Sunday, May 11th

Camera Speaks Reception

Camera Speaks is a photo exhibit that gives international students a chance to show what they find different about Athens as compared to their home countries. This provides a medium through which to communicate their feelings about life in the United States. Join students, faculty, and community members to share in dialogue with the participating students and enjoy light refreshments. Photos will be on display all week.

7:30PM, Baker Center Front Room Coffee House

Photos on display throughout International Week

Liberia: A Fragile Peace Documentary

9:00PM, Baker Center Theater

Liberia: A Fragile Peace tells of the Liberian people’s struggle to rebuild their country after a violent civil war. After years of bloodshed and corruption, the film brings forth many voices and diverse personal experiences to reveal what really happened to this nation founded by former American slaves. By Producer/Director Steven Ross. For more information about the film, please visit:

• http://www.ohio.edu/outlook/05-06/February/297n-056.cfm

• http://www.newsreel.org/nav/title.asp?tc=CN018

Monday, May 12th

On-Campus Activities Fair

11AM-2PM, Baker Center Theater Lounge

Don’t have the cash to make a trip abroad but are itching to know more about the world? We have plenty of international opportunities right here at OU, including foreign languages, globally-based programs, and research opportunities. Keep that travel bug from biting and experience all your Athens campus has to offer! No passport required!

International Week Keynote Address

7PM, Baker Center Ballroom

Marcus Dahn, OU alumnus and Deputy Minister of Administration in the Liberian Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, with special guest Dr. Charles Ping, Ohio University President Emeritus

A Long Road From Nimba: One Man's Journey to Ohio University and Beyond

Reception will be held immediately following the keynote address

Tuesday, May 13th

World Drumming Party

Ohio University’s School of Music, the Center for International Studies, the Multicultural Center, and the Ohio Valley International Council (OVIC) hold the World Drumming Parties every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 at the West Portico of Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Drummers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the fun. World percussion expert and Associate Professor in Ohio University’s School of Music Dr. Paschal Yao Younge – Co-Artistic Director of the African Ensemble - will lead the sessions.
The drumming parties are free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums, but extra drums will be provided at the venue. Any questions regarding the world drumming parties can be directed to Laura Schaeffer, Director of OVIC, at schaeffe@ohio.edu or 740-597-2756.

12PM-1PM, West Portico of Memorial Auditorium

Wednesday, May 14th

Accoustic Lunch featuring Jaview Mendoza

12Pm-1PM, Baker Center Theater Lounge

A Taste of Study Abroad

Celebrate the sights, smells and tastes of the world at A Taste of Study Abroad, sponsored by the Office of Education Abroad. Sample food from more than 20 countries and collect information on study abroad programs. Stop in Grover Center on May 14 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. to experience this fair that celebrates food and culture from around the world.  The fair is free to the public.

5PM-7PM, Grover Center

Thursday, May 15th

Africa Live: The Crisis in Darfur

A video conference from Sudan with Dr. Albaquir A. Mukhar, Director of Al-Khatim Adlan Centre for Enlightenment & Human Development (KACE)

10AM-12PM, Yamada House 009

ISU Talent Show

Come join students, faculty, and community members in watching the performances of this year’s International Student Union Talent Show. There will be songs, dances, and other cultural performances to entertain and make for a wonderful night. Come and support your talented friends at OU! A reception will follow.

6:30PM, Baker Center Theater

Marti & Stewie Crafts

9PM-11:30PM, Baker Center Food Court

Why travel when you can make all your souvenirs right here at OU? Marti & Stewie is a weekly craft night held at the Baker Center food court on Thursday evenings. During International Week, crafts from around the world such as Guatemalan worry dolls and Jamaican Rastafarian bracelets will be made! Come and learn about other countries while you’re getting crafty!

Friday, May 16th

Tales from Abroad, Afar, and Beyond

11AM-1PM, 1804 Lounge

If you’ve ever wondered, come learn from those who have wandered! Returned study abroad students, international students, faculty, staff, and community members will be sharing their stories and adventures. This relaxing lunch break will provide lots of wisdom, laughter, and light refreshments.

International Studies Forum

3PM, 145 Walter Hall

Speaker: Zachary Muburi-Muita, Kenyan Ambassador to the UN

Baker Midnight Movie: The Kite Runner

12AM, Baker Center Theater

Saturday, May 17th

International Street Fair

Athens' International Street Fair has evolved over time to become a local and regional favorite. This year's event, set for May 17, marks the conclusion to Ohio University's 2007 International Week celebration. The street fair, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., is a collaboration of the university's international student groups and nonprofit community organizations. Over 30 groups will have stands at the fair, including 15 or so selling food, making it one of the biggest Street Fairs that OU has experienced!


Court Street between Union and East Carpenter will be closed, and a stage will be located at the intersection of Court and Washington where international dance and music will be showcased by university and community organizations. Performers for this year include: International Jamming, Athenian Eastern Dancers, Capoeira, Indonesian Saman Dancers, Japanese Student Association and more!

11AM-5PM

Court Street, Athens

Baker Midnight Movie: The Kite Runner

12AM, Baker Center Theater

Sunday, May 18th

World Cup Soccer/World Cup Soccer Finals

This is a great way to meet new people and have a great game of soccer while you’re at it! Interested students should meet on the South Green soccer fields at the specified time to form teams that will represent each continent. There will be US/North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia teams. Join the team that represents the continent you’re from or the one you identify the most with. Matches will be played in a tournament fashion and the World Cup Finals will be held on May 18th!
For any questions, please contact Reuben Dlamini at rd299804@ohio.edu

OU World Cup is an international themed tournament put on to promote competition and soccer at OU. This year there are four teams, USA/North America, Latin South America/Europe, Asia, and the defending champs Africa.

10 am Asia vs. Latin South America/Europe
11 am Africa vs. USA
12-12:30 lunch break
12:30 pm Latin South America/Europe vs. USA 1:30 pm Asia vs. Africa
2:30-3 pm Break
3 pm Africa vs. Latin South America/Europe
4 pm USA vs. Asia
5-5:30 Break
5:30 pm Final

Shirt colors (by tradition)
Africa - Yellow
Asia - Red
Latin South America/Europe - Blue
US/North America - White

Even if you don't play, or don't want to play competitively, come for a day of fun and entertainment to cheer on your friends.

11AM, South Green Soccer Fields

 

Ongoing Events

Education Abroad International Photo Contest

Donkey Coffee

Perspectives: Visions of Southeast Asia Photo Exhibit

Come take a look at some great moments our friends at OU have experienced while traveling in Southeast Asia! The goal of the exhibit is to promote awareness in Athens of Southeast Asia and the Southeast Asian Studies program’s 40th anniversary, 1968-2008. The photos are taken throughout Southeast Asia by students, faculty, and staff of Ohio University and will be on display in the 2nd floor Learning Commons in Alden Library.

Alden Library, 2nd floor Learning Commons