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ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE
"Travel the World...In a Weekend"
October 13-14, 2007-- Plaza Hotel & Suites, Eau Claire, WI
Conference Schedule...At A Glance
SATURDAY
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11:00-12:45 noon
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Conference Registration (Crystal Ballroom)
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12:45-1:30 p.m.
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Introductions, Announcements & General Orientation to the Conference
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1:30-3:00 p.m.
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Presentations by GEP Participants (table displays) and International Educators (informal discussion)
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South Africa; England; Costa Rica; Chile; New Zealand; Thailand; Ghana; Argentina; India; Nepal; Switzerland, Tonga; International Guests from Thailand & Tanzania; plus other countries & past participants]
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3:00-5:00 p.m.
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Presentation by International Guests
- Mr. Marwa Stephen Shirati - Co-owner, Graduates & Mjimwema Secondary Schools & St. Jude Academy; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Ms. Saipin Huamuangkaew - English Language Teacher, Secondary School; Chiang Mai, Thailand
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5:00-8:00 p.m.
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Dinner on your own ...Or attend Friends of International Education Ethnic Dinner (cost: $35)
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8:00-9:00 p.m.
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Evening Program: Mixed Blood Theater
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SUNDAY
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9:00-10:15 a.m.
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Presentations by GEP Participants (table displays) and International Educators (informal discussion)
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Colombia; Mexico; England; Costa Rica; Guyana; Argentina; Fiji; France; Russia; Australia; Spain; Ghana; International Guests from Thailand & Tanzania; plus other countries & past participants ]
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10:15-12:00 noon
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Special Program by GEP Participants (Selected Countries) & International guest
- International Guest
- GEP Participant
- GEP Participant
Closing Remarks- Carol LeBreck |
ACCOMMODATIONS: Rooms are being held at the Plaza Hotel & Suites (formerly the Ramada Conference Center) for conference participants until September 23. Please make your room reservations as soon as possible (1-800-482-7829), and be sure to indicate you are with the GLOBAL EDUCATORS PROGRAM (Group
#5786) to obtain the special reduced rates ($74 single; $84 double; $94 triple).
DIRECTIONS: From I-94 take Exit #65 to Hwy. 37 North to Craig Road or Clairemont Ave. (Hwy. 12). Plaza Hotel is at the corner of Hwys 37 & 12.
FRIENDS OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE (*)
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Friday, Oct 12
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Friends of International Education Conference
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5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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OPEN Friends of International Education (FIE) Board Meeting |
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6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
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Member Reception - meet international guests and former award winners |
| 8:00 p.m.
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Dinner (Dutch treat; location to be determined) |
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Friends o International Education Conference:
Immigration: A Global Phenomenon ~ A Local Experience |
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| Saturday Morning, October 13, 2007 |
Four Seasons Rooms |
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. |
Registration |
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 - 9:20 a.m. |
Welcome; Introductions; Brief Annual Meeting
Opening Remarks: Gerhard Fischer, DPI International Education Consultant |
9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
10:30 - 11:25 am . |
Global Quilt Project: Creating student portraits - Ann Miletich
Immigrant Experience as a Teacher Resource - Natalie French |
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Global Educator Award Luncheon
Announcement of Global Education Award Winners
Keynote Speaker |
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| 12:30 p.m. |
ADJOURN to GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFRENCE
(12:45 - 5:00 pm Crystal Ballroom) |
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| Saturday Evening, October 13 |
Two Rivers Ballroom |
| 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Global Art Market and Exhibit of Student' Immigrant Interviews |
| 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
Reception/cash bar |
| 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
Ecuadorian menu from "A Cloud Forest Kitchen" |
| 8:15 - 9:00 pm |
Program and Discussion: Mixed Blood Theater |
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| Sunday Morning, October 14 |
Crystal Ballroom |
| 8:00 - 9:00 am |
Integrating International Experiences into the Curriculum |
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* Pre-Registration for the FRIENDS CONFERENCE is required! Please complete a Registration Form (see form for fees) and return it by October 4. NOTE: Checks should be made out to: Friends of International Education and mailed to: Carol LeBreck, 1455 Evergreen Dr., River Falls, WI 54022. Specific questions about the FRIENDS CONFERENCE or related to obtaining Graduate Continuing Education Credit for the Conferences, should be directed to: Dr. Judy Freund (715) 386-9336 or E-mail: jannfreund@sbcglobal.net
A special meeting will be scheduled during the early part of the conference to complete credit registration (Cost: $150) and provide you with guidelines for documenting your participation.
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Please SHARE your knowledge of the GLOBAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE & SUMMER PROGRAM with ALL of your colleagues...in your school, district, region, professional organizations, etc.
Getting "the word out" is ALWAYS my biggest challenge!!! Anything you can do to get "small ads" or announcements into your school, district, and/or professional newsletters would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! THANKS!!
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