Celebrate International Ed Week - Nov 16-20!

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 and special events at the Tempe headquarters. There will also be daily, multicultural culinary delights from the Café at Rio. 

Here is a brief of activities we have in mind.

International Selfie Contest
Snap a selfie of yourself participating in an International Education Week activity, wearing an item of clothing that celebrates your heritage, or visiting an international destination and email it to the thewave@riosalado.edu by noon, Friday November 20.

Photos will be posted on Rio Salado’s Facebook page. Winners will be selected at random to win participation prizes.

Monday, Nov. 16
Wear Your Beret Day 
● Coffee and pastries in the International Education Department (ground floor, Tower) - 9:30 a.m. to noon.
● French-themed videos and library display – Café at Rio, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
● Café at Rio lunch special: Chicken Cordon Bleu - $7.99

Tuesday, Nov. 17
Mexican Heritage 
● Day of the Dead display and crafts area - Rio Amphitheater, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
● Salsa Contest! Sample salsa made by Rio Salado staff and vote for your favorite. Café Dining Room, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
● Mexican-themed videos and library display – Café at Rio, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
● Café at Rio lunch special: Street Tacos- $1 each

Wednesday, Nov. 18
Indian-Spanish Fusion
● Indian and Spanish-themed videos and library display – Café at Rio, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
● Kathak (Indian) and Flamenco (Spanish) performance by professional dancers between the Hohokam and Tower buildings. Two performances: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., and 12:15-1 p.m.
● Café at Rio lunch special: Spanish Tortillas with Vegetable Curry - $6.99

Thursday, Nov. 19 
Native American Appreciation
● Native American cultural performances – Rio Amphitheater, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
● Native American-themed videos and library display – Café at Rio, - 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
● Café at Rio lunch special: Native American Indian Tacos - $5.49

Friday, Nov. 20
Touch of Japan
● Origami demonstration – Café Dining Room, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
● Japanese-themed videos and library display – Café at Rio, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
● Café at Rio lunch special: Sushi Bento - $5.99

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We encourage you to share your stories and photos on our Facebook and Twitter accounts and the InternationalEdWeek Facebook page using #Rio2015InternationaEdWeek, #IEW2015 and #RioSaladoCollege.
 
Learn more about International Education Week by visiting the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.