Monday, November 17th

All CSU Community

12-2pm

Student Center Atrium

Come Celebrate the Start of International Education Week! Try some international snacks and activities. Learn how to get involved with international student organizations!

Tuesday, November 18th

Refugee and Immigrant Stories: Opportunities for Learning & Mentoring

Open to CSU Faculty, Staff, and Students

11:30am

BU 117

Join Dr. Vickie Gallagher, Co-Director of the Center for Refugee & Immigrant Success (CRIS) for a chat about the center and the work they are doing for CSU students and the community! Bring your lunch!

Wednesday, November 19th

Open to CSU Faculty, Staff, Students

FM 603

Schedule:

Professor El Attar, PhD from the World Language, Literature, and Culture department presents two of her films:

3:30pm:

State Diplomacy, Egyptology, and Colonialism

The Catalan diplomat and jurist, Eduard Toda i Güell, represents a pivotal figure in nineteenth-century Spain's engagement with the Arab world. This brief study examines two key aspects of his legacy: his acquisition of over 1,350 Egyptian antiquities during a short posting in Cairo, and the enduring relevance of the travelogue he published about his time in Egypt.

2025, 10 mn., English

4pm: 

The Global South: Latin America and the Arab World 

Latin America and the Arab world stand as two pivotal regions within the Global South. Their interconnectedness boasts a rich history, with ties extending as far back as the discovery of the New World.  This film aims to provide a comprehensive survey of these enduring relations, specifically highlighting their significant potential for future collaboration and mutual development.

2025, 10 mn., English

4:20 pm: 

Soñando America

This intimate documentary peels back the layers of Jesus and Ofelia Angel's journey from Degollado, Mexico. Beyond politics, it's a raw portrait of undocumented lives, familial bonds, and relentless hope. Through one family's eyes, we're challenged to reexamine the human impact of immigration in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.

2024, 32 minutes, Spanish

Director: Judit Angel, School of Film & Media Arts Alumna

4:55 pm: 

Superior Pho 

How a former refugee created a refuge for Northeast Ohio's Vietnamese community, one bowl at a time.

2021, 3 minutes, English

Director: Rocky Nguyen, School of Film & Media Arts Alumna

Thursday, November 20th

Open to CSU Faculty, Staff, Students

RT 401A, Michael Schwartz Library

 Join a panel consisting of CSU students as they discuss the importance of names and recognition in the classroom. Discussion led by ESL Department Director Dr. Michele Bowman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C62wFXybl0

Friday, November 21st

Faculty only

10 am

BH 407

Develop your ability to conceptualize, design, and implement a faculty-led study abroad program. CISP Director CK Kwai and Manager Julie Good discuss the critical roles and processes for faculty program leaders.

12pm-12:45pm

CSU Rec Center,

Studio 229

Private space with blinds closed on the windows

Students only!

6 pm - 8 pm

Viking Public House

Join CSU Global for Global Trivia Night! Enjoy internationally themed trivia and sample some appetizers! Sign up required!