UC Clermont Celebrates International Education Week

Join us for the following activities as UC Clermont celebrates International Education Week:

Monday, November 14
11:00 a.m.—11:50 p.m., Snyder 143
The Scandinavian Influence in Art and Textiles: Tradition, Reconfiguration, and Change
Join Associate Professor, Kelly Frigard, as she presents five elements, influence of nature, traditional tools, natural materials, history, and textile schools which create an environment for innovative design and allow craft based art and textiles to flourish in Scandinavia.
12:00 p.m., Student Lounge
International Food Festival
Sample ethnic cuisines from different parts of the world!
More details to whet your appetite coming soon!
1:00—2:00 p.m., Snyder 142
Clermont Connects with Guadalajara
Learn about Dr. Michael Preston’s endeavor to bring Mexican students to attend college at Clermont. Dr. Preston partners with Sylvestor Flores in this presentation, as well as, in his effort to increase international diversity at Clermont.
2:00 p.m.— 3:30 p.m., Auditorium
Film Screening : “God Grew Tired
Of Us: The Lost Boys of Sudan”
This 2006 documentary film chronicles the arduous journey of three of the 25,000 “Lost Boys of Sudan” who fled the wars of Southern Sudan by walking 1,000 miles to escape, and then making another arduous journey to escape Ethiopia.

Tuesday, November 15
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Snyder 142
Keynote Speaker: Bol Aweng, “ Lost Boys of Sudan”
12:30 — 1:30 p.m., Snyder 143
Meet and Greet Reception
Meet speaker, Bol Aweng, following his keynote presentation.
2:30 — 3:30 p.m., Art Gallery
Artist Reception for Saad Ghosn
Join our guest artist for a meet and greet and to view his exhibit of black and white woodcuts.
3:30—4:30 p.m., Art Gallery
Guest Artist Talk, Saad Ghosn
A native of Lebanon, Saad Ghosn has been living in Cincinnati since 1985. A medical professional and an educator, he resorts to visual and spoken art to express himself and convey his views for a just and peaceful world. Saad believes that activism is at the heart of art expression, and that art is a potent tool for effecting a change. He is the founder of ‘SOS ART’ a yearly art event.
 
Wednesday, November 16
10:30—11:00 a.m. Snyder Hallway
International Coffee Break
Take a quick break with a taste of different coffees from around the world! And bites of scone to go with it!
12:00—12:50 p.m., Snyder 142
Journey through the Colonial Heartland of Mexico
Join Professor Jeff Rubel for a visual journey through Mexico. Attend this presentation to see the beauty of the colonial heartland of Mexico where the independence movement from Spain began. Learn about our study abroad trip scheduled for June 2012 to Queretaro, Mexico; the trip is limited to 15 students, and will visit several colonial cities. No Spanish skills required! Better not miss this presentation!
1:00—1:50 p.m., Snyder 142
Asian Herbal Medicine
Join Professor Nestor Hilvano as he teaches various herbal remedies from Asia. Learn what to do or take for common ailments.
2:00—3:00 p.m., Snyder 142
International Poetry Reading
Students will read their favorite poems from around the world, in English, and in the original languages, including Spanish, French, Gaelic, Farsi and American Sign Language.
For more information about any of the events and activities scheduled for International Education Week, contact Kim Ellison at (513) 732-5221 or kimberly.ellison@uc.edu.