First Global Cougs Week expands horizons at WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. – Panel discussions, a learning fair and a free movie will be part of the first Global Cougs Week at Washington State University Aug. 26-30.

 
Hosted by the Office of International Programs, these events are free to the public:
 
Aug. 27:
* Cougs at Home and Abroad student panel, noon-1 p.m., CUB L46.
 
Aug. 28:
* Global learning fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Terrell Mall.
 
Aug. 29:
* Global Experiences and the Job Market professional panel, noon-1 p.m., CUE 518. The panel will include representatives from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, the Washington State Trade Commission and the Peace Corps.
 
crossing borders movie* Free movie night followed by discussion, 7 p.m., CUB auditorium. The award-winning documentary “Crossing Borders” (http://crossingbordersfilm.org/) explores the perceived clash of civilizations between Islam and the West. It is about four American students traveling throughout Morocco, interacting with Moroccans and addressing tough issues/perceptions.
 
The discussion panel will include a WSU Moroccan student, a WSU student that studied abroad in Morocco, a WSU philosophy professor and a former Peace Corps volunteer to Morocco.
 
Aug. 30:
* Soccer coffee hour, 2:30-5 p.m., CUB L46.

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