MONDAY

12:15 - 1:00  OPENING CEREMONY

Help kick off International Week with President Jeffcoat, Provost Henderson, Associate Provost Bussell, and Professors Curtin, Pai, and Salih.   Free lunch follows the ceremony. 

Location: West Library steps (if inclement weather: Carter Conference Room)

4:30 - 5:30   CHILDREN'S LITERATURE FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Come learn what children around the world are taught as Dr. Selena Short's Multicultural Education class shares what they know about children's literature on diversity.

Location: Nenetta Burton Carter Room 112

7:30 - 8:15  CELEBRATION OF AFRICA: AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy the nationally known group, Ayubu Kamau Sacred Afrikan Drum and Dance Society, as they perform drums, dancing, and interactive story-telling. Fast paced and uplifting, the performance will begin with a traditional African song sung by Wesleyan junior, Sylvie Ndjungu. This exciting evening is sponsored by International Programs.

Location: Bragan Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY

1:00 - 2:00  INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

Bring your lunch from Dora Cafeteria and join four current Wesleyan international students who will share their cultures (in Asia, South America, Africa, and Europe) and their perspectives about studying at Wesleyan as an international student. This program is sponsored by the Wesleyan Collegiate Institute.

Location: Dora Cafeteria East Room

2:00 - 3:00  IRISH/GAELIC LANGUAGE

Come learn about the fascinating origin, history, development and current use of Irish /Gaelic language in Ireland, Canada,  and the United States from Dr. Aileen Curtin, an education professor from Ireland.  These ancient languages will come alive for you!

Location: West Library Orientation Room

5:00 - 6:00  NOCHE de MICROFONO ABIERTO

Open Mic Night in Spanish!  Participants will have 2-3 minutes to present a poem, a scene from a play, a passage from a novel or story, even jokes and songs. You are invited to present original works or a piece by your favorite author. Sponsored by Dr. Amy Bell. Refreshments will be served.

Location: West Library Orientation Room

WEDNESDAY

10:00 - 3:00  STUDY ABROAD FAIR

Students are invited to come learn about the study abroad programs at Texas Wesleyan University.  Brochures will be available. 

Location: Brown Lupton Center Lobby

1:30 - 3:30  EUROPEAN GAMES

Join the tournaments of boule and kubb - no skill is required.  $10 prizes will be given to each member of the winning teams.   BOULE (or Petanque) is similar to horseshoes but played with metal balls. It is played throughout Europe with gusto in city parks.  KUBB is similar to bowling but played with sticks. It is a Swedish game dating back to the Vikings and has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity with people of all ages in Sweden. 

Location: Mall in front of the library

THURSDAY

11:30 - 12:45 INTERNATIONAL FAIR

The popular highlight of International Week where international students share the sights, sounds, and food of their countries.  Come learn about other countries and taste authentic food from around the world!

Location: Brown Lupton Center Hall between the Gym and Atrium

FRIDAY

12:30 - 1:15  BRASIL de NOVO

Take in the exotic sights of Brazil and sounds of Portuguese in the multi-media show by Elizabeth Clauser, adjunct professor of English. The presentation will be in English with some Portuguese poetry readings, slides of photographs taken in Brazil, and samples of different styles of Brazilian music. Brazilian beverages will be served.

Location: West Library Orientation Room

7:30   INTERNATIONAL FILM NIGHT

Enjoy a popular film and free refreshments of popcorn and drinks.  Sponsored by Student Life.

Location: Science Lecture Theater

WEEK-LONG PARTICIPATION:

West Library:  Displays / Features of International Stories and Authors

Dora Cafeteria:  Foods from various countries each day