m., Warner 102
International Student Exchange Program
Host: Rob Whittemore (ISEP Coordinator)
Guests: Nuria Correa Perez [Spain] and returning WCSU ISEP exchange students
Thursday / 19
1 to 2:30 p.m., Student Center 202A
“Peace Corps: The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love”
Host: Rob Whittemore (Anthropology)
Guest: Cassie Rowe ’10: Peace Corps applicant
4 to 5:30 p.m., Warner 102
“Global Citizenship: Multi-Lingual Lives, Multinational Careers” Hosts: Missy Gluckmann and Renate Ludanyi; Guests: Maite Dickinson, Dickinson Partners LLC (Conn.); Karen Menendez, Global Performance Solutions, Cartus Corp. (Conn.); Thomas Dzimian, German American Chamber of Commerce (NYC); Roberto Vale, Client Services, Cartus Corp. (Conn.)
Friday / 20
12 to 2 p.m., Higgins Annex 109
Open House: Western International Center
Host: Rob Whittemore and WIC Committee members
2 to 4 p.m., Warner 103
Webinar: “Boren Scholarships”
Hosts: Missy Gluckmann; Faculty Fellowship Committee
These events are free and open to the public.
WestConn International Education Week is sponsored by the Western International Center.
All events are on the WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White Street, Danbury. For more information or directions, please visit wcsu.edu.
