Dr. Karen Petrone, professor and chair of the University of Kentucky’s Department of History, will kick off International Education Weekas she will deliver the celebration’s keynote lecture Monday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in room 301 of the Adron Doran University Center.
Dr. Petrone’s lecture, titled, “Now Russia Returns its History to Itself: Russia Celebrates the Centennial of World War I” will discuss Russian perceptions of World War I.
For much of the 20th Century, World War I was a forgotten war in the Soviet Union, since Soviet leaders had rejected the war as an illegitimate imperialist war. In the last few years, however, World War I has reemerged in Russian public memory through both spontaneous popular interest and the deliberate actions of a nation-building Russian state. The plans for the upcoming Centennial illuminate post-Soviet Russian national identity and military culture, and state attempts to control the nation's image.
Dr. Petrone received her B.A. degree from Hamilton College (N.Y.) and her doctorate degree from the University of Michigan. She is the author of two books, “The Great War in Russian Memory” and “Life Has Become More Joyous, Comrades: Celebrations in the Time of Stalin” and more than a dozen book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles.
Tuesday’s (Nov. 19) event for International Education Week will be a panel directed by Dr. James Masterson, assistant professor and director of international education, titled “Perspectives on China’s Rise.” It will feature varying perspectives on technology, education, philosophy and international economy as relates to China’s rapid developing society. Participating faculty include: Dr. Scott Davison, chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, Religion and Legal Studies; Dr. Fujuan Tan, assistant professor of adult and higher education; and Dr. Yuqiu You, associate professor of applied engineering and Technology. It will be held in the Eagle Dining Room at 1 pm.
Students can “Get the Scoop on Study Abroad” from various faculty members who are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to speak about study abroad opportunities, Wednesday, Nov. 20 0. Participants can enjoy a free sundae in the Commonwealth Room of ADUC while speaking with MSU’s experts on study abroad.
In the evening, Dr. Ann Andaloro, associate professor of mass communication, will present clips from the film “Wadjda,” a film on the oppression of women. The film will begin at 6 p.m. in 002 Breckenridge Hall.
MSU’s celebration of International Education Week will conclude on Thursday, Nov. 21, with international music performances, an international potluck dinner and information tables from 6-8 p.m. in Crager Hall of ADUC.
Various international dishes will be available for tasting while listening to music played by international faculty and students from the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance.
Students and faculty will present information on various countries while three area non-profit organizations, Morehead Sister Cities, Blessing Hands, and Morehead Woman’s Club, will also give short presentations about how they are furthering international cooperation within Morehead. The event will conclude with a raffle of various international items donated by faculty members who have traveled abroad.
Events were planned by the Professional Learning Community for Internationalizing the Curriculum in conjunction with U.S. State Department and U.S. Department of Education promoted International Education Week. Sponsorship for the weeklong event is provided by US Bank, MSU’s Student Government Association, Cosmopolitan Club and the PLC for Internationalizing the Curriculum.
All events are free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Dr. Adrian Mandzy, associate professor of history, at a.mandzy@moreheadstate.edu.
