Office of Communications

Contact: Laura Hanna

Director of Communications

Office: (817) 531-4498

lhanna@txwes.edu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OCT. 15-19

Texas Wesleyan University will host its annual International Week, a tradition that has been enjoyed for many years and celebrates the unity in the diversity of cultures and traditions of other countries, Oct. 15-19. There are 41 international students attending Texas Wesleyan University from 25 different countries. International Week is a way of recognizing the importance of international education and our international students, and it is also a fun way of helping our campus become more aware of other nations by participating in different cultural activities.

Many of the free events range from fun activities such as Irish Dance lessons, Scottish Putting Challenge, Italian Ice Social and an international movie to more academic presentations by faculty and classes on Cross-Cultural Psychology, Population & Society, International Student Perspectives, and Open Microphone in Spanish. Also, a major focus will be placed on Study Abroad with last year’s program directors from Arts and Sciences showing their programs on Monday, directors from Education presenting their trips on Tuesday, and this year’s study abroad directors highlighting their trips on Wednesday.

The most popular event of the week is always the International Fair, set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, where international students showcase their cultures with displays and food from their countries. This year’s International Fair will be held in the Pavilion. SOAC, SGA, Student Life, West Library, Dora's Cafe, professors and staff all support this week, and we encourage all students to take advantage of the different activities that will broaden and enrich their lives. We look forward to sharing the world with you! For more information, please call (817) 531-4965.