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International Education Week Events

Monday, November 16, 2009

Photo Contest

Thwing Center Atrium, Monday, November 16 through Thursday, November 19

Vote for your favorite photo submitted by study abroad participants and you will be automatically entered to win a prize. Voting closes at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 19. Winners will be announced at "The Universal Language of Poetry and Art: Celebrating Culture From Around the World."

Study Break

214 Sears Building, 2 to 4 p.m.

Help yourself to some apple cider and a donut in the ISS Lounge. Don't forget to have your I-20 signed if you have holiday travel plans!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

"The Challenges of the Saddam Hussein Trial"

Moot Courtroom A 59, Law School, noon to 1 p.m.

Judge Raid Juhi will discuss his experiences as the chief investigative judge at the trial. Sponsored by CWRU School of Law, Frederick K. Cox International Law Center. 

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Resume Writing Essentials Workshop

310B Nord Hall, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Learn the basics about what goes into writing a resume for an American job. Sponsored by the Career Center.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Work Authorization Information for International Students

310 Nord Hall, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

David Leopold, Attorney at Law and Adjunct Professor of Law at CWRU, will cover the H-1B process. Sponsored by the Career Center.

Reception in Kelvin Smith Library's International News Commons

Lower Level, Kelvin Smith Library, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

"The Universal Language of Poetry and Art: Celebrating Culture From Around the World"

Thwing Center Atrium, 7 p.m.

Come and enjoy the coffeehouse atmosphere as students celebrate their cultural heritage through poetry and art. Everyone is international! Sponsored by Share The Vision and UPB.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Interviewing American Style

310A Nord Hall, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The International Club at Orientation

Practice your interviewing skills at this "hands-on" interactive workshop. Sponsored by the Career Center.

"Global Opportunities: Serve, Learn, and Earn"

1914 Lounge Thwing Center, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 

Learn about opportunities to study, volunteer, and work abroad. Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning.

Thanksgiving Dinner

310 Nord Hall, 7 p.m.

Join the International Club and ISS for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, pumpkin pie, and much more! Tickets will be sold in ISS during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at a cost of $5 for graduate students and others, $3 for undergraduates, and $1 for children seven years old and younger. This is a sell-out event, so get your tickets early!