Zaccari宣布国际教育周
November 9, 2004
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Charles Harmon大学关系主任，Joseph C. Agbasi学生助理
Zaccari宣布国际教育周
美高梅博彩 President, Dr. Ronald M. Zaccari,
proclaims Nov. 15 through Nov. 19, 2004, as International Education
Week (IEW) at vs上. Currently, the university has 220 international
students representing 63 countries.
This is the fifth annual commemoration of the IEW, a joint
initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education. It's
part of the effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for
the global environment, and attract future leaders from abroad to
study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
Secretary of Education Rod Paige and Secretary of State Colin
Powell call for the nationwide celebration of International
Education Week.
吗?It has become very clear that broadening our international
understanding is critical,吗? Paige说。 吗?This will mean renewed
efforts to encourage study of foreign languages and cultures, and
to provide opportunities for all students to broaden his or her
knowledge of the world.吗?
吗?People-to-people diplomacy, created through international
education and exchanges, is critical to our national interests,吗?
鲍威尔说。 吗?Americans who study abroad expand his or her global
perspective and become more internationally engaged. Foreign
students and individuals who participate in citizen exchanges
return home with a greater knowledge of our democratic
institutions, and America's enduring values.吗?
吗?美高梅博彩 is committed to bringing an
international perspective into our classrooms and educating our
community about our world's cultures, peoples, and languages,吗?
Zaccari说。
vs上's Center for International Programs has planned a very exciting
week, which has vs上 jumping continents each day. Monday will focus
on Africa, Tuesday on Asia, Wednesday on Latin America and the
Caribbean, and Thursday on Europe. International dishes will be
served at the Palms 餐厅 Center the entire week.
Dr. C. Tracy Harrington, director of vs上's Center for International
Programs said, 吗?This is a very important week because it lets our
community celebrate international education, remind people about
the importance of other cultures and countries, and allows us to
better understand the world we live in.吗?
的吗吗?圆桌会议？ will commence on
Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Georgia Avenue
Reception House. vs上 professors will be making presentations
discussing various international issues.
吗?By strengthening the global community, we build a greater
understanding and improve global prospects for peace,吗? Zaccari
said. 吗?2004年纪念？国际教育周？ offers
an opportunity to affirm international education as a way of
strengthening mutual understanding with our neighbors around the
globe.吗?
All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to recognize the
importance of international education in building a more peaceful
world.
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