Polk State Celebrates International Education Week Nov. 16-20
Polk State will celebrate International Education Week through Nov. 20.
International Education Week is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare American students for a global environment, and to encourage foreign students to study in the U.S.
Polk State offers its students an ever-increasing array of international opportunities, including study-abroad options and on-campus programming.
Polk State College’s International Education Week events include:
Nov. 16-20
International displays
All day
Polk State Lakeland, Winter Haven libraries
Nov. 16-20
International dining options
Metz locations, Polk State Lakeland and Winter Haven student centers
Nov. 16-17
Capturing Cultures Photo Contest Winner Traveling Display
All day
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Nov. 17
Study Abroad Fair: Learn about study abroad programs, financial aid options, and Sister Cities; meet with passport representatives; take part in henna painting and Chinese language activities
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Nov. 17
Performance by harpist Maeve Gilchrist and percussive dancer Nic Gareiss
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Nov. 17
Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble Performance
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Polk State Lakeland Student Center
Nov. 17
International movie: “A Girl Walks Home Alone”
Hosted by International Circle
3 p.m.
Polk State Lakeland, LLC 2188
Nov. 17
5000 Years of Chinese Culture by Serene Lee with Shen Yun
1:30 p.m.
Polk State Lakeland, LLC 2205
Nov. 17
International Movie: “My Neighbor Totoro”
Sponsored by International Circle
5 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven
Nov. 18-19
Capturing Cultures Photo Contest Winner Traveling Display
All day
Polk State Winter Haven Student Center
Nov. 18
The Effect of Corruption on Social and Economic Conditions in Nigeria By Ayodeji Olafai
Sponsored by Golden Key and the Student Government Association
10 a.m.
Polk State Lakeland, LLC 2188
Nov. 18
Study Abroad Fair: Learn about study abroad programs, financial aid options, Sister Cities; meet with passport representatives; take part in henna paining and Chinese language activities.
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven, WLR Patio
Nov. 18
Performance by harpist Maeve Gilchrist and percussive dancer Nic Gareiss
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven, WLR Patio
Nov. 18
5000 Years of Chinese Culture by Serene Lee with Shen Yun
1:30 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven, WLR 311
Nov. 19
The Effects of Corruption on Social & Economic Conditions in Nigeria Presented by Ayodeji Olafai
Sponsored by Golden Key and the Student Government Association
Polk State Winter Haven, WLR 104
Nov. 19
Morocco Study Abroad Information Session
10 a.m.
Polk State Winter Haven, WLR 308
Nov. 19
Peace Corps Information Session
1:30 p.m.
Polk State Lakeland, LTB 1125/1125A
Nov. 19
International movie: “My Neighbor Totoro”
Sponsored by International Circle
5 p.m.
Polk State Winter Haven, WLR 102
Nov. 19
Performance by harpist Maeve Gilchrist and percussive dancer Nic Gariess
7 p.m.
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Nov. 20
International Faculty Forum
2:30 p.m.
Via Collaborate
Nov. 20
Voices of the People Concert Series: “A Chamber Music Cornucopia”
Featuring the music of Brahms, Handel, Halvorsen and more
7 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakeland
For more information on these events, contact Program Coordinator Kim Simpson at ksimpson@polk.edu or 863.669.4917.