Visit the World at SCC’s International Education Week - November 16 – 20, 2009

~ Enjoy Events, Speakers, Films, Photo Displays, Workshops, and More! ~

Scottsdale, AZ (November 2, 2009) – Get global at Scottsdale Community College’s International Education Week – November 16 – 20, 2009 at the SCC Campus, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale.  Come enjoy special speakers, films, photo displays, workshops and more.  The events are free and open to the public.

International Education week is a nationally-recognized week put forth by the U.S. Departments of Education and State and is celebrated by colleges all across the country.  SCC’s International Education Program will host several events on campus during the week for students, faculty, staff and community members. 

For more information, contact the International Education Department at SCC at (480) 423-6590.  Scottsdale community college is located at 9000 E. Chaparral Rd  (map: www.scottsdalecc.edu/maps/scc_campus_map.html).

Monday, November 16

Movie: "Beverly Hills Chihuahua: A Tale of Two Cultures"

6:00 - 8:30 pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room

Hosted by John Ellis, Anneliese Harper and Deanna Kalcich

A pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua named Chloe finds herself accidentally lost in Mexico. Alone for the first time in life, she must rely on some unexpected new friends to lend her a paw and help her to find her way back home.  Her journey leads her to a discovery of her roots. Join us after the film for discussion of various themes that appear in the movie, such as stereotyping, class relations, the search for identity, and travel abroad.

Tuesday, November 17

International Student Panel

6:30 - 8:00 pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room

Hosted by Tom Hansen

How are Americans perceived in other countries? How are classes taught differently?  How have some of our current students been effected by the global economic crisis? Come hear interesting discussions as international students talk about their perspectives on current world issues.

Wednesday, November 18

Find out about our Global Artichokes Club, Conversation Partners and Education Abroad programs at SCC’s Fall Follies!
10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center (SC) East Patio

Peru Education Abroad Info Session

1:00 - 2:00 pm, LC 422,

Hosted by Julie Knapp

Many Faces of Hate Film Series: "Children of the Camps"

6:30 - 8:30pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room

Hosted by The Anti-Defamation League

This documentary captures the experiences of six Americans of Japanese ancestry who were confined as innocent children to internment camps by the U.S. government during World War II. The film vividly portrays their personal journey to heal the deep wounds they suffered from this experience.

Thursday, November 19

Costa Rica Education Abroad Info Session

5:30 - 6:30 pm, Student Center (SC) Azurite Room

Hosted by Albert Shank

Thailand Education Abroad Info Session

6:30 - 8:00 pm, Student Center (SC) Peridot Room

Hosted by Michael Little Crow

Italian Film – "Mediterraneo"

6:00 - 8:00 pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room

Hosted by Sirio Calogero

Several Italian soldiers are stranded on a Greek island during World War II. Isolated from the rest of the world, they become assimilated into the laid-back local life, and they forget the events that surround those tragic times. A gentle humor permeates this story of friendship, love and war. This film was the 1992 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film (in Italian with English subtitles).

(Directed by Gabriele Salvatores, 1991)

Friday, Nov. 20
International Game Night & Pizza

5:00 - 8:00 pm, Student Center (SC) Turquoise Room

Bring your games and join a room full of people playing board and card games from all over the world!

Hosted by the Global Artichokes Club

Education Abroad Fair

Mon. - Tues., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, LC Breezeway

Wed., 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Center (SC) East Patio

Thurs., 12:00 - 3:00 pm, LC Breezeway

Explore Maricopa and other education abroad opportunities and meet representatives from several education abroad agencies.  

All Week:

“Picture my World” Photo Contest Display

SCC Library

Hosted by Rachel Woodburn & Marcia Gonzales

SCC’s International Education Week is sponsored by the SCC International Education Committee and International Education Programs.  For more information, call (480) 423-6590 or visit us online at www.scottsdalecc.edu/ied/newsandevents.

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Scottsdale Community College offers over 1,500 academic and non-credit classes each semester. Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the campus is known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful plant and wildlife. With nearly 12,000 students, Scottsdale Community College is proud to offer high-quality, affordable programs in small class settings. From Motion Picture/Television Production and Culinary Arts to Nursing and American Indian Studies, students have a wide variety of programs from which to earn credits for university transfer, launch their careers, train for new ones, or pursue a special interest. The SCC Business Institute offers customized programs to meet the needs of local business. Scottsdale Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.

To learn about the many academic programs at Scottsdale Community College, call us at (480) 423-6000 or visit our website at www.scottsdalecc.edu.

Media contact:
Denise Kronsteiner
(480) 423-6567
denise.kronsteiner@sccmail.maricopa.edu

International Education contact:

Therese Tendick

(480) 423-6722

therese.tendick@sccmail.maricopa.edu

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