This week, Butte College is celebrating International Education Week! IEW is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Colleges across the US celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide in this joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.
The Library is joining in with our page on international education and reading. Find ideas on being more "international" even though we can't actually travel, check out some great podcasts and movies, and expand your horizons by reading e-books from all over the world.
There are some great Zoom events this week:
Butte College International Program - It's a Small World After All!
Date/Time: Nov-16 1:00pm - 2:00pmPST - Zoom ID: 917 2891 6924
Presenter: Rachel Wood
Description: We are stronger together! Our international program supports students from all over the world, more than 30 countries. Want to learn more about our program? Come to learn about our F-1 visa students, hear their stories, how they get to Butte College, what they love about our campus and community, how they sometimes struggle but also succeed. We are stronger because of our international students and the diversity in perspective that they bring to our campus community. They can teach us that through our shared experiences it is truly "a small world after all."
The Red Island - Cycling from Madagascar's mountains to the coast
Date/Time: Nov-17 9:30am-10:30amPST - Zoom ID: 994 6182 1718
Presenter: Tommy Cox
Description: Butte's Chemistry instructor Tommy Cox visited Madagascar on a solo bicycle touring trip in the summer of 2018. Join Tommy on a presentation of his bicycle journey from 'Tana to Tulear!
Archiving and Preserving Our Culture
Date/Time: Nov-17 1:00pm-2:00pmPST - Zoom ID: 995 0541 1063
Presenter: Rachel Arteaga
Description: A deeper appreciation and understanding of the world’s diverse cultures and traditions is just one benefit of an international education. Preserving your own family’s story is another way to share and educate a wider audience about your own unique culture and traditions. Join librarian Rachel Arteaga for an introduction to various methods of preservation. Learn how to use the StoryCorps app to remotely record and share oral history interviews. The basics of physical preservation will also be covered. No matter who you are, or where you are in the world, you can participate and learn about preservation.
Student Stories
Date/Time: Nov-18 4:00pm - 5:00pmPST - Zoom ID: 950 6693 4508
Presenter: Butte College International Students
Description: Butte College International students share with you their perspective on being a Butte College student, their journey to the U.S., what they have learned, how COVID and distance learning has altered their plans, and much more! Join us for an interactive discussion with our students!
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