2009 Nov 04
For Immediate Release
International Education Week 2009 at SCC
Visit the World at SCC's International Education Week - November 16 – 20, 2009
~ Enjoy Events, Speakers, Films, Photo Displays, Workshops, and More! ~
Scottsdale, AZ (November 2, 2009) – Get global at Scottsdale Community College's International Education Week – November 16 – 20, 2009 at the SCC Campus, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale. Come enjoy special speakers, films, photo displays, workshops and more. The events are free and open to the public.
International Education week is a nationally-recognized week put forth by the U.S. Departments of Education and State and is celebrated by colleges all across the country. SCC's International Education Program will host several events on campus during the week for students, faculty, staff and community members.
For more information, contact the International Education Department at SCC at (480) 423-6590. Scottsdale community college is located at 9000 E. Chaparral Rd (map: www.scottsdalecc.edu/maps/scc_campus_map.html).
Monday, November 16
Movie: "Beverly Hills Chihuahua: A Tale of Two Cultures"
- 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room
- Hosted by John Ellis, Anneliese Harper and Deanna Kalcich
- A pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua named Chloe finds herself accidentally lost in Mexico. Alone for the first time in life, she must rely on some unexpected new friends to lend her a paw and help her to find her way back home. Her journey leads her to a discovery of her roots. Join us after the film for discussion of various themes that appear in the movie, such as stereotyping, class relations, the search for identity, and travel abroad.
Tuesday, November 17
International Student Panel
- 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room
- Hosted by Tom Hansen
- How are Americans perceived in other countries? How are classes taught differently? How have some of our current students been effected by the global economic crisis? Come hear interesting discussions as international students talk about their perspectives on current world issues.
Wednesday, November 18
Find out about our Global Artichokes Club, Conversation Partners and Education Abroad programs at SCC's Fall Follies!
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center (SC) East Patio
- Peru Education Abroad Info Session
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm, LC 422
- >Hosted by Julie Knapp
- Many Faces of Hate Film Series: "Children of the Camps"
- 6:30 - 8:30pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room
- Hosted by The Anti-Defamation League
- This documentary captures the experiences of six Americans of Japanese ancestry who were confined as innocent children to internment camps by the U.S. government during World War II. The film vividly portrays their personal journey to heal the deep wounds they suffered from this experience.
Thursday, November 19
Costa Rica Education Abroad Info Session
- 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Student Center (SC) Azurite Room
- Hosted by Albert Shank
- Thailand Education Abroad Info Session
- 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Student Center (SC) Peridot Room
- Hosted by Michael Little Crow
- Italian Film – "Mediterraneo"
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room
- Hosted by Sirio Calogero
- Several Italian soldiers are stranded on a Greek island during World War II. Isolated from the rest of the world, they become assimilated into the laid-back local life, and they forget the events that surround those tragic times. A gentle humor permeates this story of friendship, love and war. This film was the 1992 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film (in Italian with English subtitles).
- (Directed by Gabriele Salvatores, 1991)
Friday, Nov. 20
International Game Night & Pizza
- 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room
- Bring your games and join a room full of people playing board and card games from all over the world!
- Hosted by the Global Artichokes Club
Education Abroad Fair
- Mon. - Tues., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, LC Breezeway
- Wed., 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center (SC) East Patio
- Thurs., 12:00 - 3:00 pm, LC Breezeway
- Explore Maricopa and other education abroad opportunities and meet representatives from several education abroad agencies.
All Week:
"Picture my World" Photo Contest Display
- SCC Library
- Hosted by Rachel Woodburn & Marcia Gonzales
SCC's International Education Week is sponsored by the SCC International Education Committee and International Education Programs. For more information, call (480) 423-6590 or visit us online at www.scottsdalecc.edu/ied/newsandevents.
