LibGuides: International Education Week: IEW 2021

Visit the Library on Union Campus
to check out books or DVDs.
Pick up a free wristband or bookmark.

ECC travels around the World - video

ECC Faculty and Staff : Trips Around the World

Watch a couple minutes or the entire selection and tour the world through the lens of
East Central College's Staff and Faculty.

Children's book list IEW 2020

Children's Read Alouds
This pages lists a variety of children's books read aloud videos and available print options at ECC Library.

International Education Week (IEW), November 15-19, 2021, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences (https://iew.state.gov/)

Monday - Friday; Virtual Escape Room

Central America Virtual Escape Room
You are traveling through Central America on a motorcycle. The treacherous road slopes at a steep incline. Suddenly .........

Students who complete the Virtual Escape Room can enter in a drawing during International Education Week.

Winners will have a variety of prizes to choose.

Monday, Nov. 15; 6:00 at HH286 - Film showing

Film Showing "Butterfly" ; 93 minutes Nov 15, 2021 6:00 PM

HH286

Synopsis: Rated R, 1999, Spain

The heartwarming story of the relationship that develops between a shy young boy and his kind teacher in 1936 Spain. The boy, Moncho, is frightened about starting school, and it is up to the gentle, compassionate Don Gregorio to set the boy's mind at ease. When the Spanish Civil War erupts on July 18, both individuals' lives are changed forever. Gomez turns in another memorable performance as the sensitive teacher.

More options are available at November's Online International Film Festival.

Visit here on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to watch a video of current ECC students talking about their home countries and experiences in the United States.
Then complete the survey and get the password for FREE bowl of soup or dessert from Cafe Central that day.
*Rolla students, please visit Rolla Main on Thursday November 18 for Soup.

Tuesday, Nov. 16 online - Soup and Stories

Watch Tuesday’s videos, Albania or Dominican Republic, and complete the survey for a password for free bowl of Broccoli Cheese soup or an international dessert, Classic Nanaimo Bars, from Café Central. Must be claimed on Tuesday on a first come first serve basis.

*Rolla students, please visit Rolla Main on Thursday November 18 for Soup.

Videos: Albania or Dominican Republic

Survey for watching videos - Tuesday
Complete the survey for a PASSWORD for a free bowl of soup and/or dessert at Cafe Central today, Tuesday the 16th, while supplies last.

Tuesday, Nov. 16; 3:30 at zoom - Tai Chi Workshop

Tai Chi Qigong 18 Form ; 75 minutes

Nov 16, 2021 03:30 PM

Zoom link (below)

Synopsis: Based on the principles of the ancient Chinese healing art of Tai Chi chuan (boxing) and simplified Tai Chi movements, Tai Chi Qigong 18 form consists of 18 gentle yet extremely useful movements. The form provides a holistic health benefits, which can strengthen bone, ligament, and muscle and with added benefits of improving the functions of the cardio-vascular system and digestive tracks. It is a meditation in motion to help practitioners to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. People of all physical conditions can learn this soothing form. Master Violet Li, a 12th Generation Chen Style Tai Chi Inheritor and award-winning journalist, has taught Tai Chi & Qigong to tens of thousands of people around the world including several universities and colleges in the nation. Her teaching is easy to understand and her demonstration is simple to follow. Most importantly, she makes learning the healing art extremely fun.

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4972183905

Tai Chi Workshop Survey
Please complete this short survey if you attended the Tai Chi Workshop. Your feedback is appreciated.

Wednesday, Nov. 17 online - Soup and Stories

Watch Wednesday’s videos, Honduras or Canada, and complete the survey for a password for free bowl of Tomato Florentine soup or an international dessert, Shendetlie, from Café Central. Must be claimed on Wednesday on a first come first serve basis.

*Rolla students, please visit Rolla Main on Thursday November 18 for Soup.

Videos: Honduras and Canada

Survey for watching videos - Wednesday
Complete the survey for a PASSWORD for a free bowl of soup and/or dessert at Cafe Central today, Wednesday the 17th, while supplies last.

Thursday, Nov. 18 online - Soup and Stories

Watch Thursday’s video, Scotland or Spain, and complete the survey for a password for free bowl pf Chicken and Dumplings soup or an international dessert, Scottish tablet, from Café Central. Must be claimed on Thursday on a first come first serve basis.

*Rolla students, please visit Rolla Main on Thursday November 18 for Soup.

Videos: Scotland and Spain

Survey for watching videos - Thursday
Complete the survey for a PASSWORD for a free bowl of soup and/or dessert at Cafe Central today, Thursday the 18th, while supplies last.

Thursday, Nov. 18; 3:00 at HH286 - Film showing

Film Showing "Paradise Now" ; 91 minutes Nov 15, 2021 3:00 PM

HH286

Synopsis: Rated PG-13 2005, Palestinian Arabic

Absorbing profile of two Palestinian friends (Kais Nashef, Ali Suliman) who are recruited as suicide bombers against the Israelis. Oscar-nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. Directed by Hany Abu-Assad, who co-wrote the script with Bero Beyer.

More options are available at November's Online International Film Festival.