DVC celebrates International Education Day
Members of the International Students Club pose for a picture after a morning of performances and demonstrations in honor of International Education Week, Thursday Nov. 17, 2016 in the DVC quad.
November 29, 2016
Flags from around the world hung in honor of International Education Week, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, outside DVC Student Union building.
Members of International Students Club and student volunteers in action playing musical chairs to songs from around the world, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 in the DVC Quad.
Member of the Tae Kwon Do Club at DVC performing a short demonstration during the end of the International Education Day event Thursday Nov 17 2016 in the DVC quad.
The International Students Club (ISC) celebrated International Education Day on Thursday, Nov. 17th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Diablo Valley College quad.
There was free cultural foods, sublime performances, and engaging activities presented by club members and students.
Every year DVC has celebrated one day of International Education, but it takes place from Nov. 14-18 in more than 100 countries worldwide.
The observance was created to celebrate the diversity and benefits of international education.
According to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, it “aims to promote international understanding and build support for international educational exchange by encouraging the development of programs…and attract future leaders from abroad.”
P.R. Marketing Representative Jordan Pastor believes there are various cultures at DVC and as a community, we have failed to recognize the diversity. “Our mission is to understand it.”
The Model UN, Korean Club, and Tae Kwon Do Club also provided demonstrations and additional information regarding their clubs for international and current students.
Advisor Meredith Lucas said ISC’s purpose is to allow newly abroad students the opportunity for volunteering, activities, and long-lasting friendships.
“We are all welcoming and here to help you,” said Pastor.
The International Students Club takes place every Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Humanities Building, Room 110.
