UA celebrates 8th annual International Education Week
Eric Evridge
Issue date: 11/14/07 Section: News
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"In a world that is becoming increasingly integrated and interdependent, it is critical that students have an understanding and appreciation of other cultures and countries," said Sen. Blanche Lincoln in a press release. "The UA is helping to broaden this global perspective through a commitment to international education and by facilitating partnerships and understanding in support of international education," Lincoln said.
"Through participation in programs such as study abroad, foreign language courses, student and faculty exchanges and the welcoming of international students to our campus, we give our students an opportunity to broaden their perspectives and to develop into truly global citizens," said Chancellor John A. White.
"Because international education plays such an important role in the future of our students, and because continued support and commitment to international education and
the increased global understanding and cooperation that it creates is vital for our country and the rest of the world," said Dan Coody, mayor of Fayetteville. "I offer my full support to the efforts and goals of International Education Week at the UA."
"I think International Education Week is a time to celebrate," Salazar said. "This is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the U.S. and other countries. It's an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States."
This year is different though, Salazar said. It marks Arkansas as one of eight states that have passed an international education bill, which created an international education policy that seeks to promote U.S. students studying abroad and international students studying in Arkansas.
"This year we have more international student organizations who stepped up and are joining this celebration," Salazar said. "It's not only the ISS office and Study abroad office planning these events, but we have Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Friends of India, Indonesian Student Organization, Hindu Student Council who planned and coordinated events such as movie nights, remembering the Tsunami, Garba Dance, etc."
Today there are 958 students from 101 countries attending the UA, according to the official press release.
"Through participation in programs such as study abroad, foreign language courses, student and faculty exchanges and the welcoming of international students to our campus, we give our students an opportunity to broaden their perspectives and to develop into truly global citizens," said Chancellor John A. White.
"Because international education plays such an important role in the future of our students, and because continued support and commitment to international education and
the increased global understanding and cooperation that it creates is vital for our country and the rest of the world," said Dan Coody, mayor of Fayetteville. "I offer my full support to the efforts and goals of International Education Week at the UA."
"I think International Education Week is a time to celebrate," Salazar said. "This is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the U.S. and other countries. It's an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States."
This year is different though, Salazar said. It marks Arkansas as one of eight states that have passed an international education bill, which created an international education policy that seeks to promote U.S. students studying abroad and international students studying in Arkansas.
"This year we have more international student organizations who stepped up and are joining this celebration," Salazar said. "It's not only the ISS office and Study abroad office planning these events, but we have Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Friends of India, Indonesian Student Organization, Hindu Student Council who planned and coordinated events such as movie nights, remembering the Tsunami, Garba Dance, etc."
Today there are 958 students from 101 countries attending the UA, according to the official press release.
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