Webster University: Calendar of Events

International Studies Symposium Series Lectures

The International Studies Symposium Series will be held on select days throughout the academic year. ISSS is a lecture/presentation series in which speakers from the Webster and St. Louis community present on a variety of issues on a global level.

ISSS takes place Tuesdays at noon and are normally held in the Emerson Library conference room. The calendar will be updated throughout the academic year.

Symbols of Flamenco Performance by Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis	Tues., Sept. 20	12:00- 1 pm	UC Sunnen Lounge
Dr. Roy Tamashiro of Webster University: Japan's Youth: Disaster and Rebuilding for a Common Future	Tues., Oct. 4	12:00- 1 p.m.	Emerson Library Conference Room
Dr. Daniel Hellinger, Professor Bill Barrett, Dr. Paul Moriarty and Kim McGrath of Webster University: Rebuilding From the Bottom Up after War – Stories from El Salvador	Tues., Oct. 11	12:00- 1 p.m.	Emerson Library Conference Room
Eileen Wolfington of La Morena St. Louis: Hispanic community in St. Louis	Tues. Nov. 1	12:00- 1 p.m	Emerson Library Conference Room
Yingxue Zuo of SLCC at Forest Park: Art Education in China	Tues. Nov 8	12:00- 1 p.m.	Emerson Library Conference Room
Dr. Derek Pardue of Washington University: I'm Tired of Being Sexy: New Perspectives on Brazilian Music	Tues., Nov. 29	12:00- 1 p.m.	Emerson Library Conference Room

Professor Ezra F. Vogel, Harvard University: "Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China"	Tues., Jan. 24	12:00- 1 p.m.	U.C. Sunnen Lounge
Ariel Burgess, International Institute: Refugee Resettlement	Tues., Feb. 7	12:00- 1 p.m.	Emerson Library Conference Room
Mark Akers, Oasis International: Refugee Resettlement in St. Louis	Tues., Feb. 21	12:00- 1 p.m.	Emerson Library Conference Room
Hisako Matsuo, Saint Louis University: Bosian Refugees in St. Louis	Tues., March 27	12:00- 1 p.m.	Emerson Library Conference Room

2011-2012 Center for International Education Events

Annual International Forum and Workshop

Tues., Aug. 16

9 am–3 pm

Schroer Commons (Eden Theological Seminary)

Global Photo Contest

Deadline: Sept. 13

Mail submissions to Kate Brooks at brookkat@webster.edu

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Wed., Nov. 2

12-
2 pm

UC Sunnen Lounge

My St. Louis Story: Immigrants and Refugees in St. Louis

Thurs., Nov. 17

12-
1 pm

UC Sunnen Lounge

International Education Week Expo

Fri., Nov. 18

10 am-
2 pm

UC Commons

Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Dragon

Thurs.,
Jan
26

12 -
2 pm

UC Sunnen Lounge

Celebration of Carnaval

Thurs.,
Feb 23

12 -
2 pm

UC Sunnen Lounge

2011-2012 International Studies Committee Meetings

Thurs., Sept. 15	3–4:30 pm	Loretto Hall 402
Thurs., Oct. 27	3–4:30 pm	Loretto Hall 402
Thurs., Nov. 17	3–4:30 pm	Loretto Hall 402
Thurs., Jan. 19	3–4:30 pm	Loretto Hall 402
Thurs., Feb. 16	3–4:30 pm	Loretto Hall 402
Thurs., Mar. 22	3–4:30 pm	Loretto Hall 402
Thurs., Apr. 19	3–4:30 pm	Loretto Hall 402

For parking or other information, please contact the CIE at 314-246-7705 or visit the Staff page for further contact information.