Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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To ensure good luck in the coming year, the Lion Dance was performed as part of the Chinese New Year celebration during International Week. The lion costume was hand made in Thailand and was purchased by the Center for International Studies. The Men of Bulova, a Uicranian Cossocls Troupe, excited audiences with their wild, high-flying dancing and daring sword play during lnternationalWeeI1. Cape Girardeau was one of many stops on their first U5, tour. Japanese Consul Tokayoshi Ito made one of the scheduled public addresses during International Week. Topics including terrorism and international economic rela- tionships were discussed, international Week l Photos by Rustam Zaihon 'QQ

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International Week the ever increasing international student population at SEMO, as Well as the University's interest in international awareness. The extensive schedule of events during the week of February 3 was indicative of SEMO's new emphasis on multi-cultural education and the desire to internationalize its curriculum, according to Margaret Popham, international student advisor. Approximately 320 students from other nations attend SEMO, 0 majority coming from Malaysia. International students at SEMO also come from the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Orient. Not only is SEMO a home away from home to many foreign students, the University is also involved in study-abroad and exchange programs with various institutions located in England, Greece, Wales, Japan, and Denmark. According to Popham, the purpose behind International Week was to promote international awareness in the Cape Girardeau community. A performance by Bulova, a Ukranian Cossack dance and musical ensemble, kicked off the week's events on Monday, February 3 in Academic Auditorium. On February 4, Louis G. Fields, Jr., a consultant and legal advisor to Presidents Ford, Carter, and Reagan, gave an address on international Terrorism in Academic Auditorium. Japanese Consul Takayoshi Ito discussed Japanese-American Economic Relationships in an address given Thursday in the University Center Ballroom. In addition to the various speakers International Week featured, a few ongoing events also added to the week's busy schedule, The l'Study Abroad Fair, which provided literature and cost Trained in dance and choreography, the Men of Bulova performed uniquely ar- ranged portrayals of boisterous cossacks. They had appeared at numerous festivals and had just completed a tour of Western Canada before appearing in Cape Girar- deau for international Week. Sparks Awareness information for those students interested in the University's Study Abroadwprograms, ran from February 3-o. The location of this event rotated daily from the Towers, Dearmont, and Greek cafeterias and ended up in the University Center lobby on Thursday. Various international menus featuring French, German, ltalian, Mexican, and Chinese food were also provided in the residence halls' cafeterias during International Week. Friday, February 7, proved to be a busy day on the week's schedule of events. The International Student Fair and Show held at the University Center featured native arts and crafts booths sponsored by nine international organizations. An international film festival was also scheduled for Friday evening at the Rose Theatre. The week's grand finale was provided by The Babylon Warriors, a Caribbean reggae band who performed a four-hour evening concert on Saturday. international Week concluded on Sunday with a celebration of the Chinese Year of the Tiger which was held in the U.C. Ballroom. Various Chinese cultural songs and dances were among the celebrations festivities. The Center for International Studies, the Office of Residence Life, and the Student Activities Council sponsored international Week. Many of the week's events were open to the public. - Lisa M. Acvp Student Life 2 1