UCA to host International Week, Feb. 13-17

The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate International Week 2006, Feb. 13-17. The theme for this year?s cultural celebration is ?Crossing Cultural Boundaries.? A number of events during the week will focus on international education at UCA.The highlight of the week will be the International Programs Banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. The dinner will be held in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center and will be a night of international cuisine and culture. Awards for the International Educator, International Alumnus and International Service Award recipient will be presented.

For ticket information on the banquet or information about International Week 2006: Crossing Cultural Barriers contact the Office of International Programs at 450-3445 or go to www.uca.edu/inter.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, Feb. 13
– International Fashion Show at 7 p.m. in Ida Waldran.
– International Hospitality Committee and Team Global information tables.

Tuesday, Feb. 14
– UCA in Firenze, Italia! 1:40 – 2:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Room, McCastlain Hall. Study Abroad Student Information Session.
– Cirque Eloize: Rain. This French-Canadian circus will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall.

Wednesday, Feb. 15
– Bears without Borders Day at Florence Mattison Elementary School.
– Cirque Eloize: Rain. This French-Canadian circus will perform in Reynolds Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16
– International Student Internship Opportunities Meeting at 1:30 p.m., Student Center Room 207E
– International Bowling Night! At Conway Family Bowl from 9 p.m.-midnight.

Friday, Feb. 17
– International Banquet at 6:30 p.m. in Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center.
International Educator Award recipient recognized
International Alumnus recognized
International Service Award recipient recognized