All students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate International Education Week with these events happening Nov. 12-16.
International Education Week (IEW) Trivia Contest
This trivia game tests your knowledge regarding the history, politics, geography, culture, and traditions of other countries. Beginning Monday, Nov. 12, running through Friday, Nov. 16, answer three questions daily to win a chance at a $30, $20, or $10 gift card from Cardinal Coffee. There will be a student-only category and a faculty/staff category, and whoever answers the most questions correctly will win. Winners will be announced on Friday, Nov. 16, at the African Art sale at 3:30 p.m. and later by email. You need not be present to win. We request that you do not use the internet to search for the answers. Good luck!
MONDAY, NOV. 12
Taste the World Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Toner Center Café
Come and enjoy a variety of foods from our international students’ native countries.
China – Sponsored by Chartwells.
Chinese Dumpling Food Demonstration
3:30 p.m.
International Center, the Heights
Ruoyu Fan (Jack) and Muhan Zhang will demonstrate how to make Chinese dumplings. Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by emailing intlcenter@smumn.edu.
TUESDAY, NOV. 13
Taste the World Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Toner Center Café
Poland – Polish pierogi bar
International Tea & Coffee Time
4 to 5 p.m.
International Center, the Heights
Take a moment out of your day to enjoy Mexican hot chocolate, Vietnamese coffee, and Chinese tea.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14
Taste the World Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Toner Center Café
Thailand – Thai squash curry
Japanese – Japanese furikake salmon
Karaoke and Piñata “Bash”
4 to 5:30 p.m.
International Center, the Heights
Come sing and enjoy music from various countries, and break a Piñata for fun. Refreshments will be served.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15
Taste the World Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Toner Center Café
Mexican – Mexican cuisine at every station. Tacos, nachos, and fajitas.
International Dance Lessons
4 to 5 p.m.
International Center, the Heights
Enjoy dance lessons given by ICAA (Inter-Cultural Awareness Association), including Merengue, Bachata, and Quebraditas dances. Chips and salsa provided!
FRIDAY, NOV. 16
Taste the World Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Toner Center Café
Cameroon – Hot pot potatoes (stew)
A Tribute to Africa!
2 to 4:30 p.m.
International Center, the Heights
Come and enjoy cake and African-themed appetizers as you shop the African Art Sale. Various batiques, jewelry, and African cloth will be available to purchase by cash or check only.
3 p.m.
Dr. Jeanne Minnerath, Biology Department, will speak about her travels to Nairobi, Kenya, during summer 2018.
3:30 p.m.
Announcement of trivia winners.
International Education Week is presented by the International Center, the Heights. Contact Vicki McDonald at vmcdonal@smumn.edu for more information.