Thursday, November 6, 2014

International Education Week!

Hey everyone! I hope you're all feeling awesome today.


You might begin to realize that:

1) We are already past midway through the semester 
2) The leaves around us are all falling and changing colors beautifully.
3) Thanksgiving's just around the corner!


However, you might not realize that we have some cool things going on at PLU in the next few weeks. I want to HIGHLIGHT one particular event which is going to be amazing!

International Education Week!!!

Picture Source: http://www.plu.edu/wang-center/news-events/international-ed-week/images/homebanner-01.jpg
International Education Week is an opportunity for the PLU campus to celebrate the benefits of international education to our community. This event will be held from November 17th to the 21st and different offices and departments at PLU are hosting events throughout the week.

Monday, Nov. 17th

1) Taste of Tacoma 

Explore Japanese cuisine and embrace insightful conversations about foreign cuisine in Tacoma!
Bring  around $12-$20 for food. Transportation is also available upon reservation at mendexla@plu.edu.
Hosted by the Diversity Center.


Tuesday, Nov. 18th

1) A film titled "Speaking in Tongues" 

Runs from 7:00 PM-8:15 PM at the PLU Language Center. 
Hosted by Language Resource Center.


Picture Source: http://speakingintonguesfilm.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/blog_banner.jpg

2) BUSA Abroad

These programs have been handpicked for you by the Wang Center for Global Education and are supported by the School of Business, so there is bound to be an option that caters to your academic needs. This is an informal event, and light refreshments will be provided.
BUSA Abroad will be held between 7:00 PM-8:00 PM in Morken 103.
Hosted by Wang Center for Global Education and School of Business. 

Picture Source: http://www.plu.edu/wang-center/news-events/international-ed-week/images/spread-busa-abroad.jpg

Wednesday, Nov. 19th

1) Around the World

Travel the world without leaving the PLU campus! PLU international students and students who have studied away will host country-themed tables full of displays, hands-on activities and mini-lectures. Countries represented will include Norway, China, Mexico, Thailand and more! 
Hosted by International Student Services from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Hong International Hall.
Photo Source: http://www.gosselingroup.eu/sites/default/files/Gosselin_Moving_Around_the_world.jpg
2) Study Away 101 

If you want to learn more about studying away, come speak to the Wang Center Sojourner Advocates about program options, funding and credits.
Event will be held on November 19, 2014, from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM at AUC 201.
Hosted by the Wang Center for Global Education.

Thursday, Nov. 20th

1) Student Mixer 

Come to meet and talk with other students at PLU. Join everyone on campus to share stories and experiences with students from all over the world while enjoying desserts and hot beverages.
Hosted by Hong International Hall


Photo Source: http://www.plu.edu/wang-center/news-events/international-ed-week/images/spread-student-mixer.jpg

Friday, Nov. 21st

1) Global Getdown

Photo Source: http://www.plu.edu/wang-center/news-events/international-ed-week/images/spread-global-getdown.jpg
Global Getdown will be held at the Cave from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Event is hosted by the Diversity Center.

2) Hong Discotea

Right after the Global Getdown event, we will have the Hong Discotea from 8:30 PM - 11:00PM at The CAVE!
This year's theme is Masquerade. Get ready to mingle with masked students from all over campus while enjoying foreign music and tasty refreshments. There will also be a photo booth to capture fun moments and prizes for best costumes.
Hosted by Hong International Hall.


On Campus Events

Tuesday, Nov. 18th - "Speaking in Tongues" & BUSA Abroad

Wednesday, Nov. 19th - Around the World & Study Away 101

Thursday, Nov. 20th - Student Mixer

Friday, Nov. 21st - Global Getdown & Hong Discotea

Off Campus Event

Monday, Nov. 17th - Taste of Tacoma


Credits to the Wang Center for all the beautiful pictures and information. I'm just sharing this with all of you so you're not left in the dark!

International Education Week will be full of fun so be sure to show up at the events listed above! If you want more details, visit http://www.plu.edu/wang-center/news-events/international-ed-week.

I hope to see some of you at these events. Have a great rest of the week and take care!

Yours truly,

Joel Goh.


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