EMU celebrates its diversity during International Week

Eastern Michigan University is host to more than 900 international students, who come from countries as near as Canada and as far away as China. Come celebrate and learn about the cultures that make EMU a diverse campus during International Week.

CHINESE CONNECTION: (above, from left) April Aretz, a senior from Livonia, displays photos from her summer of backpacking in China and Tibet. Benita Goldman, program associate with Academic Programs Abroad, also is pictured. As part of EMU's celebration of International Week, Artez will discuss her journey through China Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2-4 p.m., room 301, EMU Student Center. Photo by Randy Mascharka

For the sixth year in a row, EMU will be celebrating International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries. Last year, IEW was celebrated in 77 countries and all 50 states. This year's International Week is Nov. 13-17.

"International Week is important for EMU as it is a way to showcase the fact that the students, staff, faculty and community represent more than 100 cultures and countries from all over the world. It is a way to travel the world without leaving our campus," said Claudia Bean, assistant director for international admissions. "Please participate by presenting or attending a session during the week. We hope to raise an awareness of what cross-cultural opportunities EMU has to offer in our classrooms, on our campus and in the Ypsilanti area."

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