UVa-Wise to celebrate a world of cultures during International Week Nov. 12-16

During the International Week, each day the UVa-Wise cafeteria has been served a different dish representing a different culture, including Latin America, East Asia, West Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean. Exhibits with information about various countries also will be on display in buildings around campus. This year’s theme, “Celebrating and Promoting International Education,” was 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 United States and other countries.

  Colombia - one of the 25 countires exibited around the campus.

The fashion show featuring clothing from around the world. 

The show also featured different styles of dance and international poetry:

Salsa.

Elena Klinova from Russia.

Belly dancing.

Afircan dance (Ethiopia-Eritrea)

Poetry from Scotland recited by prof. Constable.

Studnets, faculty and staff attending the show.

On Wednesday, Nov. 14 a Study Abroad Fair was held in the Chapel of All Faiths. Students can learn about opportunities with Semester at Sea, the Institute of Study Abroad and international internships.

Students asking for information at the Semester at Sea table.

The International Affairs Assotiation presented a round table discussion titled: "How to Study Aborad"

World music was discussed during the panel discussion “Beyond Hip Hop” on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.