Elon University Celebrates
International Education Week
November 15-19, 2010
Mexico: Beyond the Headlines
Calendar of Events
Monday, Nov. 15
- 12:15-1:30 pm - Important Anniversaries - Dr. Michael Matthews - Irazú Coffee House
- 3:35-5:15 pm - Latino Community Credit Union: Serving Those in Need With Sound Business Practices - Alejandro Sánchez - KOBC 101
- 5:00-8:00 pm - International Food Festival - McEwen Dining Hall
- 7:30 pm - International Education Week Concert - Elon Percussion Ensemble - Yeager Recital Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 16
- 9:40-10:20 am - College Coffee featuring Mexican Treats - Phi Beta Kappa Commons
- 12:15-2:00 pm - Mexican Telenovelas’ Impact on Culture & Economy - Dr. Lisa Paulin - Irazú Coffee House
- 4:00-6:00 pm - The Story of a Mexican-American Woman - Evelina Solis - KOBC 101
- 6:00-7:00 pm - Mexican Cooking Class* Dr. Michael Matthews - El Centro Kitchen
- 7:00-8:00 pm - Ballet Folklorico Guadalupano McKinnon E & F
Wednesday, Nov. 17
- 12:15-1:15pm - Archaeology of Mexico Dr. Rissa Trachman - Irazú Coffee House
- 3:35-5:15 pm- Panel Discussion: Immigration - Dr. David Coates, Dr. Peter Siavelias - Isabella Cannon Room
- 7:00-8:30 pm - Film: Vamonos Con Pancho Villa - KOBC 101
Thursday, Nov. 18
- 9:50-10:20 am - College Chapel - Dr. Janyth Frederikson - Whitley Auditorium
- 12:15-2:00 pm - The Latino Migration Experience in NC - Dr. Hannah Gill - Irazú Coffee House
- 4:00-6:00 pm - Panel Discussion: NAFTA - Dr. Antonio Ortiz Mena Lopez Negrete; Kent Shigetomi; Stephen Brereton; moderated by Steve Kelly - KOBC 101
- 7:30-8:30 pm - Violence, Security, and Democracy: Can Mexico Win Its War on Drugs? Dr. Roderic Camp - KOBC 101
Friday, Nov. 19
- 1:00-3:00 pm - Taste of the World - Fireside Lounge, Moseley Center
- 6:00-9:00 pm - International Education Week Fiesta - Periclean Scholars Class of 2013 - McKinnon Hall
*RVSP required - sign up in El Centro de Español
Presenters' Biographies
Printable Tri-fold Brochure
About International Education Week
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of their efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
More information on international education week can be found on the National International Education Week website.