Welcome to the online guide for International Education Week at Missouri State University. Follow International Services on Facebook for updates on these and other great events.
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Join the English Language Institute and other international students as they kick-off International Education Week in grand fashion with a parade down the Avenue of Flags culminating in an exciting surprise at the Kings Street brick Bear head.
Date: Monday, November 12th
Venue: Avenue of Flags
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Show your patriotic spirit with Student Government Association as you paint flags to be hung in Plaster Student Union.
Date: Monday, November 12th
Venue: PSU 2nd Floor
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The International Public Affairs Leaders (iPALs) challenge you to a showdown of international proportions. Play popular games with friends from around the world, or enter the ping-pong tournament with cash and prizes for the top contenders.
Date: Monday, November 12th
Venue: Level 1 Game Center, PSU
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Presented by the Modern & Classical Languages Department; IFN will begin with a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary WASTELAND. This film follows artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest dump, Jardim Gramacho, on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.
Date: Tuesday, November 13th
Venue: Library 101
Time: 6:30 p.m.
A panel of former MSU Study Away exchange participants share their varied experiences abroad and offer advice for your future Study Away experiences.
Date: Wednesday, November 14th
Venue: PSU 313
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Shake your groove thing with popular and traditional steps from other cultures at this global dance party. Learn from the experts as they teach you the moves you need to fit into any discothèque around the world.
Date: Wednesday, November 14th
Venue: PSU East Ballroom
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
This actor turned activist traverses the globe from Tanzania to Thailand as host and producer of Bridge the Gap (PBS) where he learns what it’s like to walk in the shoes of another for one day. His inspiring stories will encourage attendees to explore diversity beyond their local communities.
Date: Thursday, November 15th
Venue: Carrington Auditorium
Time: 6:30 p.m.
The downtown Jim D. Morris Center becomes a global bazaar for the evening while “travellers” enjoy the customs and cultures of other locales. MSU international students showcase traditional art, music, dancing, and food at this free, open-to-the-public event.
Date: Friday, November 16th
Venue: Jim D. Morris Center, downtown
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The MSU Association of International Students presents their annual showcase with the theme of “Wonders of the World” with international foods and performances by their members. Tickets on sale Nov. 5 in the PSU and Morris Center Suite 413 downtown.
Date: Saturday, November 17th
Venue: PSU Ballroom & Theatre
Time: 6 p.m.
International Programs
Association of International Students
Department of Modern and Classical Languages
Multicultural Services
Office of Student Affairs
Student Government Association