It’s going to be a fun week on campus for Art Center students, faculty and staff: International Education Week. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, the week of events celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange.
Photo © Steven A. Heller/Art Center College of Design
All week, the cafeteria will serve a variety of international cuisines, there will be a display of multilingual art and design books in the library, and there will be information available about the Designmatters Department. International Education Week is sponsored by the Center for the Student Experience, Designmatters, Illustration Department, FOOD, the Armory Center for the Arts, Continental Art Supply Store and the Japanese American National Museum.
International Education Week events:
Monday, November 15
Global IQ Quiz
CSE Lounge, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy international coffee, tea, snacks and music, then test your global knowledge by taking a short 15-question Global IQ Quiz and enter to win a prize.
Tuesday, November 16
London Ancient Modern: The Mix
Faculty Dining Room,1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Would you like to study in London next spring? Learn more about this annual trip led by Illustration Department Chair Ann Field. While you’re there, try your hand at flag painting, enjoy a British afternoon tea service, and meet Paul Smith’s L.A. team and more at this event hosted by the Illustration Department.
Wednesday, November 17
International SOS Travel Insurance Info Session
Faculty Dining Room , 11 a.m. to Noon
Learn about Art Center’s travel insurance program, with which degree students are automatically covered by when travelling as part of an Art Center sponsored program.
Fall Term Exchange Students Meet and Greet
Outside the Library, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Meet and greet our Fall Term exchange students from other countries.
Thursday, November 18
So Ya Think You Can Salsa?
Café Patio, Noon to 1 p.m.
Enjoy a salsa dance demonstration and learn a few steps of your own. We’ll be serving nojitos (virgin mojitos), chips and salsa.
Passport to Culture Game
Student Dining Room, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun game and learn fascinating facts about world cultures. Great prizes will be awarded to the winners!
Friday, November 19
Fulbright Scholar Program Info Session
Center for the Student Experience, 11 a.m. to Noon
Learn about the Fulbright educational exchange program and how you can apply.
Designmatters Concentration Information Table
Alcove, 1 to 3 p.m.
Stop by and speak with Designmatters Producer and Sr. Associate Director Elisa Ruffino about the Designmatters concentration and projects.
Saturday, November 20$5 lunch with FOOD
Good Girl Dinette, 2 p.m.
110 North Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042
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Join FOOD, an Art Center student club, on their next restaurant outing to Good Girl Dinette and enjoy a $5 lunch. Meet at the restaurant at 2 p.m.
To host an IEW event next year, email international@artcenter.edu. Hope to see you during the week!
