Cerritos College News Release

WHAT: As part of state-wide initiative to promote international education, Cerritos College is celebrating “International Education Week” November 3-6. Events during the week include presentation on Global Initiatives, workshops on study abroad opportunities and immigration issues, international business panel and International Cultural Night.

The event schedule is as follows:

Monday, November 3

Keynote speaker Dr. Douglas Treadway on Global Initiatives at Cerritos College.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Student Center Stage

Dr. Treadway is President of the Community College Leadership Development Initiatives Foundation and visiting professor at the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences. Dr. Treadway will share his global vision on international education and how the Cerritos College campus can cultivate a global perspective.

Tuesday, November 4

Study Abroad Opportunity Seminar

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Student Center Stage

Discover the importance of study abroad initiatives and how to effectively internationalize the curriculum.

Wednesday, November 5

International Business Panel

11 a.m.
Location: LC 155

“The Importance of Global Initiatives for Business Education at Cerritos College” – the panel features experts of international business.
Moderator: Dr. John Haas

Immigration Workshop

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: S 201

Nadadur Kumar, an immigration attorney, will explore issues surrounding F-1 visa status, H-1 visa, permanent resident, citizenship application, employment and much more.

Thursday, November 6

International Culture Night

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Student Center

Features international cuisine, arts and crafts, and live performances highlighting Aztec, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Jazz and Polish.

WHERE: Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Danita Kurtz at ext.2151 or dkurtz@cerritos.edu.

COST: All events are free and open to the public.

Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 200 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently surpasses 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.

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