November 07, 2016
La Roche College to Celebrate International Education Week
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 7, 2016 – From Nov. 14-18, students, staff and faculty at La Roche University will be participating in International Education Week, and the community is invited to take part in the events.
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, developed as an opportunity to celebrate the importance of international education and student exchange worldwide.
“International Education Week gives us the opportunity to create a full calendar of international events that unifies our international and domestic students,” said Study Abroad Coordinator Nicole Gable. “It allows our international students to share their cultures—their food, their art, their music—with others to unite the campus in a unique way.”
During the week, La Roche will offer internationally focused programs and events, along with opportunities for the college community to explore various cultures. For example, each day, students will receive a Test Your Global IQ email that features quizzes on global issues, geography and other topics.
“While La Roche is a global community year-round—nearly 20 percent of our student population is international—we really intensify our efforts during this week,” said Fr. Tom Schaefer, Ph.D., associate vice president for academic affairs. “For example, these daily quizzes enable students to rate themselves in terms of understanding the governments, geography, culture and music of different countries; to see where they stand as global citizens.”
A photo contest featuring students’ travel photos will be displayed in the Cantellops Art Gallery, and visitors are encouraged to cast their votes for the best photo. The display, which is open to the public, will run through Nov. 18.
Each day, international coffees from around the world will be highlighted in the Providence World Café in the Wright Library.
Daily events include:
Monday, Nov. 14:
- International nonprofits Foundation Bon Samaritan Inc., the Peace Corps and Global Links will set up informational tables in the Zappala College Center Square from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. An international film night will be held in the Ryan Room of the Zappala College Center from 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15:
- Students will bring an international dish or dessert to share at Desserts Around the World, which is sponsored by the Office of International Student Services. The event will be held in Zappala College Center Square from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- A wine tasting will be held in the Cantellops Art Gallery in the Zappala College Center at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required; please visit www.laroche.edu/wines.
Wednesday, Nov. 16:
- Global Day: A Celebration of La Roche's Many Cultures will be held in Zappala College Center Square from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will include music and dances from the many cultures represented at La Roche.
- Surgicorps International will discuss how to volunteer for a medical mission trip to a developing country in the Fisher Room of the Wright Library from 1-2 p.m.
- An international film night will be held in the Ryan Room of the Zappala College Center from 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17:
- Faculty, staff and students will join together for a Global Chat focusing on education around the world. This will be held in the private dining room from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 18:
- The La Roche Experience will focus on the global water crisis, including its causes and effects. Sessions will be held in the Ryan Room of the Zappala College Center at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs and one doctoral program, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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