International week scheduled

By DONNA LONGENECKER
Reporter Assistant Editor

The Office of International Education will host a week-long slate of activities, beginning Monday, dedicated to highlighting the importance of international education and the role of cultural exchange as part of the academic experience.

"International Education Week raises awareness on campus about international issues. International students and scholars bring a richness and cultural diversity to our campus," said Timothy Rutenber, associate vice-provost for international education.

Among the highlights:

Monday—Study Abroad Day

• Noon-1 p.m., "Cuba: Down on the Ground," a summer study abroad multimedia presentation, Student Union Social Hall
• 2-3 p.m., "Study Abroad Roundtable: Past Participants Discuss," Student Union Theatre

Tuesday—Peace Corps Day

• 1-2 p.m., The Peace Corps Experience: Still Experiencing It," former UB Peace Corps volunteers, 145A Student Union
• 2-3 p.m., "Mali: A Culture of Laughter, a People of Peace," Mary Kay Jou, Peace Corps volunteer in Mali, 145A Student Union
• 3-4 p.m., "Life in a Cameroonian Border Town: Oil Tankers, Classrooms and Refugees," Ellen Dussourd, director of International Student and Scholar Services and a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon, 145A Student Union

Nov. 15—Fulbright Day

• 1-2:30 p.m., "Fulbrighters Abroad: An Alumni Roundtable," Marybeth Boger, graduate student in the Graduate School of Education and a Fulbright scholar in Germany; Stephen C. Dunnett, vice provost for international education and a Fulbright scholar in Japan, and Judy Scales-Trent, professor of law and a Fulbright scholar in Senegal.
• 8 p.m., Distinguished Speaker Series, Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state, Alumni Arena

Nov. 16—Fulbright Day

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., "Taste of Asia," Student Union Lobby
• 2-3 p.m., "Visiting Fulbright Scholars: Perspectives on the U.S.," 145A Student Union

For more information, contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services, at 645-2258.

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