ECSU’s Annual International Week Events Go Virtual Nov. 10-11

Dr. Shirin Siddiqui’s CHEM 102 class will host Introduction to Games from Around the World during ECSU’s virtual International Week activities Nov. 10-11. Dr. Siddiqui is an associate professor of natural sciences and a native of Bangladesh . 

Elizabeth City State University’s annual International Week has gone virtual. As the university continues to take precautions to stem the spread of COVID-19, the events that traditionally make up this highly anticipated week will be made available to the campus and surrounding community via Zoom beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10 through Wednesday, Nov. 11.

From India and Bangladesh, to Africa, China, Spain and beyond, much of ECSU’s faculty comprise a global melting pot that allows for so much interesting diversity, that sharing the cultural wealth is a virtual journey around the globe. And with events ranging from a Zumba fitness dance class to a cooking demonstration and games from around the world, there should be plenty of celebration and information to keep you interested.

“International Week is designed to celebrate the international flavor of ECSU while promoting a global perspective throughout the campus and the greater Elizabeth City community,” said Dr. Andre Stevenson, director of the Office of International Programs. “While we look forward to getting back to in-person events in the future, we can still celebrate the campus’s diversity and rich cultural history through a virtual platform.”

The schedule of events are as follows:

• Zumba Fitness Dance Class – Live from Mexico

Tuesday, Nov. 10 

9:30 – 10:50 a.m.

Hosted by Dr. Gabriela del Villar’s SPAN 102 class.

Register in advance for this event HERE.

• Cooking with Dr. Roberto Frontera-Suau

Tuesday, Nov. 10 

11 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. 

A Spanish dish you do not want to miss! 

Hosted by Dr. Gabriela del Villar’s SPAN 101 class. 

Register in advance for this event HERE.

• COVID-19 and its Impact on Faculty’s Country of Origin

An assessment of responses from South Korea, China, and India.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

11 – 11:50 a.m. 

Hosted by Dr. Kulwinder Kaur-Walker’s PSY221 class. 

Register in advance for this event HERE.

• Introduction to Games from Around the World

Students and faculty share instructions for games from Africa, Asia, and 

Latin America.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 

2 – 2:50 p.m. 

Hosted by Dr. Shirin Siddiqui’s CHEM 102 class. 

Register for this event HERE.

For more information, contact Dr. Stevenson at apstevenson@ecsu.edu, Dr. Crystal Terry, director of the PACE Center at ckterry@ecsu.edu, or Ms. Chasity Bembury, program associate at cabembury@ecsu.edu.