A variety of events are taking place during International Education Week: talks about the countries of Nigeria, Nepal, Haiti, Congo and others, as well as world religions; food from around the world; passport drive; various forms of dance; and much more. Click the headline to read all the details.
The Academic Affairs web site has all of the APAC minutes, agendas and notices. Go to http://www.mnstate.edu/acadaff/APAC/2009-2010APAC/apacagendasminutes.htm
Passport Drive FYI: You do not need to apply in person if you’re renewing a passport so long as you can submit your expired passport (provided it was issued less than 15 years ago and you were over the age of 16). You can still get your passport pictures taken in FR153 and pick up the application form, but you apply through the mail. Check out the instructions on www.travel.state.gov
A special screening of the award-winning film “For the Bible Tells Me So” will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 in Bridges 162. Participate in an in-depth critical discussion of traditional Biblical teachings concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and its impact on LGBTQ people of faith. Click headline to read more.
The Women’s Studies program hosts the 9th Annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference on Friday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the CMU. The conference focuses on topics related to women, gender and feminism, presented by faculty, students and community members. The keynote speaker is Dr. Cynthia Norton on “Intersections of Science and Gender: Possibilities for Collaboration and Transformation.” The conference is free for students and includes lunch with registration. For more info and registration go to http://www.mnstate.edu/women/RRWSC.cfm