Language & Cultural Training

International Education Week http://iew.state.gov/ is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.  The dates for IEW 2009 are November 16th - 19th.

At UDM, we will hold our annual Study Abroad Fair and International Friendship Luncheon on November 19, 2009, from 11:30-1:30.  UDM's offices of International Services and the Language & Cultural Training Department, as well as Sodexho, host the luncheon, which will move from the TDR to the Ballroom for this event; lunch will be covered under students' meal plans. Persons without meal plans may purchase all-you-can eat meals for $6.75! 

The Study Abroad fair and events in the lounge are free of charge.  Attendees may enter to win a drawing.  Prizes are provided by Titan Athletics and UDM's Barnes & Noble Bookstore.  Foreign Language tables and International Student Organizations will have cultural displays and snacks available, free of charge.

The Schedule of Events will be updated as events are added and may include events weeks leading up to IEW.

Thursday, November 5, 2009:

Diwali: Festival of Lights @ 8:00p.m. in the Ballroom

All are welcome!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Ron Hirschbein
California State University, Chico

• 11 a.m., Fountain Lounge:
  "Peace on Earth Without Goodwill Toward Men: Nuclear Deterrence Doctrine"
• 7 p.m., Life Sciences 113:
  "Through the Looking Glass: Nuclear Strategists in Wonderland"

This event co-sponsored by Peace Action of Michigan

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Carlos Euceda, Mexico Solidarity Network

• 11:20 a.m. Commerce & Finance 209
  "Mexico's Security State"

This event is co-sponsored by Hispanic American Student Association (HASA).

DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SPEAKERS AND TALKS: http://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/clasa/detroit.html

Friday, November 13, 2009 

Chinese Students Association: One-year anniversary of Chinese Students Association.  Come celebrate with us from 5:00-8:00p.m. in the Ballroom!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Indian Students Association: Movie presentation:  Dil Chahta Hai (DCH)/Grounds @ 7:00p.m.  Come enjoy a slice of Bollywood at UDM.

All are welcome to attend!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

STUDY ABROAD FAIR - Free of charge: ISO LOUNGE (2nd floor Student Center - located outside the Ballroom) -- Drawing and prizes sponsored by Barnes & Noble and Titan Athletics.

INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON - Sponsored by Sodexho: 11:30-1:30 in the Ballroom.  Meal plans cover lunch or $6.75 all-you-can-eat international cuisines!

Featuring:

• Conversation Facilitators at various tables (participants include members of HASA & Student Senate)
• Language teasers (at each table) - sponsored by the Language & Cultural Training Department
• Indian Students Association game: Deal or No Deal (all are welcome to participate) 12:15p.m.
• Chinese Students Association game: After lunch billiards 1:00 - 2:00p.m.