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Films, featured talks, fun and food with an international flair mark International Education Week (IEW) at the University of Delaware from Monday, Nov. 15, through Saturday, Nov. 20. The week will be celebrated with talks on international issues, foreign films, information sessions and a photo exhibition about study abroad programs, opportunities to sample food from all over the world, and will conclude with International Sports Day.

Highlights include a spirited performance by Sviraj, a group of ethnic Balkan musicians who have played together since 1988, featuring a variety of musical selections from Eastern Europe. Danilo Yanich, associate professor of urban affairs, is a member of the ensemble.

Established in 2000 by the Department of Education and the Department of State, IEW will be celebrated at educational and cultural institutions, embassies and communities in 45 countries and 35 states.

Special Pre-Week Events, sponsored by Residence Life:

• “Women’s Rights Under Wrap,” 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, Trabant Multipurpose Room;
• “The Art of Being Muslim,” 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Harrington D/E Lounge

Monday, Nov. 15:

• Circolo Italiano kiosk, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Trabant University Center
• World breads, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., all dining rooms
• Classic Asian dining, 4:30-7 p.m., Kent Dining Hall
• Asian dining, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Vita Nova
• Going Global—Working and Living Overseas, 3:30-5 p.m., Trabant Multipurpose Room B
• Study Abroad in Asia, 5-7 p.m., 116 Gore Hall
• International Film Night, Goodbye Lenin, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Trabant Theatre
• English Language Institute International Festival, featuring sampling of international foods, lobby and 120 Smith Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 16:

• Italian dining, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Vita Nova
• English tea, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Rodney Dining Hall
• Australian Bobby Dazzler, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Pencader Dining Hall
• Sviraj, Serbian Balkan free musical performance, 7-8:30 p.m., Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building

Wednesday, Nov. 17:

• French dining, 11:30-2 p.m., Vita Nova
• French crepe and tart bar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kent Dining Hall
• Japanese English Teachers Program, 1-2 p.m. 110 Willard Hall Education Building
• A Taste of Germany, 4:30-7 p.m., Russell Dining Hall
• International Food Night, sponsored by Residence Life, 9:30 p.m., Harrington A/B Lounge

Thursday, Nov. 18:

• German and Swiss dining, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Vita Nova
• Tostada Town, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Pencader Dining Hall
• Study Abroad Photo Exhibit and Reception/Study Abroad Ambassador Induction Ceremony, noon-2 p.m., 180 South College Ave. (corner of Kent Way)
• American Thanksgiving, 4:50-7 p.m., all dining halls
• Cinema Paradiso, sponsored by the Circolo Italiano, 7-9 p.m., Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center
• “Forgotten But Not Gone: Terrorism Update,” free program featuring journalist Peter Bergen; Lee Hamilton, vice chairperson of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks; and Ralph Begleiter, Rosenberg Professor of Communication and Distinguished Journalist in Residence, 7 p.m., Mitchell Hall
• Mock Shabbat, sponsored by Residence Life, time to be announced, Harrington A/B Lounge

Friday, Nov. 19:

• Latin American dining, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Vita Nova
• Middle Eastern salads and spreads, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Russell Dining Hall
• Pan African sampler, 4:30-7 p.m., Rodney Dining Hall

Saturday, Nov. 20:

• International Sports Day, sponsored by Residence Life, 2 p.m., soccer field by Laurel Hall

Ali Baba, Café Gelato, Matilda’s Restaurant, Star of India, Morris Library, the UD Bookstore, Rumors Salon, Village Imports and Dragon Rising Acupuncture all are participants in observing IEW. Discount coupons are available at the University Center for International Studies, 186 South College Ave., or at information kiosks at the Trabant University Center and Perkins Student Center.

For more information, visit [www.udel.edu/international].

Contact: Martin Mbugua, (302) 831-8749, [mbugua@udel.edu]
November 15, 2004