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 fousing on international perspectives and understanding that we become better collaborators, competitors and compassionate neighbors in today's global society.
International Photo Contest - Voting is Open!
In celebration of International Education Week, OIE is holding its third annual International Photo Contest on our Marquette Global Facebook page.
Marquette students, faculty and staff submitted over 200 original photos that capture the essence of Marquette Global. Photos include images from studying abroad, international service experiences or perceptions of U.S. life and culture as an international student. Voting will be open Monday, Nov. 14 to kickoff International Education Week and will remain open through Friday, Nov. 18.
To vote:
- Visit the Marquette Global Facebook page and open the 2011 International Photo Contest Photo Album
- Click "like" underneath your top three favorite photos. Note: If your name appears more than three times, your votes will not count.
- The photo with the most "likes" will win a prize:
First place-$100 STA Travel Voucher
Second place- $50 Gift Certificate to The Emperor of China restaurant & $25 Gift Card to La Merenda tapas restaurant
Third place- $50 Gift Card to Chez Jacques restaurant on 1st St.
If you do not use Facebook, but would still like to submit your vote, email your votes to photo contest coordinator, katherine.newman@marquette.edu. For a list of contest rules, visit the official contest page. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 21.
Daily Event Calendar
Monday, November 14
Depth of Thought, Depth of Imagination: Challenging Superficiality
4-5:30 p.m.
Reception to follow
Eckstein Hall, Appellate Courtroom
RSVP by Nov. 7 to universityspecialevents@marquette.edu
Three Marquette educators and guest presenter, Rev. Michael Zampelli, S.J. professor at Santa Clara University, take up the challenge of the “globalization of superficiality” from an address Rev. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J., presented to Jesuit university leaders in 2010 in Mexico City. Father Nicolas is the general superior of the Society of Jesus.
Tuesday, November 15
Rishi Tea Samplings
8 – 11 a.m.
Brew Bayou
Enjoy one of the world’s oldest beverages. Rishi Tea, a Milwaukee-based company, offers award-winning, organic and fair trade certified loose leaf teas direct from tea gardens around the world. All four Marquette Brew Cafes serve Rishi Tea.
U.S. Work Visa Basics
2 – 3:30 p.m.
OIE Program Center
Are you an international student planning to work in the U.S. and apply for an H1-B visa? Or a staff member interested in helping students understand the process? The Office of International Education and Career Services Center are pleased to host Robert White, J.D. of MasudaFunai to help students and staff understand the basics of U.S. work visas. White is an attorney and immigration employment expert who will share his insight on how to best navigate the employment visa application process.
Economic Crisis in the Eurozone
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception to follow
Raynor Beaumier Suite B & C
Dr. Abdur Chowdhury, department of economics chair, will discuss the recent economic crisis in the Eurozone. Dr. Chowdhury recently returned to Marquette University from Switzerland where he was Chief Economist of the United Nations Economic Commission in Europe for the past five years. In October 2010, he was appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Academic Advisory Council. His specialization is in the areas of U.S. macroeconomics, international and global economic issues.
La Tertulia – Spanish Language Exchange
7 – 9 p.m.
OIE Program Center
Join fellow Marquette students from Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and Spain 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. Tapas will be served.
Wednesday, November 16
Soup with Substance: Student Voices on Global Service Learning
12 – 1 p.m.
AMU 157
All Marquette students and the Milwaukee community are invited to listen to a panel of students speak about their experiences on service learning in Chile, El Salvador and South Africa. Enjoy free soup and bread during the lunch hour.
Interactive Sushi Demonstration
3 – 4 p.m.
AMU, 227
Click here to RSVP by Friday, November 11
Learn how to make sushi with a professional chef from Wisepak foods. Learn the history, the how to and sample the results.
Irish Nationalism and Memory
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception to Follow
OIE Program Center
Dr. Mary Daly, former college principle of the College of Arts and Celtic Studies at the University College Dublin, will present on the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin and how the fiftieth anniversary commemorations of that event shaped people's understanding of it. Daly graduated from UCD with a double-major in History and Economics and research Masters in History.
Film: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
9-11 p.m.
Campus Town East - Multipurpose Room
Grab friends and join Global Village for some free popcorn and watch the free screening of, Pray the Devil Back to Hell, which chronicles the story of Liberian women such as the Nobel Peace Prize winning Ellen Johnson Sirleaf who united to end the civil war and establish peace in their country. Described as inspiring, uplifting and motivating, the film highlights the impact of grassroots activism and how it can affect change within struggling nations.
Thursday, November 17
Late Medieval and Early Modern French and European Social and Cultural History
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Coughlin Hall 303
Dr. Robert Muchembled, professor of history at the University of Paris XIII, will conduct an informal discussion on his research and historical method. Muchembled is the author or editor of two dozen books about the French and European social and cultural history. His work specifically addresses popular culture, the evolution of human behavior, witchcraft and sorcery, sexuality and gender roles, and the history of violence and justice. Sponsored by the History Department.
An update on Bologna – What North American Universities are doing in response
12 – 1 p.m.
OIE Program Center
Join Education Credential Evaluators for a brown bag lunch. Discussion will include an overview of the Bologna Declaration, how the Bologna Process will effect/has effected transatlantic exchange, Bologna process developments, and what universities are doing in response to this implementation. Examples and visuals will be provided for further understanding and the session will culminate with a lively discussion in a question and answer format.
Young Men and Violence in Europe: A Historical Perspective from the Sixteenth Century to the Present
4 – 5 p.m.
Emory Clark 111
Dr. Robert Muchembled, professor of history at the University of Paris XIII, will rejoin us for a more formal afternoon discussion on the history of young men and violence in European settings. Muchembled is the author or editor of two dozen books about the French and European social and cultural history. His work specifically addresses popular culture, the evolution of human behavior, witchcraft and sorcery, sexuality and gender roles, and the history of violence and justice. Sponsored by the History Department.
Friday, November 18
Study Abroad Pre-advising Session
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
OIE Program Center
Interested in studying abroad? Join us for our 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.
Boren Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
OIE Program Center
Boren Scholarships provide opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests. A representative from Boren Awards will lead the session. Boren scholarships offer up to $20,000 for students interested in studying abroad in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East. Scholarship recipients are typically students specifically interested in studying less commonly taught languages while studying in one of the countries listed above.
International Trivia Night
5 – 7 p.m.
OIE Program Center
Test your global knowledge during OIE International Trivia Night. Come with friends or join a team to compete for cool prizes.
Ethnic Restaurant Dine Out
7 – 9 p.m.
Meet in the OIE Program Center at 6:45 p.m.
Join fellow students and take the bus down to Milwaukee's favorite ethnic restaurants! Thai, Puerto Rican fish fry, Chinese - what's your favorite ethnic food?
All Weekend - Nov. 18-20
Milwaukee's Holiday Folk Fair International
Friday - 2-10 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wisconsin Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park
Explore the world of ethnic music, food, dance and arts at Milwaukee's 68th Holiday Folk Fair International. Visit www.folkfair.org for a complete schedule of events.
