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INTERNATIONAL WEEK 2012 | Schedule of Events

Sunday, May 13

TBD

Monday, May 14

Office of Education Abroad Photo Contest Open House
3-5PM, Court Street Coffee (67 S. Court St)
Each year, the Office of Education Abroad sponsors an International Photography Contest open to students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, students and staff submitted photos from Malaysia to Mexico. They captured some of the most memorable faces and places that they have experienced. A portion of the photos will be on display at Court Street Coffee leading up to and during International Week. The variety of locations represented is testament to the wealth of international experience that Ohio University students and staff possess.

Keynote Address – Koko Kondo

7pm, Baker University Center Ballroom
August 6, 1945. It’s a day that may or may not ring any bells instantly if you aren’t a history buff. Newspapers quickly deemed it “the day the sun rose twice.” It was the day the United States retaliated upon Japan for the Pearl Harbor attack, by dropping an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Some of us weren’t alive, some were too young to know what was going on, and some had their lives changed forever.
Koko Kondo is the youngest survivor of the Hiroshima bomb.  Koko was 8 months old when the bomb was dropped and her world was changed. She survived the bombing unharmed physically but saw the effects first-hand. Her father, a priest, worked with “Hiroshima Maidens,” women disfigured by the bombs and she saw how the bombings affected her community. This instilled a rage within her until one day; she came face to face with the man who dropped the bomb on a US television show.
Koko Kondo now works to spread the word of peace and speak out against war all over the world. She highlights the evils of war and power of forgiveness as she offers a firsthand experience to the horrific tragedy that has helped guide her life.

Tuesday, May 15
International Tea Tasting
4-5PM, Walter International Education Center 106
Come join us in tasting teas from all over the world.
Student Senate International Affairs Commission Forum
6-8PM, Walter International Education Center 106

TBA

Wednesday, May 16
A Global Scoop Presented by ISU
2-4PM, Baker Center Theater Lounge

Eat the world best desserts and ice-creams all at one table!!

A Taste of Study Abroad
5-7PM, Grover Atrium
Celebrate the sights, smells and tastes of the world at A Taste of Study Abroad, sponsored by the Office of Education Abroad. Sample food from more than 20 countries and collect information on study abroad programs on Wednesday, May 16th at 5PM in Grover Atrium!

Thursday, May 17
ISU Talent Show
6-9PM, Baker University Center Theater
A night of world culture performed by talented students from around the globe! If you are interested in performing, please sign up through this link : http://bit.ly/ge5JoP

Marti & Stewie Craft Night
9pm-12am, Baker University Center Food Court
Why travel when you can make all your souvenirs right here at OU? Marti and Stewie is a weekly craft night held at the Baker Center food court on Thursday evenings. Come and learn about other countries while you’re getting crafty! Please arrive before 11:30PM in order to have time to complete a crafts project.

Friday, May 18
International Studies Forum- International Music Fusion or Music as an International Bridge
3pm, Anderson Auditorium (Scripps Hall, Room 111)

Dr. Ryan Skinner, Assistant Professor of Musicology (Ethnomusicology) at Ohio State University will be speaking on the topic.

Saturday, May 19
30th International Street Fair
11AM-5PM, Court Street
Athens’ International Street Fair has evolved over time to become a local and regional favorite. This year’s event, set for May 19, marks the conclusion to Ohio University’s 2012 International Week celebration and is the 30th anniversary of the event! The street fair, which runs from 11AM to 5PM, is a collaboration of the university’s international student groups and nonprofit community organizations. Over 30 groups will have stands at the fair selling food, crafts etc. making it one of the biggest Street Fairs that OU has experienced!
Court Street between Union and East Carpenter will be closed, and a stage will be located at the intersection of Court and Washington where international dance and music will be showcased by university and community organizations. Performers to be announced.

Sunday, May 20
TBD