The world’s many cultures will be celebrated this week during International Week, planned by the World Student Association with support from the Career Center, Education Abroad and other multicultural groups on campus.

“It’s an opportunity for the World Student Association and the other organizations that are involved…to promote international exchange,” said Katie Baxter, World Student Association graduate advisor.

She added that International Week will bring more awareness to the fact that many different world cultures are represented in the Bowling Green community.

The week’s events begin today and will conclude with the International Dinner Sunday evening.

In order to show domestic students their opportunities for studying abroad, Education Abroad will hold an informational session tonight at 8 p.m. in Conklin Hall.

According to Nicole Myers, education abroad advisor, two University students who studied abroad will lead the session.

“It’s a great way for students to hear personal experiences of studying abroad and also get some information about study abroad in general,” Myers said.

Also tonight, a Cup of Culture presentation featuring India will be held at 9 p.m. in Kohl Hall, room 006. A student from India will present general information about the country.

Tomorrow, a movie titled “The Red Violin” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in the Gish Film Theater. The subtitled film, according to Yahoo Movies, follows the travels of an unusually red violin through Canada, Austria, Italy, England and China over a period of 300 years.

Wednesday’s events, sponsored by the Career Center, will provide students with information about international careers. According to Myers, Foreign Service worker Deborah Schwartz, will have a roundtable discussion with students from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Union.

“It will be quite informal, but a great way to find out about her experiences and ask her questions [about] advice for students who are interested in getting a job in the international arena,” Myers said.

Later on Wednesday, Schwartz will give a presentation on international careers at 4:30 p.m. in Olscamp 101.

A reception will follow Schwartz’s speech, before the Career Information Fair begins at 6 p.m. The Fair, which will provide information about working abroad, will last until 8 p.m., also in Olscamp 101.

On Thursday, students can get information about studying in the United Kingdom at an informational table that will be in the Union from 12-2 p.m.

As students have supper in the Falcon’s Nest that evening, International Spinfest will take place. According to Tamar Ghambaryan, WSA member, a DJ will play musical selections from several different countries.

On Saturday from 10a.m.-2 p.m., WSA members will paint flags of different countries on people’s faces in the Union Ballroom as part of Sibs ‘n’ Kids Weekend.

Finally, the International Dinner on Sunday will finish up the week.

The dinner, which has been in the planning stages all school year, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Union Ballroom.

The cost for children is $6, students get in for $8 and anyone else who wishes to attend will pay $10. Tickets will be on sale all week in the Union.

“A lot of international students in student organizations help the cooks in the Student Union to prepare the food of their countries,” Ghambaryan said. In addition to serving international foods, organizers of the International Dinner

have planned a fashion show of international traditional clothing.

A few speakers will make presentations during the dinner, and one student will perform a song inspired by the tsunami that struck Indonesia in December.

Throughout International Week, an international museum will be on display at the Union’s Multicultural Lounge. There, international students will place certain belongings, including clothing and other traditional international items for the public to view.

“There are a lot of interesting events happening.” Myers said. “It’s going to be a busy week, but it’s going to be a lot of fun.”