College of Education International Forum, followed by poster session
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Room 1030, College of Education (poster session held in College of Education lobby 11AM - noon)
Spotlight of brief student and faculty presentations, focused on current international initiatives and relevant issues, including international partnerships and initiatives; study abroad and exchange programs; undergraduate study abroad student experiences; faculty perspectives on leading study abroad programs; and international recruitment. Immediately followed by a poster session featuring students involved in international study abroad outreach efforts.
Faculty panel presentations by:
Dr. Iman Chahine, "Preparing globally responsible teachers through cultural immersion: Research and study abroad experiences in ethnomathematics education"
Dr. Joyce king, "Two decades of transformative research and collaboration in Brazil and with Afro-Brazilians"
Dr. Mona Matthews, "Project Partnerships Achieve literacy (PALS) South Africa - USAID All Children Reading Grant"
Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Exhibition: Oral Histories of the Siege of Sarajevo
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Veterans Memorial Hall, Dahlberg Hall
Part of a CENCIA-sponsored project, this day-long exhibition featured video-recorded oral histories of Atlantans who either survived the siege, had family affected by the siege, or in some way experienced radical life changes directly related to the siege. This exhibition complements the film screening on Thursday night.
Global Village Festival
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Student Center Ballroom Pre-Function Area
The Global Village Festival will provide an opportunity for recent international travelers or international students to share their cultural experiences with the GSU community. Cultural artifacts, native cuisines, and/or general information about the country/culture will be on display.
When East Meets West: Integrative Complementary Healing in Managed Primary Care for Children with Asthma
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Room 124, Petit Science Center
Join Dr. Lynda Goodfellow, Dr. Yong Tai Wang and Dr. Shih-Yu Lee as they offer an introduction to several major complementary and alternative medical health care systems along with the traditional western treatment plans. Asthma is one of the most common and costly chronic disorders in childhood, currently affecting an estimated 7.1 million children. There is no cure for asthma; people in the U.S. are increasingly using complementary and alternative medical approaches to solve their health problems. It is extremely important for the healthcare-related person to comprehend the different healing modalities to further help their clients to receive the best care.
Panel: Oral Histories of the Siege of Sarajevo
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Veterans Memorial Hall, Dahlberg Hall
This panel follows the exhibition of oral histories, as part of a CENCIA-sponsored project.
International Scholar Reception
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Gallery Lounge, Room 346, Student Center
International faculty and staff are invited to meet and network with one another, meet ISSS staff, have refreshments, and enjoy artwork created by GSU students, faculty and staff. (By invitation only.)
“Perspectives on China: Professional and Academic Opportunities at home and Away” Task Force Public Forum
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Speakers Auditorium, Student Center
Panel discussion with Ms. Xu Erwen, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Houston
Ms. Xianqin (Lisa) Wallce, UPS Marketing Director
Mr. Jian Ni, SMC LED Corp. Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Yi Pan, GSU Chair of Computer Science
Panel moderated by Dr. Jun Liu, Associate Provost for International Initiatives.
Open to students, staff, faculty, and the community.
Broadening Horizons Minority Panel
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM West Exhibit Area in Urban Life
Come join us for this very important panel discussion by Georgia State University study abroad minority students, with questions and answers to follow. Some of the topics that will be addressed include: initial hesitations about studying abroad, financial concerns, major-related issues, lack of family support, and uncertainty about how minority students may be perceived in other parts of the world.
Faulkner in France: As I Lay Dying in Translation
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Troy Moore Library, 9th floor, GCB
This program will look at how Faulkner's famous novel has been received abroad, re-envisioned in other art mediums, and its future of evolution as its readership moves from the 20th century deeply into the 21st century. William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying tells the story of Addie Bundren's family as they attempt to bury her in Jefferson, Mississippi. Featuring guest presenters Dr. Jacques Pothier of Universite de Versailles St-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Michael Haverty of The Object Group, and Dr. Tom McHaney of GSU’s English Department.
Reserve tickets at faulknerandfranceatgsu.eventbrite.com
For more information, visit http://www.arts.gsu.edu/Faulkner_in_France.html
