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Albany State University ASU President Dr. Arthur N. Dunning Provost and VP of Academic Affairs Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde
Dougherty County School System Superintendent Dr. David Mosley Associate Superintendent Dr. Ufot Inyang The Office of Global Programs hosts the annual International Education Week (IEW), an initiative developed by the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for the global environment and attract future leaders to study abroad, learn, exchange stories of their experiences across the globe. This week gives all Albany State University and Dougherty County School System students, faculty, staff and the community members a chance to share and appreciate global engagements at Albany State University (ASU). All participants will learn through various study and exhibitions, country stands, and entertainments about the importance of international education, which is a critical component in realizing both the USG, ASU and DCSS Strategic Plans. You are welcome to all events.
Office of Global Programs Staff
Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe Director
Ms. Danielle Albritton Study Abroad Coordinator
Ms. Ashley Davis Graduate Assistant
Ms. Aishat Motolani Student Assistant
2015 ASU Study Abroad Coordinators
Dr. Irma Gibson Trinidad & Tobago
Dr. Kathaleena Monds Belize
Dr. Jianchuan Zhou China
Dr. Candice Pitts Ghana
Dr. Nneka Osakwe Ghana
Dr. Anthony Owusu-Ansah Ghana
Jeremy Brantley China
Kaliah Carter China
Shenelle Forde China
Kristal Israel China
2015 ASU Study Abroad Students
Amber Kennedy China
Taisha McBride China
Alexis Merrilles China
Tiffany Roesler China
Tiana Spearman China
Patrika Anderson Trinidad & Tobago
Chernika Carter Trinidad & Tobago
Gwendolyn Dorsey Trinidad & Tobago
Brianna Dyson Trinidad & Tobago
Luticha Haley Trinidad & Tobago
Amanda Hardeman Trinidad & Tobago
Danielle Mitchell Trinidad & Tobago
Brandon Thomas Trinidad & Tobago
Shaqeira Wilson Costa Rica
Chelsea Wooden Trinidad & Tobago
Kayla Belcher Costa Rica
I’Reka Jordan Costa Rica
Dafene Brown Japan
Angelica Troy France
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Dr. Art Dunning President
Albany State University
Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe Director
Global Programs
Dr. David Mosley DCSS Superintendent
Dr. Ufot Inyang DCSS Associate
Superintendent of Academic Services
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International Education Week 2015 Parade of Flags
Monday, November 2, 2015 9:00 a.m.
Venue: ASU Wiley Hall Presiding: Dr. Chinenye Ofodile, ASU Dept. of Math and Computer Science
9:00am Parade of ASU’s 48 Country Flags Assemble
9:30am Parade departs Wiley Hall headed to BCB Auditorium
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International Education Week 2015 Opening Ceremony
Monday, November 2, 2015 10:00 a.m.
Venue: ASU Billy C. Black Auditorium Presiding: Danielle Albritton, Office of Global Programs
& Chelsea Wooden, ASU Trinidad & Tobago Study Abroad Program
10:00am Country Roll Call – Dr. Laverne McLaughlin & Nalucha Shakalima
10:15am Proclamation – Albany Commissioner Mr. Jon Howard, Mayor Pro Tem
10:30am “International Access for All: A New Direction at ASU” - Dr. Arthur Dunning, ASU President
10:40am China Study Abroad Program Group Presentation
11:00am Introduction of Study Abroad Faculty Panel - Ashley Davis, Global Programs
11:05am Faculty Study Abroad Panel Presentation – “International Access for All” Dr. Irma Gibson, Ms. Janice Hood, Dr. Kathaleena Monds, Dr. Mimi Noda, Dr. Nneka Osakwe, Dr. Anthony Owusu-Ansah, Dr. Candace Pitts, Dr. Adriana Primo-Vincent, Dr. Matthew Stanley, and Jianchuan Zhou
11:45am Open Dialogue/ Question and Answer Session with faculty panel – Ashley Davis
12:00pm Announcements – Danielle Albritton
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Faculty Study Abroad Panel
Dr. Irma Gibson ASU Department of
Social Work
Dr. Adriana Primo-Vincent ASU Department of English
& Modern Languages
Not pictured
Ms. Janice Hood DCSS
ESOL Lead Teacher
Dr. Kathaleena Monds ASU College of Business
Dr. Mimi Noda ASU Department
of Fine Arts
Dr. Nneka Osakwe ASU Office of Global
Programs
Dr. Anthony Owusu-Ansah ASU College of Education
Dr. Candice Pitts ASU Department of English
& Modern Languages
Dr. Matthew Stanley ASU Department of History
& Political Science
Dr. Jianchuan Zhou ASU Department of English
& Modern Languages
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International Education Week 2015 Cultural Explosion – 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Monday, November 2nd, 2015 Venue: Billy C. Black Auditorium & Atrium
Presiding: Dr. Candice Pitts
4:30pm Welcome – Dr. Pitts & Opening Remarks – Dr. Osakwe in Atrium
4:30pm Country Stand and Vendor Exploration – BCB Atrium area Guests are invited to explore the different country stands and cultural vendors & Cultural Food Fest
5:00pm Division of Speech & Theatre - "Violence Against Black Bodies - I Don't Understand"
5:30pm International Fashion Show – Amber Kennedy
6:00pm Drum Performance – Mr. Keta Allen
6:10pm Dr. Alvira-Watson’s ASU Latino Dancers
6:20pm Dr. Noda’s Japanese Students Radio Exercise
6:30pm Global Ambassadors’/International Student Group Presentations
7:00pm Dorm Competition Participants
7:20pm 2015 Study Abroad Program Slideshow—Global Programs
7:25pm Closing Remarks & Announcements – Danielle Albritton
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International Education Week
President’s Honors Luncheon
12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. November 4, 2015 Student Center Ballroom 1 & 2
Presiding: Danielle Albritton, Global Programs
Welcome – Dr. Ojemakinde, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs
Opening Remarks – Dr. Dunning, ASU President
Introduction of Keynote Study Abroad Speaker – Nalucha Shakalima
Keynote Speaker – Chelsea Wooden, Trinidad & Tobago Program Overall Best Study Abroad Student 2015 Lunch
Certificates of Appreciation – Dr. Nneka Osakwe, Director of Global Programs & Danielle Albritton of Global Programs
Closing Remarks – Dr. Nneka Osakwe, Director of Global Programs
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President’s Honors Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Chelsea Wooden
Chelsea Wooden, Overall Best Study Abroad Student
Social Work Major Trinidad & Tobago Summer 2015
Chelsea Wooden is a 22 year old native of Bainbridge, GA who is currently a senior Social Work major at the unsinkable Albany State University. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wooden and the younger of their two daughters. Chelsea traveled to Trinidad & Tobago this past summer with ASU Professor Dr. Irma Gibson’s study abroad program, where they studied at the University of the West Indies St. Augustine campus. Her favorite hobbies are spending time with her family and enjoying the beach. Chelsea hopes to graduate in the Spring of 2016 and go on to complete her graduate degree and become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her future aspirations include opening her own private practice in Jacksonville, Florida, serving as a marriage and family counselor.
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General Event Director, Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe
International Education Week 2015 Sub-Committees
Countries of the World Exhibition Chair– Dr. La’Verne McLaughlin, Director, ASU Library Ms. Shabreka Ray Ms. Kim Douglas Mr. Mark Ellis Ms. Brandi Johnson Ms. Ponza Anayomi Ms. Britni Williams
Cultural Explosion Chair, Danielle Albritton, ASU Chief John Fields, ASUPD Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe, ASU Dr. Candice Pitts, ASU Ms. Anedith Clark, DCSS Dr. Joel Johnson, ASU Dr. Devi Akella, ASU Dr. Jianchuan Zhou, ASU Ms. Janice Hood, DCSS Dr. Devona Mallory, English Professor Leticia Alvira-Watson, ASU Dr. Mimi Noda, ASU Dr. Liqui Zheng, ASU Dr. Adriana Primo-Vincent, ASU Ms. Ashley Davis, ASU Dr. Abraham Adeleke, ASU Dr. Uzoma Okafor, ASU Dr. Amaechi Nwaokoro Ms. Pearlie Bower, ASU Dr. Chinenye Ofodile, ASU Professor Mark Hankerson Mr. James Gaway, ASU Dr. Irma Gibson, ASU Mr. Deqwinn Sampson, ASU Dafene Brown, ASU Dr. John Proctor III, ASU Ashley Bloodworth, ASU Stephanie Dixon, ASU Erin Evans, ASU Jai'da Hickey, ASU Kristal Israel, ASU Zaria Dudley-Jones, ASU Ricenetra Lavant, ASU LaDiamond Lett, ASU Conzuela Sanford, ASU Scottlyn Terry, ASU Jasmine Williams, ASU DJ Mathis, ASU Desmond Reid, ASU Krista Barrett, ASU Arnell Bell , ASU Andre Steadman, ASU Shaqeira Wilson, ASU Amber Kennedy, ASU Jarrett L. Frazier, ASU ASU Police Department ASU Global Ambassadors
International Parade of Flags Chair -Dr. Chinenye Ofodile, ASU Co-Chair– Danielle Albritton, ASU Mr. Kelly English, ASU Student Ms. Danielle Albritton, Global Programs Ms. Angelyn Lincey, ASU Early Learning Center Dr. Michael Decuir, ASU ASU Marching Rams ASU Early Learning Center
Opening Ceremony & Proclamation Co-Chair-Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe, Global Programs Dr. Laverne McLaughlin, Director-ASU library Dr. Irma Gibson, ASU Social Work Dr. Jianchuan Zhou, ASU Mass Communications Dr. Candice Pitts, ASU English Dept. Ms. Janice Hood, DCSS ESOL Dr. Anthony Owusu-Ansah, ASU Education Dr. Matthew Stanley , ASU History Dr. Adriana Primo-Vincent, ASU Spanish Dr. Mimi Noda, ASU Fine Arts Ms. Chelsea Wooden, ASU Ms. Aishat Motolani, ASU Ms. Na’Lucha Shakalima, ASU Ms. Danielle Albritton, Global Programs
International Dorm Competition Co-Chair- Mr. Lenore Williams, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) Co-Chair, Mr. James Garway Mr. Chicquan L. Cannon Mrs. Bonisha D. Porter Hall 1 Hall 2 Hall 3 Hall 4 Hall 5 Hall 6 East Hall North Hall
Food Donations Chair, Dr. Mimi Noda, ASU Ms. Danielle Albritton, ASU ASU IEW Committee members
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General Event Director, Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe
International Education Week 2015 Sub-Committees
Student Panel Discussion Co-Chair, Mr. Mark Hankerson Dr. Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, MACO Ms. Talia Ashley, Writing & Reading LAB Dr. Jianchuan Zhou, MACO Dafene Brown, ASU Keith Hicks, ASU Amber Kennedy, ASU Shaqeira Wilson, ASU
International Business Poster Competition Chair-Dr. Don Snyder, College of Business College of Business Students and Faculty
International Fashion Show Chair, Amber Kennedy, ASU Co-Chair, Ms. Anedith Clark, DCSS Ms. Danielle Albritton, ASU Global Programs Ms. Aishat Motolani, ASU Global Programs
Honors’ Luncheon Dr. Art Dunning, ASU President Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde, ASU Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe, ASU Mr. Jon Howard, City of Albany Pro Tem Ms. Chelsea Wooden, ASU Ms. Danielle Albritton, ASU
Public Relations Chair-Ms. Connie Williams, ASU Communications Chief John Fields, ASU PD Ms. Shantika Ogletree, ASU Communications Mr. Charles Gilbert, ASU Communications Ms. Vickie Oldham, ASU Communications Ms. Pearlie Bowser, ASU Communications
Program of Events and Flyer Design and Printing Chair—Ms. Danielle Albritton, Global Programs Ms. Aishat Motolani, Global Programs Ms. Sandy Peacock, ASU Word Processing Mr. David Lawrence, ASU Word Processing
International Dorm Competition Judges Chair—Dr. Uzoma Okafor, ASU Ms. Bonisha Porter, ASU Dr. Danette Saylor, ASU
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Special Thanks
Dr. Art Dunning, ASU President Dr. David Mosley, DCSS Superintendent
Professor Nyota Tucker, ASU University Counsel Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs
Dr. Linda Grimsley, Asst. VP ASU Academic Affairs Dr. Ufot Inyang, DCSS Associate Superintendent
Dr. Richard Williams ASU Vice President Athletics Dr. Chanta Haywood, VP of Office of Institutional Advancement
Ms. Cynthia Hoke, Executive Assistant to the President Dr. Rhonda Bryant, VP of Student Affairs Mr. Larry Wakefield, VP of Fiscal Affairs
Dr. Paul Bryant, Associate Provost of Enrollment Management Dr. Thomas Thompson, Interim Dean, College of Education
Dr. Joyce Johnson, Dean, College of Sciences and Health Professionals Dr. Alicia Jackson, Dean, College of Business
Dr. James Hill, Chair, English, Modern Languages, and Mass Communication
Ms. Saundrette Moody, Interim Director, Title III Chief John Fields, ASU Police Department Ms. Pearlie Bowser, ASU Communications
Mr. Keta Allen, Fi’Alka Ms. Connie Williams, Director-ASU Communications
Dougherty County School System ASU Word Processing
Sponsors Rice Bowl
Hibachi Express Miyo’s Restaurant
International Education Week 2015 Special Thanks and Sponsors
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International Countries of the World Present at ASU
ARGENTINA BAHAMAS
BANGLEDESH BELIZE BRAZIL
CAMEROON CAPE VERDE
CHINA COLUMBIA COMOROS
COSTA RICA CUBA
CZECH REPUBLIC DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
EL SALVADOR FRANCE
GERMANY GHANA HAITI INDIA IRAN
ITALY JAMAICA
JAPAN
KENYA LEBANON LIBERIA
MALAYSIA MOLDOVA NIGERIA
PAKISTAN PHILLIPINES
PUERTO RICO RUSSIA
SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE
SINGAPORE SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH KOREA
SPAIN St. KITTS AND NEVIS
SUDAN TAIWAN
THE NETHERLANDS TRINADAD AND TOBAGO
TURKEY UGANDA
UNITED KINGDOM