From November 13-16, 2012, Clark College will host " Global Harvest: Share the Bounty of International Awareness," marking International Education Week.
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education to highlight the importance of international education and cultural exchange.
Clark College will host a wide range of events this week including panel discussions, films, speakers and music. All events are free and open to the public - please encourage students to attend.
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International Education Week 2012 ~ Save the Dates!
Global Harvest: Share the Bounty of International Awareness
Tuesday, November 13th:
- 10 - 10:45a.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Japan Study Abroad (Summer 2012) Presentation
- A presentation by Clark students showcasing their summer in Japan with Professor Michiyo Okuhara.
- 12 - 12:45p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Quebec Study Abroad (Summer 2012) Presentation
- Students present their summer experience during the summer 2012 Quebec Study Abroad experience with Doug Mrazek.
- 1 - 1:45p.m.
- Ellis Dunn Community Room (GHL 213)
- International Speaker’s Bureau
- Amy Xiao talks about her home country China and her experience at Clark as an international student and founder of the Chinese Club.
- 2 - 3:00p.m.
- Ellis Dunn Community Room (GHL 213)
- South Africa Study Abroad Session
- This information session will cover the basics of getting started with Study Abroad and you will hear from Clark College instructor Dr. Katherine Sadler, who will lead students to exciting Cape Town in Fall 2013.
Wednesday, November 14th:
- 9:30 - 11:00a.m.
- Columbia Tech Center (CTC)
- IEW Coffee Hour
- Enjoy complimentary coffee, light refreshments and conversation at CTC. Sponsored by ASCC - coffee, pastries & conversation
- 10 - 1p.m.
- Gaiser Student Center
- IEW Student Exhibition
- International (IEW) Student Exhibition celebrates the art and experiences of our current international students, Clark students who participated in Study Abroad in 2011-12 and students from various clubs on campus. There will also be a variety of NGOs and non-profits doing meaningful international work.
- 12:15 - 12:45p.m.
- Cannell Library, Room 103
- 30 Clicks - Three Months in Chile: Social Media, Digital Literacy, and Travel
- As part of Cannell Library’s 30 Clicks presentation series, English instructor William Durden will present on digital literacy and documentation: how we can use technology to better document and share our travel experiences.
- 2 - 3:00p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- The Fiji Experience
- Come by to listen to Clark College student Kiersten Wesley highlight her recent summer 2012 Study Abroad experience in Fiji!
- 3:15 - 4:15p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Berlin Study Abroad Session
- Clark College German instructor Julian Nelson will lead a group of Clark College students to Berlin, Germany during summer 2013 in a short-term study abroad program through the Clark College World Languages Abroad Program.
Thursday, November 15th:
- 10 - 11:00a.m.
- Ellis Dunn Community Room (GHL 213)
- Florence, Italy Study Abroad Session
- This information session will cover the basics of getting started with Study Abroad and you will hear from Clark College English instructor Elizabeth Donley, who will lead students to romantic Florence in Spring 2013.
- 11 - 12:30p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Open Dialogue: Japanese Tea Ceremony
- Learn the art of a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at this event.
- 1 - 2:00p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- International Read-In
- The International Read-In event brings in Clark College instructors & others to read favorite poems or short stories by international writers and/or in various languages.
- 2 - 2:50p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Spain Study Abroad Session
- Clark College Spanish instructor Felipe Montoya will lead a group of Clark College students to Spain during summer 2013 in a short-term study abroad program through the Clark College World Languages Abroad Program. At this session, you will hear program details and about how to get involved.
Friday, November 16th:
- 9 - 11:00a.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Cultures-around-the-World
- Students from HDEV 111: Cultural & Academic Fundamentals course will present on what makes their cultural backgrounds unique. Come prepared to engage in dialogue and activity.
- 11:30 - 1:00p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Brown Bag Travel Exchange
- A group of Clark College panelists will highlight their recent international travel experiences. From Taiwan to Romania, you will hear their tall tales and view trip photos. Grab some lunch and eat it at the Brown Bag Travel Exchange as you are welcome to eat during this event.
- 1 - 2:15p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Games-around-the-World
- Gather around as our Intercultural Communications students demonstrate various games that have cultural significance around the world. There will be games with dice, marbles, jump ropes, table games and more!
- 2:30 - 3:30p.m.
- Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161)
- Parfait Bassale, Senegalese/Benin musician
- Artist, activist and master’s degree candidate in International Conflict Resolution at Portland State University, Parfait Bassale has impacted youth internationally with his educational model that combines music and conflict resolution techniques. A native of Benin (West Africa) and raised in Senegal, Bassale paints a message of truth, inspiration and hope through his music.
Monday, November 26th - Thursday, November 29th: Tibetan Sand Mandala Event
In addition to International Education Week, Clark College will be hosting a group of six Tibetan Buddhist monks to construct Sand Mandalas, also known as Sand Paintings. Their tour is called ‘Sacred Tibetan Art - The Sand Mandala: Creating a Picture of Universal Compassion. They are coming to Clark College November 26-29.
Monday, November 26th: Cannell Library
- 12:00 - 1:00p.m. - Opening Ceremony with music
- 12:30 - 6:30p.m. - Sand Mandala Construction
Tuesday, November 27th: Cannell Library
- 10 - 6:30p.m. - Sand Mandala Construction
Wednesday, November 28th: Cannell Library
- 10 - 6:30p.m. - Sand Mandala Construction
Thursday, November 29th: Cannell Library & Penguin Student Lounge
- 10 - 3:00p.m. - Sand Mandala Constructionv
- 12 - 1:00p.m. - Sacred Tibetan Art Presentation, PUB 161**
- 3 - 4:00p.m. - Closing Ceremony with music
** Sacred Tibetan Art presentation description for 11/29 from 12 - 1:0p.m. in PUB 161
Sacred Tibetan Art: World Peace Starts With A Meaningful Life In this special presentation, the Venerable Geshe Tenphel from the Drepung Loseling Phukhang Monastery will describe the history and meaning of the Sand Mandala within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The six monks creating the Mandala are on their first visit to the western world, and Geshela will share what they hope to accomplish by creating this ancient and unique piece of artwork. He will speak about how a healthy attitude about everyday living can lead to a contented and happy life. As more people experience love and compassion, we will create peaceful communities, and ultimately a peaceful world. There will be time for Q & A. This event is part of the week-long creation of the Sand Mandala at the Cannell Library on Clark College campus.
The events are being coordinated by the Clark College Office of Student Life, Office of Diversity & Equity, and the Clark College Office of International Programs. Additional support has been provided by Clark’s Developmental Education, English, Communications & Humanities Department; Clark College language instructors; and many of the college’s student clubs. Full details
Sacred Tibetan Art: World Peace Starts With A Meaningful Life In this special presentation, the Venerable Geshe Tenphel from the Drepung Loseling Phukhang Monastery will describe the history and meaning of the Sand Mandala within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The six monks creating the Mandala are on their first visit to the western world, and Geshela will share what they hope to accomplish by creating this ancient and unique piece of artwork. He will speak about how a healthy attitude about everyday living can lead to a contented and happy life. As more people experience love and compassion, we will create peaceful communities, and ultimately a peaceful world. There will be time for Q & A. This event is part of the week-long creation of the Sand Mandala at the Cannell Library on Clark College campus.
The events are being coordinated by the Clark College Office of Student Life, Office of Diversity & Equity, and the Clark College Office of International Programs. Additional support has been provided by Clark’s Developmental Education, English, Communications & Humanities Department; Clark College language instructors; and many of the college’s student clubs. Full details
