Global Awareness Week begins on March 25 and lasts through March 29. During the week there will be speaker presentations, performances, activities, events and displays to promote fun and learning, according to Dr. Ron Schaefer, director of the Center for International Programs at SIUE.
Some presentation highlights include:
• March 25, 9:30-11 a.m. in ENG 1008, “2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Summer Games,” Jim Harrison of Cobhan Aerospace Communications
• March 26, 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Founders Hall 0107, “International Trade in Greater St. Louis,” Ana R. Romero-Lizana of World Trade Center St. Louis
• March 28, 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Hickory-Hackberry Room (Morris University Center), “America’s Evolving Threats: A New Look for the 21st Century,” Lt. General Ervin Rokke
Some panel presentation highlights include:
• March 25, 3-4:15 p.m. in Peck Hall 3306, “Communication from an International Perspective,” Oladayo Akande, Zuleikha Azimova and Syayid Sukandi (SIUE international students and faculty panel)
• March 28, 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Vadalabene Center 2007, “Peace Corps: Possibilities for Service,” Joe Zucchini, Peace Corps field recruiter for St. Louis
• March 28, 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Peck Hall 2304, “Brand Kenya or a Small Act,” Geoffrey Sankale, Kenyan Community of St. Louis
Some other highlights include:
• March 25-29 in Center Court, Skywalk and Fixins, “Lunch Hour Dishes from around the Globe
• March 25-29 in University Book Store, “International Book Display”
For more about the Global Awareness Week 2013 schedule of events, please call the SIUE Office of
International Programs at (618) 650-3785.