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Global Perspectives Lecture Series
In its commitment to promote the internationalization of our campus and community, the Office of International Programs presented a four-part Global Perspectives Lecture Series during the 2007 - 2008 academic year. This university-wide program was designed to showcase the international accomplishments of NKU faculty through presentations to the students and public. Another Global Perspectives Lecture Series is planned for the 2008 - 2009 academic year.
2007 - 2008 Speakers
Prof. Thom McGovern, Dept. of Visual Arts - "Travel the World: A Grandmother's Challenge to Her Grandson"
Robert Neuwirth, Keynote Speaker for International Education Week - Author of Shadow Cities: A Billion Squatters, A New Urban World
Prof. Kevin Kirby, Dept. of Computer Science - "Poets, Mudfish, and the Dew of Wisdom: Dislocations in Faraway Places"
Prof. Nancy Lang, Dept. of Economics & Finance - "From Georgia (U.S.A.) to Georgia (Republic): And All Points in Between"
International Education Week
International Education Week is a campus-wide celebration of the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The week, which takes place every year in November, is supported as a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, as part of their efforts "to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States." In 2007, the Office of International Programs, in cooperation with many other NKU offices and departments, coordinated the first all-campus International Education Week. Over 500 students and scores of faculty and staff participated in the week's events. Another exciting International Education Week is planned for November 17 - 21, 2008!