UofSC International Education Week 2014
Schedule of Events: November 17-21, 2014
Pre-Week Events
Wednesday Nov. 12: 6-9pm
ISA Dance Extravaganza
Russell House Ballroom A
Join us for a night of dancing to begin the week of events. USC student groups will be there to teach
dances from around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.
Sponsors: International Student Association
Friday Nov. 14: 7-9pm
Salsa Night
Capstone Campus Room
Come learn Salsa with the student organization that knows how to teach you. Check out
www.facebook.com/SALAUSC for more information
Sponsors: Students Associated for Latin America (SALA)
Friday Nov. 14: 7:30
An Evening of Indian Music, presented by Southern Exposure New Music Series
USC School of Music Recital Hall (813 Assembly St.)
The concert features sitar virtuoso Kartik Seshadri, one of the world's leading musicians. Seshadri has
been called "breathtaking," an “amazingly accomplished” musical powerhouse noted for his music’s
“expressive beauty, rich tonal sensibility, and rhythmic intricacy,” (Washington
Post). KartikSeshadri.com, sitar// Abhijit Banerjee, tabla
Cost: Free
Saturday Nov. 15: 8:30-12:30pm
Service Saturday
Location depends on assignment, Must preregister to attend
What better way to understand the world than to serve those around us. American and International
students are invited to join in this Saturday for community service.
See sa.sc.edu/communityservice/servicesat/ for more details.
Sponsor: Service and Leadership Center
Sunday Nov. 16: 2pm
Ernest and Celestine, film
Columbia Museum of Art
A 2012 French-Belgian animated comedy-drama film directed by Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar and
Benjamin Renner. The film is based on a series of children's books of the same name published by the
Belgian author and illustrator Gabrielle Vincent.
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Cine Cola & International Programs
Sunday Nov. 16: 2pm
Half A Yellow Sun, film
Nickelodeon Theatre
A 2013 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Biyi Bandele and based on the novel of the same name
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The film is a love story that follows two sisters who are caught up in the
outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War. facebook.com/groups/USCPANASA
Cost: $1
Sponsor: PANASA
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UofSC International Education Week 2014
Schedule of Events: November 17-21, 2014
Official Week Events
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Monday through Friday, Nov. 17-21, Dinner time
International Menus at the Grand Marketplace
The Russell House Grand Marketplace
The Grand Marketplace will feature a different international menu every day of the week during IEW.
Taste the food of the world and enjoy the travel experience without the plane ride.
Sponsor: Carolina Dining
Monday through Friday, Nov. 17-21, any time
Heroes of the World Library Resources and Display
The Thomas Cooper Library, main lobby
In celebration of IEW, the display cases on the main floor of the library display a collection of
international books and DVDs that embody heroes from around the world. Take notice of the many items
that display the diversity of cultures represented on campus at USC.
Sponsor: Thomas Cooper Library
Monday Nov. 17: 10:30-11:30am
MOVED TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st
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International Parade
Starting on the Horseshoe, student groups will represent their home country or the country from their study
abroad while carrying flags around campus. See parade route on the registration form.
Sign up at https://uscips.wufoo.com/forms/iew-2014-parade-group-registration/
Sponsors: English Programs for Internationals & International Student Services
Monday Nov. 17: 11-2pm
MOVED TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st
International Bazaar
Davis Field
Celebrate cultures from around the world with dancing, music, food, and creative displays!
Sign up at https://uscips.wufoo.com/forms/iew-2014-bazaar-table-registration/
Sponsors: International Student Services & English Programs for Internationals
Monday Nov. 17: 4:30-6pm (Invitation Only)
Reception with My Perestroika director, Robin Hessman
Maxcy Dining Room
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to meet and mingle with award winning director Robin Hessman
prior to the screening of her film, My Perestroika. Light refreshments will be provided.
Sponsors: International Programs, the Walker Institute for International and Area Studies, Film and Media
Studies Program, International House at Maxcy College, Media Arts Program, and Russian and Eurasian
Studies Program.
Monday Nov. 17: 6:30-9:30pm
My Perestroika
Russell House Theater
The film depicts five ordinary Russians living in extraordinary times — from their sheltered Soviet
childhood, to the collapse of the Soviet Union during their teenage years, to the constantly shifting political
landscape of post-Soviet Russia. See more at: http://myperestroika.com/#sthash.XZIZs9JU.dpuf
A Q&A with Director Robin Hessman immediately following the film screening.
Sponsors: International Programs, the Walker Institute for International and Area Studies, Film and Media
Studies Program, International House at Maxcy College, Media Arts Program, and Russian and Eurasian
Studies Program.
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Schedule of Events: November 17-21, 2014
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Tuesday Nov. 18: 1:30-3pm
Cross-Cultural Card Game
Maxcy Dining Room
Come play a game called Barnga, in which players experience for themselves how cultures collide. It will
either make you laugh or want to scream or both- but in any event, it will raise your cross-cultural
awareness.
Sponsor: English Programs for Internationals
Tuesday Nov. 18: 2-3pm (Invitation Only)
International Crafts with the Children’s Center at USC
English Programs for Internationals, James F. Byrnes Building
EPI students host the Children’s Center at USC for an hour of crafts and games.
Sponsor: English Programs for Internationals
Tuesday Nov. 18: 5-7pm (Invitation Only)
Buddies Beyond Borders and Thinking Globally Thanksgiving Celebration
Maxcy Dining Room
Thinking Globally ambassadors and Buddies Beyond Borders participants are invited to share a traditional
Thanksgiving meal together. American buddies’ favorite Thanksgiving dishes along with a delicious
catered meal from Lizard’s Thicket will ensure that no one leaves hungry! ISS is thankful for our Thinking
Globally and Buddies Beyond Borders participants, and we want to celebrate you!
Sponsor: International Student Services
Tuesday Nov. 18: 7:30-8:30pm
Academic Panel Discussion: Ebola
Gambrell 153
A discussion on Ebola led by expert faculty, staff, and a student at USC.
Dr. Eric Brenner
Medical Epidemiologist, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health
Dr. Judy Chontos-Komorowski
Assistant Medical Director, Thomson Student Health Center
Dean Charles Bierbauer
Dean, College of Mass Communications and Information Studies
Mohamed Traore
Graduate Student in Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, Fulbright Recipient
Sponsor: International Student Services
Tuesday Nov. 18: 7:30pm
Jodi Cobb’s Stranger in a Strange Land: presented by National Geographic LIVE!
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. 7300 College St. Irmo, SC
Spend an evening with the first female photographer at National Geographic magazine and the first woman
named White House Photographer of the Year. HarbisonTheatre.org// 803-407-5011
Cost: 18$ or 10% discount for groups of 8+
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Wednesday Nov. 19: 3-6pm
Heroes of the World Cup
Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center on Intramural Fields 1 & 2
After the summer World Cup, USC is proud to introduce our own World Cup. Eight teams will compete in
a soccer tournament on Wednesday afternoon. Teams or individuals are encouraged to register by visiting
the Intramurals, EPI, or ISS offices. Register 11 or more players per team.
Sponsors: International Student Services, Study Abroad, EPI, and Intramurals Sports Office
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Schedule of Events: November 17-21, 2014
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Wednesday Nov. 19: 4-5:30pm (Invitation Only)
Fulbright Reception
Gressette Room in Harper College
The Fulbright reception is a celebration for USC students, staff, and faculty who are Fulbright applicants
and recipients, and also for those University colleagues who support the Fulbright program.
Sponsors: Office of the Provost, International Support for Faculty and Staff, Fellowships and Scholar
Programs, International Student Services, and the Walker Institute for International and Area Studies
Wednesday Nov. 19: 6-8pm
3rd Annual Persian Food Night
Darla Moore School of Business, Cooper Pavilion (near the entrance)
Celebrating Iran’s rich history through food and performances. Open to the public with a small cost for
food. Contact: Soisausc@mailbox.sc.edu for more details.
Cost: $7 (ticket purchase required in advance)
Sponsor: Iranian Student Association
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Thursday Nov. 20: 12-2pm (Invitation Only)
International Bazaar at DJJ
Department of Juvenile Justice
DJJ students celebrate cultures from around the world with an international bazaar by EPI students.
Sponsor: English Programs for Internationals
Thursday Nov. 20: 5-6pm
Meet and Greet USC Exchange Students
Maxcy Dining Room
Learn about study abroad from the experts…our exchange students! If you’re going on a USC exchange
or if you’re just interested in making new friends, join us in the Maxcy Dining Room to connect with our
awesome international students.
Sponsor: Study Abroad
Thursday Nov. 20: 7:30-9:30pm
Around the World Trivia Night
Humanities Classroom 201
Test your international knowledge at our fun-filled trivia night! Grab your friends and get ready for some
competition, because our trivia winners will get some awesome prizes! You’ll also have the chance to see
the world as we view and announce the winning photo submissions from the IEW Photo Contest!
Sponsors: Study Abroad & International Student Services
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Friday Nov. 21: 9-10:30am (Invitation Only)
Community Partners Breakfast
Maxcy Dining Room
Faculty and staff are invited to join the Study Abroad Office as we show our appreciation for all of our
campus partners with a fabulous breakfast spread! This year we’re celebrating the departments and faculty
members who are so instrumental in helping our students learn and grow abroad.
Sponsor: Study Abroad
Friday Nov. 21: 12-1:30pm
Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI) Free Lunch
Maxcy Dining Room
The Columbia Council for Internationals hosts a free lunch every Friday for international students, faculty,
and staff. You are invited to learn more about CCFI and mingle with international students.
Sponsors: Columbia Council for Internationals, English Programs for Internationals, Study Abroad, and
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International Student Services
Friday Nov. 21: 4-5pm (Invitation Only)
French Student Exchange
Darla Moore School of Business, Room 331
A “goûter” will be held for USC students from France and study abroad students who were on exchange in
2014 or going to France in 2015.
Sponsors: Darla Moore School of Business & French American Chamber of Commerce of the Carolinas
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