The University will have calls for world peace in the International Peace Garden located outside of Buckley Center Auditorium on Tuesday, November 11, at 2 p.m. A few short readings will be given by international students, along with personal messages and prayers in their own languages and religions calling for world peace. This is an annual event held on Veterans Day. For more information contact international students services at 7367 or iss@up.edu.
International Student Services
International Education Week, Nov. 17-22
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. IEW celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, UP will celebrate IEW from November 17 through November 22. International student services and the International Club have collaborated with faculty, staff, and student groups to host a week of unique events. This year will bring films, speakers, workshops, music, and delicious new foods to campus. All events are open to UP staff, faculty and community.
International Night on Saturday, November 22nd is the final event of the week, during which professional and student musicians, dancers, and artists from around the world will perform and showcase their cultures. On that night, international cuisine will be served in the Bauccio Commons.
Visit the IEW website for complete event details: www.up.edu/iew
For more information contact international student services at 7367 or iss@up.edu.
Host Families Needed
Every December a group of prospective students from St. Mary’s College in Nagoya, Japan visits the University of Portland campus and surrounding area. For many years the University has had a relationship with St. Mary’s College in which Japanese students study for two years at St. Mary’s College and transfer to UP to complete their bachelor’s degrees. This year, the international student services office is looking for two families that would like to host one female student during their visit. They will stay in Portland from December 20 to 27.
If you are interested in hosting a student, contact Tsukumo Nishi, Azumano Travel, at 503.221.6132 or portland.edu@Azumano.com, or contact Gwen Sandford, international student services, at 7367 or sandford@up.edu.
International Education Week, Nov. 17-21
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to consider participating in International Education Week (IEW) 2014, observed November 17-21 and hosted by the UP International Club in collaboration with international student services, international languages and cultures, ASUP, and other student clubs. Throughout the week of IEW, the planning committee will be hosting and promoting events across campus that celebrate international education and exchange. To see what has happened in the past, browse the schedule of last year’s events on the IEW website.
Sponsors invite faculty members to consider hosting a lecture or activity during a class session the week of November 17-21 on an international topic related to course content or to encourage any student groups they may advise to host an event. Participation in IEW is wholly optional, and may be designed in any way faculty see fit. The IEW planning committee is happy to discuss ideas for participation in greater detail with any interested faculty. Participating faculty and student groups can use this link to submit IEW class sessions or stand-alone events to the IEW 2014 calendar: http://tinyurl.com/6e8jlwn.
For more information contact international student services at 7367 or iss@up.edu.
International Student Graduation Reception, May 2
International student services will be hosting their annual International Student Graduation Reception on Friday, May 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Shiley Hall third floor atrium. Faculty and staff who worked closely with international students who are graduating are welcome to join in the celebration. Questions can be directed to Krista Kennedy or Gwen Sandford at iss@up.edu.
International Education Week, Nov. 18-23
The University of Portland will celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Education Week from November 18 to 23, according to the international student services office. Faculty, students, and staff have planned exciting events throughout the week that showcase the global diversity in our community. A few of the events include a faculty lecture series, foreign language conversation groups, and cross-cultural films. All events are open to the UP community and their families. Review the official website at www.up.edu/iew for full events details.
Prayers For Peace, Nov. 11
The Garaventa Center and international student services will sponsor Prayers for Peace on Monday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Peace Garden in Buckley Center Courtyard. International students and members of the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native language. All are welcome to attend this annual event, and refreshments will be provided. For ADA accomodations or any questions, contact international student services at iss@up.edu or 7367, or the Garaventa Center at powell@up.edu or 7702.
Coffee Time, International Style
Campus connectors Lorraine Lai and Kim Turner help connect new international students to the campus, city, and community. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to enjoy good company and coffee, tea, conversation, and rotating cultural activities together on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m., or Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the international student service lounge in Christie Hall 022. Contact international student services at 7367 or iss@up.edu for more information.
Africa Live! Coming to UP
The International Club is hosting Africa Live! on Saturday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Mehling Ballroom. This event showcases the African culture and heritage represented by international students on campus. Julius Achon, former Lord’s Resistance Army child solider and a 1996 and 2000 Olympian for Uganda, will speak about his life and his organization, the Achon Uganda Children’s Fund. Congolese musician Melodie d’Amour will close out the party with a performance of Afrobeat. Students will share stories about their home country and a light dinner of dishes spanning the African continent will be served. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Krista Kennedy, international student services, at kennedyk@up.edu.
Community Friends Program
Lewis & Clark College’s Community Friends Program is looking for local families, couples, or individuals (with or without children) to help international students practice their English skills and learn more about American culture and our way of life. Most of the students live on the Lewis and Clark campus, where they spend much of their time with other students. This is a great opportunity for UP families to meet future UP international students, as many of them attend the ESL program at Lewis & Clark before starting at UP. For more information contact Krista Kennedy, international student services, at kennedyk@up.edu.