JMU International Week: Good company, good food, good vibes
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JMU International Week is a celebration of countries and cultures the world over. Participants focus on the commonalities that make all of us human.
Held Sept. 22-28 this year, the 12-event I-Week served as a reminder that being a member of the global community means each of us should look at our responsibilities to ourselves and others and to consider how we can ensure cooperation and collaboration in our interconnected world. All the festivities provided participants a passport to good company, good food and good vibes.
A renowned filmmaker and director known for her work on social justice, technology and the environment, I-Week keynote speaker Shalini Kantayya shared valuable insights on a range of topics during her talk held Monday, Sept. 23 in Wilson Hall. An excerpt from her 2022 film TikTok Boom was part of the evening from Kantayya, one of the leading voices at the intersection of renewable energy, artificial intelligence ethics, social equity and the societal impacts of technology.
The International Bazaar featured displays by JMU student groups from around the world. The event on Wednesday, Sept. 25, included global merchandise from many of the 75 different countries represented at JMU. It also featured music and other entertainment on The Commons in the heart of JMU's campus.
Global Crafternoon was a globally inspired dose of fun aimed at helping JMU students create a free global craft. Co-hosted by JMU's University Program Board and Center for Global Engagement, the Wednesday, Sept. 25 event took place at the Union.
India, Ireland, Japan, Spain and South Africa were among the plethora of programs represented during the Study Abroad Fair that ran throughout the day Thursday, Sept. 26. The fair gave students a chance to learn about JMU's 90+ different programs. Program directors and representatives were on hand to share their experiences and answer questions from students with interests in studying outside the U.S.
Hosted Thursday, Sept. 26, in the University Recreation kitchen, the wildly popular Blue Zone Inspired Meals gathering featured deliciously healthy international cuisine. This nutritious dietary pattern mimics diets found in the world’s geographic areas with lower rate of chronic diseases and longer life expectancy.
