Ben Michel was the winner of St. Thomas' 2009 International Photo Contest for this picture of a proud father and his daughter taken in a New Delhi, India, train station. "As always, I first asked if I could take their picture," Michel said, "and they were happy to oblige. The trains in India may not be the most accommodating, but the people sure are."
St. Thomas will celebrate a world of cultural and epicurean delights Nov. 15-19 during International Education Week. This annual event is sponsored by International Programs: the International Education Center, the Office of International Student Services and the ELS Language Center.
Celebrate with St. Thomas’ International Programs by participating in the following activities.
All week
- The Grill will offer international food specials through out the week. (See calendar below for daily specials.)
Monday, Nov. 15
- Japanese Tea Ceremony, 4 p.m. in the Fireside Room, Murray-Herrick Campus Center
- International film – “World’s Fastest Indian” (New Zealand), 8 p.m. in Room 126, John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts
- Grill menu – Baklava, $2
Tuesday, Nov. 16
- Earth Trek presentation on Australia and climate change with Dr. David Kelley, Geography Department, “Australia: Lessons on Water Management in a Changing World,” noon to 1 p.m. in Room 222, John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts
- International film – “Paradise Now” (Israel), 8 p.m. in Room 126, John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts
- Grill menu – Pierogies, $4
Wednesday, Nov. 17
- Culture Link Tea presentation about Brazil by Alexandre Ferreira, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 155, Murray-Herrick Campus Center
- International film – “No Man’s Land” (Bosnia and Herzegovina), 8 p.m. in Room 126, John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts
- Grill menu – Jollof rice, $5
Thursday, Nov. 18
- International Food and Fun Fair, Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex field house, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The fair will feature international food, music from around the world and the opportunity to learn about the different countries represented at St. Thomas – and more.
- International film – “Daresalam” (Chad), 8 p.m. in Room 126, John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts
- Grill menu – Chinese buffet, $6.25
Friday, Nov. 19
- Culture Fest, a fun-filled event that promotes international awareness in the St. Thomas community, offers a number of different cultural performances staged throughout the evening, 7:30-9:45 p.m. in O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium. Free tickets are available at the Box Office.
- International film – “Love Aaj Kal” (India), 8 p.m. in Room 126, John R. Roach Center for the Liberal Arts
- Grill menu – Brazilian pot roast, $6
