Oct. 15 International Week Events

INTERNATIONAL WEEK EVENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

Texas Wesleyan’s International Week 2008 celebration continues on Wednesday, Oct. 15, with several events across the campus.

10-10:45 a.m. Diamonds on the Soles of Their Shoes: Trekking in South Africa

Don't miss the tastes, sights, sounds, smells, and scintillating conversations about the lifestyles and cultures of South Africa as recounted by Texas Wesleyan faculty travel in summer 2008. Presented by Carlos Martinez, Patsy Robles-Goodwin, Kim Tyler, and Terri Cummings.

Location: West Library Orientation Room

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Study Abroad Fair

Come learn about the study abroad programs at Texas Wesleyan University. Brochures will be available.

Location: Brown Lupton Student Center Lobby

Lunch at Dora's - Featured Cuisine: Jamaica

Stewed beef, rice and peas, jerk chicken, and Caribbean red beans and rice

12:15-1 p.m. International Athletes Invade Wesleyan Sports

More and more students on the Wesleyan sports’ teams are coming from abroad. International athletes are contributing to the teams and to the university as a whole. Meet basketball, golf, soccer and table tennis athletes who will share their views on their native/Wesleyan teams and life here.

Location: Brown Lupton Student Center Lobby

3-4 p.m. I Saw a Fish, You Saw an Aquarium: Thinking and Remembering Across Cultures

Researchers have long compared the “holistic” thinking style attributed to those who are culturally Asian to the “analytic” thinking style of many who are culturally European American. For instance, someone from Eastern China may consider the entire context of a scene when describing it, while someone who is culturally European American may look at the same scene and focus on objects or beings within that scene. How might these different thinking styles affect situational memory? A unique Asian appetizer (lumpia) will be served to those in attendance. Presented by Dr. Jeremy Newton.

Location: Nenetta Burton Carter 115

7 p.m. International Film Night

Enjoy the action packed Jet Li martial arts film, Fearless, and free refreshments of popcorn and drinks. Sponsored by Student Life and Gamma Sigma Sigma.

Location: Science Lecture Theater

Online: International Week 2008

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