Polk State’s International Education Events Underway, Include Photo Exhibit, Concerts, Guest Speakers

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In recognition of International Education Week, Polk State College has nearly a full month’s worth of events planned.

International Education Week is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment.

The official dates for this year’s International Education Week are Nov. 17-21, but Polk State College’s celebration is already well underway.

Scheduled events include:

International Photo Contest — “Capturing Cultures” Photo Exhibition
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Nov. 3-Dec. 4
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday

Cambalache
Polk State Lake Wales JD Alexander Center
Nov. 6
5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

“Capturing Cultures” Photo Exhibition Reception
Winners will be announced
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Nov. 13
5:30 to 7 p.m.

“The Learned Ladies” — French Theatrical Production
Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre
Nov. 13-16, 20-23
7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m.
Free for students and employees with ID
General public $8

“How to Get Involved and Become a World Citizen”
Presented by Mustapha Achoubane, Rotaract Chair, S.A.Y. Ambassador-Montreal, United Nations World Congress Youth Leader
Polk State Lakeland, LAC 1133
Nov. 17
11:30 a.m.
Hosted by International Circle

Study Abroad Information Session
Polk State Winter Haven, WAD 254
Nov. 17
2:00 p.m.

International-themed dining options
Metz Cafes at Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses
Nov. 17-21

Kuumba Dancers & Drummers — African folkdance, music and storytelling
Polk State Winter Haven, Student Center Pavilion/Lawn
Nov. 18
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Leo de Cuba — international musician
Polk State Winter Haven Student Center Pavilion/Lawn
Nov. 18
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Study Abroad Fair
Trip displays, passport pictures and acceptance, financial aid information, henna painting, origami and Japanese calligraphy
Polk State Winter Haven, Student Center Pavilion/Lawn
Nov. 18
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Perspectives in Asian Thought”
Polk State Lakeland, LAC 2188
Nov. 18
3 to 5 p.m.
Hosted by Polk State Philosophy Club

“Two Sisters and a Piano” — Cuban play reading
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Nov. 18
5:30 p.m.

Kuumba Dancers & Drummers — African folkdance, music and storytelling
Polk State Lakeland, Student Center Atrium
Nov. 19
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Leo de Cuba — international musician
Polk State Lakeland, Student Center Atrium
Nov. 19
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Study Abroad Fair
Trip displays, passport pictures and acceptance, financial aid information, henna painting, origami and Japanese calligraphy
Polk State Lakeland, Student Center Atrium
Nov. 19
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

International Student Event
Polk State Winter Haven Student Center
Nov. 19
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Influence of Social and Political Issues on Economic Development in Africa
Presented by Ayodeji Olaifa, Director at Amicorp Group Ltd.
Polk State Winter Haven, WLR 102
Nov. 19
1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Golden Key International Honour Society

Irish Literature, History & Culture — Presented by Niamh Hamill, Institute of Study Abroad Ireland Director
Polk State Lakeland, LLC 2188
Nov. 19
1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Theatre Department

International Student Event
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Nov. 20
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Irish Literature, History & Culture  — Presented by Niamh Hamill, Institute of Study Abroad Ireland Director
Polk State Winter Haven, WST 126
Nov. 20
Noon
Sponsored by the Theatre Department

Influence of Social and Political Issues on Economic Development in Africa
Presented by Ayodeji Olaifa, Director at Amicorp Group Ltd.
Polk State Lakeland, LTB 2278
Nov. 20
1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Golden Key International Honour Society

Study Abroad Information Session
Polk State Lakeland, LAC 1243
Nov. 20
1:30 p.m.

“Wadjda” — International movie screening
Polk State Lakeland, LLC 2188
Nov. 20
3 p.m.
Hosted by International Circle

Voices Around the World Concert
Presented by Polk State Music
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Nov. 21
7 p.m.

Addresses for locations listed above are:

Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave.

Polk State Lakeland, 3425 Winter Lake Road

Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East

Polk State Winter Haven, 999 Ave. H N.E.

 

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise listed.

Polk State College’s international initiatives include a growing selection of study-abroad and internship opportunities.