A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It is through focusing on international perspectives and understanding that we become better collaborators, competitors and compassionate neighbors in today's global society.
Daily Event Calendar
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
6-7:30 p.m.
Office of
International Education Program Center
Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
Taste
the diversity of Marquette! Bring a dinner dish from your culture to share, and
enjoy a meal with fellow students. OIE will provide the beverages. Please RSVP
to oieprograms@marquette.edu.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Vote in the International Photo Contest
International Photo Contest voting opens on Monday, November 12 to kick off International Education Week. Visit the Marquette Global Facebook page and select the official contest photo albums: Peoples and Cultures or Landscapes and Landmarks. Vote for up to three different photos in each category by clicking "like" underneath your favorite photos. Voters may "like" up to three different photos and the photo with the most "likes" will win.
Haven't entered your photo yet? All photos are due by Friday, November 9. Visit the official photo contest webpage for details.
Film Screening of Award Winning Documentary Crossing Borders
8 p.m.
Office of International Education Program Center
Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
Grab some friends and celebrate
international education by watching Crossing Borders, a powerful
documentary that follows four American and four Moroccan college students
traveling together through Morocco. Humor, honesty and a willingness to be challenged all bring individuals
closer to each other, and the relationships disarm hidden
stereotypes between Islam and the West. Discussion will follow the screening. Visit http://crossingbordersfilm.org/ to
view the trailer.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Gilman Scholar Presentation on Latin America
12 – 1 p.m.
Office of International Education Program Center
Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
Learn
about the Gilman study abroad scholarship and discuss Latin America over lunch. Somer
Nowak, a junior studying international affairs, studied abroad in Latin
America on a Gilman Scholarship last semester. As part of her program, she
completed in-depth research focused on afro descendant women in Argentina –
their history, discrimination and their identity. Nowak will present her
discoveries: "The Identity of the Cape Verdean Woman: Creolization, Stigmatization and Invisibility."
Touch The Sky: Music and Insights from Michael Jacobs, award winning Cherokee Recording Artist
6 p.m.
Henke Lounge, Alumni Memorial Union
Michael Jacobs, an
award winning Cherokee recording artist will perform in Marquette’s Henke
Lounge. Jacob’s music is a mixture of Native American, rock, pop, and folk
fusing contemporary and traditional sounds. His music is filled with powerful
imagery and addresses the human issues of peace, justice, suffering, the
environment, relationships and wholeness while providing insight into Native
American culture. Contact john.janulis@marquette.edu in the
Center for Intercultural Engagement with questions.
Marquette Men's Basketball Game
8 p.m.
Bradley Center
Cheer on the men's basketball team, and watch for international trivia during the game!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Soup with Substance: Service and Education in Post-Apartheid South Africa
12 - 1 p.m.
AMU 157
Through the lens of their experiences, South Africa study abroad alumni will discuss service and education in post-apartheid South Africa. The students will examine the current conversations around South Africa’s education system and share their own personal experiences, challenges and observations. It is through focusing on international perspectives and understanding that we become better collaborators and compassionate neighbors in today’s global society.
La Tertulia - Spanish Language Exchange
7 – 9 p.m.
Office of International Education Program Center
Holthusen Hall, 4th floor
Join fellow Marquette students from 7 to 9 p.m. in the OIE Program Center and practice your Spanish with native speakers in a fun and informal setting. Whether you are just starting to learn Spanish or have spoken Spanish for years, all levels are welcome.
CANCELLED: An Evening with John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting: What Kind of World do You Want?
**Due to an illness, Ondrasik is unable to speak and perform as scheduled. MUSG and the Office of
Student Development are working with Ondrasik's agent to reschedule the event. Once the event is
rescheduled, information about the date, time and location will be shared across campus.
What kind of world do you want? Think anything. Join John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting as he shares what kind of world he wants and what he has done in his own life and career to fulfill his vision. Come hear John speak about this BIG Question and perform several songs.
John's hit song, World, challenges each of us to think about what kind of world we want to live in. Who will we be in this world? How will we work to create what we want to see? What experiences will we open ourselves up to in order to imagine what kind of world we want? At the event, student organizations and university departments like OIE will have tables to share their vision for what kind of world they want and what they are doing to work toward that vision and what opportunities are available to Marquette students to help them imagine their responses to this question.
Sponsored by: Marquette University Student Government, the Office of Student Development, the Office of International Education, Active Minds, Alpha Xi Delta, Engineers Without Borders, For the Kids, Kappa Sigma, and Students for an Environmentally Active Campus.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
The Need for Global Competence in the Workforce - Patricia Puccinelli, Manpower
10 a.m.
Henke Lounge, AMU
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, businesses are hiring employees with the skills to succeed in a global workforce environment. Join Patricia Puccinelli, vice president of global finance operations at Manpower and alumna of Marquette University, to discuss the need for global competence in the today’s workforce.
As leader of the global Finance Transformation initiative at Manpower since 2009, Puccinelli works to help streamline operations at Manpower’s offices in more than 80 countries and territories around the world. Previously, at CNH Global (formally Case Corporation) Puccinelli held an 18-month assignment leading a European-wide team of IT professionals in Paris, France. Puccinelli holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette University, is a Certified Public Accountant, and a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. She currently lives in Dousman, WI with her children.
Conversation with a Latin American Scholar
3 – 5 p.m.
Cudahy 001
Dr. J. Enrique Cabeza Barrios, from Colombia, is an internationally renowned
scholar in Spanish-American linguistics, dialectology and Spanish-language
teaching methodology. He will present "How Experience Shaped my Professional Life: It is Not Just Book Learning But What Life Throws at You.” Dr. Cabeza has served as the Dean
of the College of Humanities in the Universidad Libre in Bogotá and served as a consultant for the Colombian Ministry of
Education from 1982-2003. Dr. Cabeza studied at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain and the Caro y Cuervo Institute in Bogota. Sponsored by OIE, the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, The Department of Foreign Languages, The Graduate School and Sigma Delta Pi-Spanish Honor Society.
6 - 9 p.m.
Office of International Education Program Center
Holthusen Hall, 4th floor
Global Village and the International Business Student Association are joining forces to put on a Global Village Bazaar representing Belgium, China, Ecuador, Germany, Korea, Spain and more. Meet international students from across the globe, try foods from their countries or learn a new word in a different language.
Le Cercle Français: Pause Café
8 p.m.
Brew Bayou, AMU
Join Le Cercle Français for "Pause Café," a French expression for tea break. Similar to the old philosophers in Parisian cafés, meetings are centered on the idea of coming together to have friendly conversations about various francophone topics and to practice speaking French. All language levels are welcome.
International Pop Quiz at the Annex
9 p.m.
Union Sports Annex
Pop Quiz is a trivia contest for teams
of two or more. This week’s Quiz will feature international trivia. First,
second, and third place teams will win Marquette Cash and a Marquette Global
t-shirt. There will also be “Lightening Rounds” where lucky teams will
win a plate of nachos for their table.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Study Abroad Pre-advising Session
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Office of International Education Program Center
Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
Interested in
studying abroad? Learn study abroad basics at OIE's
pre-advising session designed for students at the very beginning stages of the
study abroad process. Topics include types of programs, program choices,
academics, scheduling, procedures and financial aid.
Conversation with a Latin American Scholar: "A Life Within Literature"
3 – 5 p.m.
Cudahy 001
Dr. Gabriel Pabón Villamizar, from Colombia, is an internationally
renowned Latin American scholar in the fields of Spanish linguistics, semiotics,
literature, narrative and creative writing. He is an accomplished
author of short stories and novels including 13 books. His latest novels Barrio hereje (2011) and En el nombre del señor (2011) are
national bestsellers in Colombia. In 2001 he won the International Juan Fulfo
Award for Short Stories. He studied at the University of Salamanca in Spain under the direction of Dr. Victor Garcia de la Concha. Sponsored by OIE, the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, The Department of Foreign Languages, The Graduate School and Sigma Delta Pi-Spanish Honor Society.
Table Tennis/ Ping Pong Tournament
6 p.m.
Office of International Education Program Center
Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor
Test your table
tennis skills at OIE’s table tennis/ping pong tournament held in the OIE program
center. Paddles and balls will be provided. Singles and double teams are
welcome. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Please RSVP
to oieprograms@marquette.edu.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Bayanihan Student Organization: "16 Years Ago, The Fashion Show."
7 p.m.
AMU Ballrooms
Be prepared for a stunning mix of performance, from cultural and hip hop dances, to singers and the runway. The Bayanihan Student Organization annual fashion show is Marquette's largest fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Youth Development for Change, which helps underprivileged children become educated, self-sufficient and confident adults.
Limited, pre-sale tickets will be sold for $6. Regular-priced tickets are $10, and tickets purchased at the door will cost $12.
ALL WEEKEND
Milwaukee's Holiday Folk Fair International
November 16-18
Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park
Explore the world of ethnic music, food, dance and arts at Milwaukee's 68th Holiday Folk Fair International at State Fair Park, November 16-18. It is a great opportunity to travel the world without leaving Milwaukee. Visit www.folkfair.org for a complete schedule of events. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate.
