SMU will be celebrating International Education Week (IEW) from November 13-16, 2006. IEW is
sponsored by The International Center and Global Connections. The purpose of International Education
Week is to promote cultural exchange and to celebrate international education. You can find out more information about IEW on the web at (iew.state.gov).

Schedule of Events:

· Monday, November 13th - Area High School Panel Discussion
- Come and learn how high school administrators are globalizing their campuses at DISD, Ursuline Academy, and Greenhill School. Insight will also be given from current students.
(3-4 PM, 110 Blanton)

· Tuesday, November 14th - Student Panel on Culture Shock & Customs
- See how 3 international students and 3 study abroad students experienced culture shock and what they did to overcome it. This session will be led by John Wheeler, Director of the SMU English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. 
(2-3 PM, Portico C&D, 3rd floor of the Hughes-Trigg Student Center) 

· Wednesday, November 15th - Boren Study Abroad Scholarships
- For Undergraduate and Graduate students, sponsored by the National Security Education Program.
A program officer from NSEP will give information on these scholarships to study languages and cultures abroad in countries of national security interest, including the Middle East, China, Africa, Latin America, and Central & Eastern Europe.
(3:00 PM, 110 Blanton)

· Wednesday, November 15th - Guest Speaker Dr. Ian Fairnie from Curtin University in Perth, Australia
- Dr. Fairnie will focus his discussion on a unique component of the SMU in Australia program where students take a 3 week tour of Asia. In addition, he will share his insight on the importance of community service and studying in Australia.
(4-5 PM, 108 Blanton)

· Thursday, November 16th - World's Fair
- Students from countries abroad or those that have an interest/connection to a specific country will be creating displays that may include cultural information, pictures, food, and traditional outfits.
(11 AM to 1 PM, Commons Area, 2nd floor of the Hughes-Trigg Student Center)

· Thursday, November 16th - Piano Recital by Lucille Chung
- Presented by the Embassy of Spain in collaboration with The Consulate General of Spain and The Honorary Consulate of Spain. Music by Robert Schumann, Claude Debussy, Israel D. Martinez, and Franz Liszt.
(8:00 PM, Caruth Auditorium of the Owen Arts Center, SMU Campus)