Celebrate International Ed Week Nov. 17-21

Friday, November 14, 2014

Celebrate International Ed Week Nov. 17-21

International Education Week is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

Rio Salado is taking part in the week-long celebration by hosting a series of activities, special events and discussions at the headquarters in Tempe, AZ. There will also be daily, multicultural culinary delights from the Café @ Rio.

Here is a brief of activities we have in mind.

Title: International Education Week at Rio Salado Nov. 17-21 - Description: Schedule of Events Monday, Nov. 17th Flags of the World Email Contest; open to all Rio employees, students, and District staff. Irish Food Specialties in the Rio Cafe. Tuesday, Nov. 18th Presentation on German Culture by Dierk Seeburg, Director, German School Phoenix, from 11:30 am to 1 pm in the Rio Amphitheater, between the Tower and Hohokam Buildings. German Food Specialties in the Rio Café. Wednesday, Nov. 19th Wear Your International Flair Day. Bring international cultures to life by dressing in the traditional style of your heritage or your adopted heritage. Salsa Contest in the Rio Café Dining room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Taste the entries and vote on your favorite salsa. Top three vote getters will receive prizes. Mexican Food Specialties in the Rio Café. Thursday, Nov. 20th Presentation on the Culture of India by Harpreet Maan and Rashmi Kwatra from 11:30 am to 1 pm in the Rio Amphitheater between the Tower and Hohokam Buildings. Indian Food Specialties in the Rio Café. Friday, Nov. 21st Cultures of the World Email Contest; open to all Rio employees, students, and District staff. Pacific Islander Food Specialties in the Rio Café.

We encourage you to share your stories and photos on Rio Salado's Facebook page and the InternationalEdWeek page by using #RioSaladoCollege, #PP2TW and #IEW2014.

Check RioNews for details about each day's events.

Want to learn more? Visit the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

About Rio Salado College

Rio Salado College is one of ten Maricopa Community Colleges and one of the largest online public community colleges in the nation, serving nearly 53,000 students annually with nearly 28,000 online in 50 states and internationally. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Rio Salado offers 600+ online classes, 100+ degree and certificate programsand general education courses. The college also provides support for dual enrollment, military and incarcerated students and serves as one of the largest providers of adult basic education in Arizona.

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District.

The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit http://www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Celebrate International Ed Week Nov. 17-21

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