International Studies Day is presented by SIUE's international studies program, with support from the Public Relations Student Society of America and public relations campaigns students.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom
International Studies Day is free and open to the public. It will have an exciting program, including a regional panel about international issues, two UN representatives talking about UN and international careers and advocacy, as well as keynote speaker Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, former President of the UN Security Council.
9 a.m.–3 p.m. - Information Booths
Participants include various SIUE departments and programs, the Office of International Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and student organizations, as well as regional organizations, including the International Institute of St. Louis, European Studies Center at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Institute for International Education and the Peace Corps.
9:30-11 a.m. - Panel on international issues impacting our region
Speakers include representatives of the Council on Foreign Relations, St. Louis Committee; World Affairs Council of St. Louis; International Institute of St. Louis; and World Trade Center, St. Louis
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. - Careers at the United Nations and International Advocacy for Sustainable Development
Speakers include Ms. Nanayaa Kumi, associate talent outreach officer, Office of Human Resources Management, United Nations Secretariat, New York City and Ms. Zephanii Smith, member of the National Council of the United Nations Association of the United States.
1-3 p.m. - Keynote speaker, Q&A, press conference
Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, founder of Global Movement for the Culture of Peace, will discuss "The United Nations - Essential or Irrelevant in Today's World?"
Chowdhury is a career diplomat, who has served as permanent representative to the United Nations, president of the UN Security Council, president of UNICEF Board, UN Under-Secretary-General and senior special advisor to UN General Assembly President.
3-5 p.m. - Film screening
"I am From Chile" (director: Gonzalo Diaz Ugarte)
This coming of age immigration story, drawing from the director’s personal experiences, has received several awards at international film festivals.