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About International Celebration Week

April 30 - May 4, 2012

The Festival of Nations is now also the culmination of DU's International Education Week, which highlights internationalization both inside and outside the classroom at the University of Denver. The mission of International Education Week is to enhance internationalization efforts at the University of Denver by promoting educational events that enrich cultural diversity and understanding in an open and accepting environment.

Calendar of Events

International Education Week will feature a variety of events highlighting different countries and cultures. This week of events will precede the 29th Annual Festival of Nations that will take place on May 5th. Please look through the exciting Calendar of Events offered throughout the week of International Celebration Week!

 

Monday

April 30th

Tuesday

May 1st

Wednesday

May 2nd

Thursday

May 3rd

Friday

May 4th

International Cuisine Served in the Dining Halls

4:30-7pm

*Meal Plan Required*

International Luncheon - Mexican Cuisine

12-1pm

International House

*Free*

International Service Learning: Project Dharmasala Info Session

Noon

Cherrington: Room 309

*Free*

The Peace Corps: Celebrating Cultures Worldwide Since 1961

1-2pm

Sturm Hall: Lindsay Aud.

*Free*

Center for China-U.S. Cooperation

12:30-5pm and 6-9pm

Korbel

Keynote Speaker: Alina Fernandez (Fidel Castro's Daughter)

7-9pm

Davis Auditorium

*Free*

Zumba Class

4-5pm

Coors Fitness Center

*Free with DU ID*

English Language Center Open House

1-4pm

ELC

*Free*

*Refreshments*

International Cuisine Served in the Dining Halls

4:30-7pm

*Meal Plan Required*

 
 

International Cuisine Served in the Dining Halls

4:30-7pm

*Meal Plan Required*

West African Drumming Workshop

4-6pm

Lamont School

*Free*

 

Latin America Night at Beans After Dark

4:30-8pm

Beans Coffee Shop (HRTM)

*Free Latin American Food & Drinks*

 
 

Lecture: Surinamese Maroon Music/Dance

5pm

Newman Ctr. 209

*Free*

International Cuisine Served in the Dining Halls

4:30-7pm

*Meal Plan Required*

 

Zumba Class

5-6pm

Coors Fitness Center

*Free with DU ID*

 
 

What it Means to be an Alumni

5-6pm

Daniels: Schneider Board Room

*Free*

*Refreshments*

Building Bridges Across Cultures: Enhance Understanding in the Classroom

5-6pm

Daniels 345

*Free*

When East Meets West: Business Ethical Issues in China

6-7pm

DCB: Schneider Board Room

*Free*

*Refreshments*

 
 

Study Abroad Crossing Borders Film Screening

7:30-9:30pm

International House

*Free*

*Refreshments*