Spring 2010 Global Gatherings

   Mondays @ 4pm in College Hall 131

Beginning Monday, April 12, 2010, the Center for International Studies will host weekly informal gatherings in College Hall 131 to exchange ideas, play games and share each other's cultures.

April 12

Get Ready for Spring Career Fair: Join us as Susan Anderson from WWU Career Services Center and Richard Bruce from International Programs and Exchanges discuss the special opportunities and challenges for international students working in the US.

April 19

Health Care: You may have heard about the current debate in the US over providing healthcare insurance for all of its citizens.  How is healthcare addressed in your country?  Please join us for a lively discussion of healthcare around the globe.

April 26

Teaching English Overseas: Hear about Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL), TESOL certification at WWU, what to expect when you arrive in your new country, share stories of teaching overseas.   

May 3

Japan Week: Join us for a special Global Gathering as part of Japan Week.

May 10

Education around the world: Join in our discussion about how school and education is viewed and valued in various cultures.

May 17

Dragon Parade: Join us as we celebrate Asian Pacific American History month with a special parade through campus.

May 23

Games People Play: Let’s get outside and share traditional outdoor games that are played in different countries around the world.

Topics subject to change. Please look for details each week in College Hall 104, on fliers throughout campus, or at our main website