MSU International Education Week 2012 Calendar

Global Groove 1973/2012 is an inaugural exhibition of the Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum.  Global Grove uses Nam June Paik's seminal 1973 video Global Groove as a jumping off point to explore current trends in international video art. A characteristically fast paced barrage of images and sounds, Global Groove was Paik's prophetic statement about the future ubiquity of the video image.

Travel the World in One Day!

Global Festival offers the greater Lansing community the chance to explore cultures from around the world. Every year, international students participate in showcasing their home country with features such as children's games, international exhibits, and performances.

During the festival explore the World Gift Shop, which offers a variety of international art works, jewelry, glassware, clothing and a multitude of gift items. Proceeds support the CVIP Scholarship Fund for spouses of international students to attend MSU classes.

Indulge yourself in international cuisine in the Global Café!

The Global Festival is the best family event in town—and it's free!

Crossing Borders” is a seventy minute documentary that follows four Moroccan and four American university students as they travel together through Morocco and, in the process of discovering “The Other.” discover themselves. With group travels and frank discussions, the students confront the complex implications of the supposed “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West. The relationships formed through shared experiences contrast sharply with the media-shaped views Americans and Muslims have of each other. Humor, honesty and a willingness to be challenged all bring individuals closer to each other and the relationships that develop disarm hidden stereotypes.

Presenter: Maureen Reyes Lavastida, Cuban Guest Composer

Join us during the International Coffee Hour to see who won this year's Study Abroad Essay Contest!  The top three winners will be announced, with the first place winner reading their essay aloud.

The winner of the International Student Essay Contest will also be announced during the reception.

It's a great time to hear two sides of study abroad!