ECU to hold International Education Week

Published Nov 11, 2011 by
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East Carolina University will commemorate International Education Week Nov. 14 through 21 with a series of events that are free and open to the community.
International Education Week celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Events at ECU will showcase the 300-plus international students on campus as well as hundreds of global-minded students, staff and faculty who appreciate diversity.
The following events are scheduled:
Nov. 14

  • International Affairs Open House, 2 – 4 p.m.
  • “The Good, the Bad, and the Weird” (2008). Ethnic Studies Film Series. 6 p.m., Bate 1031 The story of two outlaws and a bounty hunter in 1940s Manchuria and their rivalry to possess a treasure map while being pursued by the Japanese army and Chinese bandits. Sponsored by Ethnic Studies.
  • “Danton”  (1983). Revolutionary France… on the screen, 7:30 p.m., Bate 1031  Andrzej Wajda offers a vivid portrayal of the mix of personality and politics that governed France when the term “terrorism” was coined. Filmed with Polish and French actors during the early years of the Solidarnosc movement. Sponsored by the History Department.

Nov. 15

  • Education Abroad Fair. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mendenhall Student Center Great Rooms.  This campus-wide Study Abroad Information Fair will help students understand the ins and outs of studying overseas.
  • Peace Corps Information Session, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., International House Conference Room. Returned Peace Corps volunteer Marques Anderson share information about the Peace Corps.

Nov. 16

  • Cultural Xplosion. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Mendenhall Student Center Hendrix Theatre. The African Student Organization is sponsoring a poetry, diverse song and cultural dance to share ECU’s ethnic pride and artistic variety.
  • “Burnt by the Sun” (1994). Russian Film Series. 7:30pm, Bate 1009.  A long summer day in 1936. Colonel Kotov, an aging military hero of the Bolshevik revolution, is enjoying the good life in his country home with his captivating young wife Maroussia, their six-year-old daughter and numerous family members. Into this idyllic setting enters Dimitri, who was Maroussia’s lover a decade ago, before leaving under mysterious circumstances. Dimitri now works for Stalin’s secret police and it becomes clear that he has returned with an agenda. Oscar for Best Foreign Film.  Sponsored by Russian Studies.

Nov. 17

  • International Student Association Meeting. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., International House Conference Room. This organization strives to enhance international awareness, cooperation and diversity among international students, the East Carolina University campus and Greenville community.
  • Afternoon Tea… English Style. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., International House. Drop by for informal conversation and meet new friends. Tea, homemade sandwiches and scones shall be served.

Nov. 18

  • “A Taste of Italy” Closing Luncheon. Noon – 1 p.m., International House. Luncheon for the ECU community.

Nov. 21

  • “Don’t Judge Me”. 7 p.m., Science and Technology Building, Room C-207.  A panel discussion regarding racial, religious and cultural stereotypes on campus, with moderator Rob Bradley, director of Ledonia Wright Cultural Center.