La Roche University celebrated International Education Month in November with a variety of fun programs and activities that promote our diverse community!
International Education Week 2020
Recognized jointly by the U.S. Department of Education and
U.S. Department of State, this week places a spotlight on the importance of
international education and exchange.
Traditionally International
Education Week is held the week prior to Thanksgiving. This year, however,
the Quainton Center for Global Engagement recognized the event a week
early to accommodate La Roche University's unique fall schedule. See below for
a recap of the events that occurred and ways you can still get involved!
Questions? Email global@laroche.edu.
International Education Week Activities 2020
Recap
Nov. 9-13
Monday, Nov. 9
Virtual Peace Corps Session
The Quainton Center for Global Engagement, in collaboration
with the Office of Career Development, hosted a virtual Peace Corps session.
This event featured a former Peace Corps volunteer and local recruiter. If you
are interested in accessing the recorded session, please email global@laroche.edu.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
La Roche Cookbook Release
All semester the Quainton Center for Global Engagement has
collected recipes from members of the La Roche community. Access the finished
product: a La Roche Cookbook of Cultural Cuisines (PDF).
Take the global cooking challenge! Try one of the recipes
before the end of the November for the chance to win a prize. Send a photo of
the finished dish to global@laroche.edu by November 30, 2020 to qualify.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Moving Screening: Coco
The Quainton Center for Global Engagement
screened Disney Pixar’s Coco. This
family friendly movie, inspired by the Day of the Dead holiday, addresses many
aspects of the Mexican culture. Watch it for yourself! Coco is available on a variety of streaming platforms, including
Disney+, though charges may apply. Watch the trailer now.
Thursday,
Nov. 12
Trivia – Test Your Global Knowledge
A special global trivia night was organized in collaboration
with students from INST 3010: Cultural Geography and the Human Mosaic.
If you are a fan of trivia, check
out the range of trivia quizzes offered by Britannica.
Take the Global Learning Challenge this
November!
Where in the World is the La Roche
Redhawk?
The La Roche Redhawk is traveling the world, and it is up to
you to find him (socially distant from home, of course)! Click here
and select “Present” to get started. After you successfully locate the Redhawk
at its first location, click the arrow in the bottom left to continue. This
unique Google Earth platform was created in collaboration with the Center for
Student development.
Museum Scavenger Hunt
Look for interesting global artifacts and artwork from the
comfort of your home. Complete a scavenger hunt at the British Museum in London
to be eligible to win a prize. Museum Scavenger Hunt Instructions (PDF)
Foreign Language Challenge
Here’s your chance to start learning a new language! Create
a Duolingo account, and start studying. Take screen shots to show daily proof
of your practice for 7 straight days to be entered to win a prize. The deadline
to submit your progress is Friday, Nov. 20. Duolingo
Account Set-up (PDF)