Students from Yonsei University in Korea will be on campus Tuesday, Feb. 9, to share their experiences in International Programs and Exchanges with the Center for International Studies.

The event takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. in College Hall Room 131. All are welcome to attend.

The Asia University America Program at Western Washington University is recruiting International Peer Advisors for the 2010-2011 academic year. IPAs are trained to advise AUAP students (from Asia University in Tokyo, Japan) as they acclimate to life in the residence halls and the WWU/Bellingham community. IPAs reside on campus and work for 19hours per week.

Western Washington University’s annual International Opportunities Fair will take place on campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room on campus. Nearly 1,000 students are expected to attend the largest campus-wide event dedicated to providing information about work, volunteer, study and internship positions abroad. Information also will be available on the ample opportunities for people to get involved in international issues locally.

Kristine Slentz, a professor in the Department of Special Education at WWU, presents "School and Family Life in Rural Kenya," a photo essay depicting school and family life in rural Kenya. The presentation integrates the survey results Slentz has obtained during her research into childrens behavior, school and family life in rural areas of Kenya.

The Asia University America Program at Western Washington University plans to hold Japan Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room on campus.

It's International Education Week at Western Washington University, and the Center for international Studies is sponsoring a variety of events on campus this week to draw attention to the variety of forms that this effort can take.

Today's events:

Marie Eaton, a professor in Western Washington University’s Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies, presents “International Service Learning: Case Studies from East Asia and Kenya.” Citing examples from students’ experiences in Thailand, India and Kenya, Eaton reflects on the benefits and challenges of service-learning as a means to educate and cultivate globally aware citizens who are civically engaged and responsive to the needs of others.

The Center for International Studies at Western Washington University plans to throw a shindig Tuesday to welcome international students to campus.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Those planning to attend should RSVP via e-mail to cis@wwu.edu.